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Babies N Motion

502 Walnut St, Reading, PA 19601 · Berks County
2 core-safety citations in last 12 months 1 complaint investigation found violations Keystone STAR 4

Babies N Motion is a certified child care center in Reading, PA, with capacity for 52 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 25 violations, 6 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for health & medication (6 of 25). 3 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #25 of 84 centers in Reading and has more citations per inspection than 54% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 54% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
#25 of 84 centers in Reading
6 Core-safety citations
19 Other citations
6 Inspections
1 Complaint investigations that found violations
25 citations from 7 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 3 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jun 5, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Jun 5, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Jun 3, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Aug 13, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Aug 16, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Oct 11, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation found Oct 11, 2022 · Inspection · citation found Aug 30, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Health & medication 6
Training & qualifications 4
Background checks 3
Supervision 3
Food & feeding 2
Building & playground safety 2
Records & paperwork 2
Emergency preparedness 2
Transportation 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Jun 5, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the renewal inspection on 6/5/26, Certification Representative reviewed staff files. Staff person #1 had out of state clearances from Florida. The child abuse clearance from Florida was not on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 22, 2026): “Staff person #1 will not be back in childcare until the Florida child abuse clearance is received.”
Core safety Jun 5, 2026 Inspection Supervision
Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)
During renewal inspection on 6/5/26, Certification Representative was checking supervision/ratio in the main area and Staff #2 and Staff #3 were naming either too many children or did not know which children they were assigned to. When discussing supervision, it was determined that this was because they were utilizing the name rings and did not remove children from that name ring who were not present on 6/5/26. Also, facility uses floating staff to always be in ratio, this presented a problem when identifying which children they were assigned to.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 23, 2026): “Staff members were immediately retrained on active supervision and accurate child counts during transitions and al program areas. each teacher will have their own key ring of children's name of who they are responsible off. They will determine this the start of everyday.”
Citation Jun 5, 2026 Inspection Food & feeding
Bottles labeled 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(4)
During renewal inspection on 6/5/26, Certification Representative observed two bottles unlabeled in the fridge. Fixed on site and labeled
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 10, 2026): “Responsible staff will label each bottle in the morning”
Citation Jun 3, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Emergency Numbers Posted/Posted in group space 55 Pa. Code §3270.74/3270.111(b)
During renewal inspection conducted on 6/3/2025, the following postings were missing from the following rooms: Front room (room to the right of the main door): Daily activities and emergency telephone numbers. Infant/Young Toddler area: Daily activities.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 6, 2025): “Printed emergency numbers and posted next to all telephones. Created a plan of daily activities and posted it in each room.”
Citation Jun 3, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Immunization record/Dismissal policy 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3)
During renewal inspection conducted 6/3/2025, child #1's medical records do not reflect that child is immunized according to the recommendations of the ACIP. Child #1's medical record indicated that child received 1 of 2 doses each of the following vaccines: Rotavirus, DTAP, HIB, Pneumococcal, and IPV. There is no exemption on file. Child #1 is an infant (see LIS code sheet for DOB).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 5, 2025): “Asked parent for updated shot record. Sent the day of inspection while inspector was here.”
Citation Jun 3, 2025 Inspection Food & feeding
Disposable nursers or parents 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(3)
During renewal inspection conducted on 6/3/2025, facility staff reported that they wash infant bottles. Facility does not have a commercial dishwasher.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 6, 2025): “Notified parents of regulation. Sent bottles same day of inspection.”
Citation Jun 3, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
During renewal inspection conducted 6/3/2025, several staff members updated their mandated reporter training past 60 months. Mandated reporter certificates on file for staff person #3 are dated 11/23/2019 and 3/27/2025, which is past 60 months. Mandated reporter certificates on file for staff person #4 are dated 11/23/2019 and 3/13/2025, which is past 60 months. Mandated reporter certificates on file for staff person #5 are dated 11/23/2019 and 3/3/2025, which is past 60 months. Mandated reporter certificates on file for staff person #6 are dated 11/23/2019 and 2/18/2025, which is past 60 months. Mandated reporter certificates on file for staff person #7 are dated 11/23/2019 and 3/25/2025, which is past 60 months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 5, 2025): “Mandated reporter is completed and current.”
Citation Jun 3, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
HS/GED, 15 credits + 1 yr/HS/GED + 2 yrs 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(3)/3270.36(b)(5)
During renewal inspection conducted 6/3/2025, staff person #2 is listed as an AGS but does not have 2 years of experience with children documented on file. Staff person #8 is listed as an AGS but does not have 15 credit hours from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 1 year of experience with children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 6, 2025): “Went over the qualifications to be an AGS with inspector same day of inspection. Changed their titles to aide and made sure they were not alone.”
Citation Jun 3, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
During renewal inspection conducted 6/3/2025, staff person #1 had 3 hours of annual training for training year 12/19/2023-12/19/2024.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 5, 2025): “Went on PD Registry completed an 18-hour training on 6/05/2024 "ePyramid Birth to 5 Spanish - Del nacimiento a los 5 años - Paquete de Módulos ePirámide" printed and place in staff file since it was missing.”
Core safety Aug 13, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During renewal inspection conducted 8/13/2024, staff person #1 had volunteer child abuse clearance on file dated 8/17/2023, which is not acceptable.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 19, 2024): “Updated clearance was placed in file on 8/13/2024”
Citation Aug 13, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Disposable diapers 55 Pa. Code §3270.135(a)(3)
During renewal inspection conducted on 8/13/2024, trash can used for diapering in the infant/young toddler area was not covered.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 19, 2024): “On 8/13/2024 the lid was reattached by a facility employee to the trash can.”
Citation Aug 13, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
During renewal inspection conducted 8/13/2024, the following information was missing from children's files: Child #1: Father's home and work addresses and telephone numbers. Child #2: Mother's work address and work telephone number. Father's home and work addresses and telephone numbers. Child #3: Father's home and work addresses and work telephone number. Child #4: Mother's work address and work telephone number. Father's home and work addresses and telephone numbers.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 21, 2024): “Child #1 was corrected on 8/14/2024, N/A was placed in father's home and work addresses and telephone numbers, Child #2 was corrected on 8/14/2024, N/A was placed on mother's work address and work telephone number. Mother for child #2 also on 8/14/2024 added father's home address and telephone…”
Core safety Aug 16, 2023 Inspection Supervision
Aides supervised all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.37(c)
During the renewal inspection on 8/16/23, Staff #2 was alone with 2 young toddlers in the front room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 25, 2023): “Staff #2 was moved to the main room as not to be alone with children and to be with other teachers that are AGS.”
Citation Aug 16, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Letter to parents 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(e)
As of the renewal inspection on 8/16/23, the letter provided to parents regarding the emergency plan did not include information about lock down procedures, and accommodations for children with chronic medical conditions.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 18, 2023): “The letter to parents will be updated to include lockdown procedures and accommodations for children with chronic medical conditions and provided to parents.”
Citation Aug 16, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
During the renewal inspection on 8/16/23, there were at least 2 outlets in the infant room that did not have outlet covers and were accessible to children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 25, 2023): “Outlet covers will be placed in the outlets that are accessible to children.”
Citation Aug 16, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
As of 8/16/23 during the renewal inspection, Staff #1 had not completed the required update to the Health and Safety training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 21, 2023): “Staff #1 will complete 1 hour update to the Health and Safety training.”
Citation Oct 11, 2022 Complaint investigation Health & medication
Communicate report to DOH 55 Pa. Code §3270.136(d)
During an unannounced inspection, staff #1 stated that a staff person had reported to her that the staff's rapid COVID test came back positive. The positive case was not reported to the PA Dept of Health.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 25, 2022): “Positive case occurred over a month ago so it was not reported. Internal process is being updated so that if staff are sick with any type of respiratory issues they will be required to provide the documentation of a COVID test. If the COVID test is positive they need to stay out for 5 days and then…”
Citation Oct 11, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2)
During an unannounced inspection on 10/11/22, staff #1 did not have a health assessment and TB screening prior to starting work at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 25, 2022): “Veronica Calderon is no longer employed here at Babies-N-motion as of 10/12/22 was her last day of employment.”
Core safety Aug 30, 2022 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
On 8/30/22 during the renewal inspection, the file of staff #1 did not have a complete and current state police clearance or an FBI clearance and must be removed from care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 23, 2022): “staff 1 suspended at time of violation 9/1/2022 FBI brought to care 9/1/2022 criminal done online and printed”
Core safety Aug 30, 2022 Inspection Supervision
Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(1)
On 8/30/22 during the renewal inspection, Staff #2 and #3 were working together with 8 young and older toddlers and did not have specific children assigned to them for supervision.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 11, 2022): “Just a bit of info. but correcting violation, Staff person 2 and Staff person3 do have groups staff person makes them during the children eating breakfast, but 2 doesn't speak much English so 3 said all the kids names, however after breakfast each teacher will be handed a copy of Norma's lists with…”
Citation Aug 30, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Infant: updated health report every 6 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(1)
On 8/30/22 during the renewal inspection, the most recent health assessment for child #2, a young toddler, was dated 2/7/22.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 11, 2022): “gave mom at pick-up a physical for his 6-month check. she said he went but didn't bring it to us, i gave the form made her aware that this is young toddler state regs to go two times a year six months apart, at older toddler will start each year she hasn't brang the check-up info as of today…”
Citation Aug 30, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Free from contagious/communicable disease 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(7)
On 8/30/22 during the renewal inspection, the health assessment for child #1 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 23, 2022): “at pick up household member was given child 1 a physical and made aware of our citation because we have been asking household member, household member has said that doctor has forms hasn't been able to get there with schedule, gave household member until 9/1/2022 or would suspend care until updated…”
Citation Aug 30, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
As of the renewal inspection on 8/30/22, the operator had not sent a copy of the emergency plan to the county emergency management agency.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 23, 2022): “The emergency plan will be taken to get scanned into a PDF and emailed to the county at berksdes@countyofberks.com”
Citation Aug 30, 2022 Inspection Transportation
Pick-up and drop-off points 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)
As of the renewal inspection on 8/30/22, the operator had not notified local traffic safety authorities in the previous year in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 23, 2022): “Correction was written to Chief of Police and mailed to Washington St., also was addressed to the desk seargent. Stated location of facility, high traffic hours and roads, pick up locations and drop off location as well as our safe route.”
Citation Aug 30, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.25(a)
As of the renewal inspection on 8/30/22, the operator had not provided the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations electronically and with instructions for contacting the NE Regional Child Care Office.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 23, 2022): “Provided the information with the electronic link www.pacodeandbulletin.gov to access the PA childcare chapter 3270 regulations and instructions to do as well as the phone number for the NE Regional Child Care Office(180022221080) to speak to them about any concerns or questions on their own time.…”

“Core safety” marks citations about supervision and staff ratios, discipline and caregiver conduct, background checks, child protection and safe sleep, the topics our score weights most. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity. “Follow-up” marks a violation re-cited at a follow-up visit, counted once. How scores work.

Complaint investigations and reported incidents

Violation found Oct 11, 2022 Complaint investigation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.

Pennsylvania’s search lists complaint investigations in which the state found at least one violation (“verified complaints”). It does not say what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it. Incident investigations look into something that happened at the center; self-reported violations are ones the center reported to the state itself.

Daily rates

Age group Full time, per day Part time, per day
Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) $60.00 $55.00
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $60.00 $55.00
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $50.00 $42.00
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $50.00 $42.00

The daily price the center lists in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search for families paying privately. The state notes that rates are subject to change and programs don’t have to share them, so confirm with the center. See what daycare costs in Pennsylvania.

About this center

Capacity 52 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Sep 3, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 4
since Oct 31, 2025 · what STARS means
Operator Babies N Motion INC
Hours Monday–Friday 6:00 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (610) 376-0595
State certificate # CER-00257703
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Common questions

Has Babies N Motion had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 6 violations since 2021 on the topics Daycare Record treats as core safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). The most recent, on Jun 5, 2026 (background checks): “During the renewal inspection on 6/5/26, Certification Representative reviewed staff files. Staff person #1 had out of state clearances from Florida. The child abuse clearance from Florida was not on file.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Babies N Motion?

Pennsylvania lists 1 complaint investigation since 2021 in which it found at least one violation; the violations are listed above. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Babies N Motion’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4, effective Oct 31, 2025. Keystone STARS is Pennsylvania’s quality rating program for child care, from STAR 1 to STAR 4. It measures program quality, not inspection results, so read both.

How does Babies N Motion compare with other daycares in Reading?

It is #25 of 84 centers in Reading by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 54% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Babies N Motion last inspected?

Jun 5, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Babies N Motion cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $60.00 for newborn, $60.00 for infant, $50.00 for older toddler, $50.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Babies N Motion?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Babies N Motion INC.

Certified centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services inspection records (Office of Child Development and Early Learning, Bureau of Certification Services), including each finding and the center’s plan of correction. Rule numbers refer mostly to 55 Pa. Code Chapter 3270, the rules for child care centers; a few cite Chapter 20, which covers every certified facility. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; the “core safety” label and the score are Daycare Record’s.

To check the state’s own record, search the center’s name on COMPASS Child Care Provider Search and open its inspection history. Data refreshed Oct 16, 2026.

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