Babies N Motion
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
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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.
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.
During renewal inspection on 6/5/26, Certification Representative observed two bottles unlabeled in the fridge. Fixed on site and labeled
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.
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).
During renewal inspection conducted on 6/3/2025, facility staff reported that they wash infant bottles. Facility does not have a commercial dishwasher.
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.
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.
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.
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.
During renewal inspection conducted on 8/13/2024, trash can used for diapering in the infant/young toddler area was not covered.
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.
During the renewal inspection on 8/16/23, Staff #2 was alone with 2 young toddlers in the front room.
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.
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.
As of 8/16/23 during the renewal inspection, Staff #1 had not completed the required update to the Health and Safety training.
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.
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.
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.
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.
On 8/30/22 during the renewal inspection, the most recent health assessment for child #2, a young toddler, was dated 2/7/22.
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.
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.
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.
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.
“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
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
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.
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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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