Berks County Family Development Center
121 S 2nd St, Reading, PA 19602 · Berks County
Keystone STAR 4
Berks County Family Development Center is a certified child care center in Reading, PA, with capacity for 109 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 27 violations, 5 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). 5 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #20 of 84 centers in Reading and has more citations per inspection than 51% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
More citations than 51% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
#20 of 84 centers in Reading
5
Core-safety citations
22
Other citations
6
Inspections
0
Complaint investigations that found violations
27 citations from 6 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 5 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jan 23, 2026
Every state visit
Violation found
No violation
Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits
What inspectors cited most
Health & medication
8
Records & paperwork
8
Training & qualifications
4
Supervision
3
Background checks
2
Building & playground safety
1
Emergency preparedness
1
Citations, newest first
Citation
Jan 23, 2026
Inspection
Health & medication
Clean, age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)
A renewal inspection was conducted 1/23/26. At that time, the nap mats in Room 1B were not labeled for use by a specific child.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 18, 2026): “On the day of inspection, the shape symbol that corresponded to each individual child was adhered to each child's cot, designating the cots use for each specific child.”
Citation
Jan 23, 2026
Inspection
Training & qualifications
HS/GED 55 Pa. Code §3270.37(b)(1)
A renewal inspection was conducted 1/23/26. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #1, an aide, contained education from another country, that had not been evaluated for equivalency in the United States by a service that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). The file for Staff Person #2, an aide, contained education from another country, that had not been evaluated for equivalency in the United States by a service that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 11, 2026): “The education certificates for both staff person #1 and staff person #2 will be sent to be translated for US equivalency through the PA Key translation program. Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 are currently not working. Staff person #1 and staff person #2 will not return to the facility until…”
Citation
Jan 23, 2026
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Admission date 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)
A renewal inspection was conducted 1/23/26. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The financial agreements did not include the date of admission for each child.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 18, 2026): “Each child's date of admission was added to the Fee Agreement and Emergency Contact Form in each child's file.”
Citation
Jan 23, 2026
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
A renewal inspection was conducted 1/23/26. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact forms that were reviewed did not include the parents' work address and phone numbers.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 18, 2026): “Work addresses and telephone numbers that were missing from emergency contact forms were added to each form.”
Citation
Jan 23, 2026
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
A renewal inspection was conducted 1/23/26. At that time, the emergency contact information that was kept in each classroom did not include the business name, address, and phone number of the parents nor the health insurance policy numbers for the children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 18, 2026): “A copy of each child's health insurance card and their Fee Agreement and Emergency Contact Form, which includes the address and phone numbers of the parents, was copied and added to the classroom binder and first aid bags.”
Aides supervised all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.37(c)
During renewal inspection conducted 1/9/2025, staff person #1 and staff person #2, who are both listed as Aides on staff data sheets provided to certification representative, were observed to be unsupervised with 15 preschool-aged children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 13, 2025): “Staff person #1 & #2 are assigned to work under direct supervision of a qualified Assistant group supervisor higher qualified staff. All staff have been reminded that aides must be supervised at all times and cannot be left alone with children. Campus Director will review PathStone Supervision…”
Citation
Jan 9, 2025
Inspection
Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
During renewal inspection conducted 1/9/2025, health assessments on file for staff person #3 are dated 2/9/2022 and 8/16/2024, which is past 24 months. Health assessments on file for staff person #4 are dated 8/30/2022 and 9/6/2024, which is past 24 months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 13, 2025): “Staff person #3 and $4 have up to date Health Screenings. A copy of the renewal was placed in employee's file.”
Citation
Jan 9, 2025
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)
During renewal inspection conducted on 1/9/2025, previous certificate for pediatric first-aid/CPR on file for staff person #3 expired on 8/31/2024 and was not renewed until 11/14/2024.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 13, 2025): “Staff person #3 has completed renewal for pediatric CPR and First aid as of 11/14/2024 as reviewed. A copy of the renewal was placed in employee file.”
Citation
Jan 9, 2025
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
During renewal inspection conducted 1/9/2025, certificates for fire safety training on file for staff person #1 are dated 8/29/2023 and 10/4/2024, which is past one year.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 13, 2025): “Staff person #1 has completed renewal for annual Fire Safety was completed on 10/4/2024 as reviewed. A copy of the renewal was placed in employee file.”
Citation
Jan 9, 2025
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
During renewal inspection, emergency contact form and fee agreement for child #1 were last updated on 6/4/2024, which is past 6 months ago.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 13, 2025): “Child #1 emergency contact form and fee agreement was completed by 2/11/2025 and placed in child file.”
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Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During unannounced monitoring conducted 7/23/2024-8/20/2024, staff person #1 had PSP clearance request on file dated 8/20/2024 and staff person #2 had PSP clearance request on file dated 11/30/2022, which are not acceptable clearances. Additionally, staff person #2 had child abuse clearances on file dated 1/5/2018 and 2/24/2023, which is past 60 months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 30, 2024): “Actual clearance results were printed and added to the files of staff #1 and staff #2.”
Citation
Jul 23, 2024
Inspection
Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
During unannounced monitoring conducted 7/23/2024-8/20/2024, health assessments on file for staff person #2 are dated 7/29/2022 and 8/10/2024, which is past 24 months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 30, 2024): “Staff person #2 has a current health assessment on file.”
Citation
Jul 23, 2024
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
During unannounced monitoring conducted 7/23/2024-8/20/2024, fire safety trainings on file for staff person #3 are dated 1/18/2023 and 8/12/2024, which is past one year.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 30, 2024): “Staff person #3 completed fire safety training on 8/12/2024.”
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
As of the renewal inspection on 1/9/24, the disclosure statement for staff #1 and #2 were not signed by a witness.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 30, 2024): “Provider signed as witness on the disclosure statements.”
Aides supervised all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.37(c)
During the renewal inspection on 1/9/24, staff #3 and #4 were alone in the classroom with 13 children. Staff #3 and #4 are both Aides at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 30, 2024): “The provider will ensure qualified staff replace staff for breaks or as needed.”
Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(1)
During the renewal inspection on 1/9/24, staff in Room 8 stated that they did not have children assigned to them.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 30, 2024): “The provider reviewed the primary care children with classroom 8 and they are now aware of primary care assigned children.”
Citation
Jan 9, 2024
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Small Toys and Objects 55 Pa. Code §3270.103
During the renewal inspection on 1/9/24, there were plastic bags in Room 1A with young and older toddlers under the changing table that was unlocked and accessible to children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 30, 2024): “The provider reviewed with staff all cabinets and drawers need to be closed and locked immediately after use.”
Citation
Jan 9, 2024
Inspection
Health & medication
Clean, age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)
During the renewal inspection on 1/9/24, the mats were numbered but there was no corresponding list of children assigned to the numbers in Room 8.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 30, 2024): “The provider updated the corresponding numbers/cot/child list which has been hung in the classroom.”
Citation
Jan 9, 2024
Inspection
Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)
As of the renewal inspection on 1/9/24, the most recent health assessment for child #2 was dated 12/16/22. The most recent health assessment for child #4 was dated 9/22/22.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 30, 2024): “The provider will obtain children's health assessments.”
Citation
Jan 9, 2024
Inspection
Health & medication
Health information/ACIP recommended immunization record 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)/3270.131(e)
As of the renewal inspection on 1/9/24, there was no health assessment on file for child #1 and #3 who have been attending for more than 60 days (see code sheet for start date).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 30, 2024): “Provider will obtain children's current health assessment.”
Citation
Jan 30, 2023
Inspection
Health & medication
Adult Hygiene 55 Pa. Code §3270.152
On 1/30/23 during the renewal inspection, staff #1 did not wash her hands after changing a diaper and before changing the next one.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 2, 2023): “Admin spoke to teacher to remind her that hands need to be washed after each change even if she was wearing gloves.”
Citation
Jan 30, 2023
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
As of the renewal inspection on 1/30/23, the emergency contact information for child #1 and #2 did not contain the address of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 3, 2023): “We will contact the parents to get the address for the release persons.”
Citation
Jan 30, 2023
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
On 1/30/23 during the renewal inspection, there were children in PKC2 classroom and the emergency contact information was not in the room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 2, 2023): “All staff will be notified to bring the emergency contacts for children that are in the room from other rooms.”
Citation
Jan 30, 2023
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.25(a)
As of the renewal inspection on 1/30/23, the operator had not provided the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 2, 2023): “Information on how to access the regulations electronically will be added to the parent handbook.”
Citation
Feb 10, 2022
Inspection
Health & medication
ACIP recommended immunization record 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(e)
On 2/28/22 during the onsite renewal inspection, the most recent influenza vaccine for Child #1, #3, and #4 was 11/1/19, 4/19/18, and 10/8/19 respectively.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 7, 2022): “Parents will provide an exemption letter for influenza.”
Citation
Feb 10, 2022
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)
On 2/10/22 upon review of the emergency plan, there were no accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with special needs or children with chronic medical conditions.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 7, 2022): “Added accommodations for infants and toddlers, children with special needs, and children with chronic medical conditions to the emergency plan.”
Citation
Feb 10, 2022
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)
On 2/28/22 during the onsite renewal inspection, the most recent emergency contact and fee agreement for Child #1 were dated 7/29/21. The most recent emergency contact information for Child #2 was dated 6/16/21, and for child #3 6/15/21.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 7, 2022): “Parents will sign updated emergency contact and fee agreement forms.”
“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.
About this center
Capacity
109 children
Certificate status
Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through
Jan 6, 2027
Programs
PA Pre-K Counts, Head Start (state supplemental), Head Start
Operator
PathStone Corporation
Hours
Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–5:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone
(610) 988-1675
State certificate #
CER-00253316
Common questions
Has Berks County Family Development Center had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 5 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 Jan 9, 2025 (supervision): “During renewal inspection conducted 1/9/2025, staff person #1 and staff person #2, who are both listed as Aides on staff data sheets provided to certification representative, were observed to be unsupervised with 15…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Berks County Family Development Center?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Berks County Family Development Center since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Berks County Family Development Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Sep 26, 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 Berks County Family Development Center compare with other daycares in Reading?
It is #20 of 84 centers in Reading by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 51% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Berks County Family Development Center last inspected?
Jan 23, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
Who runs Berks County Family Development Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is PathStone Corporation.
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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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