Darilyns Kiddie City Day Care Center II Corp
Darilyns Kiddie City Day Care Center II Corp is a certified child care center in Reading, PA, with capacity for 75 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times. The state cited 53 violations, 4 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (12 of 53). 18 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #51 of 84 centers in Reading and has more citations per inspection than 76% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE: During a renewal inspection on 12/5/25 the letter to the parents regarding the emergency procedures did not address lockdown or the accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. The facility's acceptable plan of correction indicated the correction would be implemented by 1/16/26. During an unannounced monitoring inspection on 1/21/26 the letter to the parents regarding the emergency procedures did not address the accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. Cert rep notes the emergency plan letter to the parents did address lockdown on this date.
During a renewal inspection on 12/5/25 Staff 1 had NSOR clearances dated 7/13/2020 & 10/24/25 and Staff 2 had NSOR clearances dated 7/13/2020 & 10/24/25. This is more than 60 months between clearance certificates. Staff 1 and 2 were reported to have served as staff between 7/14/25-10/24/25.
During a renewal inspection on 12/5/25 Staff 1 and 2 received emergency plan training on 6/12/24 and 9/30/25. This is more than 12 months between emergency plan trainings.
During a renewal inspection on 12/5/25 the letter to the parents regarding the emergency procedures did not address lockdown or the accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
During a renewal inspection on 12/5/25 Cert rep observed Febreeze, Fabuloso, Window Cleaner, and Hand sanitizer under the sink in an unlocked cabinet in the 1st floor women's bathroom. These items were labeled "Keep out of Reach of Children. Cert rep also observed Plastic bags and Gloves on the accessible shelf of the 1st floor changing table, and plastic bags in the unlocked cabinet in the older toddler side of Classroom 4. These items were accessible to toddler children who may still be placing objects in their mouths.
During a renewal inspection on 12/5/25 Cert rep observed trash cans without lids in the men's and women's bathrooms on the first floor. Cert rep observed no lidded trash receptacle was present in these bathrooms.
During a renewal inspection on 12/5/25 Child 3(Older Toddler)'s health assessment(date 5/23/25) 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.
During a renewal inspection on 12/5/25 Cert rep observed Z Guard Paste - exp 6/2025 on the shelf under the first floor changing table. Cert rep also observed this diaper cream was not labeled with the child's name of who is was intended for.
During a renewal inspection on 12/5/25 Cert rep observed Z Guard Paste on the shelf under the first floor changing table. This area was accessible to children.
During a renewal inspection on 12/5/25 Staff 4's initial health assessment was dated 10/7/24, which is more than 12 months before their first day with children. See LIS code sheet for first day with children.
During a renewal inspection on 12/5/25 the most recent emergency drill was 11/25/24, which is more than 12 months ago.
During a renewal inspection on 12/5/25 one incident of more than 60 days between fire drills was noted: 7/4/25--9/5/25.
During a renewal inspection on 12/5/25 four incidents of more than 30 days between fire detection testing were noted: 5/2/25-6/3/25, 7/1/25-8/1/25, 8/1/25-9/3/25 and 10/28/25-12/5/25
During a renewal inspection on 12/5/25 the facility did not have a written policy which addressed the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.
During a renewal inspection on 12/5/25 Child 5's fee agreement did not list the fee amount, child's arrival time or departure time.
During a renewal inspection on 12/5/25 Child 1 and 4's emergency contact form did not list the address of the child's physician or source of medical care.
During a renewal inspection on 12/5/25 Child 2's emergency contact form did not list parent's work address and phone numbers. Child 3's emergency contact form did not list the addresses for the release persons.
During a renewal inspection on 12/5/25 Staff 3 had 0 written references in their file, and Staff 4 had 1 written reference in their file.
During a renewal inspection on 12/5/25 the following staff did not have 12 training hours during their training year: Staff 1 (7 hours recorded during training year 12/2023-12/2024) and Staff 2 (6 hours recorded during training year 12/2023-12/2024).
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During a renewal inspection on 12/16/24 Staff 3 did not have the complete Pennsylvania State police clearance on file. Documented in the file was the request for the Pennsylvania State police. Staff 3 was not in a provisional hire period (see code sheet for date of hire). The Pennsylvania State police certificate was received and placed in the file during inspection, but Staff 3 was observed working with children prior to this documentation being received.
During a renewal inspection on 12/16/24 the facility emergency plan did not address the facility's plan for continuity of operations.
During a renewal inspection on 12/16/24 the emergency plan and letter to the parents did not address the method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.
During a renewal inspection on 12/16/24 Cert rep observed Room 3 did not have a first aid kit present in the child care space. Facility persons reported this was due to an attempt earlier to ensure all items were present. Cert rep observed children receiving care in Room 3.
During a renewal inspection on 12/16/24 cert rep observed peeling paint in the following locations: the right wall when standing facing the toilet in the boy's restroom in Room 1, The yellow wall of Room 1 by the door of Room 3, the bottom of the door in room 1 that leads to the stairway, the blue wall and teal baseboards behind the rest mats in room 1, and the paint on all the baseboards in room 2.
During a renewal inspection on 12/16/24 the emergency plan and letter to the parents did not address the facility accommodations for toddlers. The facility cannot provide care for infants. The emergency plan does address accommodations for children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
During a renewal inspection on 12/16/24 fire drills were conducted with more than 60 days between each drill on the following occasions: 3/8/24-5/10/24, 5/10/24-7/11/24, and 7/11/24-9/13/24.
During a renewal inspection on 12/16/24 fire detection testing was conducted with more than 30 days between each testing on the following occasions: 3/8/24-4/10/24, 5/9/24-6/10/24, 7/9/24-8/9/24, 8/9/24-9/10/24, 11/8/24-12/12/24.
During a renewal inspection on 12/16/24 Staff 1 and Staff 2's files had documentation fire safety training was completed on 10/4/23 and 11/12/24. This is more than 12 months between annual fire safety trainings.
During a renewal inspection 12/16/24 it was noted that parents were not being provided information about the facility supervision policy in writing.
During a renewal inspection on 12/16/24 Child 2's fee agreement did not specify the fee amount to be paid. Child 1's fee agreement did not specify the services to be provided.
During a renewal inspection on 12/16/24 Child 1's fee agreement did not specify the person to whom the child could be released to.
During a renewal inspection on 12/16/24 cert rep observed that Rooms 1, 2 and 3 did not have the written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency.
During a renewal inspection on 12/16/24 cert rep noted fee agreement and emergency contact forms were reviewed with the parents and signed on 6/14/23 and 12/13/24. This is more than 6 months between parent review of information.
During a renewal inspection on 12/16/24 the facility did not have information for the parents on how to access the Chapter 3270 electronically.
During a renewal inspection on 12/4/24 Staff 1 had 6.5 hours of annual training on file (Training year 12/2022-12/2023), and Staff 2 had 7.5 hours of annual training on file(Training year 12/2022-12/2023). This does not meet the required 12 hours of annual childcare training. See code sheets for DOH.
On 2/16/2024 and 2/29/2024, the facility fire drill/fire detection log documented that the most recent fire drill was conducted on 12/11/2023.
On 2/16/2024 and 2/29/2024, the facility fire drill/fire detection log documented that the smoke detectors were most recently tested on 1/8/2024.
Staff #1 has not completed the required pre-service health and safety training within 90 days of their date of hire. See LIS code sheet.
Staff #1 has not completed mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire. See LIS code sheet.
During the Renewal Inspection on 12/20/2023, peeling paint was observed on the windowsill inside of the orange room and cracked wood with sharp edges was observed on the wall in between the shelf and closet door in the main room.
On 12/20/2023, the health report on file for Child #1 did not include the up-to-date annual influenza immunization according to recommendations of the ACIP. The file for Child #1 did not include an exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief written, signed and dated statement by the child's parent. See LIS code sheet.
Staff #1 did not complete the required pre-service health and safety training within 90 days of hire. It was completed on 11/27/2023. See LIS code sheet. Staff #2 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/30/2022. It was completed on 11/16/2023.
On 12/20/2023, Staff #1 did not have a written evaluation on file completed within the previous 12 months. See LIS code sheet.
During the Renewal Inspection on 12/16/2022, The most recent DHS FBI clearance on file for Staff #1 was dated 6/15/2017. Staff #1 was not fingerprinted for the new FBI clearance until 11/12/2022. Staff #1 renewed the state police and child abuse clearances on 11/10/2022. The previous state police clearance on file for Staff #1 was dated 9/15/2022. The previous child abuse clearance on file for Staff #1 was dated 6/14/2017. The most recent DHS FBI clearance on file for Staff #2 was dated 8/4/2017. Staff #2 was not fingerprinted for the new FBI clearance until 11/19/2022.
During the Renewal Inspection on 12/16/2022, the indoor play space had several electrical outlets that did not have protective receptacle covers placed in them.
During the child file review on 12/16/2022, the immunizations attached to the updated health reports for Child #1, Child #2 and Child #3 did not include the up-to-date influenza immunization as recommended by the ACIP. The files for Child #1, Child #2 and Child #3 did not include an exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief written, signed and dated by the child's parent. See LIS code sheet.
During the Renewal Inspection on 12/16/2022, the facility did not have documentation that an emergency drill has been conducted at the facility during the previous 12 months.
During the Renewal Inspection on 12/16/2022, the fire drill log showed that the last documented fire drill conducted at the facility was conducted on 10/10/2022. The fire drill log also showed that the hypothetical location had been the same for two consecutive fire drills during the previous 12 months.
During the Renewal Inspection on 12/16/2022, the fire drill/fire detection log showed that the fire detection system in the facility had not been tested since 11/11/2022.
Staff #1 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 6/19/2017.
During the Renewal Inspection on 12/10/2021, the child abuse clearance on file for Staff #1 was a volunteer child abuse clearance.
During the Renewal Inspection on 12/10/2021, the file for Child #1, age 2 showed that the child's first day of attendance at the facility was 8/31/2021. Child #1 did not have an initial health report on file. Child #1 also did not have an up to date immunization record on file.
During the Renewal Inspection on 12/10/2021, Staff #1 and Staff #2 did not have written evaluations completed within the previous 12 months on file.
During the Renewal Inspection on 12/10/2021, Staff #3 did not have any written, nonfamily references on file.
“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.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $42.00 | $38.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $40.00 | $35.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $36.00 | $30.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $36.00 | $30.00 |
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.
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Common questions
Has Darilyns Kiddie City Day Care Center II Corp had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 4 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 Dec 5, 2025 (background checks): “During a renewal inspection on 12/5/25 Staff 1 had NSOR clearances dated 7/13/2020 & 10/24/25 and Staff 2 had NSOR clearances dated 7/13/2020 & 10/24/25. This is more than 60 months between clearance certificates. Staff…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Darilyns Kiddie City Day Care Center II Corp?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Darilyns Kiddie City Day Care Center II Corp since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Darilyns Kiddie City Day Care Center II Corp’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Dec 24, 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 Darilyns Kiddie City Day Care Center II Corp compare with other daycares in Reading?
It is tied for #51 of 84 centers in Reading by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 76% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Darilyns Kiddie City Day Care Center II Corp last inspected?
Jan 21, 2026 (unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Darilyns Kiddie City Day Care Center II Corp cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $42.00 for older toddler, $40.00 for preschool, $36.00 for young school-age, $36.00 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Darilyns Kiddie City Day Care Center II Corp?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Darilyns Kiddie City Day Care Center II Corp.
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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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