Fantastic Kydz Child Care Center LLC
Fantastic Kydz Child Care Center LLC is a certified child care center in Reading, PA, with capacity for 79 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times. The state cited 45 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (13 of 45). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #43 of 84 centers in Reading and has more citations per inspection than 70% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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During a renewal inspection on 9/12/25 Cert rep observed the following incident in the yellow room: Staff 1 had 3 children in their assigned group and Staff 2 had 3 children in their assigned group. Staff 1 and Staff 2 left the yellow room and both entered the closed bathroom with 1 child from each of their groups(2 total children). The remaining 4 children in Staff 1 and 2's groups were in yellow room with two staff however they were not assigned to these two staff. Staff 1 and Staff 2 were not able to see, hear, direct or assess the other children in their group from within the bathroom, due to the door being closed.
During a renewal inspection on 9/12/25 Cert rep observed cracked trim on the wall with the TV in the Sky Blue Room.
During a renewal inspection on 9/12/25 Cert rep observed gloves in an accessible drawer in the bathroom in the Yellow Room. The children in this room were toddlers who may still be placing objects in their mouths.
During a renewal inspection on 9/10/25 Child 2, an older toddler child,(See data sheet for DOB) was missing the following vaccine doses: DTAP/DTP/TD dose 4, Hepatitis A dose 1, MMR dose 1, Varicella 1st dose. At time of inspection there was no documentation on file for child 2 that the child is exempt from these vaccines due to strongly held personal beliefs, religious beliefs, or medical reasons. This is not in accordance with the ACIP recommended schedule of immunizations.
During a renewal inspection on 9/10/25 Child 2's health report 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 9/12/25 Cert rep observed Destin creams which were expired in the Yellow room. This was evident by the expiration dates on the original labels: 7/2024 and 8/2025.
During a renewal inspection on 9/12/25 Cert rep observed that the medication log for Child 7's Albuterol did not include the amount of medication administered when the medication was administered to the child on 8/18/25.
During a renewal inspection on 9/10/25 Cert rep observed Staff 1 using her hand to lift the lid of the trash can during a diaper change.
During a renewal inspection on 9/10/25-9/12/25 Cert rep observed the facility menu and written notification of safe routes was not posted at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.
During a renewal inspection 9/10/25-9/12/25 Staff reported staff wash infant bottles in the sink and then reuse them. The facility does not have a commercial dishwasher.
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During a renewal inspection on 9/10/25-9/12/25 the facility did not have a written policy which addressed the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.
During a renewal inspection on 9/10/25-9/12/25 at the time of enrollment, parents were not receiving the facility's general daily schedule in writing.
During a renewal inspection on 9/10/25 Child 1 did not have the services to be provided listed on the fee agreement.
During a renewal inspection on 9/10/25 Child 6's emergency contact form did not have telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
During a renewal inspection on 9/10/25 Children 2, 3, 4, and 6's emergency contact forms did not have their parents work telephone numbers. Child 5's emergency contact form did not have address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
During a renewal inspection 9/10/25-9/12/25 Staff reported the facility was not keeping a copy of accidents, injuries and illnesses reports in the child's file.
During an unannounced inspection on 4/2/5/25 Cert rep observed two uncovered outlets in the Sky Blue Room. These would be accessible to the children 5 years of age or younger receiving care in this room.
During an unannounced inspection on 4/25/25 Cert rep observed the following toxics labeled "Keep out of reach of children" in the following accessible locations: Clorox cleaner and Lysol disinfecting spray in an unlocked cabinet under the sink in the Blue room and "LA's Totally Awesome" cleaner in an unlocked cabinet in the Sky Blue Room.
During an unannounced inspection on 4/25/25 Cert rep observed Peeling paint below the "2D Shapes sign" in the Green room.
During an unannounced inspection on 4/25/25 Cert rep observed plastic bags on an accessible shelf in the unlocked closet in the Green Room, and in accessible drawers in the Yellow Room. Cert rep also observed gloves, which would be accessible to children while being changed, next to the change table in the yellow room. Children in these rooms may still be placing objects in their mouths.
During an unannounced inspection on 4/25/25 Cert rep noted Staff 1 had a HS diploma and 1.2 years of childcare experience on file. Staff 1 has been working as an AGS.
Bath and Beauty hand soap, labeled "keep out of reach of children" was observed, about ankle height, in a sink cabinet that was located in the Blue Room's restroom. This hand soap was accessible to the preschool aged children who were being supervised near that area. Also, hand sanitizer was observed on a changing table in the Yellow Room and was accessible to the older toddler children who were in that room. Antibacterial hand wipes, labeled "keep out of reach of children" was observed, about ankle height, in a diaper changing table drawer that was in the Baby Room. The hand wipes were accessible to the toddlers who were being supervised in that room.
A hand washing sign was not observed at the diaper changing table in the Baby Room.
A fence in the Preschool/School Age Playground was observed to have three protruding pieces of metal that were sharp and posed a poking hazard. The jungle gym in the Preschool/School Age Playground was observed to have two exposed bolts. One blue cot, that was located in the Baby Room, was observed to have torn fabric.
A roll of plastic garbage bags was observed, about ankle height, in one of the diaper changing table drawers that was located in the Baby Room. The plastic garbage bags were accessible to children who were still placing objects in their mouths.
The documented fire drill logs showed that the hypothetical locations of the fire were at the same location, i.e. front apartments, for seven consecutive fire drills, which occurred on 10/3/23, 12/1/23, 1/12/24, 3/4/24, 5/3/24, 7/1/24, and 8/30/24.
Staff person #4 had a foreign degree on file, but it was not evaluated for equivalency to determine whether the staff qualifies for the position that they are performing.
The child service reports on file for Child #2 were dated 9/5/23 and 4/24/24. More than 6 months had lapsed between reports which provided information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided.
The emergency contact information on file for Child #6 and Child #7 did not include an enrolling parent's work phone number.
On 9/12/2023, Staff #1 did not have an out of state child abuse clearance or clearance request from New York on file. The file showed that Staff #1 has resided in the state of New York within the past 5 years. See LIS code sheet.
On 9/12/2023, peeling paint was seen in two spots on the wall in back of the diaper changing table in the Yellow Room.
On 9/12/2023, the file for Child #1 did not have did not have documentation of the following up-to-date immunizations on file: MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis A and the annual influenza immunization as recommended by the ACIP. Child #2 and Child #3 did not have documentation of the annual influenza immunization as recommended by the ACIP on file. 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 statement by the child's parent.
On 9/12/2023, Child #1 did not have any health reports on file. See LIS code sheet.
On 9/12/2023 Staff #2 had not completed the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training that was due by 12/30/2022. Staff #3 and Staff #4 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update by 12/30/2022. Staff # 3 completed it on 8/29/2023. Staff #4 completed it on 7/24/2023.
On 9/12/2023, the written plan of daily activities was not posted in the Sky Blue Room.
On 9/12/2023, Staff #5 and Staff #6 only had one written, nonfamily reference on file. See LIS code sheet.
On 9/15/2022, the mats in the outdoor playground that are being used to make the surface softer were loose, posing a tripping hazard. There were also several exposed bolts on the fencing for the outdoor playground.
On 9/15/2022, the most recent health report on file for Child #2, an infant was dated 1/19/2022. See LIS code sheet.
On 9/15/2022, the updated health report on file for Child #3, an infant did not include a record of the child's immunization history. See LIS code sheet.
On 9/15/2022, the facility did not have an annual emergency drill documented.
On 9/15/2022, Child #1 did not have a completed initial health report on file. See LIS code sheet.
Staff #1, #2 and #3 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
During the Renewal Inspection on 12/17/2021, Staff #1 had all of the required clearances on file. However, the first day working with children for Staff #1 was listed as 10/26/2021. The National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) clearance for Staff #1 was dated 11/30/2021.
During the Renewal Inspection on 12/17/2021, one of the wooden pillars in the purple room had sharp edges with the risk of splinters exposed. This pillar also had creases in the wood. A child's fingers could get stuck in the creases. One of the pillars in the hallway near the office leading to the classrooms also had also had creases in the wood where a child's fingers could get stuck in the creases.
During the opening inspection on 9/21/2021, the emergency plan for the facility did not provide for accommodations for infants and toddlers.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $60.00 | $52.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $60.00 | $52.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $55.00 | $49.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $54.00 | $48.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $50.00 | $43.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $44.00 | $35.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $44.00 | $35.00 |
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 Fantastic Kydz Child Care Center LLC had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 3 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 Sep 10, 2025 (supervision): “During a renewal inspection on 9/12/25 Cert rep observed the following incident in the yellow room: Staff 1 had 3 children in their assigned group and Staff 2 had 3 children in their assigned group. Staff 1 and Staff 2…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Fantastic Kydz Child Care Center LLC?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Fantastic Kydz Child Care Center LLC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Fantastic Kydz Child Care Center LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Jan 6, 2022. 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 Fantastic Kydz Child Care Center LLC compare with other daycares in Reading?
It is tied for #43 of 84 centers in Reading by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 70% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Fantastic Kydz Child Care Center LLC last inspected?
Sep 10, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Fantastic Kydz Child Care Center LLC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $60.00 for newborn, $60.00 for infant, $55.00 for young toddler, $54.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Fantastic Kydz Child Care Center LLC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Fantastic Kydz Child Care Center LLC.
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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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