Jardin de Dios Day Care Center LLC
Jardin de Dios Day Care Center LLC is a certified child care center in Reading, PA, with capacity for 29 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 3 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 9 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 44 violations, 6 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for health & medication (13 of 44). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #30 of 84 centers in Reading and has more citations per inspection than 60% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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During renewal inspection conducted 6/4/2025, PSP clearances on file for staff person #2 are dated 3/11/2020 and 5/13/2025. Child abuse clearances on file for staff person #2 are dated 3/26/2020 and 5/17/2025. These dates are past 60 months. PSP record on file for staff person #4 states "PSP record for control" but no RAP sheet is attached.
During renewal inspection conducted 6/4/2025, exposed bolts were observed on the metal gate of the outdoor play area.
During renewal inspection conducted on 6/4/2025, immunization record on file for child #1 does not reflect that child is immunized according to the recommendations of the ACIP. Child #1's record indicates that child has received 1 of 2 doses of Hep B vaccine. Child #1 does not have Rotavirus, DTAP, HIB, Pneumococcal, or IPV vaccines on file. There is no exemption on file. Child #1 is an infant (see LIS code sheet for DOB).
During renewal inspection conducted 6/4/2025, health assessments on file for staff person #3 are dated 1/27/2023 and 5/19/2025, which is past 24 months.
During renewal inspection conducted 6/4/2025, most recent health assessment on file for staff person #1 does not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination or information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children.
During renewal inspection conducted 6/4/2025, an unlabeled bottle was observed in the infant room (room 1).
During renewal inspection conducted 6/4/2025, emergency contact form for child #4, which was located in the facility's bus, did not include signed parental consent for transportation by the facility. Child #4 receives transportation from school.
During renewal inspection conducted 6/4/2025, letter given to parents which outlines the facility's emergency plan does not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronical medical conditions.
During renewal inspection conducted 6/4/2025, initial health assessment on file for child #2 is dated 5/16/2025, which was more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility (see LIS code sheet for start date).
During renewal inspection conducted on 6/4/2025, staff person #4 was listed as being an AGS. High school transcript for staff person #4 does not indicate that this staff member graduated. There is no high school equivalency on file. Staff person #4 cannot function as an AGS unless high school diploma or GED is presented.
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During renewal inspection conducted 6/4/2025, emergency contact form for child #3 does not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care or minor first-aid.
During allocated unannounced monitoring conducted on 1/28/2025, a portable space heater was observed in the director's office on the second floor.
During allocated unannounced monitoring conducted 1/28/2025, facility's fire drill log reflected that smoke alarms were tested past 30 days on the following occasions: 7/19/2024-8/19/2024, 8/19/2024-9/20/2024, 10/18/2024-11/19/2024. Additionally, facility's last documented testing of smoke alarms was on 12/16/2024, which is over 30 days ago.
During renewal inspection, staff person #6 has PSP clearance request on file dated 3/30/2023, which is not an acceptable clearance. Staff person #5 obtained PSP clearances dated 2/20/2018 and 5/10/2023, child abuse clearances dated 2/27/2023 and 5/12/2023, and FBI clearances dated 2/13/2018 and 5/11/2023, which are all past 60 months.
During renewal inspection, Lysol and an air freshener labeled "keep out of reach of children" were observed on a shelf that was accessible to children in the school age area (basement).
During renewal inspection, the following children's health assessments for child #2, child #3, child #4, and child #5 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 renewal inspection, medication for child #1 was stored in the child's cubby in the young toddler (purple) room, which was accessible to children.
During renewal inspection, diapering trash can in the young toddler classroom (pink & teal room) did not contain a plastic liner and hands-free pedal was broken.
During renewal inspection, health assessments on file for staff person #4 are dated 9/9/2021 and 5/24/2024, which is past 24 months.
During renewal inspection, the following staff persons did not renew pediatric first-aid/CPR certification on or before the expiration date: Staff person #1: Previous pediatric first-aid/CPR certificate expired on 2/5/2024 and was not renewed until 3/9/2024. Staff person #2: Previous pediatric first-aid/CPR certificate expired on 2/5/2024 and was not renewed until 3/9/2024. Staff person #3: Previous pediatric first-aid/CPR certificate expired on 2/5/2024 and was not renewed until 3/9/2024. Staff person #4: Previous pediatric first-aid/CPR certificate expired on 2/5/2024 and was not renewed until 3/9/2024. Staff person #5: Previous pediatric first-aid/CPR certificate expired on 2/5/2024 and was not renewed until 3/9/2024.
During renewal inspection, the following information was missing from the following children's emergency contact forms: Child #2: Both parents' work addresses and work telephone numbers. Child #3: Both parents' work addresses and work telephone numbers. Child #4: Both parents' work addresses and work telephone numbers. Child #5: Both parents' work addresses and work telephone numbers. Child #6: Both parents' work addresses. Release persons' addresses.
During renewal inspection, emergency transportation plan was not posted in the infant room.
During renewal inspection, staff person #2 obtained 2 hours of annual child care training for training year 11/19/2022-11/19/2023.
During the week of 8/1/23 and 8/7/23, the facility recorded serving meals to more children than they have a capacity to serve. On 8/2 there were 31 children served at breakfast and snack and 33 served at lunch. On 8/3/23 there were 30 children served at breakfast and snack, and 33 served at lunch. On 8/4 there were 32 children served lunch. On 8/9 there were 32 children served breakfast, snack and lunch. On 8/10 there were 31 children served breakfast, snack and lunch. The licensed capacity for the program is 29.
During an unannounced inspection on 9/25/23, children were sleeping in cribs that did not have 2 feet of space on three sides.
During an unannounced inspection on 9/25/23, the most recent fire alarm test was on 7/31/23 which does not meet the requirement for every 30 days.
As of the renewal inspection on 6/21/23, there was no documentation of immunizations, or exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian for child #2. Child #2 must be removed from care until proper immunization documentation is on file.
during the renewal inspection, staff #1 changed the diaper of child #5, and did not wash the child's hands after the diaper change.
As of the renewal inspection on 6/21/23, the emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the address of the physician. The emergency contact information for child #3 did not include the phone number of the physician.
As of the renewal inspection on 6/21/23, the emergency contact information for child #1 and child #2 did not include health insurance information.
As of the renewal inspection on 6/21/23, the emergency contact information for child #2 and child #4 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
On 1/9/23 during an unannounced inspection, 12 children ages 2-5 were observed in a classroom with no staff present. Staff #1 and Staff #2 were assigned to this classroom, but left the room when the certification representative arrived. Staff #3 was going in and out of the classroom to get lunch in the kitchen. This amount of children, given the ages present, would require two staff at all times. An approved plan of correction was received stating that, as of 1/9/23, the provider will make sure child ratio will be maintained at all times. Provider will review child ratio with all staff periodically as part of regular staff meetings. On 2/2/23, 7 infants and toddlers were observed with one staff.
On 1/9/23 during an unannounced inspection, there were 12 children, ages 2-5 years old, eating lunch in a room that measures for 4 children. An acceptable plan of corrections was submitted stating that, as of 1/9/23, the issue was corrected right away. Children were distributed in the other rooms. The administrator or director will ensure child ratios and room capacities are met properly on a daily basis. On 2/2/23, there were 7 infants and toddlers in a room with a capacity of 4.
On 1/9/23 during an unannounced inspection, 12 children ages 2-5 were observed in a classroom with no staff present. Staff #1 and Staff #2 were assigned to this classroom, but left the room when the certification representative arrived. Staff #3 was going in and out of the classroom to get lunch in the kitchen. This amount of children, given the ages present, would require two staff at all times.
On 1/9/23 during an unannounced inspection, 12 children ages 2-5 were observed in a classroom with no staff present. Staff #1 and Staff #2 were assigned to this classroom, but left the room when the certification representative arrived. Staff #3 was going in and out of the classroom to get lunch in the kitchen.
On 1/9/23 during an unannounced inspection, there were 12 children, ages 2-5 years old, eating lunch in a room that measures for 4 children.
On 1/9/23 during an unannounced inspection, there was an extension cord with outlets that did not have protective covers located in the main entrance room on the floor next to the entrance to the infant room.
On 1/9/23 during an unannounced inspection, the fire drill log listed a fire drill on 7/5/22 and the next one on 10/6/22.
On 6/28/22 during the renewal inspection, Staff #1, who has been employed for over 45 days (see code sheet for hire date), was working alone with children and did not have clearances from a state in which she has lived in the previous 5 years.
On 6/28/22 during the renewal inspection, there was a broken wooden picket on the outdoor fence.
On 6/28/22 during the renewal inspection, Staff #1 did not wash the hands of child #3 after changing a diaper. The child was placed immediately in a rocker.
On 6/28/22 during the renewal inspection, the only health assessment on file for child #1 (start date 9/17/21) was dated 4/7/22.
As of 6/28/22, the operator had not notified the local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the facility.
On 6/28/22 during the renewal inspection, the emergency contact information for Child #1 and Child #2 was not present in the room where the child was receiving care.
“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) | $55.14 | $46.60 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $55.14 | $46.60 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $50.82 | $44.23 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $48.70 | $42.52 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $44.76 | $37.96 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $38.35 | $30.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $38.35 | $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.
About this center
Common questions
Has Jardin de Dios Day Care Center LLC 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 4, 2025 (background checks): “During renewal inspection conducted 6/4/2025, PSP clearances on file for staff person #2 are dated 3/11/2020 and 5/13/2025. Child abuse clearances on file for staff person #2 are dated 3/26/2020 and 5/17/2025. These…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Jardin de Dios Day Care Center LLC?
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 Jardin de Dios Day Care Center LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 3, effective Jan 8, 2026. 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 Jardin de Dios Day Care Center LLC compare with other daycares in Reading?
It is tied for #30 of 84 centers in Reading by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 60% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Jardin de Dios Day Care Center LLC last inspected?
Jun 1, 2026 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does Jardin de Dios Day Care Center LLC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $55.14 for newborn, $55.14 for infant, $50.82 for young toddler, $48.70 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Jardin de Dios Day Care Center LLC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Jardin De Dios Day 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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