KinderCare Learning Center · 5 Morgan Dr, Reading

Throughout the morning of 9/3/25 during an unannounced inspection, there were 12 preschool children in the room with one staff; 11 young and older toddlers in a room with 2 staff; there were 6 young toddlers with 1 staff; there were 8 older toddlers with 1 staff.

On 9/3/25 during an unannounced inspection, the most recent fire drill logged was on 6/17/25, a gap of greater than 60 days.

On 9/3/25 during an unannounced inspection, the most recent fire alarm test logged was on 7/11/25, a period of greater than 30 days.

Continued Non-Compliance: During an unannounced inspection on 6/16/25, the file of staff #1 and #2 were reviewed. There was no documentation of a DHS FBI clearance and there was no receipt demonstrating that the staff had been fingerprinted. An acceptable plan of corrections was received stating "Receipt was obtained for #1 and #2 until actual clearance was obtained. Provider will make sure to obtain copy of proof of clearance (receipt) until physical clearances are obtained prior to staff beginning employment." The correction date was 6/20/25. On 7/28/25, staff #2 did not have FBI clearance or a receipt for fingerprinting on file.

The hopscotch rug in the preschool room was frayed on the edge with a loop of the binding creating a tripping hazard.

On 7/1/25, staff #1 placed child #1 in a storage closet in the classroom and closed the closet door leaving the child unattended in the closet for approximately 1 minute. Facility Person #1 was suspended and then terminated.

On 7/1/25, staff #1 placed child #1 in a storage closet in the classroom and closed the closet door leaving the child unattended in the closet for approximately 1 minute. Facility Person #1 was suspended and then terminated.

During an unannounced inspection on 6/16/25, the file of staff #1 and #2 (see code sheet for start dates) were reviewed. There was no documentation of a DHS FBI clearance and there was no receipt demonstrating that the staff had been fingerprinted.

During an unannounced inspection on 6/16/25, the fire alarm test log indicated that the most recent alarm test was on 4/17/25.

During an unannounced inspection on 4/15/25, staff #1 did not have clearances from a state she lived in during the previous five years and was on site (see code sheet for start date). Staff #2 was onsite and did not have a signed disclosure statement on file (see code sheet for start date).

On 4/15/25 there was evidence of roaches in the kitchen area. Additionally, there were ants on the desk in the office.

As of the unannounced inspection on 4/15/25, the most recent fire drill was 1/9/25.

As of the unannounced inspection on 4/15/25, the most recent alarm test was on 1/9/25.

Staff person #2 only had 1 written reference on file.

Staff #3 (see code sheet for hire date) did not have clearances from the state in which she resided in the previous 5 years. Staff #5 (see code sheet for hire date) did not have FBI clearance. Staff #7 (see code sheet for hire date) did not have NSOR on file. Staff #8 (see code sheet for hire date) did not have NSOR on file.

The first aid kit on the bus did not contain water. Staff #10 reported that it is the only first aid kit they have on the bus during the school year.

During the renewal inspection, the closer arm on the front door kept coming apart causing the door to not function properly.

During the inspection an child #5 was asleep in a crib. There was not two feet of space on three sides of the crib.

During the inspection, a child came out of the bathroom after toileting and did not wash his hands.

There was no documentation of TB screening and results on file for staff #4.

There was no documentation of an exam for communicable diseases for staff #1, and #2. The health assessment for staff #7 indicated a communicable disease with no further information provided.

The initial health assessment and immunization record for child #2 was dated 12/26/24, more than 60 days following the first day of attendance (see code sheet for start date). The initial health assessment and immunization record for child #3 was dated 1/6/23, more than 60 days following the first day of attendance (see code sheet for start date).

Staff #3, #4, and #6 did not have sufficient documentation of experience to qualify as an AGS.

There was no high school diploma on file for staff #9 to qualify as an Aide.

The fee agreement of child #2 did not include the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

The emergency contact information for child #1 did not include a policy number. The emergency contact information for child #3 did not include the health insurance coverage or policy number.

The emergency contact information for child #4 did not include the address of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Staff #4 did not have 2 written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

On 11/13/24, two older toddlers were left unsupervised on the playground for approximately 1-5 minutes.

Files for staff person #1-#5, see code sheet for hire date, all contained either expired or incomplete updated PA state police clearances. Updated clearances for staff #1-#5 were all requested on 9/29/23, however, these updated clearances for staff #1-#5 were printed and placed on file without a confirmed record result. This was corrected the day of inspection.

It was observed in the toddler back room that a gym mat had an area that was ripped and worn, leaving this mat not in good repair.

It was observed in the toddler front room that the garbage can used for diapering did not contain a lid.

It was observed in the Discovery Preschool room that a AA battery was on the floor accessible to the mouthing children in that room.

It was observed in both the front and rear infant rooms as well as in discovery preschool and the preschool room that cribs and cots, containing resting children, did not have at least 2 feet of space on three sides of those cots and cribs in use.

It was observed during a diaper change in the infant room that staff did not ensure that the infant's hands were washed after diapering. Also during this observed diaper change, the changing table surface, although sprayed, was not properly sanitized due to the cleaner not being left to sit on the surface for the required time it would take to sanitize that surface according to the instructions.

File for staff person #2 contained a health assessment dated 6/27/22, but this written health assessment on file had documented that no physical was conducted.

It was observed that although the established indoor space for the infant room rear measured for seven children, there were eight infants present and receiving care in that space at the time of inspection.

It was observed that the facility's emergency plan was updated in February 2023, but the updated plan was only sent to the local township and not sent to the county emergency management agency.

File for child #3, see code sheet for enrollment date, did not contain a health report and the child has been enrolled for more than 60 days at the facility. File for child #4, see code sheet for enrollment date, did not contain an initial health report. The only health report observed on file the day of inspection was dated 9/20/22.

File for staff person #1 documented that they participated in a fire safety training on 9/17/21, but no documentation on file verifies that staff person #1 has participated in an updated annual fire safety training since that date.

File for staff person #3 did not contain a written evaluation completed by the director within the last 12 months.

Emergency contact form for child #3 did not contain the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. This same form also did not contain the child's health insurance coverage information and policy number.

It was observed that staff person #2 and #3 were not actively supervising the children in the preschool classroom. Staff person #2 and #3 could not see all children based on their placement in the classroom and were sending children unsupervised into the classroom cubby room to obtain their belongings.

It was observed during a complaint investigation on 3/23/23, that staff person #1 was holding child #1 by their wrist while the child was visibly upset and trying to pull away. It was stated during staff interviews that children are restrained, by restricting their movement, as a common practice when staff feel behaviors warrant it at the facility.

It was observed that the emergency plan letter, which had been provided to each enrolled family, did not contain all of the facility's emergency plan procedures as described in 3270.27(a). The emergency plan letter given to parents did not contain the facility's lockdown procedure or accommodations for infants, toddlers, those with special needs or chronic medical conditions.

File for child #3 and #4, both young toddlers, did not contain an updated health report dated within the last 6 months as required.

File for child #5 did not contain a review of the status all immunizations recommended by the ACIP.

It was observed that the facility did not have verification that the emergency plan was sent to the local municipality.

It was observed and stated that the facility did not send to the local traffic authority the facility's annual traffic letter, and did not post the facility's pick up and drop off procedures.

File for staff person #2, currently employed as an assistant group supervisor, contained a high school diploma, and 15 credit hours in a human service related field from an accredited college, but did not contain adequate documentation of 1 year experience working with children.

Agreement for child #1 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Emergency contact form for child #2 did not contain the address of the child's physician.

Emergency contact form for child #2 did not contain the enrolling parent's work address or work telephone number.

Emergency contact form for child #2 did not contain the release person's address.

File for staff person #1, employed more than 90 days at facility, did not contain documentation of completion of pediatric CPR and first aid training.

On Tuesday, February 8, 2022, child #1 was left unsupervised in the preschool room. At approximately 4:31pm, it was stated that staff person #1 had lined up the children in the preschool room and walked the children over to the prek room. At 4:35pm, parent of child #1 entered facility and signed child out for pick up on the Sign Out Record Sheet used by facility, but child #1 was unable to be located in the prek room with staff person #1. Child #1 was found hiding under the table alone in the preschool room. Director was notified immediately of the incident via a phone call at 4:42pm. Child was left unsupervised for a period of time between 4-11 minutes and was in the primary care group of staff person #1.

On Tuesday, February 8, 2022, child #1 was left unsupervised in the preschool room. At approximately 4:31pm, it was stated that staff person #1 had lined up the children in the preschool room and walked the children over to the prek room. At 4:35pm, parent of child #1 entered facility and signed child out for pick up on the Sign Out Record Sheet used by facility, but child#1 was unable to be located in the prek room with staff person #1. Child #1 was found hiding under the table alone in the preschool room. Director was notified immediately of the incident via a phone call at 4:42pm. Child was left unsupervised for a period of time between 4-11 minutes and was in the primary care group of staff person #1.