Kings & Queens Early Learning Center LLC
Kings & Queens Early Learning Center LLC is a certified child care center in Reading, PA, with capacity for 58 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 9 times and confirmed violations in 3 complaint investigations. The state cited 34 violations, 9 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (9 of 34). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #18 of 84 centers in Reading and has more citations per inspection than 50% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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A complaint investigation was conducted on 12/16/2025. At that time, staff person #1 stated that child #1 had gotten sick at the facility a few weeks prior and needed to be picked up by a parent. File for child #1 was reviewed and there was no illness report. Staff person #1 stated that an illness report was not filled out.
Facility fire alarms were not tested in more than 30 days from 11/27/24 to 12/30/24.
Child #1 does not have the date the fee is to be paid on the fee agreement.
Child # 1 has not had their fee agreement updated in over 6 months since 8/1/24. Child #2 did not have their fee agreement updated in over 6 months from 3/19/24 to 1/16/25.
When certification representative arrived on 10/23/2024 for an unannounced monitoring, rep observed staff person #2 outside the building and they followed certification representative into the building. Certification representative conducted supervision/ratio check and observed 13 children ranging from older toddler to preschool-aged napping in Room 7. Staff person #1 identified all of the children as being assigned to her and stated that she was unaware of the naptime ratio for older toddlers and that staff person #2 was outside for only a few minutes.
During complaint investigation conducted on 8/6/2024, several staff members had trouble identifying primary care groups during naptime. Several staff members were covering for other staff members who were on break at this time. After naptime, staff each took their groups back to their rooms and were able to correctly identify the children they were caring for.
During unannounced monitoring conducted 8/6/2024, staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children without proper out-of-state clearances. A file review indicated that staff person #1 has resided in NY within the past 5 years.
During unannounced monitoring conducted on 8/6/2024, there was not 2 feet of space on three sides of the pack and plays while they were in use in the Room 3.
During unannounced monitoring conducted 8/6/2024, facility's fire detection testing log indicated that smoke alarms were tested past 30 days on the following occasions: 3/12/2024-4/12/2024, 4/12/2024-5/13/2024, 6/7/2024-7/8/2024.
As of the renewal inspection on 3/11/24, the letter provided to the parents explaining the emergency procedures did not include information about the lockdown procedures, or accommodations for children with special needs or chronic medical conditions.
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As of the renewal inspection on 3/11/24, the emergency contact information for child #2 did not include the health insurance policy number.
As of the renewal inspection on 3/11/24, the emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the name, address and phone number of anyone designated to whom the child may be released.
During a complaint investigation on 8/28/23, staff #1 was alone with 6 children from infant to three years old.
On the morning of 8/28/23, the Certification Representative rang the "Ring" doorbell of the facility. Staff #2 immediately verbally responded. Certification Representative, along with the parent of an enrolled child, waited five minutes, ringing all of the bells at the door, before access was granted.
On 8/9/23 during an unannounced inspection, staff #1 was observed caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Health and Safety topics and Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR.
During the renewal inspection on 4/26/23, Staff persons #1 and #2 were observed caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Health and Safety training. Staff person #2 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric 1st Aid and Pediatric CPR.
During the renewal inspection on 4/26/23, staff person #2 was observed caring for children alone. The documentation on file at the facility qualifies staff #2 as an Aide.
On 4/26/23 during the renewal inspection, staff #5 was observed sleeping in the chair while the children were in the pack and plays.
During the renewal inspection on 4/26/23, upon initial walk through at the facility, child #4 was observed sleeping in a bouncy seat.
As of the renewal inspection on 4/26/23, the emergency plan did not address continuity of operations as required.
During the renewal inspection on 4/26/23, there was no handwashing sign at the sink in the kitchen area.
During the renewal inspection on 4/26/23, a book stand in Room 5 was very wobbly and unsturdy.
During the renewal inspection on 4/26/23, there was not 2 feet of space on three sides of the pack and plays while they were in use in the Room 3.
During the renewal inspection on 4/26/23, Styrofoam plates and bowls were used to serve lunch.
As of the renewal inspection on 4/26/23, the health reports for child #1and #2 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 the renewal inspection on 4/26/23, staff #3 was observed changing the diaper of child #2. The hands of child #2 were not washed after diapering. He was placed immediately on the floor.
During the renewal inspection on 4/26/23, staff #3 changed the diaper of child #2 by removing the soiled diaper and placing it on the diaper changing table until she was done putting the clean diaper on.
During the renewal inspection on 4/26/23, the diaper changing surfaces was not cleaned and sanitized after the diaper of child #2 was changed.
On 4/26/23 during the renewal inspection, staff #6, who reportedly tested the system, had difficulty demonstrating the fire alarm during the inspection. Staff #6 appeared to be under the assumption that the annual testing report satisfied the requirements.
As of the renewal inspection on 4/26/23, the provider had not sent a copy of the emergency plan to the city.
As of the renewal inspection on 4/26/23, there was no initial health assessment on file for child #3 (see code sheet for start date).
As of the renewal inspection on 4/26/23, the emergency contact information for child #1, #2, and #3 did not contain the physician's information.
As of the renewal inspection on 4/26/23, there was no ID on file to verify the age of staff #3 and #4.
As of the renewal inspection on 4/26/23, the operator had not provided the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.
“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) | $60.00 | $56.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $60.00 | $56.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $56.00 | $52.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $52.00 | $46.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $50.00 | $44.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $50.00 | $40.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $50.00 | $40.00 |
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 Kings & Queens Early Learning Center LLC had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 9 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 Oct 23, 2024 (staff ratios): “When certification representative arrived on 10/23/2024 for an unannounced monitoring, rep observed staff person #2 outside the building and they followed certification representative into the building. Certification…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Kings & Queens Early Learning Center LLC?
Pennsylvania lists 3 complaint investigations 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 Kings & Queens Early Learning Center LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Dec 10, 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 Kings & Queens Early Learning Center LLC compare with other daycares in Reading?
It is tied for #18 of 84 centers in Reading by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 50% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Kings & Queens Early Learning Center LLC last inspected?
Mar 27, 2026 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does Kings & Queens Early Learning Center LLC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $60.00 for newborn, $60.00 for infant, $56.00 for young toddler, $52.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Kings & Queens Early Learning Center LLC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Kings & Queens Early Learning 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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