Little Genius Day Care LLC
Little Genius Day Care LLC is a certified child care center in Reading, PA, with capacity for 102 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 8 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 52 violations, 8 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). 22 citations came in the last 12 months, including 3 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #45 of 84 centers in Reading and has more citations per inspection than 71% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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During a renewal inspection on 6/1/26 Cert rep observed the trim was peeling up off the wall(not in good repair) in the large bathroom in the toddler/preschool room.
During a renewal inspection on 6/1/26 Preschool Child 4's initial health report from 7/31/25, was not signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP who completed the form. See LIS code sheet for DOB and Date of Admission.
During a renewal inspection on 6/1/26 Preschool Child 4's initial health report from 7/31/25, did not include statements that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease and that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted. See LIS code sheet for DOB.
During a renewal inspection on 6/1/26 Staff 2's health assessment dated 1/5/26 said that Staff 2 did have signs of a communicable disease, however there was no explanation as to what this was, or if this posed a risk to children, or other persons in contact with Staff 2. Staff 2 did not have any other current health assessments available for review.
During a renewal inspection on 6/1/26 Cert rep observed that the facility's safe routes were not posted in a conspicuous location in the child care facility.
During a renewal inspection 6/1/26 review of the fire drill log determined that on 3/16/26 and 4/15/26 the consecutive fire drills had the same hypothetical location of the fire (laundry).
During a renewal inspection on 6/1/26 older toddler Child 2's initial health report was dated 3/26/26, which is more than 60 days after their date of admission. See LIS code sheet for DOB, and date of admission. It was reported that Child 2 continued to attend the child care between their 60th day and 3/26/26.
During a renewal inspection on 6/1/26 Staff 1 and 3 had more than 12 months between fire safety training dates. Staff 1 had fire safety trainings dated 4/8/25 and 5/11/26, and Staff 3 had fire safety trainings dated 4/8/25 & 5/11/26 in their respective files.
During a renewal inspection on 6/1/26 Child 1's fee agreement did not have the fee amount listed. Additionally Child 3's emergency contact form did not include the address and phone number for all release persons.
During a renewal inspection on 6/1/26 Cert rep observed that the facility Bus did not have the emergency medical transportation plan in the bus or the emergency contact binder for transportation. Staff reported that the emergency medical transportation plan was not otherwise taken with staff when leaving the facility with children in the bus.
During an allocated unannounced monitoring inspection on 3/26/26 Staff person 1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person 1 has not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 1 or completed an acceptable previous version of the Health and Safety Training.
During an allocated unannounced monitoring inspection on 3/26/26 Staff 1 was observed providing care to 9 children alone, and was therefore unsupervised.
During an allocated unannounced monitoring inspection on 3/26/26 Cert observed Staff 2 was not physically present with the children in their assigned group while in the hallway, and Staff 1 was observed to be alone in the room with 4 older toddlers and 5 preschool aged children. Staff 1 and 2 were present in the toddler/preschool room with 9 children (4 older toddlers and 5 preschool children. Staff 2 left the toddler/preschool room and went to the facility hallway. Staff 2 reported they left the childcare space to answer the facility door. When Cert rep questioned Staff 2 about Staff 1 being alone with the children, Staff 2 then reentered the toddler/preschool room and named and identified 5 children (older toddlers) as being in Staff 2's group. Staff 1 identified 4 children (preschool aged) as being in her group.
During an allocated unannounced monitoring inspection on 3/26/26 Staff 1, 3, and 4 did not have initial emergency plan training and it has been more than 90 days since their dates of hire. See LIS code sheet for dates of hire. Staff 1 was observed providing care on 3/26/26, and Staff 4 was reported to be working as staff. It was reported that Staff went on leave starting 2/25/26, however staff 3 worked as Staff between their 90th day and 2/25/26.
During an allocated unannounced monitoring inspection on 3/26/26 Cert rep observed that the most recent sent version of the emergency plan letter for parents does not include lockdown procedures and accommodations for infants toddlers, children with special needs and chronic medical conditions.
During an allocated unannounced inspection on 3/26/26 Cert rep observed peeling paint on the wall along the bottom right hand side of the painted wall mural in the playspace.
During an allocated unannounced inspection on 3/26/26 Cert rep observed tears along the edges of the folds in the changing mats in the large bathroom in the Toddler/Preschool room. These tears would prevent proper sanitation.
During an allocated unannounced inspection on 3/26/26 Cert rep observed Plastic bags and Wipes in bags labeled "keep bags away from children" under changing table in the large bathroom in the Toddler/Preschool room. The children who use this bathroom may still be placing objects in their mouths.
During an allocated unannounced monitoring inspection on 3/26/26 Staff person 1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Parts 1 and 2 or an acceptable previous version of Health and Safety Training.
During an allocated unannounced monitoring inspection on 3/26/26 Staff 3 had a high school diploma and 1842 hours of experience working with children. It was reported that Staff 3 had additional experience working with children, however this was not verified in the file. It was reported that Staff 3 had been working as an assistant group supervisor at the facility.
During an allocated unannounced monitoring inspection on 3/26/26 Staff 1's file did not have verification of any education or any child care experience. Staff 1's file included an application which noted Staff 1 completed 10th grade, however this is not an acceptable verification of education. Staff 1 has been working as an Aide.
During an allocated unannounced monitoring inspection on 3/26/26 Staff 1's file had 0 written references.
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During a renewal inspection on 6/9/25 Cert rep noted more than 60 months between clearances for the following Staff: Staff 1: PSP(10/24/19, & 4/2/25), Child Abuse (11/20/19 & 4/10/25), DHS FBI (1/31/20, & 4/7/25), NSOR (2/5/20 & 4/8/25). Staff 2: NSOR (2/4/20 & 4/8/25). Staff 3: Child Abuse (5/16/19 & 5/29/24), NSOR (2/20/20 & 4/8/25). Staff 4: NSOR (1/31/20 & 4/7/25). Staff 5: Child Abuse (3/12/19 & 5/28/24), DHS FBI (2/3/20, & 4/7/25).
During a renewal inspection on 6/10/25 Cert rep observed the 2005 Chevrolet bus owned by the facility and driven for transportation did not have a valid Pennsylvania State Police inspection for School buses. This was evidenced by the school bus inspection sticker with an expiration date of 8/31/2019. This inspection is a Department of Transportation requirement.
During a renewal inspection on 6/9/25 Director reported that parents were not being provided a letter explaining the emergency procedures.
During a renewal inspection on 6/10/25 Cert rep observed the Computer room did not have a first kit. Cert rep also observed the first aid kits on the walls of the Preschool/Toddler Room and the Indoor playground were on the wall at a height that made them accessible to children
During a renewal inspection on 6/10/25 Cert rep observed a broken tile on the wall in the girls bathroom near the toilet.
During a renewal inspection on 6/9/25 Staff 3 had a most recent health assessment dated 6/27/22. This is more than 24 months since the previous health assessment. Staff 3 was observed to be working in a staff role.
During a renewal inspection on 6/9/25 Staff reported that the facility was not using car seats/booster seats when transporting young school aged children who are 7 years of age or younger.
During a renewal inspection on 6/10/25 Cert rep observed the Computer room did not have the daily activities posted.
During a renewal inspection on 6/10/25 Cert rep noted parents were not receiving information regarding the facility's general daily schedule and pick-up arrangements
During a renewal inspection on 6/10/25 Child 3 did not have a Child service report. Child 3 has been enrolled for move than 6 months (See LIS code sheet for date of enrollment.)
During a renewal inspection on 6/10/25 Cert rep noted children's emergency contact forms did not list parents work address(Child 1) and work phone number(Child 1 and 3). Child 2's emergency contact form did not list a phone number for the child's physician/source of medical care.
During a renewal inspection on 6/10/25 Cert rep observed the Computer room did not have the emergency medical transportation plan posted. Cert rep also observed that the emergency medical transportation plan was not in the vehicles used for transportation of children to and from the facility. Staff reported this plan was not being taken with staff when transporting children.
During a renewal inspection on 6/9/25 Staff reported that the facility was not maintaining a copy of reports regarding accidents, injuries, and illnesses in the child's file.
It was observed in the preschool area that two cabinets had cleaning products accessible to children; they contained Lysol spray, Chlorox wipes, and Windex.
It was observed and stated that the facility did not send a copy of their emergency plan to their local municipality.
It was observed and stated that the facility did not provide to all enrolled families a written supervision policy or clothing policy.
On 4/4/2024, the state police clearance on file for Staff #1 was dated 7/5/2018. The updated state police clearance was immediately requested and received. However, Staff #1 was working with an expired state police clearance prior to obtaining the updated clearance.
During an unannounced inspection on 3/27/2024, school age children were observed individually on 4 separate occasions walking unsupervised from the classroom to the bathroom located on the other side of the building and then back to the classroom.
Staff #2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
On 6/21/2023, two loose tiles were seen near the wall in the back part of the school age classroom.
On 6/21/2023, the updated health reports on file for Child #1 and #2 did not have the up-to-date annual influenza immunization as recommended by the ACIP. The files for Child #1 and #2 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.
It was confirmed through interviews that staff at the facility had been observed placing Child #1, age 4, in a high chair during circle time on multiple occasions. This happened most recently on 2/2/2023.
Staff person #2 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented verified mandated reporter trainings on file being dated 10/20/2017.
Staff person #1 has 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).
Staff #1 previously completed the FBI clearance on 9/3/2016, but did not renew the FBI clearance until 5/20/2022.
During the Renewal Inspection on 6/21/2022, the most recent health report on file Child #1, a preschool child was dated 11/24/2020 (see LIS code sheet).
During the Renewal Inspection on 6/21/2022, Child #2 did not have a completed health report on file that was written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP (see LIS code sheet).
Staff #3 had previously completed professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) that expired in April 2021 prior Staff #3 renewing their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on 5/7/2022. See code sheet for date of hire.
Staff person #1 and Staff person #2 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).
Staff person #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 2/1/2017. Staff person #4 has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $45.00 | $39.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $42.00 | $37.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $40.00 | $35.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $40.00 | $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.
About this center
Common questions
Has Little Genius Day Care LLC had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 8 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 Mar 26, 2026 (supervision): “During an allocated unannounced monitoring inspection on 3/26/26 Staff person 1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person 1 has not completed the following pre- service training required prior to…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Little Genius Day Care 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 Little Genius Day Care LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective May 7, 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 Little Genius Day Care LLC compare with other daycares in Reading?
It is #45 of 84 centers in Reading by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 71% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Little Genius Day Care LLC last inspected?
Jun 1, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Little Genius Day Care LLC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $45.00 for older toddler, $42.00 for preschool, $40.00 for young school-age, $40.00 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Little Genius Day Care LLC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Little Genius Day Care 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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