Live n Learn SMILE Center
Live n Learn SMILE Center is a certified child care center in Birdsboro, PA, with capacity for 137 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times and confirmed violations in 2 complaint investigations. The state cited 21 violations, 6 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for health & medication (6 of 21). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #36 of 138 centers in Berks County and has fewer citations per inspection than 58% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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During renewal inspection on 7/20/26, Certification Representative observed the toilet tank lid to be missing in Toddler 2 room.
During renewal inspection on 7/9/2025, mandated reporter certificates on file for staff person #1 were dated 5/15/2020 and 5/21/2025, which is past 60 months. Mandated reporter certificates on file for staff person #2 were dated 5/11/2020 and 5/21/2025, which is past 60 months. NSOR clearance on file for staff person #3 is dated 2/18/2025, which was after this person's start date (see LIS code sheet for start date).
During renewal inspection on 7/9/2025, most recent health assessment on file for child #1 is dated 8/28/2024. Child #1 is a young toddler (see LIS code sheet for date of birth).
During renewal inspection conducted 7/9/2025, immunization schedule on file for child #1 does not indicate that child has received the Hepatitis A vaccine. There is no exemption on file. Child #1 is a young toddler (see LIS code sheet for date of birth).
During the renewal inspection on 7/9/2025, it was observed that the diapering pad in the infant room was covered with a cloth material, which prevented proper cleaning and sanitization of the surface after each use.
During renewal inspection on 7/9/2025, fee agreement for child #2 did not contain child's date of admission.
During allocated unannounced monitoring conducted on 2/5/2025, file for staff person #1 indicates that they have lived outside of PA within the past 5 years. File contained criminal history check from NY; however, did not contain child abuse or SOR check from NY for staff person #1.
During allocated unannounced monitoring conducted on 2/5/2025, a stuffed animal toy was observed in the crib with a sleeping infant.
During allocated unannounced monitoring conducted on 2/5/2025, child #1 was observed to be sleeping in a portable infant bouncer. Staff members reported that child ate approximately 10-15 minutes prior and cannot be laid down flat after eating for at least 20-30 minutes. There was not a note signed by a physician in the child's file. Child #1 is an infant.
During renewal inspection, health assessment for staff person #1 did not contain results of examination for communicable diseases or the physician's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
During renewal inspection, one-hour update to health and safety training on file for staff person #2 is dated 2/22/2023. All staff were supposed to complete training no later than 12/30/2022 (see LIS code sheet for start date).
During renewal inspection, the following information was missing from children's emergency contact forms: Child #1: Both parents' work addresses and work telephone numbers. Child #2: Both parents' work addresses and work telephone numbers. Child #3: Both parents' work addresses and work telephone numbers. Child #4: Father's work address and work telephone number. Child #5: Both parents' work addresses and work telephone numbers. Child #6: Both parents' work addresses and work telephone numbers. Child #7: Both parents' work addresses and work telephone numbers. Father's home telephone number.
On 3/25/24, staff #1 left an infant asleep in the crib in the classroom unattended.
On 9/6/23, staff person #1 slapped child #1 in the face after the child bit staff person #1.
As of the renewal inspection on 7/25/23, the facility did not have a continuity of operations plan as required.
During the renewal inspection on 7/25/23, Child #1 did not have documentation of influenza vaccine, MMR, Varicella, or Hep A as recommended by the ACIP. No exemption letter is on file. Child #1 may not return for care until documentation of the vaccines or an exemption letter are on file.
On 3/13/23 during the renewal inspection, the rubber moulding under the window in the school age room was coming off.
During the renewal inspection, there was no accommodations for infants and toddlers in the emergency plan.
On 2/16/22 during the renewal inspection, the cribs being used by infants were not labeled with their name.
On 2/16/22 during the renewal inspection, there were bottles for child #1 and #2 that were not labeled.
On 2/16/22 during the renewal inspection, the health and safety training for staff #1 was dated 7/22/16, for staff #2 it was dated 8/18/16 and for staff #3 it was dated 7/30/16, all prior to the acceptable date of 9/30/16.
“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) | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $46.00 | $46.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $46.00 | $46.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $43.00 | $43.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $38.00 | $38.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $38.00 | $38.00 |
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 Live n Learn SMILE Center 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 Jul 9, 2025 (background checks): “During renewal inspection on 7/9/2025, mandated reporter certificates on file for staff person #1 were dated 5/15/2020 and 5/21/2025, which is past 60 months. Mandated reporter certificates on file for staff person #2…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Live n Learn SMILE Center?
Pennsylvania lists 2 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 Live n Learn SMILE Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Mar 20, 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 Live n Learn SMILE Center compare with other daycares in Berks County?
It is tied for #36 of 138 centers in Berks County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 58% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Live n Learn SMILE Center last inspected?
Jul 20, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Live n Learn SMILE Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $50.00 for newborn, $50.00 for infant, $46.00 for young toddler, $46.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Live n Learn SMILE Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Live n Learn SMILE Center INC.
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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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