My First Path in Life Child Care
My First Path in Life Child Care is a certified child care center in Reading, PA, with capacity for 37 children. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it twice. The state cited 17 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (9 of 17). All 17 came in the last 12 months, including 2 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #78 of 84 centers in Reading and has more citations per inspection than 88% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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Citations, newest first
During the allocated unannounced monitoring, Certification Representative reviewed staff files and staff person #2 did not have verification of the NSOR requested or a completed NSOR on file. Staff person #2 currently not working at the facility as they are part time when they are not in school.
During the allocated unannounced monitoring; Certification Representative was completing ratio and supervision and staff person #1 did not know the names of the children they were supervising.
During the allocated unannounced monitoring, Certification Representative reviewed staff files and staff person #1 did not have emergency plan training completed.
During allocated unannounced monitoring; the emergency plan was not accessible or posted.
During allocated unannounced monitoring, Certification Representative reviewed staff files and staff person #1 did not have the required health assessment form. There was a physical on file.
During allocated unannounced monitoring; Certification Representative reviewed the fire drill and testing logs and last testing was done 8/4/26 and was passed 30 days.
During allocated unannounced monitoring, Certification Representative reviewed staff files and staff person #1 did not have education on file.
During the allocated unannounced monitoring, Certification Representative reviewed staff files and found staff persons #1 and #2 did not have two written non-family references.
During the initial inspection on 6/23/26, the facility did not address continuity of operations in the Emergency plan.
During initial inspection on 6/23/26, Certification Representative observed missing outlet covers in the play space.
During initial inspection, Certification Representative observed floor cleaner in bathroom #3.
During the initial inspection on 6/23/26, Certification Representative measured water temperature throughout the facility and temperature read 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
During the initial inspection on 6/23/26, Certification Representative observed there to be no soap or scissors in the Pre-K area first aid kit.
During renewal inspection on 6/23/26, Certification Representative observed a tripping hazard going (uneven flooring) in and out of bathroom #3. Certification Representative observed a faucet in the play area exposed and in working use. Certification Representative observed a toy kitchen unsteady in the pre-k area.
During initial inspection on 6/23/26, Certification Representative observed chipped paint on the outside wall of bathroom #3.
During initial inspection on 6/23/26, Certification Representative observed unlidded trash bins in the bathrooms.
During initial inspection on 6/23/26, Certification Representative observed a toy rock climber on the wall of the play area and a gymnastic bar in the play area with no documentation of fall height with protective surface covering.
“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.
Enforcement actions
Negative sanctions Pennsylvania lists for this center, such as a downgrade to a provisional certificate, refusing to renew or revoking its certificate of compliance, with the status COMPASS shows. “Operation permitted” means the center may keep operating while it appeals; “operation not permitted” means it may not.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $56.00 | $50.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $54.00 | $47.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $52.00 | $45.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $49.00 | $41.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $46.00 | $36.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $46.00 | $36.00 |
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 My First Path in Life Child Care had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 2 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 Sep 9, 2026 (background checks): “During the allocated unannounced monitoring, Certification Representative reviewed staff files and staff person #2 did not have verification of the NSOR requested or a completed NSOR on file. Staff person #2 currently…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about My First Path in Life Child Care?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at My First Path in Life Child Care since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
How does My First Path in Life Child Care compare with other daycares in Reading?
It is tied for #78 of 84 centers in Reading by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 88% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was My First Path in Life Child Care last inspected?
Sep 9, 2026 (allocated unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does My First Path in Life Child Care cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $56.00 for infant, $54.00 for young toddler, $52.00 for older toddler, $49.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs My First Path in Life Child Care?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is My First Path In Life Childcare Center Corp.
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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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