Raqia Children Center LLC
Raqia Children Center LLC is a certified child care center in Reading, PA, with capacity for 40 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 4 times. The state cited 10 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (4 of 10). 7 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #8 of 84 centers in Reading and has fewer citations per inspection than 72% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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Staff #2 did not have a disclosure statement on file (see code sheet for start date).
The health assessment on file for child #1 was dated 2/26/26 which was greater than 60 days after start date (see code sheet for start date).
The Shaken Baby/Abusive Head Trauma/Child Maltreatment policy did not sufficiently include information on child maltreatment as required by 45 CFR 98.41(a)(1)(vi).
Staff person #1 completed fire safety training on 1/3/25 and next on 2/25/26, a gap of greater than 1 year.
The written information provided to parents at enrollment did not include the daily schedule.
On 11/13/25 during an unannounced inspection, there was toilet bowl cleaner and OxiClean accessible to children on the window sill of the bathroom on the second floor.
On 11/13/25 during an unannounced inspection, a review of the fire alarm test log showed alarm tests completed 5/16/25 then 6/17/25; 7/16/25 then 8/18/25; and the most recent alarm test was 10/13/25 all periods of greater than 30 days.
During the renewal inspection on 7/16/25 the state police clearance for staff #1 and #2 stated "still pending" which is not a complete clearance. Staff #3 did not have sufficient documentation of clearances from the state that was lived in in the previous five years and has been employed for more than 45 days (see code sheet for start date).
As of the renewal inspection, the emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the physician's phone number.
The emergency contact information for child #2 did not contain any health insurance information.
“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.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $57.00 | $52.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $57.00 | $52.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $52.00 | $48.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $50.00 | $44.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $45.00 | $43.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $40.00 | $37.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $40.00 | $37.00 |
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 Raqia Children Center LLC 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 Apr 21, 2026 (background checks): “Staff #2 did not have a disclosure statement on file (see code sheet for start date).” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Raqia Children Center LLC?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Raqia Children Center LLC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Raqia Children Center LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Aug 1, 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 Raqia Children Center LLC compare with other daycares in Reading?
It is #8 of 84 centers in Reading by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 72% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Raqia Children Center LLC last inspected?
Apr 21, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Raqia Children Center LLC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $57.00 for newborn, $57.00 for infant, $52.00 for young toddler, $50.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Raqia Children Center LLC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Raqia Children 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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