Reading Rainbow Learning Center 2
Reading Rainbow Learning Center 2 is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 16 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 58 violations, 6 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). 7 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #1,084 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 87% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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During the renewal inspection on 8/6/2026, the file for staff #2 was viewed and contains a PA Criminal Record Clearance which is more than 60 months old. The date of the most recent PA Criminal Record Clearance was 7/26/21. (See code sheet for hire date)
During the renewal inspection on 8/6/2026, it was observed that three tiles of the floor in the back room were broken.
During the renewal inspection on 8/6/2026, it was observed that there was chipped paint on the outside ramp to the facility, chipped paint on the right wall of the front room, and chipped paint in the middle room left wall.
During the renewal inspection on 8/6/2026, it was observed in the middle room that the tier shelf was not attached to the wall and was a tipping hazard.
During the renewal inspection on 8/6/2026, fire detection system documentation was not provided to Certification Representative upon request.
During the renewal inspection on 8/6/2026, it was observed that a liability insurance policy was not on file at the facility.
During the renewal inspection on 8/6/2026, the file for staff #1 was viewed and staff #1 has not completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by the previously documented Pediatric first aid and CPR training on fille expiring 8/26/25. Documentation of updated Pediatric first aid and CPR training is not on file.
During the renewal inspection on 8/6/2025, the file for staff #3 was viewed and their mandated reporter training, the FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance, and the Child Abuse Clearance had not been renewed within a 60-month period. The Mandated Reporter training was dated 6/21/20, the FBI Fingerprinting clearance was dated 2/15/20, and the Child Abuse clearance was dated 6/8/20. (See code sheet for start date).
During the renewal inspection on 8/6/2025, it was observed that All Purpose bleach spray was on the sink, and it was accessible to the children.
During the renewal inspection on 8/6/2025, it was observed that the concrete ramp in the front of facility was detached from the landing, and the railing was broken and detached as well. The walkway was unsafe for usage by the children or parents.
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During the renewal inspection on 8/6/2025, it was observed that there was paint chipping near the front door, and on the right wall near the cots.
During the renewal inspection on 8/6/2025, it was observed that the back exit was partially obstructed by a shelf.
During the renewal inspection on 8/6/2025, it was observed that there was an operating box fan was on the floor in the middle room and it was accessible to the children. It was a safety hazard because the children's fingers could fit through the slats of the fan while it was operating.
During the renewal inspection on 8/6/2025, the file for child #5 was viewed and it contained a health assessment that was dated 2/14/24 which was not updated within 12 months as required.
During the renewal inspection on 8/6/2025, it was observed that staff #1 did not wash the hands of child #1 after a diaper change.
During the renewal inspection on 8/6/2025, the file for staff #2 was viewed and the health assessment was not updated within a 24-month period. The last health assessment was dated 5/8/23.
During the renewal inspection on 8/6/2025, it was observed that staff #1 did not wash their hands after completing a diaper change on child #1.
During the renewal inspection on 8/6/2025, the file for child #2, did not have an initial health assessment present in the file and child #2 has attended the facility for more than 60 days. (See code sheet for admission date).
During the renewal inspection on 8/6/2025, the file for staff #2 was viewed and the pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid certificate (CPR) expired on 8/5/2025.
During the renewal inspection on 8/6/2025, the files for child #2 and child #5 were viewed and there was no financial agreement present in each file.
During the renewal inspection on 8/6/2025, the files for child #2, child #4, and child #5 were viewed and there was no admission date listed in each child's record.
During the renewal inspection on 8/6/2025, the file for child #5 was viewed and there was no completed Emergency Contact Form in the file.
During the renewal inspection on 8/6/2025, the file for child #2 was viewed and there was no work address and phone number for the parent on the Emergency Contact Form.
During the renewal inspection on 8/6/2025, the files for child #2, child #3 and child #6 were viewed and the emergency contact information was not updated within a 6-month period. The most recent signature and date on the Emergency Contact Form for child #2 is 7/21/24, for child #3 is 6/27/24, and child #6 is dated 7/8/22.
During the allocated unannounced inspection on 3/13/2025, the files for staff #1 and staff #2 were viewed and the file for staff #1 did not include the National Sex Offender Registry Clearance and the Mandated Reporter Training. The file for staff #2 had an FBI Fingerprinting Clearance that was dated 2/15/20, which was not updated within a 60 month period. (See code sheet for hire date)
During the allocated unannounced inspection on 3/13/2025, there were two electrical outlets in the front room did not have receptacle covers in them and they were accessible to the children.
During the allocated unannounced inspection on 3/13/2025, it was observed that there was chipping paint on the left wall of the front room.
During the allocated unannounced inspection on 3/13/2025, the children's play couch was splitting at the seams and the styrofoam was showing, and a resting mat was splitting at the seam.
During the allocated unannounced inspection on 3/13/2025, the files for staff #1 and staff #2 were viewed and their health assessment dates were not within 24 months. The health assessment date for staff #1 was 8/23/22, and the date for staff #2 was 2/15/20.
During the allocated unannounced inspection on 3/13/2025, the file for staff #2 was viewed and the file for staff #2 had a CPR/First Aid training that was dated 11/23/20, (See code sheet for hire date).
During the allocated unannounced inspection on 3/13/2025, the file for staff #1 was viewed and the file for staff #1 did not include CPR/First Aid training. (See code sheet for hire date).
During the renewal inspection on 7/11/2024 Certification Representative viewed the file for staff person #1 and the file did not contain a completed NSOR Clearance, and the Mandated Reporter Training. (See code sheet for start date).
During the renewal inspection on 7/11/2024 Certification Representative observed that a first aid kit was on the second shelf of a bookcase and it was accessible to the children.
During renewal inspection on 7/11/2024 Certification Representative observed that the baseboard had splintered wood which is unsafe for the children.
During the renewal inspection on 7/11/2024 Certification Representative observed chipped paint on the right wall, and the left wall near the bathroom.
During the renewal inspection on 7/11/2024 Certification Representative observed that the rug edges in the back room were curled up and was a tripping hazard.
During the renewal inspection on 7/11/2024 certification representative observed that the bookcase in the front room was not secured to the wall and was a tipping hazard.
During renewal inspection on 7/11/2024 Certification Representative viewed the file for child #1 and the Child Health Assessment had not been updated within 12 months. The Child Health Assessment was dated 6/24/23.
During the renewal inspection on 7/11/2024 Certification Representative observed that the emergency plan did not include shelter and lock down procedures.
During the renewal inspection on 7/11/2024, Certification Representative viewed the file for child #2 and there was no admission date listed on the agreement.
During renewal inspection on 7/11/2024, Certification Representative viewed the file for child #1 and there was no completed Emergency Contact Form in the file.
During renewal inspection on 7/11/2024, Certification Representative viewed the file for child #3 and the Emergency Contact Form did not have written consent signed by the parent for the facility to administer emergency medical care to the child if necessary.
During renewal inspection on 7/11/2024, Certification Representative viewed the file for child #3 and child #4. The Emergency Contact Form for child #3 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number, and the file for child #4 did not include the policy number.
During the renewal inspection on 7/11/2024 Certification Representative observed that Emergency Contact Forms were not present in both of the childcare spaces.
During renewal inspection on 7/11/2024 Certification Representative viewed the file for child #1, and the financial agreement had not been updated within a 6-month period.
During renewal inspection on 7/11/2024, Certification Representative viewed the file for child #3 and the Emergency Contact Form did not have written consent signed by the parent for the facility to administer minor first aid care to the child if necessary.
During the renewal inspection on 08.03.23, the record reviewed for Staff Person #4, (hired 03.23.23) did not include PA Child Abuse and FBI Clearances (SEE LIC CODE SHEET).
During the renewal inspection on 08.03.23, the record reviewed for Staff Person #1, #2, and #3 did not include annual fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional.
During the renewal inspection on 08.03.23, the record reviewed for Staff Person #4 did not include two written nonfamily references attesting to Staff Person #4 suitability to serve as a facility person.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON SEPTEMBER 14, 2022, THE RECORD REVIEWED FOR STAFF PERSON #3 DID NOT INCLUDE A COPY OF THE NATIONAL SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY (NSOR) CLEARANCE (RECEIPT OF APPLICATION PROVIDED).
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON SEPTEMBER 14, 2022, THE HEALTH ASSESSMENT REVIEWED FOR CHILD#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 SEPTEMBER 14, 2022, THE RECORD REVIEWED FOR STAFF PERSON #1, #2 AND #3 DID NOT INCLUDE A HEALTH ASSESSMENT.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON SEPTEMBER 14, 2022, STAFF PERSON #1 HAS NOT COMPLETED PEDIATRIC CPR FIRST AID TRAINING WITHIN 90 DAYS OF THEIR DATE OF HIRE (SEE LIS CODE).
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON SEPTEMBER 14, 2022, THE RECORD REVIEWED FOR STAFF PERSON #3 AND STAFF PERSON #4 DID NOT INCLUDE AN ANNUAL 12 MONTH WRITTEN EVALUATION.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON SEPTEMBER 14, 2022, THE FINANCIAL AGREEMENT REVIEWED FOR FOR CHILD #1 (DATED 09.20.20), CHILD #2 (DATED 06.25.19), CHILD #3 (DATED 06.10.20)9) AND CHILD #4 (DATED 06.25.18) WAS MORE THAN 6 MONTHS OLD
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON SEPTEMBER 14, 2022, THE RECORD REVIEWED FOR CHILD #5 DID NOT INCLUDE A COPY OF AN INITIAL WRITTEN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE PARENT AND THE FACILITY OPERATOR.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON SEPTEMBER 14, 2022, THE RECORD REVIEWED FOR STAFF PERSON #3 AND STAFF PERSON #4 DID NOT INCLUDE TWO WRITTEN NONFAMILY REFERENCES FROM INDIVIDUALS ATTESTING TO THE PERSON'S SUITABILITY TO SERVE AS A FACILITY PERSON.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON SEPTEMBER 14, 2022, THE RECORD REVIEWED FOR STAFF PERSON #1, #2, AND #3 DID NOT INCLUDE AN ANNUAL MINIMUM OF 12 CLOCK HOURS OF CHILD CARE TRAINING.
“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) | $80.00 | $76.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $80.00 | $76.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $78.00 | $74.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $75.00 | $71.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $70.00 | $66.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $60.00 | $56.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $60.00 | $56.00 |
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 Reading Rainbow Learning Center 2 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 Aug 6, 2026 (background checks): “During the renewal inspection on 8/6/2026, the file for staff #2 was viewed and contains a PA Criminal Record Clearance which is more than 60 months old. The date of the most recent PA Criminal Record Clearance was…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Reading Rainbow Learning Center 2?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Reading Rainbow Learning Center 2 since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Reading Rainbow Learning Center 2’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective May 6, 2019. 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 Reading Rainbow Learning Center 2 compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #1,084 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 87% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Reading Rainbow Learning Center 2 last inspected?
Aug 6, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Reading Rainbow Learning Center 2 cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $80.00 for newborn, $80.00 for infant, $78.00 for young toddler, $75.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Reading Rainbow Learning Center 2?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Kevin D Moore 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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