Right at School at Jacksonwald Elementary
Right at School at Jacksonwald Elementary is a certified child care center in Reading, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 3 times. The state cited 12 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (8 of 12). All 12 came in the last 12 months, including 2 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #13 of 84 centers in Reading and has fewer citations per inspection than 59% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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Continued non-compliance: During the renewal inspection on 1/14/26 there was no state police clearance on file for staff #1 who has been employed for more than 45 days (see code sheet for start date). There was no documentation that the clearance had been requested. An acceptable plan of corrections was submitted that stated "Effective immediately, Staff #1 was removed from all contact with children until the required State Police clearance is obtained and placed on file. The provider will ensure that no staff member works unsupervised with children without all required clearances completed and documented, in compliance with CPSL and Chapter 3490. The provider will verify all required clearances prior to a staff member's start date and maintain documentation in personnel files. Staff will not be scheduled or left unsupervised without completed clearances. Personnel files will be reviewed regularly, and a tracking system will be used to monitor clearance status and renewals." The correction date provided was 1/22/26. On 3/3/26 during an unannounced inspection, staff #1 was on site. The state police clearance was on file, however, it was incomplete.
Continued non-compliance: On 1/14/26 during the renewal inspection, staff #1 and staff #2 were the only staff onsite. Both only had documentation to qualify as Aides. An acceptable plan of corrections was submitted that stated "Effective immediately, staffing schedules were adjusted to ensure that at least 50% of staff onsite are qualified as directors, group supervisors, or assistant group supervisors. Aides will not be scheduled alone and will always be supervised by a staff member qualified at a minimum as an assistant group supervisor. The provider will review staff qualifications when creating schedules to ensure compliance with required staff ratios. Staffing rosters will be monitored regularly, and aides will only be scheduled when appropriate supervisory staff are present onsite at all times." The date of correction was 1/22/26. On 3/3/26 during an unannounced inspection, both staff #1 and #2 were onsite and neither had documentation to qualify as anything more than an Aide.
Continued non-compliance: During the renewal inspection on 1/14/26, there was Albuterol onsite for child #1 and there was no written parental consent for the administration of the medication. An acceptable plan of correction was submitted that stated "Child #1 is no longer enrolled in the program. The medication was removed from the facility, and no medication will be administered without written parental consent. The provider will ensure written parental consent is obtained prior to accepting or administering any medication or special diet. Children's records will be reviewed to confirm required documentation is on file." The correction date was 2/12/26. During an unannounced inspection on 3/3/26, there was Albuterol on site for child #1 and no parental consent for administration of the medication.
There was no state police clearance on file for staff #1 who has been employed for more than 45 days (see code sheet for start date). There was no documentation that the clearance had been requested. Staff #1 was observed to be unsupervised with children.
On 1/14/26, staff #1 and staff #2 were the only staff onsite. Both only had documentation to qualify as Aides.
There was Albuterol onsite for child #1 and there was no written parental consent for the administration of the medication.
On 1/14/26, the most recent fire drill recorded was dated 11/6/25, a lapse of greater than 60 days.
The agreements of child #1, #2, and #3 were not signed by the operator.
The agreement of child #1 did not specify the amount of the fee or the date to be paid. The agreement of child #2 did not specify the amount of the fee.
The emergency contact information for child #3 did not include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
The emergency contact information for child #1 and child #2 did not include written consent for emergency medical care.
The emergency contact information for child #1 did not include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which may be needed in an emergency situation.
The emergency contact information for child #3 did not include the health insurance policy number.
The emergency contact information for child #1 and child #2 did not include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
During the renewal inspection on 1/14/26, the certificate of compliance was not posted at the facility.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $60.00 | $26.51 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $60.00 | $26.51 |
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 Right at School at Jacksonwald Elementary 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 Jan 14, 2026 (background checks): “There was no state police clearance on file for staff #1 who has been employed for more than 45 days (see code sheet for start date). There was no documentation that the clearance had been requested. Staff #1 was…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Right at School at Jacksonwald Elementary?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Right at School at Jacksonwald Elementary since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Right at School at Jacksonwald Elementary’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Apr 3, 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 Right at School at Jacksonwald Elementary compare with other daycares in Reading?
It is tied for #13 of 84 centers in Reading by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 59% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Right at School at Jacksonwald Elementary last inspected?
Mar 3, 2026 (unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Right at School at Jacksonwald Elementary cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $60.00 for young school-age, $60.00 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Right at School at Jacksonwald Elementary?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Right at School 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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