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Right at School at Jacksonwald Elementary

100 Church Lane Rd, Reading, PA 19606 · Berks County
2 core-safety citations in last 12 months Keystone STAR 1

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

Fewer citations than 59% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #13 of 84 centers in Reading
2 Core-safety citations
10 Other citations
3 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
12 citations from 3 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 12 in the last 12 months · last inspected Mar 3, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Mar 3, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Jan 14, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Sep 25, 2025 · Inspection · no citation
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork 8
Background checks 1
Supervision 1
Health & medication 1
Emergency preparedness 1

Citations, newest first

Follow-up Mar 3, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 31, 2026): “1. Effective immediately, Staff #1 will not be present in the facility or have contact with children until a complete Pennsylvania State Police clearance is obtained and placed in the personnel file. A new clearance will be requested to ensure a complete document is on file. Staff #1 will be…”
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Follow-up Mar 3, 2026 Inspection Supervision
No more than 50% aides/Aides supervised all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.33(b)/3270.37(c)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 31, 2026): “1. Effective immediately, staffing schedules will be adjusted to ensure that at least 50% of staff onsite are qualified as a Director, Group Supervisor, or Assistant Group Supervisor. Staff who only qualify as Aides will not be scheduled alone and will only work when supervised by a qualified staff…”
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Follow-up Mar 3, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Written consent 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(6)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 20, 2026): “Student had unenrolled in program and then re-enrolled. Provider received medication documentation from the child's physician and written parent consent. Medication log is on site along with medication”
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Core safety Jan 14, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Mar 3, 2026): “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…”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Core safety Jan 14, 2026 Inspection Supervision
No more than 50% aides/Aides supervised all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.33(b)/3270.37(c)
On 1/14/26, staff #1 and staff #2 were the only staff onsite. Both only had documentation to qualify as Aides.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Mar 4, 2026): “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…”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jan 14, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Written consent 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(6)
There was Albuterol onsite for child #1 and there was no written parental consent for the administration of the medication.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Mar 3, 2026): “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.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jan 14, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)
On 1/14/26, the most recent fire drill recorded was dated 11/6/25, a lapse of greater than 60 days.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 3, 2026): “The provider conducted a fire drill and updated documentation to ensure compliance with the 60-day requirement. The director or designated staff person has been reminded of responsibility for ensuring fire drills are completed and recorded on schedule.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jan 14, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)
The agreements of child #1, #2, and #3 were not signed by the operator.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 3, 2026): “Child #1 has not returned to the program since January 1. Child #3's last day of attendance was February 1. The provider obtained signatures on the agreements for all currently enrolled children, including Child #2, to ensure they are signed by both the operator and parent.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jan 14, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 3, 2026): “Child #1 is no longer enrolled in the program. The provider will update the agreement for child #2 to clearly specify the amount of the fee and place the corrected agreement in the child's record.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jan 14, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
The emergency contact information for child #3 did not include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 3, 2026): “Child #3 is no longer enrolled in the program. February 1st was the child's last day of attendance. The provider will ensure emergency contact information is complete for all currently enrolled children.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jan 14, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3)
The emergency contact information for child #1 and child #2 did not include written consent for emergency medical care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 3, 2026): “Child #1 is no longer enrolled in the program. The provider will obtain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for child #2 and place the documentation in the child's record.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jan 14, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Information re: special needs 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(5)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 3, 2026): “Child #1 is no longer enrolled in the program. The provider will ensure emergency contact information includes any special needs for all enrolled children.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jan 14, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
The emergency contact information for child #3 did not include the health insurance policy number.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 3, 2026): “Child #3 is no longer enrolled in the program. The provider will ensure emergency contact information is complete for all enrolled children.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jan 14, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 3, 2026): “Child #1 is no longer enrolled in the program. The provider will obtain signed parental consent for the administration of minor first-aid procedures for child #2 and place the documentation in the child's record.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jan 14, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.25(a)
During the renewal inspection on 1/14/26, the certificate of compliance was not posted at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 3, 2026): “The current certificate of compliance willl be posted in a location accessible to parents. Parents will be provided with information on how to access the child care regulations electronically and instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized

“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

Capacity —
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Apr 1, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Apr 3, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator Right at School LLC
Hours Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (610) 714-0855
State certificate # CER-00253922
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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.

Certified centers nearby

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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