Right at School at Lorane Elementary
Right at School at Lorane 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 4 times. The state cited 13 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for health & medication (4 of 13). All 13 came in the last 12 months, including 2 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #12 of 84 centers in Reading and has fewer citations per inspection than 63% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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During the Renewal Inspection on 6/4/2026, Child #1 had an initial health report including their immunizations on file, but this date was not within 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. See LIS code sheet for dates.
ONGOING NONCOMPLIANCE: On 1/6/2026, Child #1 did not have a health report on file. It was noted in the file that the health report for Child #1 was on file at the school. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 1/22/2026. On 2/12/2026, a verification visit was made to the facility. Child #1 still did not have a health report on file. See LIS code sheet.
During the Renewal Inspection on 1/6/2026, the director of this facility had called out sick. Therefore, no director was present during the renewal inspection, but was employed by the facility. On 1/30/26, the Department was notified of a new Director being named, and a weekly schedule was provided. On 2/12/2026, a verification visit was made on a day when the new director was scheduled to be present. The director was not present on 2/12/2026. The staff who works daily at this location stated that they have never met the newly named director. As such, the director at this facility has not been present the required percent of operational hours at least since the schedule was provided to the Department on 1/30/2026.
Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First Aid and CPR
During the entirety of the Renewal Inspection on 1/6/2026, Staff #1 was observed to be the only staff person or facility person present in the facility. There were 7 children in care.
On 1/6/2026, the most recent health assessment on file for Staff #1 was dated 11/14/2023. See LIS code sheet.
During the Renewal Inspection on 1/6/2026, the facility fire drill log showed that there have not been any fire drills conducted. The facility started operating on 10/6/2025.
On 1/6/2026, Child #1 did not have a health report on file. It was noted in the file that the health report for Child #1 was on file at the school. See LIS code sheet.
During the Renewal Inspection on 1/6/2026, Staff #1 had a high school diploma on file, but did not have verification of at least 2 years of childcare experience on file to show that they are qualified as an assistant group supervisor. See LIS code sheet.
On 1/6/2026, the agreement on file for Child #2 was not signed by the operator.
On 1/6/2026, the agreement on file for Child #2 did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week and did not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.
On 1/6/2026, the agreement on file for Child #2 did not specify the date of the child's admission.
During the entirety of the Renewal Inspection on 1/6/2026, Staff #1 was observed to be the only staff person or facility person present in the facility. Staff #1 does not have current certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) techniques. There were 7 children in care on 1/6/2026.
“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.) | $53.03 | $26.51 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $53.03 | $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 Lorane 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 6, 2026 (supervision): “Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First Aid and CPR” 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 Lorane Elementary?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Right at School at Lorane 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 Lorane Elementary’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Jun 18, 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 Lorane Elementary compare with other daycares in Reading?
It is #12 of 84 centers in Reading by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 63% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Right at School at Lorane Elementary last inspected?
Jun 4, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Right at School at Lorane Elementary cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $53.03 for young school-age, $53.03 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Right at School at Lorane 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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