Riverview Christian Early Learning Center
Riverview Christian Early Learning Center is a certified child care center in Reading, PA, with capacity for 403 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 11 times and confirmed violations in 5 complaint investigations. The state cited 101 violations, 13 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (23 of 101). 32 citations came in the last 12 months, including 7 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #75 of 84 centers in Reading and has more citations per inspection than 88% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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It was verified that on 6/9/26 Child 1 was left unsupervised in the bathroom for approximately 15 minutes between 9:03AM-9:18AM. Prior to and during this time Staff 1, 2, and 3 were responsible for a group of 23 preschool children including Child 1. Staff 1, 2 and 3 reported that the 23 children including Child 1 were not assigned to specific staff members for supervision. Staff 1, 2, and 3 reported they were not aware of Child 1 being in the bathroom. Child 1 was found by Staff 4 at approximately 9:18AM. This concern was self reported electronically on 6/10/26.
On 4/30/26 Self reported non-compliance investigation verified that on 4/20/26 around 4:00PM-4:30PM Staff 1 used physical means of punishment with Child 1 by grabbing the child by the ankles and lifting their body off the ground. Staff 1 also restricted Child 1's movements by straddling the child's legs with their body in a way that prevented the child from moving. Investigation also verified that on 4/21/26 around 11:00AM Staff 1 used physical means of punishment with Child 2 and restricted the with Child 2's movement by grabbing the child's hoodie, prevent the child from moving away, and pulling Child 2 forcefully backwards. Staff 1 is no longer employed at the facility.
During a self reported non-compliance investigation on 4/30/26 it was verified that Child 2 had sustained scratches while at the facility. It was reported that there was no written report of the injuries provided to Child 2's parent, nor was a report documented in the child's file or a facility wide injury, accident file.
During a renewal inspection on 1/14/26-1/16/26 Cert rep noted the following violations of the CPSL(See LIS code sheet for first days): Staff 8 had PSP clearances dated 6/4/19 and 9/10/24, Child Abuse clearances dated 5/20/19 & 10/1/24, DHS FBI clearances dated 5/13/19 & 10/4/24 - which is more than 60 months between clearance certificates. It was reported that Staff 8 worked as staff between 5/14/24-10/4/24. Facility Person 15 had a PSP clearance dated 1/8/26, and Child Abuse clearance dated 1/9/26 which are both after their date of hire/first day. Facility Person 16 did not have an NSOR certificate on file. Facility person 16 had Child abuse clearance dated 11/19/20, and FBI clearance dated 11/14/20, which are more than 60 months old, and therefore expired. Facility Person 16 did not have a valid Child abuse or FBI clearance on file. Facility Person 17 had a Child Abuse clearance dated 1/16/26, and NSOR clearance dated 12/3/25 which are both after their date of hire/first day. It was reported that Facility Persons 15, 16, and 17 are facility persons who have interaction with children.
During a renewal inspection on 1/16/26 Staff 4 and 9 were observed to be caring for children unsupervised in Room 101/Toddler 2. Staff 4 and 9 are both aides.
During a renewal inspection on 1/14/26-1/16/26 Staff 20 had a Disclosure statement that was signed, dated and witnessed dated 9/18/24, however the disclosure statement was not the most recently available disclosure statement at staff 20's first day with children. See LIS code sheet for first day with children.
During a renewal inspection on 1/14/26-1/16/26 the facility emergency plan did not include continuity of operations during and after an emergency that includes continuing daily operations, backing up or retrieving health and other key records/files and managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills during the aftermath of the disaster.
During a renewal inspection on 1/14/26-1/16/26, Staff 12 had initial emergency plan training dated 8/21/25, which is beyond 90 days from their date of hire(See LIS code sheet for date of hire).
During a renewal inspection on 1/14/26-1/16/26 the facility emergency plan letter to the parents did not address accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
During a renewal inspection on 1/14/26 Cert rep observed Bleach, Fabuloso, Lysol, & spray paint in an unlocked cabinet in Room 119/Children's Church, Swiffer floor spray in unlocked closet in Room 114/Pre K 1, and Fabuloso, Lysol & Swiffer floor spray in unlocked closet in Room 117/Pre-Toddler 1. All of these items were labeled keep out of reach of children. Cert rep also observed Advil in Staff's bag which was stored on an accessible shelf in an unlocked closest in Room 116/Preschool 1.
During a renewal inspection on 1/14/26 Cert rep observed that Room 119/Children's Church did not have a first aid kit. Cert rep also observed that the first aid kit in Room 100/Toddler 1 was missing tweezers.
During a renewal inspection on 1/14/26 Cert rep observed the following first aid kits to be in the following accessible locations: Room 114/Pre K 1(Located on accessible cart), Room 110/Pre K Counts 3 (On hook, which made bag accessible/within children's reach) & Room 113/Pre Counts 2- Accessible hook (On hook, which made bag accessible/within children's reach).
During a renewal inspection on 1/14/26 Cert rep observed a pulling hazard from hanging loose cord on mounted TV in Room 119/Church's Church, Frayed Carpets(not in good repair) in Room 116/Preschool 1, Room 110/Pre K Count 3, & Room 109/Pre K Counts 6, A loose broken floor tile with rough edges in Room 108/Pre K Counts 5, and tears in the diaper mats in Room 120/Gym 1 & Room 115/Pre-Toddler 2 which would prevent proper sanitation.
During a renewal inspection on 1/14/26 Cert rep observed Peeling paint on the closet door in Room 116/Preschool 1.
During a renewal inspection on 1/14/26-1/16/26 Preschool Child 4's most recent health report was dated 8/13/24, which is more than 12 months old (See LIS code sheet for DOB).
During a renewal inspection on 1/14/26-1/16/26 Infant Child 6's health report dated 1/14/26, and Older Toddler Child 7 health report dated 12/30/25 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 (See LIS code sheet for DOB).
During a renewal inspection on 1/14/26 Cert rep observed Aquaphor (exp 7/2025) in Room 101/Toddler 2, and Albuterol breathing treatment (exp 11/2025), Epipen (exp 12/2025), & Albuterol inhaler (exp 6/2024) in the office's child medication storage drawer.
During a renewal inspection on 1/14/26-1/16/26 the following staff had more than 24 months between their health assessments: Staff 1 (5/30/23 and 12/31/25), Staff 2 (7/24/23 and 1/6/26), Staff 3 (10/25/23 & 12/4/25), Staff 5 (10/24/23 and 1/2/26), Staff 6 (6/3/22 and 9/18/24) & Staff 11 (8/22/23 and 11/25/25). It was reported or otherwise verified that Staff 1, 2, 3, 5, 6 and 11 worked in a child care role at the facility between the expiration of their previous health assessment and the receipt of their current health assessment. Additionally the Initial TB test for Staff 4 was dated 12/30/25, which is after first day with children(See LIS code sheet for first day with children).
During a renewal inspection on 1/14/26-1/16/26 Cert rep noted more than 30 days between fire detection testing: 10/30/25-12/1/25.
During a renewal inspection on 1/14/26-1/16/26 Infant Child 6's initial health report was dated 1/14/26, which is beyond 60 days from their date of admission(See LIS code sheet for DOB and DOA).
During a renewal inspection on 1/14/26-1/16/26 the following staff and facility persons had more than 12 months between fire safety training dates: Staff 1, 3, 8, 10, 11, 14, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, & 26. This is evidence by the respective fire safety training certificates available for review on site: Staff 1 (4/11/24 & 5/1/25), Staff 3 (4/23/24, & 5/1/25), Staff 8 (4/12/24 & 5/1/25), Staff 10 (4/12/24 & 5/1/25), Staff 11 (4/12/24 & 5/1/25), Staff 14 (2/5/24 & 5/1/25), Staff 21 (4/11/24 & 5/1/25), Staff 22 (4/9/24, & 5/1/25), Staff 23 (4/21/24, & 5/1/25), Staff 24 (4/22/24, & 5/1/25), Staff 25 (4/12/24 & 5/1/25), Staff 26 (4/11/24 & 5/1/25).
During a renewal inspection 1/14/26-1/16/26 Staff 7, 9, and 13 did not complete the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet for date of hire): Pediatric First Aid and CPR. This is evidenced by the Pediatric first aid and CPR training on file for Staff 7, 9, and 13 dated 12/18/25 which is beyond 90 days from their date of hire.
During a renewal inspection on 1/14/26-1/16/26 Facility Person 16, 18 and 19 have not completed mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet). Staff 6 and Staff 10 did not complete mandated reporter training within the last 60 months of the previous mandated report training. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 12/9/20(Staff 6 and 10) and the current mandated reporter training being dated 12/31/25 (Staff 6) and 1/1/26 (Staff 10). It was reported that Staff 6 and 10 worked as staff between 12/9/25 and 12/23/25. It was reported that Facility Persons 16, 18 and 19 are facility persons who have interaction with children.
During a renewal inspection on 1/14/26 Cert rep observed the daily activities were not posted in Room 118/School Age 1.
During a renewal inspection 1/14/26-1/16/26 Child 9's most recent Child Service report that was signed by the parent was dated 5/17/25, which is more than 6 months ago.
During a renewal inspection 1/14/26-1/16/26 the agreements for Children 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, and 9 did not list the children original date of admission. Additionally the emergency contact form for Child 6 did not have the addresses for the release persons listed.
During a renewal inspection on 1/14/26-1/6/26 Facility Persons 15, 16, 17, 18, and 19 had 0 written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person available for review:
Self reported non-compliance investigation on 10/30/25 verified that on 10/20/25 Staff 1 dragged Child 1 by the ankles down the hallway. Staff 1 was terminated from employment on 10/21/25.
During an investigation of a complaint on 10/16/25, it is verified that on 9/25/25, during a transition at approximately 3:15 pm, Child 1 was left alone and unsupervised in their classroom for approximately 2 minutes until child 1 was found sleeping by a staff member.
During an unannounced inspection on 10/16/25 Cert rep note 1 incident of more than 30 days between fire detection testing: 7/17/25-9/19/25.
During an unannounced inspection on 10/16/25 Staff 1 did not renew their pediatric first aid and CPR training certificate on or before the expiration date of the most current certification. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first aid and CPR training on file being dated 8/15/23(expired 8/31/2025).
During an unannounced inspection on 10/16/25 Staff 2 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 2/25/2020.
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During a swimming inspection on 8/7/25 Facility Person 3 had a NSOR request dated 6/26/24, and did not have a NSOR certificate on file. Facility Person 3 is beyond their 45 day provisional hire window (See LIS code sheet for date of hire). Facility Person 3 was on leave, and did not have direct contact with children from 8/16/24-6/17/25.
During a swimming inspection on 8/7/25 it was noted that Facility Person 1, and 2 did not have documentation available for review for annual emergency plan training from 2024 or 2025. Facility Person 3 did not have documentation of emergency plan training to review. Facility Person 3 has been employed for more than 90 days. (See LIS code sheets for dates of hire). Facility Person 1 and 3 were on leave, and did not have direct contact with children from 8/16/24-6/17/25. Facility Person 2 was on leave, did not have direct contact with children from 8/16/24-7/21/25.
During a swimming inspection on 8/7/25 Cert rep observed two first aid kits were taken for the four child care groups on the excursion to the pool.
During unannounced inspection on 5/14/25 Staff person 1 completed Pediatric First aid and CPR on 4/24/25, which is beyond 90 days from their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).
Complaint investigation on 4/11/25 verified that on 4/3/25 Child 1 had multiple 1/4 inch diameter objects (dyed couscous) in both ears that were from a sensory table in the Pre-K 4 classroom. Staff reported not seeing how the objects ended up in Child 1's ears or who placed them there.
Complaint investigation on 4/11/25 verified that the facility was made aware on 4/7/25 that Child 1 received medical attention due to an incident that was reported to have happened at the facility on 4/3/25. As of 4/11/25 the Northeast Regional Office did not receive telephone notice or a written report of this incident.
Complaint investigation on 4/11/25 verified that the facility did not place a copy of the illness report from 4/3/25 regarding Child 1 into the facility wide accident, injury, illness file.
During an investigation of self-reported noncompliance on 2/26/25, it is verified that on 2/18/25, during a transition at approximately 4:30 pm, child #5 was left alone and unsupervised in Gym 2 for 3 minutes until child #5 was found by a family member.
During an unannounced inspection on 2/26/24 Cert rep noted that there was more than 30 days between fire detection testing (1/23/25 to 2/27/25)
During a renewal inspection on 1/24/25, and 2/7/25 the following CPSL violations were noted(See code sheet for DOHs): More than 60 months between the following clearances: Staff 1's Child abuse clearance (1/8/2020 and 1/31/2025). Staff Person 16's PSP (8/15/19 and 8/20/24), Staff Person 16's Child Abuse (8/19/19-8/29/24), and Staff Person 16's FBI Clearance (8/12/19-8/31/24). It was noted Staff 16 was not working at the facility from 6/7/24 to 8/28/24. Violations of provisional hire guidelines: Facility person 23 had a PSP clearance request on file dated 11/29/23 but did not have the clearance certificate on file. Staff Person 11 did not have a PSP Clearance, FBI Clearance or NSOR Certificate on file. Staff Person 14 did not have a PSP Clearance request. The PSP Clearance certificate was obtained on 1/24/25(after DOH). Staff Person 18 did not have a NSOR clearance or NSOR request on file. Staff Person 19 Child Abuse Clearance dated 11/22/24(after DOH).
During a renewal inspection on 1/24/25 in the Toddler 2 classroom Cert rep observed the following during nap time: 9 Older toddlers were in the room with 1 Staff person(Staff 9). 8 Older toddlers were napping, or on their nap mats. 1 Older toddler was off her nap mat and on the other side of the room with the 1 Staff person(Staff 9). Staff reported the child was off her nap mat, and the child's nap mat was put away because the child's parent was coming to pick the child up early. As a result of the Older toddler child off their nap mat the room was no longer able to be in naptime ratios and was out of ratio with 1 Staff to 9 Older toddlers.
During a renewal inspection on 1/24/25 and 2/7/25 Staff 12 and Facility Person 15 have not received emergency plan training. This is more than 90 days from their DOHs. Staff 13 received emergency plan training on 12/12/24. This is more than 90 days from her DOH. See code sheet for all DOHs.
During a renewal inspection on 1/23/25 Cert rep observed an uncovered accessible outlet in Pre K 1 room near the tv.
During a renewal inspection on 1/23/25 Cert rep observed the following accessible cleaning materials and other toxics: 1. Accessible Swiffer cleaner in Pre K 1 2. Diaper cream (located under the unlocked changing table) in Pre Toddler 2 and Toddler 2. These creams are labeled "Keep out of reach of Children" 3. Lysol Spray in unlocked cabinet in Pre K Counts 4 4. Wet Jet Spary on the accessible mop in Pre K Counts 3 Cert rep also observed an albuterol inhaler medication that was accessible to children in Pre K 1.
During a renewal inspection on 1/23/25 the first aid kits in the following child care spaces were accessible to children: Pre K 1 and Pre Counts 1. Cert rep also observed the first aid kit in the transition Room was missing the following items: soap, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.
During a renewal inspection on 1/23/25 the excursion bags' first aid kitsin the following child care spaces were did not contain a water bottle: Pre K Counts 3 and Pre Counts 4. The excursion bag in Pre K Counts 3 did not contain the facility's emergency medical transportation plan.
During a renewal inspection on 1/23/25 Cert rep observed the carpet in Pre K Counts 2 was curled creating a tripping hazard. Cert rep observed furniture leaning against the wall in the Transition Room creating a tipping hazard.
During a renewal inspection on 1/23/25 cert rep observed hand tools and sharp screws on an accessible/open shelf in the Transition Room. Cert rep observed the following furniture to not be in good repair: Blue couch in Toddler 1(tears in fabric), Black chair in Pre K 1 library (holes and tears in fabric), and the changing mat in Gym 1 (tears).
During a renewal inspection on 1/23/25 Cert Rep observe gloves to be kept on the changing table in the follow spaces: Gym 2, Infant 2, Toddler 2, and Pre-Toddler 1. These gloves would be accessible to children while they are being changed. Children in these rooms may still be placing objects in their mouths.
During a renewal inspection on 1/23/25 Cert rep observed the refrigerator in Infant 1 and Pre Toddler 1 was not at 45° F or below. They read at 46° F and 50° F respectively. The refrigerator in Pre-Toddler 2 did not have a thermometer.
During a renewal inspection on 1/23/25 Child 6's Health assessment was dated 8/10/23. Child 6 is still enrolled in the program. This health assessment is more than 1 year old (See Code Sheet for Child's date of birth)
During a renewal inspection on 1/23/25 Child 4 did not have documentation of receiving the 1st dose of the MMR vaccine in accordance with recommendations of the ACIP (See code sheet for DOB). Child 4 did not have an exemption letter on file and was still in care at the facility.
During a Renewal inspection on 1/23/25 Child 4's Health assessment did not have an answer to if the child was able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
During a renewal inspection on 1/23/25 cert rep observed the following expired children's medications: A & D ointment that expired 9/2024 in Infant 2, an Albuterol inhaler that expired 1/31/24 in Pre K 1, and expired diaper cream in Pre Toddler 2.
During a renewal inspection on 1/23/25 cert rep observed an EpiPen in PS 1. The facility did not have signed/written consent from the child's parent for the administration of the medication. Cert rep observed a medication log for Albuterol inhaler in Pre K 1 that did not document the name of the medication on the log. This medication was administered to the child.
During a renewal inspection on 1/23/25 Cert Rep observed an infant child being changed. After the child's diaper was changed the staff person did not wash the child's hands.
During a renewal inspection on 1/24/25 and 2/7/25 Staff 4 did not have a health assessment or initial TB test on file. Staff 7 had an initial TB test dated 5/23/24. This is after his DOH. Staff 9 had an initial health assessment dated 3/15/24, and initial TB test dated 3/18/24. This is after her date of hire. Staff 14 had an initial health assessment and initial TB test dated 1/27/25. This is after her date of hire. (see code sheet for DOHs).
During a renewal inspection on 1/23/25 Cert Rep observed the following foods in children's lunch boxes: yogurt(in Toddler 1 and Toddler 2 rooms) and hot dogs (in Pre K Counts 4 Room). The lunchboxes were not being kept in a refrigerator. These foods are considered potentially hazardous foods that require refrigeration.
During a renewal inspection on 1/23/25 it was noted the facility emergency plan did not address the accommodations being made for infants and toddlers. There was no documentation available for review that the emergency plan was sent to the local municipality.
During a renewal inspection on 1/23/25 the facility did not have a Written policy to address the following: 1) Recognition of potential signs/symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, 2) Strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child and 3) The prevention and identification of child maltreatment
During a renewal inspection on 1/24/25 and 2/7/25 Staff person 3 most recently had fire safety training 7/21/23. This is more than 12 months since the previous fire safety training.
During a renewal inspection on 1/24/25 and 2/7/25 Staff 10 did not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid/CPR from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum. This is evident by Staff 10 having a pediatric first aid/CPR from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum dated 1/16/25.
During a renewal inspection on 1/24/25 and 2/7/25 it was noted that Staff 20 did not complete mandated reporter training within 60 months of the previous training. This is evidenced by documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 9/2/19 and 9/20/24.
During a renewal inspection on 1/24/25 Staff Person 1 did not have evidence of obtaining an associates or bachelors degree from an accredited college or university. Staff Person 1 had a high school diploma, 30 college credit hours in human services field and over 4 years of experience with children. It was reported that Staff 1 was working as a director.
During a renewal inspection on 1/24/25 and 2/7/25 Staff 2, 11, 13, 20 had less than 2500 hours (1039.2 hours, 779.2 hours, 666 hours, 1040 hours respectfully) of child experience verified. Staff 2, 11, 13, 20 had a high school diploma on file. Staff person 12 did not have verification of a high school diploma on file. Staff person 12 had 2500 hours of child experience verified on file. Staff 2, 11, 12, 13, 20 have been working as Assistant group supervisors.
During a Renewal inspection on 1/23/25 and 1/24/25 Cert rep noted Child 6 did not have a fee amount listed on the fee agreement. Child 2 did not have an arrival time or departure time on their fee agreement.
During a renewal inspection on 1/23/25 Child 2's Emergency contact form did not have a work phone number for the child's mother.
During a renewal inspection on 1/23/25 and 1/24/25 Child 3's most recent emergency contact and fee agreement was reviewed by parents on 6/2/24, Child 4's most recent emergency contact and fee agreement was reviewed by parents on 5/16/24, and Child 5's most recent fee agreement was reviewed 5/31/24. This is more than 6 months since the most recent emergency contact and fee agreement parental reviews.
During a renewal inspection on 1/24/25 and 2/7/25 The following staff did not have 2 references in their staff/facility person file: Staff 6(0 references), Staff 10 (1 reference).
During renewal inspection on 1/23/25 the facility was not providing the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.
During a renewal inspection on 1/24/25 and 2/7/25 the following staff did not have 12 training hours during their training year: Staff 5 (3 hours recorded during training year 10/2023-10/2024) Staff 8 (11 hours recorded during training year 5/2023-5/2024) Staff 17 (10 hours recorded during training year 12/2023-12/2024) Staff 21 (8 hours recorded during training year 12/2023-12/2024) Staff 22 (8 hours recorded during training year 10/2023-10/2024)
During a complaint investigation on 12/13/24 staff reported that on 12/5/24 Staff 1 accidentally fed Child 1 ounce of Child 2's breast milk from Child 2's bottle. Staff reported not noticing the incorrect bottle was given to Child 1 until after Child 1 finished Child 2's breast milk. Both children's bottles were labeled. Child 1 was to be given formula not breast milk.
During an unannounced inspection on 12/13/24 the follow incidence of more that 60 days between fire drills was noted: 1/31/24-4/4/24, 6/21/24-9/12/24. Additionally, it was noted the facility has not had a fire drill since 9/12/24.
During a complaint investigation on 12/13/24 cert rep noted the last fire detection testing was 11/10/24. This is more than 30 days since the last fire detection testing.
During an unannounced inspection on 12/13/24 cert rep noted Staff person 2, and 3, and 5 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid/CPR from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum. Staff 5 had a first aid/CPR from 9/24/23 that was not from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum.
During an unannounced inspection on 12/13/24 Facility person 2 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 9/2/19. Facility Person 4 has not completed an acceptable Child Care facility the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet). Facility Person 4 has a mandated reporter training for school teachers on file that is dated 8/8/22.
During the review of staff files on 1/10/2024, the most recent Pennsylvania child abuse clearance on file for Staff #1 was dated 2/3/2016. Staff #1 also had a state police clearance and request on file that was completed on 3/6/2023. This was after the first date working in a childcare position. Staff #2 had proof of being fingerprinted on 1/3/2023 on file but did not have an FBI clearance on file. Staff #3 did not have a request for the National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) clearance on file. See LIS code sheet.
On 1/9/2024, the first-aid kit in the Toddler 2 classroom missing gauze pads and tape.
During the Renewal Inspection, two expired inhalers were seen where the child medication is stored at the facility. The inhaler for Child #6 was marked with an expiration date of 11/2023. The inhaler for Child #7 was marked with an expiration date of 10/2023.
During the Renewal Inspection on 1/9/2024, the facility had not conducted an emergency drill within the previous 12 months.
The Fire Drill/Fire Detection Log was up to date on 1/9/2024. However, the log showed that a fire drill was conducted on 10/18/2023 then not again until 1/2/2024.
During the review of staff files on 1/10/2024, Staff #2 did not have any written, nonfamily references on file. See LIS code sheet.
An unannounced inspection was conducted on 3/21/2023. It was discovered that Child #1 received emergency room treatment on 2/21/2023 due to an injury to his thumb that was discovered while he was in care at the facility on 2/21/2023.The Northeast Regional Office had not been notified of this incident.
An unannounced inspection was conducted on 3/21/2023. The fire drill log showed that the last documented fire drill had been conducted on 1/11/2023.
An unannounced inspection was conducted on 3/8/2023. The facility provided 12 separate accident/injury reports for Child #1 that were sent to the parent through the Tadpoles app on the day of each injury. However, it was observed that the facility has not consistently maintained additional copies of these injury reports in the facility accident file and in the child's file, as required.
During the review of child files on 1/3/2023, the most recent health report on file for Child #1, a preschool child was dated 11/1/2021.
On 1/13/2023, Child #2, a preschool child did not have the up-to-date influenza immunization as recommended by the ACIP. The file for Child #2 did not include an exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief written, signed and dated statement by the child's parent. See LIS code sheet.
Staff persons #4, #6, #8, #9 and #10 have not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter trainings on file being dated as follows: 7/10/2014 for Staff #4, 5/18/2015 for Staff #6, 12/22/2017 for Staff #8, 7/10/2014 for Staff #9 and 5/18/2015 for Staff #10.
Staff persons #1, #2, #3 and #7 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
During the Renewal Inspection on 1/6/2022, a container of Ajax that was labeled keep out of reach of children was seen in an unlocked cabinet underneath the sinks in the men's bathroom. The Director reported that this bathroom is also used by the school age children.
During the Renewal Inspection on 1/6/2022, the hot water temperature for the sinks exceeded 110° F as follows in areas used by children: 128° F in the girls bathroom, 125° F in the boys bathroom, 117° F in the Preschool 1 classroom and 113° F in the Pre K Counts 2 classroom. The hot water temperature was turned down after 1/6/2022. However, the hot water temperature in the boys and girls bathroom was still 114° F at the conclusion of the Renewal Inspection on 1/28/2022.
During the Renewal Inspection on 1/6/2022, the first-aid kit in the Pre K Counts 1 classroom was missing soap. The first-aid kit in the Transitional Preschool classroom was missing soap and scissors.
During the Renewal Inspection on 1/6/2022, peeling paint was seen by the windows in the following classrooms: Infant 1 and Infant 2, School Age, Fellowship Hall and the Kids Gym 2.
During the review of child files on 1/28/2022, the following was observed: The most recent health report on file for Child #1 was dated 12/17/2020, the most recent health report on file for Child #3 was dated 1/13/2021, and the most recent health report o file for Child #2 was dated 5/24/2021. Child #1 and Child #3 are older toddlers. Child #2 is currently a young toddler and will not be an older toddler until 2/7/2022.
The Fire Drill and Fire Detection Log was reviewed on 1/28/2022. The log showed that the most recent fire drill was held on 1/5/2022. However, the log showed that the most fire drill conducted prior to 1/5/2022 was conducted 6/28/2021.
The Fire Drill and Fire Detection Log was reviewed on 1/28/2022. The log showed that the fire detection system at the facility was manually tested on 1/5/2022. The Director disclosed that prior to 1/5/2022 the system was not being tested at least once every 30 days as required by Act 62.
During the review of staff files on 1/28/2022, it was observed that Staff #2, date of hire 9/23/2021 had not yet completed the required CCDBG health and safety training. The date of hire for Staff #3 was 3/9/2021. Staff #3 had not yet completed the required training pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
During the review of staff files on 1/28/2022, Staff #1 had an updated mandated reporter training on file that was completed on 1/12/2022, but the most recent mandated reporter training on file for Staff #1 was completed on 4/13/2016.
During the review of child files on 1/28/2022, it was observed that the emergency contact information for Child #1 and Child #2 had not been updated during the previous 6 months.
“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.
Complaint investigations and reported incidents
Pennsylvania’s search lists complaint investigations in which the state found at least one violation (“verified complaints”). It does not say what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it. Incident investigations look into something that happened at the center; self-reported violations are ones the center reported to the state itself.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $60.00 | $60.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $60.00 | $60.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $58.00 | $50.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $57.00 | $49.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $56.00 | $48.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $54.00 | $50.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $54.00 | $50.00 |
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 Riverview Christian Early Learning Center had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 13 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 Jun 15, 2026 (supervision): “It was verified that on 6/9/26 Child 1 was left unsupervised in the bathroom for approximately 15 minutes between 9:03AM-9:18AM. Prior to and during this time Staff 1, 2, and 3 were responsible for a group of 23…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Riverview Christian Early Learning Center?
Pennsylvania lists 5 complaint investigations since 2021 in which it found at least one violation; the violations are listed above. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Riverview Christian Early Learning Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Nov 21, 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 Riverview Christian Early Learning Center compare with other daycares in Reading?
It is tied for #75 of 84 centers in Reading by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 88% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Riverview Christian Early Learning Center last inspected?
Jan 14, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Riverview Christian Early Learning Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $60.00 for newborn, $60.00 for infant, $58.00 for young toddler, $57.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Riverview Christian Early Learning Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Calvary Church Of The Nazarene.
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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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