Smiley Kids Daycare LLC
131 N 6th St, Reading, PA 19601 · Berks County
2 core-safety citations in last 12 months
Keystone STAR 1
Smiley Kids Daycare LLC is a certified child care center in Reading, PA, with capacity for 90 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 4 times. The state cited 24 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (8 of 24). 21 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #35 of 84 centers in Reading and has more citations per inspection than 63% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
More citations than 63% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
Tied for #35 of 84 centers in Reading
2
Core-safety citations
22
Other citations
4
Inspections
0
Complaint investigations that found violations
24 citations from 4 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 21 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jun 16, 2026
Every state visit
Violation found
No violation
Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits
What inspectors cited most
Records & paperwork
8
Health & medication
4
Building & playground safety
3
Emergency preparedness
3
Background checks
2
Transportation
1
Training & qualifications
1
Other standards
1
Food & feeding
1
Citations, newest first
Citation
Jun 16, 2026
Inspection
Health & medication
Clean, age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)
During renewal inspection on 6/16/26, Certification Representative observed the use of rest equipment to not be labeled for each specific child in the Mini Cookies room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 29, 2026): “Each material used by each child will be marked individually, which will be used safely and cleanly.”
Citation
Jun 16, 2026
Inspection
Health & medication
2 feet apart 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(f)
During renewal inspection on 6/16/26, Certification Representative observed cots to not be 2 feet of space on three sides in the Pumpkin Pie room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 29, 2026): “They were organized immediately so that they have the appropriate space of two feet.”
Citation
Jun 16, 2026
Inspection
Transportation
Prohibition using an 11-15 passenger vans 55 Pa. Code §3270.176(f)
During the renewal inspection, Certification Representative observed a 15-passenger van on premises. This vehicle is not regulated to transport children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 29, 2026): “The bus we had was taken to the company and they couldn't modify the bus to the 10 person or less. We resold bus back to the company. We will purchase 10 or less van in the future.”
Citation
Jun 16, 2026
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
During renewal inspection on 6/16/26, Certification Representative did not see proof of the annual testing from a fire safety professional. Facility director reported testing was completed in 3/2026 but does not have a copy on file. Interconnected system with the hospital and could not be psychically tested on site during the renewal.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 24, 2026): “I asked the hospital manager for the certification of annual test of the fire safety of my space.”
Citation
Jun 16, 2026
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
During renewal inspection on 6/16/26, provider was unable to show proof that the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates were sent to the local municipality and county EMA.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 24, 2026): “For the next occasions will send our emergency plan via email to keep the proof that it was sent.”
Citation
Jun 16, 2026
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
During renewal inspection, Certification Representative reviewed staff files and staff person #1 did not have annual fire safety training on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 24, 2026): “The driver Carlos Abreu not in the country at the time of his return he must do the fire training immediately.”
Citation
Jun 16, 2026
Inspection
Other standards
Outdoor Activity 55 Pa. Code §3270.114
During renewal inspection on 6/16/26, Certification Representative observed there to be no outdoor activities listed for each room of the facility. Director reported they have not had children participating in any outdoor activities.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 24, 2026): “It is organized by rooms according to the ages for outings to take them on walks and to the local park.”
Citation
Jun 16, 2026
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
During the renewal inspection, Certification Representative reviewed children files and child #2 did not have a child service report on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 29, 2026): “The form was prepared immediately with the development report of each child who does attend school and who is in our center, which was also given a copy to the parents.”
Citation
Jun 16, 2026
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Written consent 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(4)
During the renewal inspection, Certification Representative reviewed children files and child #5 did not have a consent for emergency medical care signed.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 24, 2026): “Eliana's mother was asked to sign our consent in case of emergency, just like the other parents were asked for their signatures and initials.”
Citation
Jun 16, 2026
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
During the renewal inspection, Certification Representative reviewed children files and child #5 did not have health insurance listed on the emergency contact form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 24, 2026): “We asked the girl's mother to provide use with a copy of the health insurance and her policy number.”
Citation
Jun 16, 2026
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
During the renewal inspection, Certification Representative reviewed children files and child #2 did not have an updated emergency contact or financial agreement form reviewed within the first six months of their admission date. Child #6 did not have an updated financial agreement form signed within the first six months of their admission date.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 24, 2026): “The children's file were reviewed and organized to be filled out every six months of their admission.”
Citation
Jun 16, 2026
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(3)
During the renewal inspection, Certification Representative reviewed staff files and staff person #2 had a health assessment showing a positive TB test but there were no results of a chest x-ray attached to the health assessment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 24, 2026): “The staff was asked to present the necessary evidence that she did not have tuberculosis.”
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During complaint investigation on 5/29/26, Certification Representative reviewed files for all staff working and staff person #1 did not have the child abuse clearance on file. Staff person #1 was in ratio in the cinnamon rolls room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 17, 2026): “The staff was immediately suspended and must return at the time receiving all clearances.”
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/5/2025. At that time, staff files were reviewed. Disclosure statement on file for staff person #1 was not witnessed or dated.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 8, 2025): “We make the correction immediately about the missing signature in the staff disclosure.”
Citation
Nov 5, 2025
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Emergency Numbers Posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.74
A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/5/2025. At that time, emergency telephone numbers were not posted near the telephone in the Pumpkin Pies room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 8, 2025): “The emergency numbers are immediately located in the Pumpkin Pies room.”
Citation
Nov 5, 2025
Inspection
Health & medication
Clean, age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/5/2025. At that time, cots in the Mini Cookies room were numbered; however, corresponding list on the wall was blank. Additionally, there was an unlabeled pack-n-play in the Pumpkin Pies room. Staff in the pumpkin pies room reported that a child uses it to sleep.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 8, 2025): “The staff immediately wrote the children down on the bed list according to their numbers. The pack and play was immediately identify with name, date of birth and child's age.”
Citation
Nov 5, 2025
Inspection
Health & medication
Free from contagious/communicable disease 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(7)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/5/2025. At that time, a sample of children's files were reviewed. Health assessment on file for child #3 does not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 8, 2025): “We contact the child's mother to please bring us the document that we need. she bring the document the next day 11-6-2025.”
Citation
Nov 5, 2025
Inspection
Food & feeding
Bottles labeled 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(4)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/5/2025. At that time, two unlabeled bottles were observed in the Mini Cookies room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 8, 2025): “We immediately labeled the children's bottles.”
Citation
Nov 5, 2025
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone/Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(6)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/5/2025. At that time, a sample of children's files were reviewed. The following information was missing from children's emergency contact forms: Child #1: Both parents' work addresses and work telephone numbers. Child #2: Both parents' work addresses and work telephone numbers. Child #3: Health insurance coverage and policy number. Child #4: Mother's work address and work telephone number.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 8, 2025): “We contacted the parents so that they would provide us the missing job information (Child # 1, 2, 4) on the Emergency Contact information. With contact with the mother of child #3 so that she would provide for us a copy of his medical insurance card which she delivered on 11-10-2025.”
Citation
Nov 5, 2025
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/5/2025. At that time, emergency contact information for several children in the Mini Cookies room was not present while they were receiving care in that room. Additionally, an emergency contact form was missing for a child in the Pumpkin Pies room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 8, 2025): “We put the emergency contacts of each child who were occupying the room Mini Cookies. In Pumpkin Pies room we add the child emergency contact that was missing.”
Citation
Nov 5, 2025
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/5/2025. At that time, staff files were reviewed. There was only one written, nonfamily reference in staff person #1's file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 8, 2025): “We notify the staff that she need to provide us one written nonfamily reference, which she sent to us the same day! !-5-2025.”
Citation
Aug 20, 2025
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Contact when arises/Contact when ended 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4)
An initial inspection was conducted on 8/20/2025. At that time, the parent letter explaining the facility's emergency plan that will be provided to families at enrollment did not include a method for facility persons to contact parents when an emergency situation arises or a method for facility persons to contact parents when an emergency situation ends and instruction on how to be reunited with children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 22, 2025): “Method for facility persons to contact parents when an emergency situation arises and method for facility persons to contact parents when an emergency situation ends and instruction on how to be reunited with children will be added to the parent letter explaining the facility's emergency plan.”
Citation
Aug 20, 2025
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)
An initial inspection was conducted on 8/20/2025. During that time, the parent letter explaining the facility's emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 22, 2025): “Accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions will be added to the parent letter explaining the facility's emergency plan.”
Citation
Aug 20, 2025
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
An initial inspection was conducted on 8/20/2025. At that time, facility did not have proof of purchase of interconnected system on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 22, 2025): “An attestation statement was completed and will be kept on file 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $60.00 | $50.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $55.00 | $45.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $50.00 | $45.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $45.00 | $40.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $40.00 | $30.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $40.00 | $30.00 |
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
Capacity
90 children
Certificate status
Regular
Certificate valid through
Sep 8, 2027
Operator
Smiley Kids Daycare LLC
Hours
Monday–Friday 5:00 AM–10:00 PM; Saturday 6:00 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone
(610) 743-3634
State certificate #
CER-00258907
Common questions
Has Smiley Kids Daycare LLC 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 May 29, 2026 (background checks): “During complaint investigation on 5/29/26, Certification Representative reviewed files for all staff working and staff person #1 did not have the child abuse clearance on file. Staff person #1 was in ratio in the…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Smiley Kids Daycare LLC?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Smiley Kids Daycare LLC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Smiley Kids Daycare LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Dec 12, 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 Smiley Kids Daycare LLC compare with other daycares in Reading?
It is tied for #35 of 84 centers in Reading by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 63% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Smiley Kids Daycare LLC last inspected?
Jun 16, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Smiley Kids Daycare LLC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $60.00 for infant, $55.00 for young toddler, $50.00 for older toddler, $45.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Smiley Kids Daycare LLC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Smiley Kids Daycare 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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