Pennsylvania · Reading · 19610

The Learning Experience · Reading

17 Meridian Blvd, Reading, PA 19610 · Berks County

1 core-safety citation in last 12 months Keystone STAR 1

Part of The Learning Experience · 20 Pennsylvania locations

The Learning Experience is a certified child care center in Reading, PA, with capacity for 100 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 26 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (8 of 26). 14 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #21 of 84 centers in Reading and has more citations per inspection than 52% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 52% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical

Tied for #21 of 84 centers in Reading

1 Core-safety citations

25 Other citations

5 Inspections

0 Complaint investigations that found violations

26 citations from 5 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 14 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 24, 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

Building & playground safety 5

Health & medication 5

Training & qualifications 5

Background checks 1

Emergency preparedness 1

Food & feeding 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Jul 24, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety

Small Toys and Objects 55 Pa. Code §3270.103

During a renewal inspection on 8/5/26 Cert rep observed the following small objects which were accessible to children whom staff reported were still putting things in their mouths: 1. Diamond shaped plastic toys measuring 0.5 inches in diameter in the Preppers Room 2. Lego blocks measuring .5 inches in diameter, and bracelet making beads measuring 0.25 inches in diameter in the Make Believe Boulevard Room. 3. Counting Bears measuring 0.5 inches in diameter in the Preschool 1A Room.

Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Aug 5, 2026): “Diamond shaped plastic toys, legos, bracelet making beads, and counting beads were removed from the classrooms.”

Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification

Citation Jul 24, 2026 Inspection Health & medication

Infant: updated health report every 6 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(1)

During a renewal inspection from 7/24/26-8/5/26 Young Toddler Child 1's most recent health report was dated 9/9/25, which is more than 6 months ago. See LIS code sheet for DOB.

Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Aug 5, 2026): “Director will speak to the parent and have the parent provide an updated child health report by 9/4/26. If this is not on file by 9/4/26 the child will be dismissed from care until an updated form is on file.”

Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification

Citation Jul 24, 2026 Inspection Health & medication

Original label 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(5)

During a renewal inspection on 8/5/26 Cert rep observed Think Baby Sunscreen(exp date 3/2026), and Coopertone sunscreen (exp date 2/2025) in the Toddler A classroom.

Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Aug 5, 2026): “The expired sunscreen was removed from the child care space and will be returned to the parents or thrown out.”

Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification

Citation Jul 24, 2026 Inspection Health & medication

Disposable diapers 55 Pa. Code §3270.135(a)(3)

During a renewal inspection on 8/5/26 Cert rep observed than the handsfree mechanism was not working on the trash can used for disposal of diapers in the Toddlers A classroom.

Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Aug 5, 2026): “The trash can was replaced with a working hands free trash can that was not in use.”

Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification

Citation Jul 24, 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 electronic file review for a renewal inspection from 7/24/26-8/5/26 it was noted that there was more than 30 days between fire detection testing 6/4/26-7/7/26.

Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Aug 5, 2026): “Fire detection system was tested during inspection.”

Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification

Citation Jul 24, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications

HS/GED + 2 yrs/Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iv)

During a renewal inspection from 7/24/26-8/5/26 Staff Person 1 had a high school diploma and a CDA credential which equals 1 year of experience and 9 credits in human services. Staff Person 1 did not have any other experience verified in their file. Staff Person 1 has been working as an assistant group supervisor.

Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Aug 5, 2026): “The director will obtain a document verification of at least 1250 hours of child care experience for Staff 1.”

Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification

Citation Jul 24, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork

Given parents in writing 55 Pa. Code §3270.121(b)

During electronic file review for a renewal inspection from 7/24/26-8/5/26 it was noted that the supervision policies were not being provided to the parents in writing at enrollment.

Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Aug 5, 2026): “An addendum to the parent handbook will be emailed to all parents currently enrolled which will include the supervision policy information.”

Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification

Citation Jul 24, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork

Physician name, address, phone/Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(3)

During a renewal inspection from 7/24/26-8/5/26 Child 1's emergency contact form did not include the physician's phone number. Additionally Child 2's emergency contact form did not include the parents' work phone numbers.

Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Aug 5, 2026): “Director will obtain the information from parents/confirm the information with the parents and document on the emergency contact forms.”

Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification

Citation Jul 24, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork

Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)

During a renewal inspection from 7/24/26-8/5/26 Child 1's Emergency contact parental review was dated 12/3/25, and the fee agreement parental review was dated 9/26/25. These are more than 6 months ago.

Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Aug 5, 2026): “Will review the emergency contact form and fee agreement with the parents of Child 1and have them sign and date them both.”

Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification

Core safety Feb 25, 2026 Inspection Background checks

Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

During an unannounced allocated inspection on 2/25/26 Staff Person 2 did not have all required clearances per the the CPSL before their first day with children(See LIS code sheet for first day with children). Staff Person 2 did not have a DHS FBI clearance or request on file. Staff Person 2 had a Department of education FBI clearance, which is not accepted for working in child care. It was reported that Staff Person 2 had resided in California in the last 60 months. Staff Person 2 did not have Out of state Criminal and out of state child abuse clearances from the State of California.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 25, 2026): “Operator will comply with CPSL Employee was suspended until we received all correct documentation to comply with CPSL regulations. Employee's records now include the correct PA FBI clearance to work in a child care facility. Employee's records now include out of state Criminal and out of state…”

Citation Feb 25, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety

Small Toys and Objects 55 Pa. Code §3270.103

During an unannounced allocated inspection on 2/25/26 Cert rep observed a plastic bag on an accessible counter in Toddlers A. Children in this room are toddlers who may still be placing objects in their mouth.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 30, 2026): “We removed the plastic bag from the reach of children.”

Citation Feb 25, 2026 Inspection Health & medication

2 feet apart 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(f)

During an unannounced allocated inspection on 2/25/26 Cert rep observed three cribs that were in use did not have at least 2 feet of space on 3 sides in Infants A. The first crib's space measured at 0 space on one side due to being against a wall, and 1 foot of space on a second side. The third and fourth sides of the first crib had at least 2 feet of space. The second and third crib's space measured at 0 space on one side of each crib due to being against a wall, and 1 foot inches of space on second and third sides. The fourth sides of the second and third crib had at least 2 feet of space.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 30, 2026): “We moved the cribs so there is 2 feet of space on 3 sides of each crib.”

Citation Feb 25, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications

Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)

During an unannounced allocated inspection on 2/25/26 Staff person 3 did not complete Pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by the previously documented Pediatric first aid and CPR training on file expiring 10/31/25. Documentation of updated Pediatric first aid and CPR training on file is dated 11/11/25. It was reported that Staff person 3 worked as staff between 11/1/25 and 11/11/25.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 24, 2026): “Each employee will complete CPR training before the expiration of their current CPR certification.”

Citation Feb 25, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications

HS/GED, 15 credits + 1 yr/Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(iv)

During an unannounced allocated inspection on 2/25/26 Staff 1 had a high school diploma, and a CDA which is equivalent to 9 credits in human service and 1 year experience working in child care in their file. It was reported that Staff 1 had obtained an additional 9 human services credits however these were not yet available to review or placed in the staff file. Staff 1 has been working as an AGS.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 25, 2026): “Employee provided us with additional 9 hours of documentation of completion of CDA and therefore meeting the requirements for an AGS.”

Follow-up Oct 20, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork

Signed /Arrival/departure times 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)/3270.123(a)(4)

Continued Non-Compliance: During a renewal inspection 9/8/25-9/18/25 Child 3's fee agreement was not signed by the operator. Child 3's fee agreement also did not list the child's arrival and departure times. The facility's acceptable plan of correction indicated the correction would be implemented by 9/11/25. On 10/20/25 an unannounced verification inspection was conducted. Child's 3's fee agreement was not signed by the operator, nor did it list the child's arrival and departure times.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 20, 2025): “Child 3's fee agreement was signed by the operator while the Cert rep was present. The parent was contacted so the arrival and departure time could be added to the fee agreement. These were added before the Cert rep left from the inspection.”

Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.

Follow-up Oct 20, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork

Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2)

Continued Non-Compliance: During a renewal inspection 9/8/25-9/18/25 Child 2's fee agreement did not list the fee amount. Children 2, 3 and 4's fee agreements did not list the date the fee is to be paid. The facility's acceptable plan of correction indicated the correction would be implemented by 9/11/25. On 10/20/25 an unannounced verification inspection was conducted. Child's 3's fee agreement did not list the date the fee is to be paid. Child 2 and 4's fee agreements listed the date the fee is to be paid. Child 2's fee agreement also noted the fee amount.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 20, 2025): “The director added the date the fee is to be paid to Child 3's fee agreement.”

Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.

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Citation Sep 8, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Plan posted/Letter to parents 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(d)/3270.27(e)

During a renewal inspection on 9/8/25 Cert rep observed the facility emergency plan was not posted in a conspicuous location at the facility. The facility Emergency plan letter to the parents did not address the facility lockdown procedures or accommodations for infants toddler or children with special needs or chronic medical conditions.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 20, 2025): “Emergency plan is placed in the lobby for the parents to review at any time. Emergency Procedures letter is posted on the Parent Board in the lobby for the parents to read at any time. Each enrolling child received a copy of the Emergency procedures letter before enrollment when completing all the…”