The White House Day Care LLC is a certified child care center in Reading, PA, with capacity for 114 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 38 violations, 4 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (9 of 38). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #40 of 84 centers in Reading and has more citations per inspection than 68% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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Cert Rep observed 38 exposed bolts in the outdoor play space.
During renewal inspection conducted on 1/22/2025, most recent NSOR clearance on file for staff person #3 is dated 1/16/2020, which is past 60 months. Staff person #3 must be removed from care until updated clearance is on file. The following certificates/clearances were obtained past 60 months: Mandated reporter certificates on file for staff person #1 are dated 3/18/2018 and 6/22/2023, which is past 60 months. PSP clearances on file for staff person #2 are dated 3/14/2019 and 7/29/2024, which is past 60 months. Child abuse clearances on file for staff person #2 are dated 4/8/2019 and 8/7/2024, which is past 60 months. FBI clearances on file for staff person #2 are dated 4/2/2019 and 8/1/2024, which is past 60 months.
During renewal inspection conducted 1/22/2025, documentation on file for staff person #1 indicated that staff person #1 received training on the emergency plan on 1/11/2023 and not again until 1/3/2025, which is past one year.
During renewal inspection conducted on 1/22/2025, several bottles throughout the facility containing cleaning materials as stated by the director were not labeled with contents.
During renewal inspection conducted 1/22/2025, most recent health assessment on file for child #1 is dated 3/20/2024, which is past 6 months.
During renewal inspection conducted 1/22/2025, immunization summary on file for child #1 indicates that child #1 has received 3 of 4 doses of HIB vaccine. Child #1 has not received any doses of Varicella, MMR, or Hepatitis A vaccines. Child #1 is a young toddler (see LIS code sheet for date of birth).
During renewal inspection conducted 1/22/2025, emergency contact form for child #2 did not contain release persons' addresses and phone numbers.
During renewal inspection conducted 1/22/2025, documentation in file of staff person #2 indicates that staff person #2 obtained 5 hours of child care training for training year 12/19/2023-12/19/2024.
During unannounced monitoring conducted 7/17/2024, there was a PSP clearance request, which is not an acceptable clearance, dated 1/10/2024 on file for staff person #1. There was not a completed disclosure statement on file for staff person #2, who was observed to be caring for children. Staff person #5 has child abuse clearances on file dated 2/8/2019 and 4/10/2024, which is past 60 months.
During unannounced monitoring conducted 7/17/2024, facility's fire detection testing log reflected that smoke alarms were tested past 30 days on the following occasions: 12/11/2023-1/17/2024, 3/7/2024-4/9/2024, and smoke alarms were last tested on 6/6/2024, which is past 30 days.
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During unannounced monitoring conducted 7/17/2024, pediatric first-aid/CPR for staff person #3 and staff person #4 expired on 7/6/2024.
During the renewal inspection on 1/22/24, staff #2 was alone with children during nap. Staff #2 does not have the documentation to qualify as an Assistant Group Supervisor and is therefore an Aide.
As of the renewal inspection on 1/22/24, there was no documentation of a continuity of operations plan as required by 45 CFR 98.41(a)(1)(vii).
As of the renewal inspection on 1/22/24, the letter to parents did not include information on lockdown, or accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with special needs or chronic medical conditions.
During the renewal inspection on 1/22/24, there were stained ceiling tiles in the Preschool room and in the School Age room.
The TB screening for staff #3 was dated 1/3/24, which is after providing initial employment at the facility (see code sheet for hire date).
As of the renewal inspection on 1/22/24, the drop off and pick up policy/safe routes was not posted at the facility.
As of the renewal inspection on 1/22/24, Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): 1 hour health and safety update.
As of the renewal inspection on 1/22/24, staff #2 did not have documentation of 2 years of experience with children to qualify as the reported Assistant Group Supervisor.
As of the renewal inspection on 1/22/24, the emergency contact information for child #1 did not reference who should be contacted in an emergency.
As of the renewal inspection on 1/22/24, the emergency contact information for child #3 did not include health insurance information. For child #4, there was no policy number included.
During the renewal inspection on 1/22/24, the emergency contact information for child #2, #3, #5 and #6 was not in the child care space where the children were receiving care.
As of the renewal inspection on 1/22/24, a copy of incident reports was not being filed in the child's record.
As of the renewal inspection on 1/22/24, there was only 1 written, nonfamily reference on file for staff #3.
On 1/11/23 during the renewal inspection, staff #1 (see code sheet for hire date) did not have out of state clearances for the state in which she has lived in the previous 5 years and was alone with children. Staff #1 must be removed from care.
On 1/11/23 during the renewal inspection, a large, sharp knife was in an unlocked drawer in the kitchen area where children eat.
On 1/11/23 during the renewal inspection, the health reports for child #1 and #2 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.
On 1/11/23 during the renewal inspection, Staff #2 was observed changing diapers. After diapering a child, she had the child wash his hands, however, Staff #2 did not wash her hands and did not clean or disinfect the diaper changing table before changing the next child's diaper.
On 1/11/23 during the renewal inspection, the agreement of child #1 did not include the arrival and departure times.
As of the renewal inspection on 1/11/23, there was only 1 written, nonfamily reference on file for staff #3.
On 1/18/22 during the renewal inspection, the health report for child #1 and #2 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.
On 1/18/22 during the renewal inspection, the most recent influenza vaccine for child #3 was 2/11/20 and the most recent health assessment on file was 8/20/21 with no updated influenza. There was no exemption letter on file.
On 1/18/22 during the renewal inspection, the emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers and children with chronic medical conditions, which the facility currently has enrolled.
On 1/18/22 during the renewal inspection, the facility had not been testing the fire alarm every 30 days as required.
On 1/18/22 during the renewal inspection, the emergency plan did not include lock down procedures.
On 1/18/22 during the renewal inspection, the emergency plan had not been sent to the city.
On 1/18/22 during the renewal inspection, the emergency contact information for child #1 was not in the classroom where the child was receiving care.
On 1/18/22 during the renewal inspection, Staff #1, #2, and #3 did not have the required 12 hours of training.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $85.00 | $80.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $85.00 | $80.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $75.00 | $70.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $70.00 | $65.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $65.00 | $60.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $65.00 | $60.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $65.00 | $60.00 |
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.
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Common questions
Has The White House Day Care LLC had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 4 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 22, 2025 (background checks): “During renewal inspection conducted on 1/22/2025, most recent NSOR clearance on file for staff person #3 is dated 1/16/2020, which is past 60 months. Staff person #3 must be removed from care until updated clearance is…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about The White House Day Care LLC?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at The White House Day Care LLC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is The White House Day Care LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Nov 28, 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 The White House Day Care LLC compare with other daycares in Reading?
It is tied for #40 of 84 centers in Reading by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 68% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was The White House Day Care LLC last inspected?
Jan 12, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does The White House Day Care LLC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $85.00 for newborn, $85.00 for infant, $75.00 for young toddler, $70.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs The White House Day Care LLC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is The White House Day Care 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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