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Pennsylvania · Reading · 19605

Todayz Kidz

3208 Kutztown Rd, Reading, PA 19605 · Berks County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months Keystone STAR 4

Todayz Kidz is a certified child care center in Reading, PA, with capacity for 73 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 3 times. The state cited 29 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (7 of 29). 12 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 #70 of 84 centers in Reading and has more citations per inspection than 86% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 86% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. Among the most cited
Tied for #70 of 84 centers in Reading
1 Core-safety citations
28 Other citations
3 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
29 citations from 3 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 12 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jun 17, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Jun 17, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Oct 22, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Jan 16, 2025 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork 7
Health & medication 5
Emergency preparedness 5
Training & qualifications 5
Building & playground safety 4
Supervision 1
Food & feeding 1
Transportation 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Jun 17, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Original label 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(5)
During an allocated unannounced inspection on 6/17/26 Cert rep observed Aquaphor (expiration 10/2024) and A& D ointment(expiration 10/2025), in Room 2.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 7, 2026): “Both the aquaphor and A&D ointment were disposed of immediately and parents notified to provide update cream if needed.”
Citation Jun 17, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Hypothetical locations 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(4)
During an allocated unannounced inspection on 6/17/26 review of the fire drill log showed that two consecutive fire drills(5/1/26 and 6/9/26) had the same hypothetical location of the fire ("lobby").
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 28, 2026): “The fire drill will be repeated with a different hypothetical location.”
Citation Jun 17, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan/Letter to parents 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(1)/3270.27(e)
During an allocated unannounced inspection on 6/17/26 the facility emergency plan and the letter to the parents regarding the emergency plan did not include information regarding the facilities lockdown procedures.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 28, 2026): “Procedures for lockdown will be added to the emergency plan in all center handbooks and the update will be distributed to parents. Correction date updated to 7/31/26 per request of operator on 7/14/26.”
Citation Jun 17, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
During and allocated unannounced inspection on 6/17/26 Staff person #1 did not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid and CPR, and a complete PA Required Health and Safety Training. This is evidenced by by following documentation in Staff Person # 1's file: Pediatric First Aid and CPR training certificate dated 1/23/26, PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 1 dated 4/8/26, and PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 2 dated 4/11/26. Staff Person #1 was reported to work as staff between their 90th day of hire and 4/11/26. Staff Person #1 did not have any previous acceptable versions of the health and safety training completed.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 7, 2026): “The staff member completed these trainings prior to the inspection, so it was already corrected before the violation was found.”
Core safety Oct 22, 2025 Inspection Supervision
Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)
During a renewal inspection on 10/22/25 Cert rep observed Child 1 in Room 2 with a service provider. Staff 4 who had Child 1 in their assigned group, was present in Room 2 however Staff 4 was not able to see and assess the child and service provider's interactions due to a tall room divider that blocked Staff 4's view. Child's file did not have any documentation to support that the child was signed out or that parents had given consent for the child to be alone with the service provider while receiving these services. The child's IEP did not note the requirement for the child to be alone with the service provider and not supervised by facility staff.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 12, 2025): “1. Child 1 and service provider moved to an area where Staff 4 was able to supervise their interactions. If Child 1 needs to work alone with their service provider as part of a treatment plan this will not be allowed to occur until the appropriate documentation is on file at the facility.…”
Citation Oct 22, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
2 feet apart 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(f)
During a renewal inspection on 10/22/25 Cert rep observed 2 of the nap mats in the toddler area had less than two feet of space on three sides.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 12, 2025): “The nap mats were immediately moved during the inspection and positioned 2 feet apart on at least three sides.”
Citation Oct 22, 2025 Inspection Food & feeding
Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107
During a renewal inspection on 10/22/25 Cert rep observed the thermometer in the refrigerator in Room 2 read 47° F.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 22, 2025): “The thermometer was originally on the door of the refrigerator. The thermometer was moved to the back of the refrigerator and later in the day of the inspection was observed to be reading under 45° F.”
Citation Oct 22, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
During a renewal inspection on 10/22/25 Staff 1 had health assessments dated 6/14/23 and 10/7/25, which is more than 24 months between health assessments.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 22, 2025): “Staff 1 has a health assessment from 10/7/25 that is valid.”
Citation Oct 22, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During a renewal inspection on 10/22/25 the facility did not have a written policy which addressed the identification of child maltreatment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 24, 2025): “The Certification rep emailed a resource regarding the identification of child maltreatment to the legal entity on 10/22/25. The legal entity will use this resource to update the existing Child Maltreatment policy, to include the identification of Child Maltreatment.”
Citation Oct 22, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
8th grade & enrolled in training 55 Pa. Code §3270.37(b)(2)
During a renewal inspection on 10/22/25 Staff 2 and 3 did not have documentation that the classroom portion of the their training curriculum was completed. Staff 2 and 3 also did not have verification that the training curriculum they were enrolled in met the requirements as described in §3270.31(c). Staff 2 and 3 had a letter from the representative of their secondary education institution which express the staff were currently enrolled in a early child education training program.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 12, 2025): “The director will obtain acceptable documentation for a representative of the educational institution that shows that Staff 2 and 3 are currently enrolled in a training program that has at least 400 clock hours of classroom training, and at least 200 clock hours of supervised training in a child…”
Citation Oct 22, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Date fee to be paid/Arrival/departure times 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(2)/3270.123(a)(4)
During a renewal inspection on 10/22/25 Child 2 did not have the date which the fee is to be paid on their fee agreement. Child 3 did not have their arrival and departure times noted on their fee agreement.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 24, 2025): “The missing information will be confirmed with the parents are documented on Child 2 and 3's fee agreements.”
Citation Oct 22, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
During a renewal inspection on 10/22/25 the emergency contact forms for Child 2 and 3 did not have addresses for all release persons. Child 3 also did not have the phone number listed for all release persons on their emergency contact form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 24, 2025): “The missing information will be confirmed with the parents are documented on Child 2 and 3's emergency contact forms.”
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Citation Jan 16, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
During a renewal inspection on 1/16/25 cert rep noted Staff 1 does not have documentation on file that they received emergency plan training since 12/29/23. This is more than 12 months since the previous emergency plan training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 31, 2025): “Staff 1 completed the emergency plan training and documentation was placed in the file.”
Citation Jan 16, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(d)
During a renewal inspection on 1/16/25 Cert rep observed the emergency plan was not being kept in a conspicuous location at the facility. The emergency plan being kept in a shut drawer at the front of the facility which did not have any signage to indicate the emergency plan was located inside.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 31, 2025): “The emergency plan was moved to an open area in the parent lobby area.”
Citation Jan 16, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
During a renewal inspection on 1/16/25 cert reps observed uncovered outlets in the following locations: Under the table in the toddler section of Room 2/Main Room and on the plugged in power strip on the floor by the front desk area of Room 2/Main Room. Both of these locations would be accessible to children in the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 31, 2025): “Covers were placed in the open outlets.”
Citation Jan 16, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
During a renewal inspection on 1/16/25 cert rep observed peeling paint on the back wall of Room 1.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 31, 2025): “The peeling paint and plaster was covered.”
Citation Jan 16, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
During a renewal inspection on 1/16/25 cert rep observed a broken front piece on the wooden toy kitchen, in the front of Room 2/Main Room. The broken piece had a rough edge.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 31, 2025): “The broken wood was removed from the toy kitchen.”
Citation Jan 16, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Clean, age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)
During a renewal inspection on 1/16/25 cert rep observed that the rest mats available for use by the toddler children did not match the rest mat assignments. Toddler children were assigned mats 1-5, however only mats 1, 2, 4, 5 and 10 were present.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 31, 2025): “All beds were labeled and placed in proper rooms for each child.”
Citation Jan 16, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Written instructions 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(2)
During a renewal inspection on 1/16/25 cert rep observed that Child 3's albuterol inhaler did not have written instructions from the individual who prescribed the medication
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 31, 2025): “Written instructions (copy of the prescription label from the prescribing doctor) for the inhaler were placed with the child's medication.”
Citation Jan 16, 2025 Inspection Transportation
Safe routes posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(c)
During a renewal inspection on 1/16/25 cert rep observed the facility's safe routes, including pick up and drop off procedures was not posted in a conspicuous location in the child care facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 31, 2025): “Safe routes and drop off/pick up procedures was posted in the parent lobby area.”
Citation Jan 16, 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)
During a renewal inspection on 1/16/25 it was noted there was 2 incidents of more than 30 days between fire detection testing: 3/2/24-4/8/24, and 10/7/24-11/7/24
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 31, 2025): “Fire Detection testing is currently in compliance. Moving forward, each testing will be done within 30 days.”
Citation Jan 16, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
During a renewal inspection on 1/16/25 the operator did not have any documentation able for review to support that the emergency plan was sent to both the county and the local municipality.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 31, 2025): “The updated emergency plan was emailed to the county and the local municipality.”
Citation Jan 16, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
During a renewal inspection on 1/16/25 Cert rep noted Staff 3 did not receive Fire safety training within one year of her date of hire. Fire safety training was completed 12/6/24. See Code sheet for date of hire.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 31, 2025): “Fire safety training was completed 12/6/24 for Staff 3.”
Citation Jan 16, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
During a renewal inspection on 1/16/25 Cert rep noted Staff 4's staff evaluation was completed 1/3/25. This is more than 12 months since date of hire. See code sheet for date of hire.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 31, 2025): “Staff evaluation was completed on 1/3/25 for Staff 4.”
Citation Jan 16, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
HS/GED + postsecondary 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(4)
During a renewal inspection on 1/16/25 Cert rep noted that Staff 3 does not have documentation regarding her post-secondary training curriculum on file. Staff 3 has a high school diploma on file. She is employed as an assistant group supervisor.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 31, 2025): “Documentation of secondary education and childcare hours are placed in the staff file.”
Citation Jan 16, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
During a renewal inspection on 1/16/25 Cert rep noted Child 1 did not have a work phone number for the mother listed on the emergency contact form. Child 2 did not have work address and phone for the parents on the emergency contact form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 31, 2025): “All work addresses and phone numbers were placed on the emergency contact forms for Child 1 and 2.”
Citation Jan 16, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child care space/Excursions 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)/3270.124(d)
During a renewal inspection on 1/16/25 cert rep observed children receiving care in Room 1. The emergency contact information for these children was not present in Room 1 while they were receiving care. Cert rep observed the facility van did not have emergency contact information for the children who were being transported. Staff reported emergency contact information for children was not being taken with staff when transporting children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 31, 2025): “Emergency contact information for all children are now in Room 1, and emergency contact info for all school agers are in the transportation bag and taken with on each van ride.”
Citation Jan 16, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)
During a renewal inspection on 1/16/25 cert rep noted that the facility's emergency medical transportation plan was not located in the facility's transportation backpacks and was not being taken with staff when children were transported or on an excursion from the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 31, 2025): “A copy of the emergency medical plan was placed in the first aid and transportation bags.”
Citation Jan 16, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.25(a)
During a renewal inspection on 1/16/25 Cert rep noted that parents were not being provided information in regard to how to access 3270 regulations electronically.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 31, 2025): “A copy of the regulations are placed in our parent area. A QR code which can access the regulations electronically is posted in the area as well.”

“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 Toddler (13-24 mos.) $60.00 $60.00
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $60.00 $60.00
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $46.00 $46.00
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $46.00 $40.00
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $46.00 $40.00

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 73 children
Certificate status Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through Jan 31, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 4
since Aug 26, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator Todayz Kidz LLC
Hours Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–5:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (610) 406-5461
State certificate # CER-00247406
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Common questions

Has Todayz Kidz had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 1 violation 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 Oct 22, 2025 (supervision): “During a renewal inspection on 10/22/25 Cert rep observed Child 1 in Room 2 with a service provider. Staff 4 who had Child 1 in their assigned group, was present in Room 2 however Staff 4 was not able to see and assess…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Todayz Kidz?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Todayz Kidz since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Todayz Kidz’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4, effective Aug 26, 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 Todayz Kidz compare with other daycares in Reading?

It is tied for #70 of 84 centers in Reading by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 86% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Todayz Kidz last inspected?

Jun 17, 2026 (allocated unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Todayz Kidz cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $60.00 for young toddler, $60.00 for older toddler, $46.00 for preschool, $46.00 for young school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Todayz Kidz?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Todayz Kidz 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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