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Pennsylvania · Reading · 19601

Tools 2 Learn Child Care LLC

364 Blair Ave, Reading, PA 19601 · Berks County
3 core-safety citations in last 12 months Keystone STAR 2

Tools 2 Learn Child Care LLC is a certified child care center in Reading, PA, with capacity for 54 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 4 times. The state cited 30 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (11 of 30). 8 citations came in the last 12 months, including 3 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #55 of 84 centers in Reading and has more citations per inspection than 78% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 78% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
#55 of 84 centers in Reading
3 Core-safety citations
27 Other citations
4 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
30 citations from 4 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 8 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 10, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Aug 10, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Nov 13, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Oct 2, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Jun 23, 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

Building & playground safety 11
Records & paperwork 9
Supervision 3
Health & medication 2
Emergency preparedness 2
Training & qualifications 1
Transportation 1
Food & feeding 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Aug 10, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
During the renewal inspection on 8/10/26, Certification Representative observed there to be a missing protective receptable cover on one of the electrical outlets in the baby room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 10, 2026): “Owner placed a protective receptable cover on the electrical outlet in the baby room during the renewal inspection.”
Citation Aug 10, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
During the renewal inspection on 8/10/26, Certification Representative was reviewing child files and child #1 did not have an updated financial agreement since 8/25/25 and child #2 did not have an updated financial agreement since 4/8/25.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 14, 2026): “We will have the parents sign an updated fee agreement.”
Core safety Nov 13, 2025 Inspection Supervision
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
An unannounced monitoring was conducted on 11/13/2025. At that time, staff person #3 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #3 has not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: pediatric first-aid/CPR.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 12, 2026): “Staff person #3 has already completed Pediatric First Aid/CPR, and documentation is on file.”
Core safety Nov 13, 2025 Inspection Supervision
Lighting/Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.78/3270.113(a)
An unannounced monitoring was conducted on 11/13/2025. At that time, the Young Toddler Room did not have adequate lighting during naptime.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 12, 2026): “Adequate lighting was immediately restored in the Young Toddler Room to ensure staff can properly observe all children during naptime.”
Core safety Nov 13, 2025 Inspection Supervision
Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)
An unannounced monitoring was conducted on 11/13/2025. At that time, staff person #1 left their group unsupervised in the preschool room while they answered the front door, which is across the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 12, 2026): “Tier 1: 11/13/2025. Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises will be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Each staff person will be assigned the responsibility for…”
Citation Nov 13, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
An unannounced monitoring was conducted on 11/13/2025. At that time, a bottle of bleach was observed on the counter in the downstairs of the facility next to the library. Counter is accessible to children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 12, 2026): “The bottle of bleach was immediately removed from the counter and placed in a locked cabinet out of children's reach.”
Citation Nov 13, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle 55 Pa. Code §3270.67(d)
An unannounced monitoring was conducted on 11/13/2025. At that time, trash was observed in an unlined receptacle in the women's bathroom in the downstairs of the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 12, 2026): “The trash was immediately removed, and a trash liner was placed in the receptacle.”
Follow-up Nov 13, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Clean, age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)
Continued Non-Compliance: A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/2/2025. At that time, certification representative observed unlabeled cots in both the Young Toddler Play Space and in the Young Toddler Room (Small). The facility's acceptable plan of correction indicated the correction would be implemented by 10/2/2025. Certification representative conducted an unannounced monitoring on 11/13/2025. At that time, an unlabeled pack-n-play was observed in the Young Toddler Room (Small). Additionally, staff reported that children use two mats in the Young Toddler Play Space which were both unlabeled.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 12, 2026): “All sleep equipment has now been properly labeled, including the pack-n-play and both mats in the Young Toddler Play Space.”
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Citation Nov 13, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Employed and present 30 hrs/wk 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(c)
An unannounced monitoring was conducted on 11/13/2025. At that time, operator reported that staff person #2 is employed at another childcare center. Staff person #2 is at this facility 4-5 hours in the afternoon Monday through Friday, totaling 20-25 hours per week. Operator stated that staff person #2 arrives anytime between 12:30P-1P and leaves around 5:30P. Operator reports that the facility is open on Saturdays, but that staff person #2 does not work on Saturdays
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 12, 2026): “Tier 1: 11/13/2025. Effective immediately, the director will be on-site for no fewer than 30 hours per week, as required by regulation. Tier 2: 12/19/2025. A formal schedule outlining the director's day/s times at each facility will be submitted to the Northeast Regional Office.”
Citation Oct 2, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/2/2025. At that time, uncovered outlets were observed in the Young Toddler Play Space, Young Toddler Room (Small), and in the Office. Outlets were accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 13, 2025): “All outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger will be covered.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
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Citation Oct 2, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Emergency Numbers Posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.74
A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/2/2025. At that time, emergency telephone numbers were not posted near the telephone located in the office. Additionally, phone numbers of the nearest hospital and poison control were not posted near the telephone in the baby play area.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 13, 2025): “Director will add the phone numbers of the nearest hospital and poison control to the facility's emergency telephone number list. The list will then be posted next to every phone in the facility.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Oct 2, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
In child care spaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(a)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/2/2025. At that time, a first-aid kit was not present in the Baby Play Area or in the Library.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 13, 2025): “First-aid kits will be added to the Baby Play Area and the Library.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Oct 2, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean, good repair, proper size 55 Pa. Code §3270.104(a)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/2/2025. At that time, wooden shelves in the Young Toddler Play Space, Young Toddler (Big), and Young Toddler (Small) were observed. Shelves were not bolted and were easily moved. Rep observed children pulling on and shaking wooden shelves during inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 13, 2025): “All shelves will be bolted.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Oct 2, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Clean, age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/2/2025. At that time, certification representative observed unlabeled cots in both the Young Toddler Play Space and in the Young Toddler Room (Small).
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Nov 13, 2025): “Labels were added to the cots.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Oct 2, 2025 Inspection Transportation
Posted in group space/Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.111(b)/3270.124(e)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/2/2025. At that time, the following postings were missing from rooms. Library: Emergency transportation plan and daily activities. School-Age Room: Daily activities. Infant Room: Emergency transportation plan. Baby Play Area: Daily activities.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 13, 2025): “Daily activities will be added to the library, school-age room, and baby play area. Emergency transportation plan will be added to the library and infant room.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Oct 2, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Name on bottle/Locked 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(3)/3270.133(4)
A renewal inspection was conducted 10/2/2025. At that time, an over-the-counter diaper cream was observed in the Young Toddler Play Space. It was unlabeled and in a drawer in the changing table, which was accessible to children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 13, 2025): “Medication was moved to an area inaccessible to children. A label will be added to the medicaiton.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Oct 2, 2025 Inspection Food & feeding
Dairy 55 Pa. Code §3270.163(a)(1)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/2/2025. At that time, facility served chicken, rice, tangerine, and water for lunch. A dairy product was not served with lunch.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 13, 2025): “In the future, facility will provide at least one dairy product at lunch or dinner.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Oct 2, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Given parents in writing 55 Pa. Code §3270.121(b)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/2/2025. At that time, the parent handbook given to parents at enrollment did not include the facility's supervision policy.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 13, 2025): “A supervision policy will be added to the facility's handbook.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Oct 2, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/2/2025. At that time, a sample of children's files were reviewed. The fee agreement on file for child #4 was not signed by the parent.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 13, 2025): “Director will have parent sign the fee agreement.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Oct 2, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Designated release persons/Admission date 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(5)/3270.123(a)(6)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/2/2025. At that time, a sample of children's files were reviewed. The following information was missing from children's fee agreements: Child #2: Date of admission. Child #4: Date of admission. Release person(s).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 13, 2025): “Missing information was added to children's emergency contact forms.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Oct 2, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/2/2025. At that time, a sample of children's files were reviewed. The following information was missing from children's emergency contact forms: Child #1: Name, address, and telephone number of child's physician. Child #2: Name of child's physician. Child #4: Address and telephone number of child's physician.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 13, 2025): “Missing information was added to children's emergency contact forms.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Oct 2, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone/Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(7)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/2/2025. 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' home and work addresses and work telephone numbers. Release persons' addresses. Child #2: Both parents' work addresses and work telephone numbers. Father's home address and home telephone number. Child #3: Father's work address and work telephone number. Release person's address. Child #4: Both parents' work addresses and work telephone numbers. Father's home address and home telephone number. Release person's address. Child #5: Father's work address and work telephone number. Release person's address.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 13, 2025): “Missing information was added to children's emergency contact forms.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Oct 2, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
A renewal inspection was conducted 10/2/2025. At that time, emergency contact forms for child #1 and child #4 were not present in the room in which they were receiving care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 13, 2025): “Emergency contact forms for child #1 and child #4 will be added to the space where they receive care.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Oct 2, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Director ID 55 Pa. Code §3270.24(f)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/2/2025. At that time, director was not present to provide a valid photo identification.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 13, 2025): “Director will be present to provide a valid photo identification.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jun 23, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Contact when arises/Contact when ended 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4)
During initial inspection conducted 6/23/2025, emergency plan letter that will be given to parents at enrollment did not identify the facility's method to contact parents when an emergency situation arises or how they will be contacted when the emergency situation is over with instruction on how to reunify with their children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 23, 2025): “Method to contact parents when an emergency situation arises and method to contact parents when the emergency situation is over with instruction on how to reunify with their children was added to the facility's emergency plan letter that will be provided to parents at enrollment.”
Citation Jun 23, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Above ground window opening restricted to 6" 55 Pa. Code §3270.72(d)
During initial inspection conducted on 6/23/2025, windows in the Toddler Play Area and Younger Toddler (big and small rooms) are above the ground floor and were not adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 23, 2025): “A screw was placed in the frame of each of the windows in the YT indoor play space and the big and small young toddler rooms.”
Citation Jun 23, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
In child care spaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(a)
During initial inspection conducted 6/23/2025, a first-aid kit was not present in the baby play area, the preschool/older toddler room, or the library, which are all measured child care space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 23, 2025): “First-aid kits were added to the baby play area, preschool/older toddler room, and the library.”
Citation Jun 23, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
During initial inspection conducted on 6/23/2025, first-aid kits throughout the facility did not contain soap.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 23, 2025): “Soap was added to all first-aid kits.”
Citation Jun 23, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Running water - diapering 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(j)
During initial inspection conducted 6/23/2025, a source of running water for handwashing was not present in the diapering areas located in the big and small young toddler rooms.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 23, 2025): “A portable sink and handwashing sign was moved to the diapering area in the big young toddler room. Changing table located in the small young toddler room was relocated to the men's bathroom. Staff in that room will change children's diapers in the men's bathroom.”
Citation Jun 23, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)
During initial inspection conducted 6/23/2025, emergency plan letter that will be given to parents at enrollment did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 23, 2025): “Accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions was added to the emergency plan letter that will be given to parents at enrollment.”
Citation Jun 23, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During initial inspection conducted on 6/23/2025, facility's policy to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment did not address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 23, 2025): “Facility's policy to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment was updated to address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment”

“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) $57.00 $46.60
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $57.00 $46.60
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $50.82 $44.23
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $48.70 $42.43
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $44.76 $33.80
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $38.35 $29.02
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $38.35 $29.02

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 54 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Nov 1, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 2
since May 12, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator Tools 2 Learn Child Care LLC
Hours Monday–Friday 5:00 AM–6:00 PM; Saturday 5:00 AM–4:30 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (610) 750-7238
State certificate # CER-00260034
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Common questions

Has Tools 2 Learn Child Care LLC had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 3 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 Nov 13, 2025 (supervision): “An unannounced monitoring was conducted on 11/13/2025. At that time, staff person #3 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #3 has not completed the following pre- service training required…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Tools 2 Learn Child Care LLC?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Tools 2 Learn Child 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 Tools 2 Learn Child Care LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 2, effective May 12, 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 Tools 2 Learn Child Care LLC compare with other daycares in Reading?

It is #55 of 84 centers in Reading by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 78% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Tools 2 Learn Child Care LLC last inspected?

Aug 10, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Tools 2 Learn Child Care LLC cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $57.00 for newborn, $57.00 for infant, $50.82 for young toddler, $48.70 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Tools 2 Learn Child Care LLC?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Tools 2 Learn Child 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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