Wilson School District Child Care-Berkshire Height
Wilson School District Child Care-Berkshire Height is a certified child care center in Reading, PA, with capacity for 72 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 15 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (6 of 15). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #10 of 84 centers in Reading and has fewer citations per inspection than 66% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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During a renewal inspection on 10/2/25 Cert rep noted that Staff 1's NSOR clearances were dated 1/23/20 and 3/18/25, Staff 2's DHS FBI clearances were dated 9/4/20 and 9/10/25, and Staff 3's NSOR clearances were dated 1/14/20 and 2/3/25. This is more than 60 months between clearances. It was reported that Staff 1, 2 and 3 worked in a staff and/or had direct contact with children between the following dates: 1/24/25-3/18/25(Staff 1), 9/5/25-9/10/25(Staff 2), and 1/15/25-2/3/25(Staff 3).
During a renewal inspection on 10/2/25 Cert Rep observed 2 hand lotions, a body butter, and a child's Aquaphor ointment in an unlocked accessible desk drawer in Room 7. These items were labeled "Keep out of reach of Children."
During a renewal inspection on 10/2/25 Staff 4 had health assessments dated 5/1/23 and 7/10/25, which is more than 24 months between health assessments. It was reported Staff 4 served as staff between 6/1/2025 and 7/10/25.
During a renewal inspection on 10/2/25 the facility did not have a written policy which addressed the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.
During the renewal inspection on 10/3/24 in classroom #7 both staff exited the classroom into the hallway with 8 children. Once in the hallway the staff realized that 1 child was missing. After several minutes of searching the child was located in Room #7 hiding in a bookshelf. While other staff were in the classroom during this time, the staff assigned to supervision for this child were unaware of the child's whereabouts.
During the renewal inspection on 10/3/24, the parent letter regarding the emergency plan did not contain information about Shelter in place and lockdown.
During the renewal inspection on 10/3/24, in Room #7 a bottle of Expo cleaner labeled "Keep out of reach of Children" was observed on an accessible shelf in the open closet.
During the renewal inspection on 10/3/24, in all child care rooms the emergency numbers did not include the number for the nearest hospital.
During the renewal inspection on 10/3/24 in Room #8 peeling paint was observed in two locations: the wooden chalkboard tray by the library area and the wooden chalkboard tray by the play kitchen area.
During the renewal inspection on 10/3/24 in Room # 8 the Magna-tiles were observed to have broken edges.
During the renewal inspection on 10/3/24 the cert rep observed nap mats with torn coverings that exposed the inner foam, making them unable to be properly sanitized.
During the renewal inspection on 10/3/24 Facility person 1 has a health assessment on file dated 9/1/23 that does not include the physician's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
During the renewal inspection on 10/3/24 the fire detection testing log indicated of more than 30 days between testing on 3 occasions: 12/9/23-1/13/24, 1/13/24-2/29/24, and 4/20/24-5/23/24.
During the renewal inspection, staff #1 and staff#2 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/30/2022. It was completed on 2/7/2023 for Staff #1 and 1/24/2023 for Staff #2.
On 10/20/2022, Staff #1 did not have the DHS FBI clearance on file as required. The FBI clearance that Staff #1 had on file was from the Department of Education. See LIS code sheet.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $60.00 | $49.00 |
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
Common questions
Has Wilson School District Child Care-Berkshire Height 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 Oct 2, 2025 (background checks): “During a renewal inspection on 10/2/25 Cert rep noted that Staff 1's NSOR clearances were dated 1/23/20 and 3/18/25, Staff 2's DHS FBI clearances were dated 9/4/20 and 9/10/25, and Staff 3's NSOR clearances were dated…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Wilson School District Child Care-Berkshire Height?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Wilson School District Child Care-Berkshire Height since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Wilson School District Child Care-Berkshire Height’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Jan 3, 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 Wilson School District Child Care-Berkshire Height compare with other daycares in Reading?
It is tied for #10 of 84 centers in Reading by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 66% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Wilson School District Child Care-Berkshire Height last inspected?
Oct 2, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Wilson School District Child Care-Berkshire Height cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $60.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Wilson School District Child Care-Berkshire Height?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Wilson School District.
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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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