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Apis Child Care Llc

Reading, PA · Berks County
830 Mountain Home Rd, Reading, PA 19608
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Quick Facts

Capacity
33 children
Languages
English, English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
2

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Contact Information

📞 (610) 750-6959
830 Mountain Home Rd
Reading, PA 19608
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00262170
License Issued
Nov 2, 2026
Active Through
Nov 2, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 13

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Apis Childcare Center is currently enrolling children ages infant to school age. 

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2025-08-07 Renewal 3270.123(a)(1) - Amount of fee Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(1)

Description: Amount of fee

Noncompliance Area: The agreement for child #2 did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The fee amount will be added to the fee agreement.
2025-08-07 Renewal 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the phone number for the child's physician.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will get the physician's phone number from the parent and add it to the form.
2025-08-07 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the insurance coverage or policy number.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will get the insurance information from parent and add it to the emergency contact form.
2025-08-07 Renewal 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(h)

Description: Handwashing signs

Noncompliance Area: There was no handwashing sign at the sink in the kitchen area.

Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will put a handwashing sign at the kitchen sink.
2025-02-26 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.133(5) - Original label Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(5)

Description: Original label

Noncompliance Area: There was prescription Ibuprofen for child #1 with "discard after 2/18/25" on the label.

Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Ibuprofen was discarded.
2025-02-26 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.133(6) - Written consent Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(6)

Description: Written consent

Noncompliance Area: There was no written parental consent for Tylenol for child #2, or for Albuterol for child #3.

Correction Required: A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A written consent from the parent was obtained on February 26, 2025, for child #2. Regarding child #3, the Albuterol was returned to the parents as it was never utilized, and the child does not have asthma.
2025-02-26 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: On 2/26/25 during an unannounced inspection, there was no documentation of emergency plan training for staff #1 (see code sheet for hire date).

Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The staff #1 will sign the training sheet
2025-02-26 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 did not have FBI or NSOR clearance on file, and the disclosure statement was not dated or witnessed. Staff must be removed from care.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 had NSOR. It was printed and put into the staff's file. A disclosure statement was signed and placed into the staff's file. Clearance has been placed in the staff's file. This was corrected immediately and an appointment was scheduled for FBI. New FBI clearance was requested and received on 3/1/25. FBI clearance has been placed into staff's file. Staff was removed from care until all clearances were on file.
2025-02-26 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.37(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.37(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: HS/GED/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: There was no high school diploma on file for staff #1 to document that she meets the qualifications of an Aide.

Correction Required: An aide shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
After the inspection, we sent out the rest of the forms that were requested by the school to acquire another copy of staff's #1 high school diploma. Staff will be used as a volunteer until documentation is on file.
2025-02-26 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: There was an unlocked closet with bottles of bleach, cans of wall paint, and other cleaning products accessible to children.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The facility will enhance the door lock by incorporating a child-proof mechanism, ensuring that the door locks automatically rather than requiring manual operation.
2024-08-28 Renewal 3270.182(1)/3270.182(8) - Initial and subsequent health reports/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(1)/3270.182(8)

Description: Initial and subsequent health reports/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.

Noncompliance Area: The initial health assessments and fee agreements for children had been removed from the files and destroyed to reduce file size.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. A child's record shall contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will now keep all child health reports and fee agreements on file for at least one year after child leaves the center.
2024-08-28 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: Staff #1, who has been employed for more than 45 days (see code sheet for start date) did not have clearances from Florida, a state in which she lived in the previous 5 years.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will be removed from care until all clearances are on file, including out of state clearances. The clearances will be obtained from Florida.
2024-08-28 Renewal 3270.66(a)/3270.103 - Locked or inaccessible/Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)/3270.103

Description: Locked or inaccessible/Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: Throughout the renewal inspection on 8/28/24, the kitchen area was accessible to children. There was an unlocked cabinet with plastic bags, and an unlocked cabinet with cleaning supplies.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will secure the gate across the kitchen entrance and put locks on the cabinets and drawers.
2023-08-24 Renewal 3270.151(c)(3) - Exam communicable disease Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3)

Description: Exam communicable disease

Noncompliance Area: The health assessment form on file for staff person #1 did not adequately address the examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 will get the form completed accurately and this will be placed on file.
2023-08-24 Renewal 3270.25(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.25(a)

Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the facility's current certificate of compliance was not posted.

Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The facility accidentally put the current certificate behind the old certificate in the frame in which they were hanging. This caused the old certificate to be the one that was visibly posted. This was corrected immediately during the inspection and the current certificate is now posted.
2023-08-24 Renewal 3270.34(c) - Employed and present 30 hrs/wk Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(c)

Description: Employed and present 30 hrs/wk

Noncompliance Area: It was stated by the owner that the facility director has been out temporarily on medical leave and has not been present and working in the facility at least 30 hours per week.

Correction Required: A director shall be employed by a facility and be present at the facility site a minimum of 30 hours per week.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The temporary absence will be corrected in the next few weeks once the director can return to work. A note to return to work will be placed on file. The facility director will be present at minimum 30 hours per week. Verification of these hours will be provided to OCDEL in the form of a letter from the owner and time sheets verifying hours worked.
2023-08-24 Renewal 3270.95(b) - Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(b)

Description: Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: It was observed on the facility's fire alarm testing log that tests were not being completed every 30 days. A fire alarm test was logged as having been completed on 3/16/23 but the next alarm test logged was not completed until 4/18/23. Likewise, a fire alarm test was logged as having been completed on 5/18/23 but the next alarm test logged was not completed until 6/21/23.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Current alarms test are being completed at least once every 30 days. Alarms were tested the day of inspection and logged.
2022-08-23 Renewal 3270.163(b) - Breakfast items from three groups Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.163(b)

Description: Breakfast items from three groups

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the breakfast served by the facility did not offer at least one item from 3 out of the 4 food groups.

Correction Required: Breakfast prepared at the facility for children of toddler age or older shall have at least one item from three of the following four food groups: dairy, protein, fruit and vegetable, grain.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Fruit was added as an additional option to the breakfast menu daily allowing for there now to be at least one option for at least 3 out of the 4 food groups. The weekly menu was updated.
2022-08-23 Renewal 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.166(4)

Description: Bottles labeled

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the bottles present and used by the children at the facility were not labeled with the child's name.

Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Baby bottles were labeled the day of inspection.
2022-08-23 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: File for staff person #1, (see code sheet for date of hire), did not contain a FBI clearance.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 is in the process of looking for and trying to obtain a copy of the clearance that was dated within the last 60 months. If staff person #1 is unable to locate the clearance, they will reapply for a FBI clearance and will be suspended until the full FBI clearance is provided and placed on file. Staff person #1 was notified that they cannot return to work on 8/24/22 without a complete FBI clearance for their file.
2021-11-02 Initial review 3270.131(d)(5) - Immunization record Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)

Description: Immunization record

Noncompliance Area: File for child #1, enrolled 1/20/21, did not contain written documentation of all age-related immunizations recommended by the ACIP. File for child #2, enrolled 7/20/20, did not contain written documentation of all age-related immunizations recommended by the ACIP.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Families for child #1 and #2 will be asked to either provide the updated immunization record or an exemption letter for the child's file.
2021-11-02 Initial review 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that an outlet was left uncovered in a space where preschool aged children were receiving care.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Outlet was covered during the inspection.
2021-11-02 Initial review 3270.66(b) - Original container Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(b)

Description: Original container

Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the woman's bathroom that a bottle of cleaning materials, which staff stated contained a bleach water solution, was stored in a container that did not specify the contents.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Bottle was labeled immediately.
2021-06-29 Renewal 3280.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.123(a)(5)

Description: Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: Agreement for child #1 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parents will write names of release persons and will resign and date agreement.
2021-06-29 Renewal 3280.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact form for child #1, #2, and #3 did not contain the parent's work address and work telephone number; these lines were left blank on the emergency contact forms.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will have parents write work address and work phone number or write N/A and parents will resign and date the form.

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