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Caterpillar Childcare Center

Reading, PA · Berks County
2318 Fraver Dr, Reading, PA 19605
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Quick Facts

Capacity
29 children
Languages
English, English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (610) 743-5298
2318 Fraver Dr
Reading, PA 19605
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00256622
License Issued
Jun 16, 2026
Active Through
Jun 16, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 13

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Caterpillar Childcare Center is a Child Care Center in Reading PA, with a maximum capacity of 29 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-04-17 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.119 - Infant sleep position Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.119

Description: Infant sleep position

Noncompliance Area: During an unannounced monitoring visiting on 4/17/26 Cert Rep observed infant Child 1 (See LIS code sheet for DOBs) sleeping in a bouncer seat. This sleep position is not recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics. The child did not have documentation on file from a physician that required the children sleep in this position

Correction Required: Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Immediately upon observation, the infant was removed from the bouncer seat and placed in an approved crib for safe sleep. Staff were notified and re-trained that bouncer seats, swings, and any other sitting or swinging equipment are not to be used for infant sleep under any circumstances unless proper medical documentation is on file signed by a physician. All infant classroom equipment was reviewed to ensure proper use, and staff were reminded of safe sleep requirements in according to regulations.
2026-03-05 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 3/6/26 Cert rep observed a crack which resulted in a rough edge on the the small moveable plastic slide in the outdoor play door.

Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director removed the plastic slide with the crack immediately. The director will attempt to repair the crack and if it is able to be fixed it will go back if not it will be thrown out. Slide will not be returned to the playspace or childcare areas unless the crack is repaired.
2026-03-05 Renewal 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.103

Description: Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 3/6/26 Cert rep observed plastic bags in an accessible drawer under the changing table in the infant room. The children in this room were infants and young mobile toddlers who may still be placing objects in their mouths.

Correction Required: 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.)
Plastic bags were immediately removed from the drawer and placed on an inaccessible shelf.
2026-03-05 Renewal 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(f)

Description: 2 feet apart

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 3/6/26 Cert rep observed two children did not have 2 feet of space on at least three sides of the children's cribs while they were in use. The space around the cribs was measured at 1 ft 1 inch, 1 ft 4.5 inches, 5 inches, and 3.5 inches for one child's crib, and 1ft 1 inch, 1 ft 4.5 inch, 1ft 4.5 inches and less than 6 inches for the second child's crib.

Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The cribs were rearranged during the inspection to ensure 2 ft of space on at least 3 sides.
2026-03-05 Renewal 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 3/5/26 Cert rep observed the following concerns regarding supervision: Staff 1 and Staff 2 were present in the room with 11 children(1 Older toddler, and 10 preschool) during nap time. Staff 1 was sitting on one side of a divider shelf with 1 older toddler. Staff 2 was standing on the other side of a storage shelf with 10 preschool children. Staff 1 identified 1 older toddler and 3 preschool children as being in their assigned group, however due to Staff 1's position, Staff 1 was not able to see or assess the 3 preschool children that were identified to be in their group due to the storage shelf blocking their view of the children. Staff 2 was able to see, hear, hear, direct, and assess the 7 preschool children identified by Staff 2 as being in their assigned group.

Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall 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 shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. TIERED LIS: 1. Children must be supervised at all times. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The correction date for this portion of the plan must be immediate. 2.The legal entity must update their written supervision policies to be implemented in the facility. The written policy must ensure that each child is able to be seen, heard, assessed and directed at all times by the staff who is assigned supervision the child. The policy must include how the facility will ensure appropriate supervision during both napping and non-napping hours. The policy must also include a plan for each staff to be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children, including the requirement that the staff person know the names and whereabouts of the children in his/her assigned group and be physically present with the children in his/her group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. The policy must also address how these groups will be transitioned from one staff person to another during staffing changes. The updated supervision policies must be submitted to the Northeast Regional Office for approval. Once approved by the Department, the director will ensure that all current employees and any new hires are trained on the policies and procedures and it must be documented in their files. The operator shall provide a correction date for when this portion of the plan will be completed.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
1. The children in Staff's 1 group were moved to the same side of the room as Staff 1 so that Staff 1 could see, hear direct and access their whole group. Children will be supervised at all times. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. Correction date: 3/5/26 2.The legal entity will update their written supervision policies to be implemented in the facility. The written policy will ensure that each child is able to be seen, heard, assessed and directed at all times by the staff who is assigned supervision the child. The policy will include how the facility will ensure appropriate supervision during both napping and non-napping hours. The policy will also include a plan for each staff to be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children, including the requirement that the staff person know the names and whereabouts of the children in his/her assigned group and be physically present with the children in his/her group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. The policy will also address how these groups will be transitioned from one staff person to another during staffing changes. The updated supervision policies will be submitted to the Northeast Regional Office for approval. Once approved by the Department, the director will ensure that all current employees and any new hires are trained on the policies and procedures and it must be documented in their files. Correction date 4/3/26
2026-03-05 Renewal 3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(3) - Physician name, address, phone/Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Physician name, address, phone/Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 3/5/26 Child 1's emergency contact form did not have the name and phone number of child's physician or source of medical care. Additionally the emergency contact form for Child 1 did not include the parent's work address.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. 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.)
Director will obtain and have documented on the emergency contact form for Child 1 the the name and phone number of child's physician or source of medical care, and parent's work address
2026-03-05 Renewal 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 3/6/26 Child 1's fee agreement was most recently reviewed on 1/6/25, which is more than 6 months ago.

Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director will review Child 1's fee agreement with the parents and have them sign for the review.
2025-03-06 Renewal 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.103

Description: Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 3/7/25 Cert rep observed gloves which would be accessible while being changed on the wall next to the changing table in the infant room, Plastic bags in accessible cubies in the infant room, plastic bags in accessible cubies on the toddler side of the toddler/preschool room, and plastic bags in an accessible storage bench in the outdoor play area. The children who would have access to these items may still be placing things in their mouths.

Correction Required: 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.)
Gloves were removed from the changing table wall and place out of the child reach. All plastic bags were removed immediately from infant room, toddler room and bench inside the playground.
2025-03-06 Renewal 3270.121(b) - Given parents in writing Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.121(b)

Description: Given parents in writing

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 3/7/25 Cert rep noted the facility was not providing information regarding the facility's supervision policy to the parents in writing at the time of enrollment.

Correction Required: At the time of enrollment, a parent shall receive in writing the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Supervision policy was created and added to the parent handbook and updated version was sent to the parent email to review.
2025-03-06 Renewal 3270.124(a)/3270.124(b)(7) - Each child emergency contact person/Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(a)/3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Each child emergency contact person/Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 3/7/25 Child 1's emergency contact did not list the release person's address. Child 2's emergency contact did not list the Release person or Emergency Contact person's phone number.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information must reference who shall be contacted in an emergency. Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency contact form was given to the parent to add the release person's address and phone. The address and phone number were added to Child 1 and Child 2's forms.
2025-03-06 Renewal 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 3/7/25 Cert rep observed the infant classroom did not have the emergency contact forms for any children. Cert rep observed children receiving care in the infant room.

Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Copy of emergency contact form for each of the child in care were place in the infant excursion bag emergency folder.
2025-03-06 Renewal 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(e)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 3/10/25 Cert rep noted that the emergency medical transportation plan was not in the excursion bags or taken with staff when leaving the facility with the children.

Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency medical transportation was printed and stapler on front of the emergency folder inside each excursion bag.
2025-03-06 Renewal 3270.166(3) - Disposable nursers or parents Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.166(3)

Description: Disposable nursers or parents

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 3/7/25 staff reported that infant bottles were being washed by hand and reused. The facility does not have a commercial dishwasher.

Correction Required: Disposable nursers shall be used for infants unless bottles are provided by the parent or unless a commercial dishwasher is used by the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parent was asked to provide extra bottles to send home at the end of the day.
2025-03-06 Renewal 3270.171(a) - Pick-up and drop-off points Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.171(a)

Description: Pick-up and drop-off points

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 3/7/25 Cert rep noted that the annual traffic safety notification was sent on 1/11/24 and 3/5/25. This is more than 12 months since the previous notification.

Correction Required: An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Annual Traffic Safety notification will be sent every 12 months to keep in compliance with the state regulation.
2025-03-06 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: During a renewal inspection on 3/7/25 Cert rep noted Staff 1, 2, and 3 had PSP state police clearance documents which did not include the dissemination date. Staff 1, 2 and 3 were not in a provisional hire window (see code sheet). Staff 1, 2 and 3 were able to obtain the correct PSP clearance certificates which included dissemination dates on 3/7/25.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
State policy Clearance with the dissemination date were print and placed in the staff 1,2, and 3 file. Operator will Comply with CPSL

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