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Early Beginnings Iv

Reading, PA · Berks County
947 Amity St, Reading, PA 19604
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Quick Facts

Capacity
27 children
Languages
English, American Sign Language, English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (610) 780-8671
947 Amity St
Reading, PA 19604
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00251122
License Issued
Apr 16, 2026
Active Through
Apr 16, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 13

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About the Provider

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Early Beginnings Iv is a Child Care Center in Reading PA, with a maximum capacity of 27 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday6:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday6:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday6:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday6:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-01-07 Renewal 3270.192(4) - CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(4)

Description: CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 1/7/26 Staff 2 did not have a disclosure statement with the purpose of Child care employment. Staff 2 signed, dated and had a witness signature on a disclosure statement on 1/7/26, but this is after their first day with children as staff. (See LIS code sheet for first day with children as staff)

Correction Required: 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.)
Staff 2 completed disclosure statement on 1/7/26
2026-01-07 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 1/7/26 Staff 2 did not have initial emergency plan training with the role of being staff within 90 days of the their date of hire as staff.

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.)
Director will complete emergency plan training with role as staff for Staff 2.
2026-01-07 Renewal 3270.27(e) - Letter to parents Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(e)

Description: Letter to parents

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 1/7/26 the facility emergency plan letter to the parents did not note the facility's lock down procedures.

Correction Required: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director located the correction version of the emergency plan letter to the parents that includes the lockdown procedures. Director put this version in the parent handbook. Director will remove all other versions of the letter so that it remains up to date in the future.
2026-01-07 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 1/7/26 Staff 1 had child abuse clearances dated 12/30/20, and 1/6/26, which is more than 60 months between clearance dates. It was reported that Staff 1 worked as staff on 12/31/25.

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.)
Clearance was obtained for Staff 1 on 1/6/26. Operator will comply with the CPSL.
2026-01-07 Renewal 3270.70(a) - 65º F minimum Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.70(a)

Description: 65º F minimum

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 1/7/26 the indoor temperature in the infant room and toddler room measured at 61° F.

Correction Required: The indoor temperature shall be at least 65° F.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director realized the heat had not been turned back on after the holiday break. The director immediately turned on the heat and room were able to reach and maintain a temperature of at least 65° F within 30 minutes. If the rooms had not met temperature the children and staff would have went to a different facility owned by the Legal entity, or the children would have went home.
2026-01-07 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2025-03-10 Renewal 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.103

Description: Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 3/10/25 Cert rep observed plastic bags and gloves on the changing table in the Infant room. These would be accessible to children being changed. The children who would be in this room may still be putting 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.)
Plastic bags and gloves were immediately removed and put in inaccessible location.
2025-03-10 Renewal 3270.111(b)/3270.124(e) - Posted in group space/Written emergency plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.111(b)/3270.124(e)

Description: Posted in group space/Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 3/10/25 Cert rep observed that the facility's daily schedule and emergency medical transportation plan was not post in any of the child care rooms.

Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space. 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.)
Daily schedule and emergency medical transportation plan will be posted in all child care rooms.
2025-03-10 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 3/10/25 Cert rep noted that parents are not provided information regarding the supervision policy or daily schedule 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 will be added to the handbook which is given to the parents. Daily schedule will be provided to parents at the time of enrollment.
2025-03-10 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection 3/10/25-4/16/25 Child 1 did not have the father's work phone on the emergency contact form.

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.)
Director will obtain the work phone number and ensure it is documented on the child's emergency contact form.
2025-03-10 Renewal 3270.75(a) - In child care spaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(a)

Description: In child care spaces

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 3/10/25 Cert rep observed the Infant room did not have a first aid kit.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
First aid kit was added during inspection.
2025-03-10 Renewal 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 3/10/25 Cert rep noted more than 30 days since the previous fire detection test dated 1/17/25.

Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §  1016(c)). 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.)
Fire detection system was tested during inspection.
2024-09-26 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: There was a ride on toy in the outdoor play space which was cracked.

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 ride-on toy was removed immediately.
2024-09-26 Renewal 3270.69(b) - 110º F or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.69(b)

Description: 110º F or less

Noncompliance Area: Hot water temperature in the sink next to the diaper changing table measured 114° F.

Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE DIRECTOR CALLED OZARK, THE MANUFACTURER OF THE PORTABLE SINK. THEY SAID TO CHANGE THE WATER SINCE IT WAS SITTING FOR A WHILE. THE WATER WAS CHANGED AND IS NOW MONITORED WITH THE NEWLY PURCHASED THERMOMETER.
2024-09-26 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: There was a small area of peeling paint on one wall in the second floor room.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
iNSPECT AREA AND CHECK FOR ANY PEALING PAINT AND GET IT REPAINTED.

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