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Live n Learn SMILE Center

Birdsboro, PA · Berks County
326 W MAIN ST, Birdsboro, PA 19508
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Quick Facts

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

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Contact Information

📞 (610) 582-2755
326 W MAIN ST
Birdsboro, PA 19508
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00258949
License Issued
Oct 9, 2026
Active Through
Oct 9, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 13

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Live n Learn SMILE Center is a Child Care Center in BIRDSBORO PA, with a maximum capacity of 137 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

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

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-07-20 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 7/20/26, Certification Representative observed the toilet tank lid to be missing in Toddler 2 room.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will contact the owner to have the toilet tank cover replaced.
2025-07-09 Renewal 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)

Description: Admission date

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 7/9/2025, fee agreement for child #2 did not contain child's date of admission.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Date of admission was added to child #2's fee agreement. All incoming students will have a start date written on the Fee Agreement form. Each form will be double checked by another office employee.
2025-07-09 Renewal 3270.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1)

Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 7/9/2025, most recent health assessment on file for child #1 is dated 8/28/2024. Child #1 is a young toddler (see LIS code sheet for date of birth).

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #1 will have an updated health assessment prior to 7/31/2025 or the child will be denied care until a physical examination is completed. Once physical examination is completed it will scanned and sent to our DHS inspector.
2025-07-09 Renewal 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) - Immunization record/Dismissal policy Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3)

Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection conducted 7/9/2025, immunization schedule on file for child #1 does not indicate that child has received the Hepatitis A vaccine. There is no exemption on file. Child #1 is a young toddler (see LIS code sheet for date of birth).

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings). Child #1 must be dismissed from care by close of business 7/9/2025 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parent of Child #1 was asked to write an exemption letter for her child. Child #1 came back to school on 7/14/2025. The parent of Child #1 emailed over a letter. The parent of Child #1 will be getting a letter from the child's doctor when the child goes for her health assessment on July 24, 2025.
2025-07-09 Renewal 3270.135(b) - Surfaces cleaned Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.135(b)

Description: Surfaces cleaned

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 7/9/2025, it was observed that the diapering pad in the infant room was covered with a cloth material, which prevented proper cleaning and sanitization of the surface after each use.

Correction Required: Diaper changing surfaces shall be cleaned after each use by wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution or by changing a pad or other surface covering.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The covering on the changing pad was removed when the inspector pointed it out on 7/9/2025.
2025-07-09 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 renewal inspection on 7/9/2025, mandated reporter certificates on file for staff person #1 were dated 5/15/2020 and 5/21/2025, which is past 60 months. Mandated reporter certificates on file for staff person #2 were dated 5/11/2020 and 5/21/2025, which is past 60 months. NSOR clearance on file for staff person #3 is dated 2/18/2025, which was after this person's start date (see LIS code sheet for start date).

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.)
Mandated reporter training certificate for staff person #1 and staff person #2 are current. All employees who need a mandated reporter training renewal will have to have it completed a month prior to the due date starting on 7/11/2025. NSOR clearance on file for staff person #3 is current. All new hires must have ALL DHS required clearances in hand prior to starting work in the center.
2025-02-05 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.106(j) - Prohibit items in crib Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(j)

Description: Prohibit items in crib

Noncompliance Area: During allocated unannounced monitoring conducted on 2/5/2025, a stuffed animal toy was observed in the crib with a sleeping infant.

Correction Required: Toys, bumper pads, or pillows may not be present in a crib while an infant is sleeping in the crib.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All toys, stuffed animals, pillows or any other object shall not be in a child's crib. We will be going over this at our staff meeting on Monday 2/10/2025
2025-02-05 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.119 - Infant sleep position Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.119

Description: Infant sleep position

Noncompliance Area: During allocated unannounced monitoring conducted on 2/5/2025, child #1 was observed to be sleeping in a portable infant bouncer. Staff members reported that child ate approximately 10-15 minutes prior and cannot be laid down flat after eating for at least 20-30 minutes. There was not a note signed by a physician in the child's file. Child #1 is an infant.

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.)
The child's doctor faxed over during our inspection, the paperwork stating that the child must sit up for a certain amount of time after feeding.
2025-02-05 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: During allocated unannounced monitoring conducted on 2/5/2025, file for staff person #1 indicates that they have lived outside of PA within the past 5 years. File contained criminal history check from NY; however, did not contain child abuse or SOR check from NY for staff person #1.

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.)
Once our inspector sent the website to obtain out of state clearances, the documents were printed and given to the employee to fill out and get notarized.
2024-07-09 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, the following information was missing from children's emergency contact forms: Child #1: Both parents' work addresses and work telephone numbers. Child #2: Both parents' work addresses and work telephone numbers. Child #3: Both parents' work addresses and work telephone numbers. Child #4: Father's work address and work telephone number. Child #5: Both parents' work addresses and work telephone numbers. Child #6: Both parents' work addresses and work telephone numbers. Child #7: Both parents' work addresses and work telephone numbers. Father's home telephone number.

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.)
Each parent that is missing any information on their emergency contact will be asked to fill in the missing information. If they are unemployed, they will be asked to write in unemployed.
2024-07-09 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, one-hour update to health and safety training on file for staff person #2 is dated 2/22/2023. All staff were supposed to complete training no later than 12/30/2022 (see LIS code sheet for start date).

Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Going forward all new employees must complete the (10 hour) Get Started with Center-Based Care: Building Blocks for Quality training prior to working in a classroom. If any updates to this training are required by DHS/OCDEL they must be completed prior to the due date.
2024-07-09 Renewal 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) - Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5)

Description: Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, health assessment for staff person #1 did not contain results of examination for communicable diseases or the physician's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The health assessment on Krista Chafin was not completed in its entirety by her physician. The form was faxed over to her doctor's office for them to check off the necessary boxes on the form. Once the form was looked over and completed the doctors office then faxed it back to the center. It was then sent to our state inspector.
2024-04-04 Complaints- Legal Location 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: On 3/25/24, staff #1 left an infant asleep in the crib in the classroom unattended.

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. Staff #1 is required to receive 2 hours of supervision training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 will be taking 2 hours of supervision training.
2024-04-04 Complaints- Legal Location 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: On 3/25/24, staff #1 left an infant asleep in the crib in the classroom unattended.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Children will be supervised at all times.
2024-04-04 Complaints- Legal Location 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: On 3/25/24, staff #1 left an infant asleep in the crib in the classroom unattended.

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. The legal entity must review and update their written supervision policy and procedures to be implemented in the facility in both the staff handbook and parent handbook. The legal entity will submit policy/procedures to the Northeast Regional Office for approval. All existing staff and new hires must be trained on the approved policy and procedure and it must be documented in their files. Policies relating to supervision at pick up and drop off must also be shared with parents.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff and parent handbooks have been reviewed and revised as of 4/22/24. Once OCDEL approves the updates, each parent and employee will receive a copy. All new staff receive a copy of the handbook.

If you are a provider and believe any information is incorrect, please contact us. We will research your concern and make corrections accordingly.

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