Live N Learn Station - Reading PA Child Care Center

135 S 5TH ST , READING PA 19602
(610) 373-5225

About the Provider

Description: LIVE N LEARN STATION is a Child Care Center in READING PA, with a maximum capacity of 93 children. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00177783
  • Capacity: 93
  • State Rating: 4
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Schools Served: Reading
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 13
  • District Office Phone: (484) 651-8000 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2019-06-17 Renewal 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child # 1 , DOB 3/5/14, has attended the facility since 8/29/18, does not have an influenza shot on file that is recommended by the ACIP.

Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The facility director will have the parent provide proof on the influenza shot or write a note stating why the child does not have the shot ASAP. Verification will be placed in the child's file ASAP. In the future the director will ensure proof of all required immunizations is on file within 60 days from the date of the child's enrollment.
2019-06-17 Renewal 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The diapering can in the Box Car Room is not lined and has a soiled diaper in it.

Correction Required: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Box car room diapering can was emptied and discarded. A garbage liner was placed in the can and one will be in the can at all times.
2019-04-05 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There are toxic cleaning / sanitizer sprays in the caboose, coal car and tanker rooms on shelves accessible to the 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 toxic cleaning/sanitizer sprays in the caboose, coal car and tanker rooms were moved to a locked cabinet inaccessible to the children where they will remain at all times when not in use.
2018-06-28 Renewal 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Child # 1, enrolled at facility since 11/28/16, has emergency contact forms and fee agreements updated in over 6 months from 1/20/17 to 6/12/17 to 1/30/18. Child # 2 , enrolled at facility since 7/17/17, has emergency contact forms and fee agreements updated in over 6 months from 7/18/17 to 2/9/18.

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.)
Child # 1 & # 2 had emergency contact forms and fee agreements updated on 6/11/18. In the future the director will ensure all emergency contact forms and fee agreements are updated at least every 6 months from time of enrollment.
2018-06-28 Renewal 3270.74 - Emergency Numbers Posted Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact phone numbers in all child care rooms do not have a local fire department, ambulance and hospital listed.

Correction Required: The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A local fire department, ambulance and hospital number were added to all emergency phone lists in all rooms of the facility and will remain so at all times.

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