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Live N Learn Station

Reading, PA · Berks County
135 S 5TH ST, Reading, PA 19602
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Quick Facts

Capacity
82 children
Languages
English, English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (610) 373-5225
135 S 5TH ST
Reading, PA 19602
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00256932
License Issued
Sep 25, 2026
Active Through
Sep 25, 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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LIVE N LEARN STATION is a Child Care Center in READING PA, with a maximum capacity of 82 children. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:30 AM - 5:00 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday6:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday6:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday6:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday6:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-08-26 Change in Location Capacity Change in Location Capacity Compliant - Finalized
2026-06-08 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2025-06-25 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2024-06-07 Renewal 3270.134(a)/3270.134(d) - Child's hands washed/Liquid or powdered soap Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.134(a)/3270.134(d)

Description: Child's hands washed/Liquid or powdered soap

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection conducted 6/25/2024, a child's hands were not washed with soap and water after being diapered.

Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. Liquid or powdered soap shall be used for handwashing.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child's hands were washed with soap and water when alerted by inspector.
2024-06-07 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 renewal inspection conducted 6/25/2024, facility's fire detection testing log indicated that smoke alarms were tested past 30 days on the following occasions: 6/29/2023-8/1/2023, 11/3/2023-12/14/2023, 2/8/2024-3/12/3024.

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 testing log is up to date.
2023-06-13 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2022-06-23 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
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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