Princes And Princesses Day Care Corp - Reading PA Child Care Center

1360 N 10TH ST , READING PA 19604
(610) 370-7755
3 Reviews

About the Provider

Description: PRINCES AND PRINCESSES DAY CARE CORP is a Child Care Center in READING PA, with a maximum capacity of 41 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00183573
  • Capacity: 41
  • State Rating: 2
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Languages Supported: English, Spanish
  • Schools Served: Reading - Escorted to/from school, Reading - Pick-Up Service to/from home, Reading - Walking distance to school
  • 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

Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns, as the provider may have already addressed some or all issues. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.

Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2020-10-02 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/2/2020. At that time, a cracked toy car was observed on the playground presenting a pinching hazard.

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.)
Director immediately removed the cracked piece of the toy car. In the future, staff will check the playground at each use to make sure that the toys and equipment used by the children is in good condition and safe from visible hazards.
2020-10-02 Renewal 3270.66(b) - Original container Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/2/2020. At that time, a bottle filled with a cleaning solution was not labeled specifying the contents.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director immediately labeled the contents of the bottle of cleaning solution. In the future, provider will check weekly to make sure that the spray bottles are labeled specifying their contents.
2020-10-02 Renewal 3270.75(c)/3270.178 - Has all items/Transportation First Aid Kit Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/2/2020. At that time, the first-aid kit on the van used for transporting the children did not contain soap.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. A first-aid kit, including the contents as specified in 3270.75 (relating to first-aid kit) shall be in the vehicle when children are being transported.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director immediately added soap to the first-aid kit on the van. In the future, provider will check monthly to make sure that all first-aid kits contain all required items.
2019-11-26 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/23/19. At that time, the file for Facility Person #1 did not contain an FBI Clearance or the request for the clearance prior to the onset of employment. (date of hire: 5/27/18, FBI Clearance: 10/3/19) The file for Facility Person #2 did not contain any clearances or the requests for the clearances prior to the onset of employment. (date of hire: 6/17/19, State Police Clearance: 8/12/19, Child Abuse Clearance: 8/27/19, FBI Clearance: 8/31/19) The file for Facility Person #4 did not contain a state police clearance, child abuse clearance, or the requests for the clearances. (Date of hire: 8/7/19). On 11/26/19 an unannounced inspection was conducted. At that time, the file for Facility Person #4 did not contain a child abuse clearance for employment. Facility Person #4 did obtain a PA State Police Clearance and a volunteer PA Child Abuse Clearance after the 10/23/19 renewal inspection.

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. Facility Person #4 may not work in a child care position at the facility until a PA Child Abuse Clearance for employment is on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility Person #4 is suspended and will not return to work until the Child Abuse Clearance is on file at the facility. Facility Person #4 requested the PA Child Abuse Clearance for employment during inspection. In the future, provider will comply with CPSL and make sure all staff have their clearances and requests for the clearances on file prior to the onset of employment for new staff.
2019-10-23 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/23/19. At that time, exposed bolts were observed on the fence next to the school bus.

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.)
Provider immediately covered exposed bolts. In the future, provider will check for any exposed bolts monthly.
2019-10-23 Renewal 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/23/19. At that time, the mats the children used for napping were labeled with numbers, but there was no corresponding list to identify which child was assigned to which nap mat.

Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider immediately created a list identifying which child is assigned to which nap mat. In the future, provider will make sure that all children use nap mats that are assigned to them with the corresponding list.
2019-10-23 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/23/19. At that time, the file for Child #2 did not contain a child service report. (date of enrollment: 9/30/18)

Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider completed child service report for Child #2. In the future, provider will make sure that child service reports are completed for all children every 6 months.
2019-10-23 Renewal 3270.131(a) - Within 60 days Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/23/19. At that time, the file for Child #3 contained one health assessment dated 10/8/19. Child #3 enrolled at the facility 4/1/19.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
In the future, provider will make sure that all children have a health assessment on file at the facility no later than 60 days following their first day of attendance at the facility.
2019-10-23 Renewal 3270.131(e)(4) - Annual immunization reporting to DOH Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/23/19. At that time, the file for Child #1 (date of birth 4/19/11) did not contain immunization records showing that the child received the flu vaccine.

Correction Required: The facility shall comply with the annual immunization reporting requirements in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code 27.77.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will obtain immunization records showing that Child #1 received the flu vaccine or a letter of exemption from the flu vaccine from the child's parents. In the future, provider will comply with the annual immunization reporting requirements in accordance with the Department of Health.
2019-10-23 Renewal 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/23/19. At that time, the trash can in the large bathroom used for diapering was not working properly, and as a result was not hands-free.

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.)
Provider immediately repaired trash can in the large bathroom so that it was working and hands-free. In the future, provider will make sure that any trash cans used for diapering are lidded, plastic-lined, and hands-free.
2019-10-23 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/23/19. At that time, the file for Facility Person #5 did not contain health assessments that were conducted every 24 months. (health assessments: 3/24/17, 7/12/19) The file for Facility Person #3 did not contain a health assessment and TB test results that were conducted prior to the onset of employment at the facility. (Date of hire: 11/27/18, health assessment: 10/7/19)

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
In the future, provider will make sure that all new staff have a health assessment completed within 12 months of their date of hire and every 24 months thereafter.
2019-10-23 Renewal 3270.175(a) - Age appropriate restraints Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/23/19. At that time, three expired booster seats were observed in the van and bus used for transporting the children.

Correction Required: A child 7 years of age or younger shall be transported in accordance with the requirements for parents and guardians as stated in 75 Pa.C.S. 4581 (relating to restraint systems).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will obtain new booster seats to be used by children 7 years of age or younger when being transported by the facility. In the future, provider will check annually to make sure the booster seats have not expired.
2019-10-23 Renewal 3270.175(c) - Manufacturer's instructions used Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/23/19. At that time, the manufacturer's instructions for the Evenflo and Harmony booster seats were not in the van and bus used for transportation.

Correction Required: Manufacturers' instructions for use of safety restraints shall be kept in the vehicle at all times.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider immediately obtained the manufacturer's instructions for the Evenflo and Harmony booster seats. In the future, provider will make sure that the manufacturer's instructions for the corresponding booster seats are in the vehicles used for transporting children.
2019-10-23 Renewal 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/23/19. At that time, the file for Child #2 contained a financial agreement that was last updated on 3/30/19.

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.)
Provider had parent review and update the financial agreement. In the future, provider will update all financial agreements every 6 months.
2019-10-23 Renewal 3270.181(e) - Emergency master file updated Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/23/19. At that time, the emergency contact forms located on the van had not been updated when the master file had been updated.

Correction Required: If emergency information is updated in a master file, it shall be updated accordingly in other facility records.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider immediately updated the emergency contact forms located in the van. In the future, provider will update all emergency contact forms any time the master file is updated.

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Reviews

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Florangel 2019-09-30 10:39:43
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

Excelente lugar muy familiar. Y con buenas cuidadoras.

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Betty Mejia Vanderpool 2019-09-23 13:43:07
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

Amor,Capacidad y compromiso con los ninos!!! Es el lugar favorito de mis hijos; lo tratan como familia y les ensenan compartir con otros ninos... feliz de contar con sus cuidados y servicios... Gracias.

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Ms. ROSITA 2019-09-22 21:11:04

This is the best place I have ever been at, the staff very professional and friendly, especially Ms. Escandry, Ms, Sol and Ms.jeffa, all the staff is just beautiful!!! The children are so well taken care of, they are so loving and caring!!!

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