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Saint Catharine Of Siena School

Reading, PA · Berks County
2330 Perkiomen Ave, Reading, PA 19606
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Subsidized Program
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Food Program
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State Rating
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2330 Perkiomen Ave
Reading, PA 19606
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00260266
License Issued
Aug 8, 2026
Active Through
Feb 8, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 13

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Saint Catharine Of Siena School is a Child Care Center in Reading PA. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Days of Operation Monday–Friday

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-08-03 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: Repeated noncompliance; facility was cited on 5/11/26 as follows During renewal inspection on 5/11/26, Certification Representative reviewed staff files and all staff persons (1-9) did not have 12 clock hours of childcare training on file. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 6/5/26 with a correction date of 6/5/26. On 8/3/26, no proof of corrections was received.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Due to the fact that our prior supervisor was told that our summer orientation satisfied this training and then we were notified that was not the case, we looked into completing it over the summer. Unfortunately, since our building is closed and school year ended 6/5/26, staff were no longer under contract, this was not able to be completed
2026-08-03 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: Repeated noncompliance; during renewal inspection on 5/11/26, Certification Representative reviewed staff files and there was no Pediatric Frist aid/CPR training on file for staff persons #2 and #9. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 6/5/26 with a correction date of 8/1/26. On 8/3/26 there was no proof of Pediatric First aid/CPR training received for staff persons #2 and #9.

Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #2 and #9 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS, who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #2 and staff person #9 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Since the school year ended 6/5/26 - staff were no longer under contract. CPR and First Aid training have been scheduled for the new school year on 8/11/26 and 8/18/26. Staff members #2 and #9 will attend one of these trainings. Students do not start school until August 31st, and Pre-K students start 9/8/26.
2026-08-03 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: Repeated noncompliance; During renewal inspection on 5/11/26, Certification Representative reviewed staff files and observed that all Staff (1-9) did not complete annual fire safety training. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 6/5/26 with a correction date of 7/31/26. On 8/3/26 there was no proof of fire safety training received for staff persons (1-9).

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Since the school year ended 6/5/26 - staff were no longer under contract so this be completed prior to our next school year during orientation week of August 24th. School start August 31st and 9/8 for Pre-k. Required staff will complete PA Keys DHS fire safety training.
2026-08-03 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: Repeated noncompliance; During renewal inspection on 5/11/26, Certification Representative reviewed staff files and staff person #9 did not have health and safety training on file. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 6/5/26 with correction date 7/31/26. As of 8/3/26 there was no proof of health and safety training received for staff person #9.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #9 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS, who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #9, may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #9 came in for a review of health and safety training with our principle. Staff #9 will also be at our orientation week that starts the week of August 24, 2026.
2026-08-03 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: Repeated noncompliance; During renewal inspection on 5/11/26, Certification Representative reviewed staff files and all staff persons (1-9) did not have an evaluation on file. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 6/5/26 with a correction date of 6/30/26. As of 8/3/26, there was no proof of staff evaluations received for staff persons (1-9).

Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Since the school year ended on 6/5/26 staff were no longer under contract some reviews were completed via phone and are on file. Those who have not signed their review will during orientation 8/26/26.
2026-05-11 Renewal 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: During inspection renewal on 5/11/26, Certification Representative observed a child's mat ripped. Teacher corrected on site with tapping the 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.)
Teacher correct on site by tapping the mat and notified family.
2026-05-11 Renewal 3270.107 - Refrigerator Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.107

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 5/11/26, Certification Representative observed classroom refrigerator thermometer at 60 degrees. Thermometer was moved away from door of refrigerator and read later at 58 degrees.

Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Corred same day as inspection.
2026-05-11 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3)/3270.124(f) - Services proceeded/Updated every 6 months Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)/3270.124(f)

Description: Services proceeded/Updated every 6 months

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 5/11/26, Certification Representative reviewed children's files and all children (1-5) did not have a child service report or an emergency contact update signed on file.

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). The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information 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.)
All forms were reviewed, checked and updated if needed by families. The teacher added a line at the bottom of the form so parents/families could sign and date that the information was correct.
2026-05-11 Renewal 3270.124(a) - Each child emergency contact person Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(a)

Description: Each child emergency contact person

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 5/11/26, Certification Representative reviewed children's files and child #4 did not have an emergency contact name listed on file.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information must reference who shall be contacted in an emergency.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The teacher reviewed the form and found all required information - including contact name. All boxes were filled in. Plus on 5/13/26 formed was reviewed by family and signed to confirm information correct.
2026-05-11 Renewal 3270.132(a) - Contact parent/keep record Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.132(a)

Description: Contact parent/keep record

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 5/11/26, Certification Representative reviewed paperwork on file and there was no written emergency medical plan on file.

Correction Required: If emergency medical care is needed for a child, the parent shall be contacted as soon as practical in the best interest of the child. If the parent cannot be reached, the operator shall record in writing the reason emergency care was required and the attempts made to inform the parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
St. Catharine's emergency medical plan is contained within the school's emergency plan, which is in the main DHS file - we added the Antietam School District Standing Orders for School Nurses.
2026-05-11 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 5/11/26, Certification Representative reviewed paperwork on file and there was no written policy on shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma.

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.)
A copy of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive head trama was placed in the main binder/file on May 28th. Information was shared with staff.
2026-05-11 Renewal 3270.192(2)(iv) - Transcript, diploma and letters Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(iv)

Description: Transcript, diploma and letters

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 5/11/26, Certification Representative reviewed staff files and staff person #9 did not have verification of education and childcare experience on file.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Spoke will staff #9 on 6/4/26. On 6/5/26 staff member #9 file was updated with High school and college diplomas/certification.
2026-05-11 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 5/11/26, Certification Representative reviewed staff files and staff person #8 did not have annual emergency plan training on file.

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.)
Employee #8 was shown our emergency plan. The principle/Director reviewed plan with employee #8 and it was signed off and dated.
2026-05-11 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 5/11/26, Certification Representative reviewed staff files and all staff persons (1-9) did not have 12 clock hours of childcare training on file.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Per initial site visit we were instructed our annual weeklong orientation covered the 12 clock hours of childcare training. Please see attached document
2026-05-11 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 5/11/26, Certification Representative reviewed staff files and there was no Pediatric Frist aid/CPR training on file for staff persons #2 and #9.

Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #2 and #9 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS, who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #2 and staff person #9 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #2 and #9 have been told they need to complete pediatric first aid/cpr that meets the PQAS qualifications.

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