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Apis Child Care Llc
830 Mountain Home Rd, Reading PA 19608 · License #CER-00242953 · Child Care Center
Contact
- Phone
- (610) 750-6959
- Website
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- Address
- 830 Mountain Home Rd, Reading PA 19608 · Directions
Hours
Not published by the state. Owners can add hours via profile claim.
Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 2-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 33 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
3270.82(h) · A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.
There was no handwashing sign at the sink in the kitchen area.
Corrected by Aug 7, 2025
- Violation
3270.123(a)(1) · An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
The agreement for child #2 did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged.
Corrected by Aug 7, 2025
- Violation
3270.124(b)(2) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
The emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the phone number for the child's physician.
Corrected by Aug 8, 2025
- Violation
3270.124(b)(6) · Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
The emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the insurance coverage or policy number.
Corrected by Aug 8, 2025
- Violation
3270.27(c) · 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.
On 2/26/25 during an unannounced inspection, there was no documentation of emergency plan training for staff #1 (see code sheet for hire date).
Corrected by Feb 26, 2025
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · 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 #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
Staff #1 did not have FBI or NSOR clearance on file, and the disclosure statement was not dated or witnessed. Staff must be removed from care.
Corrected by Mar 1, 2025
- Violation
3270.37(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) · An aide shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
There was no high school diploma on file for staff #1 to document that she meets the qualifications of an Aide.
Corrected by Apr 1, 2025
- Violation
3270.66(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.
There was an unlocked closet with bottles of bleach, cans of wall paint, and other cleaning products accessible to children.
Corrected by Feb 26, 2025
- Violation
3270.133(5) · Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.
There was prescription Ibuprofen for child #1 with "discard after 2/18/25" on the label.
Corrected by Feb 26, 2025
- Violation
3270.133(6) · A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet.
There was no written parental consent for Tylenol for child #2, or for Albuterol for child #3.
Corrected by Feb 26, 2025
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · 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 #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
Staff #1, who has been employed for more than 45 days (see code sheet for start date) did not have clearances from Florida, a state in which she lived in the previous 5 years.
Corrected by Sep 28, 2024
- Violation
3270.66(a)/3270.103 · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.
Throughout the renewal inspection on 8/28/24, the kitchen area was accessible to children. There was an unlocked cabinet with plastic bags, and an unlocked cabinet with cleaning supplies.
Corrected by Aug 29, 2024
- Violation
3270.182(1)/3270.182(8) · A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. A child's record shall contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement.
The initial health assessments and fee agreements for children had been removed from the files and destroyed to reduce file size.
Corrected by Aug 28, 2024
- Violation
3270.34(c) · A director shall be employed by a facility and be present at the facility site a minimum of 30 hours per week.
It was stated by the owner that the facility director has been out temporarily on medical leave and has not been present and working in the facility at least 30 hours per week.
Corrected by Sep 8, 2023
- Violation
3270.151(c)(3) · An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.
The health assessment form on file for staff person #1 did not adequately address the examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.
Corrected by Sep 15, 2023
- Violation
3270.95(b) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.
It was observed on the facility's fire alarm testing log that tests were not being completed every 30 days. A fire alarm test was logged as having been completed on 3/16/23 but the next alarm test logged was not completed until 4/18/23. Likewise, a fire alarm test was logged as having been completed on 5/18/23 but the next alarm test logged was not completed until 6/21/23.
Corrected by Aug 24, 2023
- Violation
3270.25(a) · The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.
It was observed that the facility's current certificate of compliance was not posted.
Corrected by Aug 24, 2023
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · 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 #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
File for staff person #1, (see code sheet for date of hire), did not contain a FBI clearance.
Corrected by Aug 24, 2022
- Violation
3270.163(b) · Breakfast prepared at the facility for children of toddler age or older shall have at least one item from three of the following four food groups: dairy, protein, fruit and vegetable, grain.
It was observed that the breakfast served by the facility did not offer at least one item from 3 out of the 4 food groups.
Corrected by Aug 23, 2022
- Violation
3270.166(4) · Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.
It was observed that the bottles present and used by the children at the facility were not labeled with the child's name.
Corrected by Aug 23, 2022
- Violation
3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
It was observed that an outlet was left uncovered in a space where preschool aged children were receiving care.
Corrected by Nov 2, 2021
- Violation
3270.66(b) · 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.
It was observed in the woman's bathroom that a bottle of cleaning materials, which staff stated contained a bleach water solution, was stored in a container that did not specify the contents.
Corrected by Nov 2, 2021
- Violation
3270.131(d)(5) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.
File for child #1, enrolled 1/20/21, did not contain written documentation of all age-related immunizations recommended by the ACIP. File for child #2, enrolled 7/20/20, did not contain written documentation of all age-related immunizations recommended by the ACIP.
Corrected by Nov 2, 2021
- Violation
3280.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Agreement for child #1 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by Jul 16, 2021
- Violation
3280.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
Emergency contact form for child #1, #2, and #3 did not contain the parent's work address and work telephone number; these lines were left blank on the emergency contact forms.
Corrected by Jul 16, 2021
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Aug 7, 2025 inspection noted: “There was no handwashing sign at the sink in the kitchen area.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Feb 26, 2025 inspection noted: “On 2/26/25 during an unannounced inspection, there was no documentation of emergency plan training for staff #1 (see code sheet for hire date).” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Aug 28, 2024 inspection noted: “Staff #1, who has been employed for more than 45 days (see code sheet for start date) did not have clearances from Florida, a state in which she lived in the pr…” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning · Source records · Report an error