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Berks Nature Preschool
575 SAINT BERNARDINE ST, Reading PA 19607 · License #CER-00246904 · Child Care Center
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- 575 SAINT BERNARDINE ST, Reading PA 19607 · Directions
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When they operate
Ages served
- 4-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 55 children
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Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
3270.124(b)(7) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/7/2025. At that time, a sample of children's files were reviewed. Emergency contact form for child #1 did not include a release person's address.
Corrected by Oct 17, 2025
- Violation
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings). Child #1 and child #2 must be dismissed from care by close of business 10/7/2025 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/7/2025. At that time, a sample of children's files were reviewed. Immunization summaries on file for child #1 and child #2 do not reflect that children received a second dose of the Hep A Vaccine. First dose of Hep A vaccine for child #1 was administered on 6/14/2022. First dose of Hep A vaccine for child #2 was administered on 2/23/2023. There were no exemption letters on file. Child #1 and child #2 are preschool aged (see LIS code sheet for dates of birth).
Corrected by Oct 7, 2025
- Violation
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) · An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/7/2025. At that time, a sample of staff files were reviewed. Initial health assessment on file for staff person #1 does not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination or the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
Corrected by Oct 30, 2025
- Violation
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety 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.
During renewal inspection conducted 11/5/2024, fire safety training certificates for the following staff members were dated 6/7/2023 and 9/11/2024, which is past 12 months: Staff person #1, staff person #2, staff person #3, staff person #4, staff person #5, and staff person #6.
Corrected by Sep 11, 2024
- Violation
3270.34(a)(6) · A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.
During renewal inspection conducted 11/5/2024, staff evaluations for the following staff persons were conducted past 12 months: Staff person #3: Staff evaluations on file are dated 12/13/2022 and 2/5/2024. Staff person #4: Staff evaluations on file are dated 12/14/2022 and 1/24/2024. Staff person #5: Staff evaluations on file are dated 12/8/2022 and 2/8/2024.
Corrected by Feb 8, 2024
- 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.
During renewal inspection conducted on 11/5/2024, emergency contact form for child #1 was missing the address and phone number of child's physician.
Corrected by Nov 11, 2024
- Violation
3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(7) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
During renewal inspection conducted 11/5/2024, the following information was missing from children's emergency contact forms: Child #1: Release person's address. Child #4: Parents' work addresses and work telephone numbers.
Corrected by Nov 19, 2024
- Violation
3270.124(c) · When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.
During renewal inspection conducted on 11/5/2024, emergency contact form was not present in the child care space for child #1 in Miss. Joan's group and an emergency contact form was not present for child #2 in Miss Shelby's group.
Corrected by Nov 5, 2024
- Violation
3270.151(a) · 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.
During renewal inspection conducted 11/5/2024, initial health assessment on file for staff person #7 is dated 8/4/2023 and TB test is dated 8/2/2023, which is more than 12 months prior to start date (see LIS code sheet for start date).
Corrected by Nov 18, 2024
- Violation
3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.
During renewal inspection conducted 11/5/2024, emergency contact form for child #1 was missing signed parental consent for emergency medical care and signed parental consent for minor first-aid.
Corrected by Nov 11, 2024
- Violation
3270.131(a)/3270.131(b)(2) · 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. The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.
During renewal inspection conducted 11/5/2024, initial health assessment for child #1 is dated 7/27/2023, which is past 12 months. Initial health assessment for child #4 is dated 8/3/2023, which is past 12 months.
Corrected by Nov 11, 2024
- 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
During unannounced monitoring conducted 10/2/2024, mandated reporter training certificates on file for staff person #1 are dated 7/2/2019 and 8/14/2024, which is past 60 months.
Corrected by Oct 2, 2024
- Violation
3270.124(d) · When children leave the facility on walking and riding excursions, emergency contact information specific to each child on the excursion shall accompany a staff person on the excursion.
During swim inspection conducted on 7/30/2024, emergency contact forms were not present for child #1 and child #2.
Corrected by Jul 31, 2024
- Violation
3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.
During swim inspection conducted 7/30/2024, emergency contact form for child #3 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care or minor first-aid.
Corrected by Aug 1, 2024
- Violation
3270.27(d) · The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.
It was observed that part of the facility's emergency plan was not posted in a conspicuous location within the facility.
Corrected by Nov 15, 2023
- Violation
3270.14/3270.21 · 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. Until such time as the required pre-service trainings are completed, staff person #3 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by a GS or AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #3, then staff person #3 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff person #3 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #3 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: pediatric first aid/CPR from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum.
Corrected by Dec 1, 2023
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #6 will have until 12/6/23 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #6 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an GS or AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #6, then staff person #6 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff person #6 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid/CPR from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum.
Corrected by Nov 28, 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 #4 and #5 may not work in a child care position at the facility until the correct and updated clearances are placed on file.
File for staff person #5, see code sheet for hire date, contained a DHS approved FBI clearance dated 9/15/18, but no updated DHS approved FBI clearance was observed on file completed within the last 60 months as required. File for staff person #4, see code sheet for hire date, did not contain a DHS approved FBI clearance as required.
Corrected by Nov 10, 2023
- Violation
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iv) · An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. 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.
File for staff person #2 and #6 contained at least 2 years of verified experience, but did not contain adequate documentation to verified a high school diploma or GED. It was observed and stated that both staff person #2 and #6 were hired and working as assistance group supervisors.
Corrected by Nov 10, 2023
- 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.
It was observed at the time of inspection that children were playing with shaving cream. The shaving cream container stated "keep out of reach of children".
Corrected by Nov 9, 2023
- Violation
3270.124(a)/3270.124(b)(5) · Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information must reference who shall be contacted in an emergency. Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.
Emergency contact information for child #2 did not contain an emergency contact name or telephone number for the child. In addition the form did not include any information on the child's special needs which might be required in an emergency situation; these spaces were left blank on the form.
Corrected by Nov 13, 2023
- Violation
3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
Emergency contact form for child #2 did not include the name, address, or telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care, and did not include the enrolling parent's home telephone number.
Corrected by Nov 13, 2023
- 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.
Emergency contact forms for child #1 and #2 did not contain health insurance coverage policy name or the policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
Corrected by Nov 13, 2023
- Violation
3270.124(c) · When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.
It was observed that all the required emergency contact information was not present in the child care spaces where the children were receiving care.
Corrected by Nov 21, 2023
- Violation
3270.133(1) · A prescription or nonprescription medication may be accepted only in an original container. The medication shall remain in the container in which it was received.
It was observed that the Diazepam present for child #5 and the Albuterol and Flovent present for child #4 were both accepted and stored without the original containers.
Corrected by Nov 14, 2023
- Violation
3270.133(6) · A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet.
It was observed that a Loratadine medication was present for child #3, but no written parental consent was observed on file to allow for facility staff to administer the medication.
Corrected by Nov 14, 2023
- Violation
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(4) · An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children.
File for staff person #1 contained a health assessment that did not include adequate verification of an examination for communicable diseases or additional results of the examination that might threaten or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children.
Corrected by Nov 14, 2023
- Violation
3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.
Files for child #1-3 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care or minor first aid treatment by facility staff. The spaces available for these signatures on the emergency contact forms for child #1-3 were left blank.
Corrected by Nov 14, 2023
- Violation
3270.192(5) · A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
It was observed that the file for staff person #2 only had one written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Corrected by Nov 15, 2023
- Violation
3270.94(a)(1) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.
It was observed on the facility's fire drill log that a drill was logged on 5/1/23, but the next drill was not logged again until 9/20/23. The facility's fire drill log shows that these drills were conducted more than 60 days apart.
Corrected by Nov 16, 2023
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to Child Protective Services). Staff person #2 will have until 06/30/2023 to complete the mandated reporter training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #2 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS or GS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #2, then staff person #2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff person #2 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 02/06/2018.
Corrected by Jun 30, 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 hire date, did not contain a signed disclosure statement or a FBI clearance acceptable for the purposes of working in childcare under a DHS licensed program. The file for staff person #1 also showed documentation that they have lived outside of PA within the last 5 years, but out of state clearances were not observed on file as required under the CPSL.
Corrected by Jun 15, 2023
- 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.
File for staff person #1, who was employed as an aide, did not contain documentation verifying that they obtained a high school diploma.
Corrected by Jun 29, 2023
- 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.
It was observed that the cabinet under the classroom sink contained cleaning materials and a small bottle of sunscreen was left on the staff person's desk all of which were accessible to the children in care.
Corrected by Jun 14, 2023
- Violation
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) · 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. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.
File for staff person #1 did not contain an initial health assessment or the written results of an initial tuberculin skin test, x-ray or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.
Corrected by Jun 14, 2023
- Violation
3270.192(5) · A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
File for staff person #1 did not contain two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Corrected by Jun 14, 2023
- Violation
3270.94(a)(9) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that a written record is maintained on file at the facility indicating the specific time of day of the drill, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, and the names of the facility persons and the number of children who participate in the fire drill.
It was observed that although facility was able to show on their calendar that a fire drill was completed on 3/29/23, this drill was not written as required on the facility's fire drill log. The information observed on file did not contain the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, and the names of the facility persons and the number of children who participate in the fire drill.
Corrected by Jun 15, 2023
- Violation
3270.67(c) · Evidence of infestation of insects or rodents in the facility is not permitted.
There were several ants observed to be climbing across the countertop by the sink in the childcare space.
Corrected by Nov 10, 2022
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff person #1 shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #1 will have until 12/6/22 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS or GS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid/CPR from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum.
Corrected by Dec 6, 2022
- 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 #2 and #3 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
File for staff person #2 (see code sheet for hire date) did not contain out of state clearances and staff person #2 did live outside of PA within the last 5 years. File for staff person #3 (see code sheet for hire date) did not contain a DHS approved FBI clearance.
Corrected by Nov 10, 2022
- Violation
3270.36(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(ii) · An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate, 15 credit hours from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 1 year of experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
File for staff person #2 included at least 15 credit hours in a human service field and 1 year verified experience working with children, but did not contain a high school diploma and was employed as an assistance group supervisor at the facility.
Corrected by Nov 17, 2022
- Violation
3270.76 · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.
Although the facility does have a fenced-in outdoor play space, it was observed on the day of inspection that a group of children were taken outside to play in the back of the building in the unfenced grassy area next to a large pond. The pond would have been considered accessible to the children playing outside in that space therefore making the body of water a visible hazard.
Corrected by Nov 10, 2022
- 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.
Emergency contact form for child #1 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
Corrected by Nov 17, 2022
- 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 and #2 did not contain a written review of all immunizations recommended by the ACIP.
Corrected by Nov 17, 2022
- Violation
3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.
File for child #1 and #3 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care or signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
Corrected by Nov 17, 2022
- Violation
3270.27(a)(5) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
The facility's emergency plan did not include accommodations for those children with chronic medical conditions, and medications for children with chronic medical conditions were observed the day of inspection.
Corrected by Nov 14, 2022
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
File for staff person #2, hired 9/7/21, did not contain a FBI clearance that can be used for the purposes of employment with DHS.
Corrected by Nov 4, 2021
- 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.
It was observed in the Wetlands Room that a staff bag containing medication and nail polish was located on the floor accessible to the children in care, and in the Pond Room, Craft Bond Adhesive Spray was observed and labeled as "keep out of reach of children" but accessible to the children in the classroom.
Corrected by Nov 4, 2021
- Violation
3270.102(a) · 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.
It was observed in the Pond Room that two toy bins, one containing magnetic letters and the other containing small stuffed animals, were cracked and broken and not in good repair.
Corrected by Nov 4, 2021
- Violation
3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(7) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Emergency contact form for child #1 and #2 did not contain the enrolling parent's work address, and emergency contact form for child #1 also did not contain the release person's address.
Corrected by Nov 11, 2021
- Violation
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) · 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. An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.
File for staff person #1, hired 9/7/21, contained documentation of a TB screening conducted on 10/5/17; this screening was completed more than 12 months from the date of hire.
Corrected by Nov 30, 2021
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Oct 7, 2025 inspection noted: “A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/7/2025. At that time, a sample of children's files were reviewed. Emergency contact form for child #1 did not include…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Nov 5, 2024 inspection noted: “During renewal inspection conducted 11/5/2024, fire safety training certificates for the following staff members were dated 6/7/2023 and 9/11/2024, which is pas…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Oct 2, 2024 inspection noted: “During unannounced monitoring conducted 10/2/2024, mandated reporter training certificates on file for staff person #1 are dated 7/2/2019 and 8/14/2024, which i…” — what has changed since then?
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