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Cheryl L Schmidt Wilkins
1038 Fritztown Rd, Reading PA 19608 · License #CER-00247833 · Family Child Care Home
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- (610) 763-3730
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- Address
- 1038 Fritztown Rd, Reading PA 19608 · Directions
Hours
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Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 1-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 6 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
3290.18 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
During the renewal inspection on 9/24/25, the provider could not produce the continuity of operations plan.
Corrected by Oct 15, 2025
- Violation
3290.124(b)(4)/3290.182(3) · Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record must contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.
The emergency contact information for child #1 did not include parental consent for emergency medical care.
Corrected by Oct 15, 2025
- Violation
3290.182(1) · A child's record must contain initial and subsequent health reports.
The initial health assessment for child #2 had been thrown away when files were cleaned up.
Corrected by Sep 24, 2025
- Violation
3290.182(5) · A child's record must contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.
The emergency contact information for child #1 did not contain parental consent for administration of minor first-aid.
Corrected by Oct 15, 2025
- Violation
3290.22(b) · The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled in the facility with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.
During the renewal inspection on 9/24/25, the information on how to access the regulations electronically could not be found.
Corrected by Oct 15, 2025
- Violation
3290.24(f) · The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures described in subsection (a). The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan.
During the renewal inspection on 9/24/25, the updated letter to parents regarding the emergency plan could not be located.
Corrected by Oct 15, 2025
- Violation
3290.94(a)(1) · The operator 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.
During an unannounced inspection on 5/20/25, the most recent fire drill was dated 12/20/24.
Corrected by May 20, 2025
- Violation
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) · 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 operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in § 3290.95(a) are met.
During an unannounced inspection on 5/20/25, the most recent fire alarm test was dated 1/15/25.
Corrected by May 20, 2025
- Violation
3290.74(a) · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play area, shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.
There was deck board that was loose and sticking up.
Corrected by Oct 11, 2024
- Violation
3290.18 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
There was no written policy for Shaken Baby/Abusive Head Trauma/Child Maltreatment as required by federal requirements at 45 CFR 98.41(a)(1)(vi) .
Corrected by Oct 11, 2024
- Violation
3290.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
There was no state police clearance, child abuse clearance, NSOR or signed disclosure statement on file for household member #1 who is over the age of 18.
Corrected by Nov 1, 2024
- Violation
3290.102(c) · Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair.
There was insufficient mulch to cover the fall zones around the entire embedded play structure.
Corrected by Nov 10, 2024
- Violation
3290.106 · 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.
The thermometer in the refrigerator was an oven thermometer, therefore, the temperature of the refrigerator could not be determined.
Corrected by Oct 11, 2024
- Violation
3290.131(b)(2) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.
The most recent health report on file for child #1 was dated 10/7/22.
Corrected by Nov 13, 2024
- Violation
3290.24(d) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
An emergency drill had not been conducted at the facility.
Corrected by Oct 11, 2024
- Violation
3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) · 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. Household member #2 may not be present when children are in care.
It was observed that household member #2 did not have on file any of their required clearances.
Corrected by Sep 13, 2023
- Violation
3290.65(c) · Evidence of infestation of insects or rodents in the facility is not permitted.
A wasp's nest was observed between the bathroom window and screen.
Corrected by Sep 13, 2023
- Violation
3290.102(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 that the slide on the outdoor wooden play equipment was not in good repair; it was missing the two bolts which secures the slide at the top to the wooden play structure.
Corrected by Sep 13, 2023
- Violation
3290.124(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 form for child #1 did not contain the child's health insurance coverage policy number.
Corrected by Sep 13, 2023
- Violation
3290.131(d)(5)/3290.131(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).
File for child #1 did not contain documentation showing the status of all the immunizations recommended by the ACIP. File for child #1 did not contain information regarding the influenza vaccine.
Corrected by Sep 13, 2023
- Violation
3290.182(3)/3290.182(5) · A child's record must contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record must 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 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care or signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid.
Corrected by Sep 13, 2023
- Violation
3290.95(b) · The operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in § 3290.95(a) are met.
It was observed on the facility's fire alarm testing log that the alarm tests were not being conducted at least once every 30 days. This is evidenced by the previously documented fire alarm tests dated 11/7/22, 12/28/22, 2/9/23, 3/21/23, 4/13/23, 5/22/23, 6/16/23, 7/21/23, and 8/24/23.
Corrected by Sep 13, 2023
- Violation
3290.31(f)/3290.192(4) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. A facility person's record shall include records of training required by the Department.
It was observed that staff person #1 did not have on file documentation verifying that they completed 12 hours of annual professional development training as required.
Corrected by Oct 31, 2023
- Violation
3290.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
Emergency contact form for child #5 did not include the enrolling parent's work address.
Corrected by Nov 11, 2022
- Violation
3290.124(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 #5 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
Corrected by Nov 11, 2022
- Violation
3290.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Agreements for child #4 and #5 did not specify designated release persons.
Corrected by Nov 11, 2022
- Violation
3290.124(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 form for child #5 did not include the child's health insurance coverage name or policy number.
Corrected by Nov 11, 2022
- Violation
3290.181(c) · 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.
It was observed that although emergency contact forms and agreements for child #1-#5 showed documentation of a review and update within the last 6 months, documentation also shows that these forms are only being reviewed and updated annually and not at least once every 6 months as required.
Corrected by Nov 8, 2022
- Violation
3290.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
It was observed that household member #2, who is over the age of 18, did not have a signed disclosure statement, PA state police clearance, child abuse clearance, FBI clearance, or NSOR verification certificate on file.
Corrected by Oct 29, 2021
- Violation
3290.32(d) · One or more facility persons competent in pediatric first-aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation techniques shall be at the facility when one or more children are in care.
It was observed that staff person #1 did not have documentation on file verifying that training was completed showing they are competent in pediatric first-aid and CPR techniques, and there are no additional staff persons employed at the facility.
Corrected by Oct 29, 2021
- Violation
3290.74(a) · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play area, shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.
It was observed that the childproof fencing surrounding the facility's coal stove, which was not being used at the time of inspection but is used to heat the facility during the winter months, was broken and not in good repair. It was observed in the facility's kitchen that the vent on the ceiling above the stove was greasy and dusty leaving it unclean.
Corrected by Oct 22, 2021
- Violation
3290.121(b) · At the time of enrollment, a parent shall receive in writing the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements.
It was observed that the facility did not provide to parents, at the time of enrollment, the facility's written transportation policy and provider transported a child the day of inspection.
Corrected by Oct 15, 2021
- Violation
3290.176 · A first-aid kit, including the contents as specified in §3290.73 (relating to first-aid kit) shall be in the vehicle when children are being transported.
It was observed that the facility transported a child the day of inspection and the first aid kit located in the vehicle was missing tape.
Corrected by Oct 1, 2021
- Violation
3290.24(a)(1)/3290.24(a)(5) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises. The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations of infants and toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
It was observed that the facility's emergency plan did not include a lock-down procedure or accommodations for children with disabilities or chronic medical conditions.
Corrected by Oct 15, 2021
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Sep 24, 2025 inspection noted: “During the renewal inspection on 9/24/25, the provider could not produce the continuity of operations plan.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The May 20, 2025 inspection noted: “During an unannounced inspection on 5/20/25, the most recent fire drill was dated 12/20/24.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Sep 24, 2024 inspection noted: “There was deck board that was loose and sticking up.” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning · Source records · Report an error