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Fantastic Kydz Child Care Center Llc
702 N 8th St Ste C, Reading PA 19604 · License #CER-00245184 · Child Care Center
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- (610) 750-7129
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- 702 N 8th St Ste C, Reading PA 19604 · Directions
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Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 1-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 79 children
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Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
3270.165/3270.171(c) · An operator shall conspicuously post the menu at least 1 week in advance or provide a menu to each family. Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.
During a renewal inspection on 9/10/25-9/12/25 Cert rep observed the facility menu and written notification of safe routes was not posted at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.
Corrected by Sep 10, 2025
- 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. The facility shall have a written policy which addresses: 1. Recognition of potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma 2. Strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child; and 3. The prevention and identification of child maltreatment.
During a renewal inspection on 9/10/25-9/12/25 the facility did not have a written policy which addressed the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.
Corrected by Sep 10, 2025
- 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.
During a renewal inspection on 9/12/25 Cert rep observed cracked trim on the wall with the TV in the Sky Blue Room.
Corrected by Sep 15, 2025
- Violation
3270.103 · 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.
During a renewal inspection on 9/12/25 Cert rep observed gloves in an accessible drawer in the bathroom in the Yellow Room. The children in this room were toddlers who may still be placing objects in their mouths.
Corrected by Sep 12, 2025
- Violation
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) · Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. TIERED LIS: 1.Children must be supervised at all times. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. 2.The legal entity must update the existing supervision policy in order to maintain proper supervision. This policy will ensure that all children are properly assigned to a staff person and supervised at all times. This policy must address supervision during transition times, such as visiting the bathroom and staff transitions. The supervision policy must address that staff must be physically present with their assigned children. The legal entity must receive approval of the policy from the Regional Office. Once approved by the Regional Office, the legal entity must review policy with all staff and have staff sign off that the understand and will follow the supervision policy. The operator shall provide a correction date for when this portion of the plan will be completed.
During a renewal inspection on 9/12/25 Cert rep observed the following incident in the yellow room: Staff 1 had 3 children in their assigned group and Staff 2 had 3 children in their assigned group. Staff 1 and Staff 2 left the yellow room and both entered the closed bathroom with 1 child from each of their groups(2 total children). The remaining 4 children in Staff 1 and 2's groups were in yellow room with two staff however they were not assigned to these two staff. Staff 1 and Staff 2 were not able to see, hear, direct or assess the other children in their group from within the bathroom, due to the door being closed.
Corrected by Sep 22, 2025
- Violation
3270.121(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.
During a renewal inspection on 9/10/25-9/12/25 at the time of enrollment, parents were not receiving the facility's general daily schedule in writing.
Corrected by Sep 10, 2025
- Violation
3270.123(a)(3) · 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).
During a renewal inspection on 9/10/25 Child 1 did not have the services to be provided listed on the fee agreement.
Corrected by Sep 10, 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.
During a renewal inspection on 9/10/25 Child 6's emergency contact form did not have telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
Corrected by Sep 12, 2025
- 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 a renewal inspection on 9/10/25 Children 2, 3, 4, and 6's emergency contact forms did not have their parents work telephone numbers. Child 5's emergency contact form did not have address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by Sep 12, 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 2 must be dismissed from care by close of business 9/10/25 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed and dated exemption letter.
During a renewal inspection on 9/10/25 Child 2, an older toddler child,(See data sheet for DOB) was missing the following vaccine doses: DTAP/DTP/TD dose 4, Hepatitis A dose 1, MMR dose 1, Varicella 1st dose. At time of inspection there was no documentation on file for child 2 that the child is exempt from these vaccines due to strongly held personal beliefs, religious beliefs, or medical reasons. This is not in accordance with the ACIP recommended schedule of immunizations.
Corrected by Sep 10, 2025
- Violation
3270.131(d)(7) · A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
During a renewal inspection on 9/10/25 Child 2's health report did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
Corrected by Sep 12, 2025
- Violation
3270.133(5) · Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.
During a renewal inspection on 9/12/25 Cert rep observed Destin creams which were expired in the Yellow room. This was evident by the expiration dates on the original labels: 7/2024 and 8/2025.
Corrected by Sep 12, 2025
- Violation
3270.133(7)(iv) · A medication log shall include the amount of medication administered.
During a renewal inspection on 9/12/25 Cert rep observed that the medication log for Child 7's Albuterol did not include the amount of medication administered when the medication was administered to the child on 8/18/25.
Corrected by Sep 12, 2025
- Violation
3270.135(a)(3) · 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.
During a renewal inspection on 9/10/25 Cert rep observed Staff 1 using her hand to lift the lid of the trash can during a diaper change.
Corrected by Sep 12, 2025
- Violation
3270.166(3) · Disposable nursers shall be used for infants unless bottles are provided by the parent or unless a commercial dishwasher is used by the facility.
During a renewal inspection 9/10/25-9/12/25 Staff reported staff wash infant bottles in the sink and then reuse them. The facility does not have a commercial dishwasher.
Corrected by Sep 19, 2025
- Violation
3270.182(7) · A child's record shall contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file.
During a renewal inspection 9/10/25-9/12/25 Staff reported the facility was not keeping a copy of accidents, injuries and illnesses reports in the child's file.
Corrected by Sep 10, 2025
- Violation
3270.36(b)(5) · An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children.
During an unannounced inspection on 4/25/25 Cert rep noted Staff 1 had a HS diploma and 1.2 years of childcare experience on file. Staff 1 has been working as an AGS.
Corrected by Apr 25, 2025
- Violation
3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
During an unannounced inspection on 4/2/5/25 Cert rep observed two uncovered outlets in the Sky Blue Room. These would be accessible to the children 5 years of age or younger receiving care in this room.
Corrected by Apr 25, 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.
During an unannounced inspection on 4/25/25 Cert rep observed the following toxics labeled "Keep out of reach of children" in the following accessible locations: Clorox cleaner and Lysol disinfecting spray in an unlocked cabinet under the sink in the Blue room and "LA's Totally Awesome" cleaner in an unlocked cabinet in the Sky Blue Room.
Corrected by Apr 25, 2025
- Violation
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
During an unannounced inspection on 4/25/25 Cert rep observed Peeling paint below the "2D Shapes sign" in the Green room.
Corrected by Apr 29, 2025
- Violation
3270.103 · 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.
During an unannounced inspection on 4/25/25 Cert rep observed plastic bags on an accessible shelf in the unlocked closet in the Green Room, and in accessible drawers in the Yellow Room. Cert rep also observed gloves, which would be accessible to children while being changed, next to the change table in the yellow room. Children in these rooms may still be placing objects in their mouths.
Corrected by Apr 25, 2025
- Violation
3270.33(a) · A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing.
Staff person #4 had a foreign degree on file, but it was not evaluated for equivalency to determine whether the staff qualifies for the position that they are performing.
Corrected by Sep 19, 2024
- Violation
3270.123(a)(3) · 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 child service reports on file for Child #2 were dated 9/5/23 and 4/24/24. More than 6 months had lapsed between reports which provided information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided.
Corrected by Sep 20, 2024
- 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.
Bath and Beauty hand soap, labeled "keep out of reach of children" was observed, about ankle height, in a sink cabinet that was located in the Blue Room's restroom. This hand soap was accessible to the preschool aged children who were being supervised near that area. Also, hand sanitizer was observed on a changing table in the Yellow Room and was accessible to the older toddler children who were in that room. Antibacterial hand wipes, labeled "keep out of reach of children" was observed, about ankle height, in a diaper changing table drawer that was in the Baby Room. The hand wipes were accessible to the toddlers who were being supervised in that room.
Corrected by Sep 19, 2024
- 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.
A hand washing sign was not observed at the diaper changing table in the Baby Room.
Corrected by Sep 19, 2024
- Violation
3270.102(a)/3270.104(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. Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.
A fence in the Preschool/School Age Playground was observed to have three protruding pieces of metal that were sharp and posed a poking hazard. The jungle gym in the Preschool/School Age Playground was observed to have two exposed bolts. One blue cot, that was located in the Baby Room, was observed to have torn fabric.
Corrected by Sep 19, 2024
- Violation
3270.103 · 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.
A roll of plastic garbage bags was observed, about ankle height, in one of the diaper changing table drawers that was located in the Baby Room. The plastic garbage bags were accessible to children who were still placing objects in their mouths.
Corrected by Sep 19, 2024
- Violation
3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
The emergency contact information on file for Child #6 and Child #7 did not include an enrolling parent's work phone number.
Corrected by Sep 19, 2024
- Violation
3270.94(a)(4) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that the hypothetical locations of the fire are rotated around the facility for each drill such that the hypothetical location is never the same for consecutive drills.
The documented fire drill logs showed that the hypothetical locations of the fire were at the same location, i.e. front apartments, for seven consecutive fire drills, which occurred on 10/3/23, 12/1/23, 1/12/24, 3/4/24, 5/3/24, 7/1/24, and 8/30/24.
Corrected by Sep 19, 2024
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff shall complete all updates to the health and safety trainings by the required posted deadlines. Staff #2 shall complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 9/27/2023.
On 9/12/2023 Staff #2 had not completed the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training that was due by 12/30/2022. Staff #3 and Staff #4 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update by 12/30/2022. Staff # 3 completed it on 8/29/2023. Staff #4 completed it on 7/24/2023.
Corrected by Sep 22, 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. Staff Person #1 may not work in a childcare position at the facility until the completed child abuse clearance from the state of New York is on file.
On 9/12/2023, Staff #1 did not have an out of state child abuse clearance or clearance request from New York on file. The file showed that Staff #1 has resided in the state of New York within the past 5 years. See LIS code sheet.
Corrected by Sep 12, 2023
- Violation
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
On 9/12/2023, peeling paint was seen in two spots on the wall in back of the diaper changing table in the Yellow Room.
Corrected by Sep 12, 2023
- Violation
3270.111(b) · The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.
On 9/12/2023, the written plan of daily activities was not posted in the Sky Blue Room.
Corrected by Sep 12, 2023
- 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 childcare group settings). Child(ren) #1, #2 and #3 must be dismissed from care by close of business on 9/12/2023 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter.
On 9/12/2023, the file for Child #1 did not have did not have documentation of the following up-to-date immunizations on file: MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis A and the annual influenza immunization as recommended by the ACIP. Child #2 and Child #3 did not have documentation of the annual influenza immunization as recommended by the ACIP on file. The files for Child #1, Child #2, and Child #3 did not include an exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief written, signed and dated statement by the child's parent.
Corrected by Sep 12, 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.
On 9/12/2023, Staff #5 and Staff #6 only had one written, nonfamily reference on file. See LIS code sheet.
Corrected by Sep 14, 2023
- Violation
3270.131(a) · 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.
On 9/12/2023, Child #1 did not have any health reports on file. See LIS code sheet.
Corrected by Sep 22, 2023
- Violation
3270.27(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
On 9/15/2022, the facility did not have an annual emergency drill documented.
Corrected by Sep 16, 2022
- Violation
3270.76/3270.102(a) · 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. 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.
On 9/15/2022, the mats in the outdoor playground that are being used to make the surface softer were loose, posing a tripping hazard. There were also several exposed bolts on the fencing for the outdoor playground.
Corrected by Sep 20, 2022
- Violation
3270.131(b)(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler
On 9/15/2022, the most recent health report on file for Child #2, an infant was dated 1/19/2022. See LIS code sheet.
Corrected by Oct 11, 2022
- Violation
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP.
On 9/15/2022, the updated health report on file for Child #3, an infant did not include a record of the child's immunization history. See LIS code sheet.
Corrected by Sep 30, 2022
- Violation
3270.31(f)(10) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. Staff #1, #2 and #3 will have until 8/8/2022 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1. #2 and #3 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #1, #2 and #3, staff person #1, #2 and #3 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff #1, #2 and #3 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
Corrected by Sep 16, 2022
- Violation
3270.131(a) · 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.
On 9/15/2022, Child #1 did not have a completed initial health report on file. See LIS code sheet.
Corrected by Oct 11, 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.
During the Renewal Inspection on 12/17/2021, Staff #1 had all of the required clearances on file. However, the first day working with children for Staff #1 was listed as 10/26/2021. The National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) clearance for Staff #1 was dated 11/30/2021.
Corrected by Dec 17, 2021
- 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.
During the Renewal Inspection on 12/17/2021, one of the wooden pillars in the purple room had sharp edges with the risk of splinters exposed. This pillar also had creases in the wood. A child's fingers could get stuck in the creases. One of the pillars in the hallway near the office leading to the classrooms also had also had creases in the wood where a child's fingers could get stuck in the creases.
Corrected by Dec 19, 2021
- 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.
During the opening inspection on 9/21/2021, the emergency plan for the facility did not provide for accommodations for infants and toddlers.
Corrected by Sep 29, 2021
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Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Sep 10, 2025 inspection noted: “During a renewal inspection on 9/10/25-9/12/25 Cert rep observed the facility menu and written notification of safe routes was not posted at a conspicuous locat…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Apr 25, 2025 inspection noted: “During an unannounced inspection on 4/25/25 Cert rep noted Staff 1 had a HS diploma and 1.2 years of childcare experience on file. Staff 1 has been working as a…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Sep 19, 2024 inspection noted: “Staff person #4 had a foreign degree on file, but it was not evaluated for equivalency to determine whether the staff qualifies for the position that they are p…” — what has changed since then?
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