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Flying Hills Preschool
11 VILLAGE CENTER DR, Reading PA 19607 · License #CER-00253737 · Child Care Center
Contact
- Phone
- (610) 777-4066
- Website
- www.flyinghillspreschool.com
- Address
- 11 VILLAGE CENTER DR, Reading PA 19607 · Directions
Hours
Not published by the state. Owners can add hours via profile claim.
Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 1-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 47 children
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Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.
At the time of the inspection, the health and safety training on file for staff person #1 was not completed within 90 days of hire. It was not completed until 1/16/25 (see LIS code sheet for date of hire). The Pediatric First Aid/CPR training for staff person #4 was not completed within 90 days of hire. This is evidenced by the certificate for Pediatric First Aid/CPR training on file dated 2/5/26 (see LIS code sheet for date of hire).
Corrected by Feb 13, 2026
- 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.
At the time of the inspection, staff person #1 did not receive the NSOR certificate within 45 days of hire. This is evidenced by the NSOR certificate on file dated 1/16/25. Staff person #1 was hired under previous CPSL hiring requirements (see LIS code sheet for date of hire).
Corrected by Feb 13, 2026
- 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.
At the time of the inspection, the ceiling vent in the Prepper room was not secured to the ceiling and was falling down.
Corrected by Feb 20, 2026
- Violation
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
At the time of the inspection, in the Toddler 1 and Prepper room, peeling paint was observed in numerous areas on the walls.
Corrected by Mar 29, 2026
- Violation
3270.81 · A visual strip or other visual identification shall be placed on glass located in a traffic area, a child care space or a play space.
At the time of the inspection, a visual strip or other visual identification was missing from the glass door in Toddler 1 classroom.
Corrected by Feb 20, 2026
- 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.
At the time of the inspection, a blue plastic-molded seat for the table used in the Toddler 1 room was missing the safety strap.
Corrected by Feb 20, 2026
- Violation
3270.107 · 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
At the time of the inspection, in the Toddler 1 room, the thermometer in the refrigerator measured 54° F.
Corrected by Feb 13, 2026
- Violation
3270.113(a)(1) · 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. 1.) 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 requires an immediate date of correction. 2.) The Legal Entity/Director must update existing supervision procedures. The policies and procedures must include the requirement for staff to be able to see, hear, direct and assess children at all times. The procedures and policies must include requirement that staff know the names and whereabouts of children in their assigned group, and be physically present with the children in the assigned group at all times. The updates must also include procedures for the staff person updating their tangible system as a child enters the classroom and ensuring that all children are accounted and assigned to a staff person. If supervision polices do not include specific procedures, the procedures will be added. The Legal Entity/Director will submit the updated policies to the Northeast Regional Office for approval. Once approved, all existing staff and new hires must be trained on the approved policies and procedures, and it must be documented in their files. This date of correction will be when all requirements have been met.
At the time of the inspection, in the Toddler 1 classroom, there were 10 young toddlers present. Staff person #9 named 5 children that they were responsible for and staff person #10 named 3 children they were responsible for. Two additional children were present and not named. Staff person #9 realized that two supervision cards for the children were missing and that was why they were unaccounted for.
Corrected by Feb 27, 2026
- 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.
At the time of the inspection, the emergency contact form for child #1 was missing the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by Feb 13, 2026
- 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.
At the time of the inspection, the emergency contact form for child #4 was missing from the Toddler 1 classroom. Child #4 was present in the space.
Corrected by Feb 13, 2026
- 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 on 2/10/26 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter.
At the time of the inspection, there was no immunization record or letter of exemption for immunizations on file for child #2.
Corrected by Feb 13, 2026
- Violation
3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
At the time of the inspection, staff person #7 only completed 7 clock hours of child care training during the 1/2025-1/2026 training period.
Corrected by Feb 13, 2026
- 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.
At the time of the inspection, there was no initial health report on file for child #2. Child #2 has been enrolled at the facility for more than 60 days (see LIS code sheet for date of admission).
Corrected by Feb 13, 2026
- 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.
At the time of the inspection, staff person #7 did not complete fire safety training annually. This is evidenced by the current fire safety training date of 1/29/25 and the previous training date of 7/6/23.
Corrected by Feb 7, 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. Staff Person #5 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
At the time of the inspection, staff person #5 did not update the NSOR certificate every 60 months prior to the current certificate expiration date. This is evidenced by the NSOR certificate on file dated 1/14/20.
Corrected by Feb 7, 2025
- Violation
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) · 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. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
At the time of the inspection, the file of staff person #1, #2, #3, #6 and staff person #14 did not include 2,500 hours to accompany the high school diploma and therefore, they could not qualify as assistant group supervisors.
Corrected by Feb 18, 2025
- Violation
3270.35(b)/3270.192(2)(iv) · A group supervisor shall have attained one of the qualification levels specified at §3270.35(b)(1)-(4). 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.
At the time of the inspection, staff person #12 did not have a transcript to accompany the bachelor's degree on file to determine the major of the degree and therefore, could not qualify as a group supervisor.
Corrected by Feb 18, 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. The legal entity must develop or update their written supervision policies and procedures to be implemented in the facility. The written policy must ensure that each child is seen, heard, assessed and able to be directed at all times. The policy must include how the facility will ensure appropriate supervision during transition times and while in the outdoor play area. The policy must also include a plan for each staff to be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children, including the requirement that the staff person know the names and whereabouts of the children in his/her assigned group and be physically present with the children in his/her group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. The policy must also address how these groups will be transitioned from one staff person to another during staffing changes. The facility must update their existing tangible supervision system, e.g. supervision cards, supervision lists, or another approved method, to ensure appropriate supervision at all times. Both the updated supervision policies and new supervision procedures must be submitted to the Northeast Regional Office for approval prior to implementation. Once approved by the Department, the director will ensure that all current employees and any new hires are trained on the policies and procedures and it must be documented in their files.
During a renewal inspection on 2/07/25 at 10:06 a.m., Staff person #1, #2, #3 were observed with 14 mixed-age toddlers, getting the children ready to go outside. When the group left the classroom, Child #6 was observed sleeping, with his coat on, inside the cozy cube. The Certification representative found the child sleeping, and alerted staff #4 to come back to the room. At that time, Staff #3 yelled back from the playground "Do we have a straggler?" Staff #4 entered the room and acknowledged that she only observed 13 children entering the playground. Child #6 was left unsupervised by facility staff in the classroom for approximately 2 minutes.
Corrected by Feb 18, 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. Children must be supervised at all times.
During a renewal inspection on 2/07/25 at 10:06 a.m., Staff person #1, #2, #3 were observed with 14 mixed-age toddlers, getting the children ready to go outside. When the group left the classroom, Child #6 was observed sleeping, with his coat on, inside the cozy cube. The Certification representative found the child sleeping, and alerted staff #4 to come back to the room. At that time, Staff #3 yelled back from the playground "Do we have a straggler?" Staff #4 entered the room and acknowledged that she only observed 13 children entering the playground. Child #6 was left unsupervised by facility staff in the classroom for approximately 2 minutes.
Corrected by Feb 7, 2025
- 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.
At the time of the inspection, the emergency contact form for child #1 did not include the address of the child's physician or source of medical care or the enrolling parent's work phone number.
Corrected by Feb 18, 2025
- 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.
At the time of the inspection, on the emergency contact form for child #4, there was no address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by Feb 18, 2025
- Violation
3270.181(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.
At the time of the inspection, the agreement on file for child #2 was not reviewed/updated every 6 months as required. This is evidenced by the current review date of 1/9/25 and the previous review date of 5/10/24. The agreement for child #5 last had a review date of 4/9/24 and not every 6 months, as required.
Corrected by Feb 18, 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.
During unannounced monitoring conducte3d 8/22/2024, staff person #2 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/30/2022.
Corrected by Aug 23, 2024
- 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 unannounced monitoring conducted 8/22/2024, peeling paint was observed in school-age and toddler classrooms.
Corrected by Aug 28, 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 unannounced monitoring, health assessments on file for staff person #1 were dated 4/21/2022 and 7/18/2024, which is past 24 months.
Corrected by Aug 23, 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. 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, contained neither a copy of the request for an out of state child abuse registry clearance nor the full completed clearance. Staff person #1 has been a resident of another state within the last 5 years.
Corrected by Feb 8, 2024
- Violation
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(iv) · 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. 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.
Files for staff person #2 and #3, who were both employed as assistant group supervisors, did not contain adequate documentation of experience or education to meet one of the applicable qualifications for the position in which they were hired. Although the file for staff person #2 did contain a college transcript verifying 15 credit hours from an accredited college or university, the file did not contain adequate verification of obtaining a high school diploma or 1 year verified experience working with children. Although the file for staff person #3 did contain a high school and college diploma, the college diploma did not indicate the field of study. In addition, neither the college transcripts nor documentation of experience was observed on file.
Corrected by Feb 14, 2024
- Violation
3270.107 · 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.
It was observed that a thermometer was not present in the refrigerator in room 1.
Corrected by Feb 7, 2024
- Violation
3270.131(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.
File for child #1, see code sheet for birth date, contained a health reported dated 10/27/22 and a subsequent health report dated 1/15/24. These dates show that this child's health report was updated more than 12 months apart.
Corrected by Feb 7, 2024
- 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 two inhalers were present in room 2, and neither of these inhalers were accepted or stored in their original containers.
Corrected by Feb 19, 2024
- Violation
3270.133(3) · The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container.
It was observed in room 1 that two separate medications were present without having the names of the children for whom the medication was intended written on those medications.
Corrected by Feb 7, 2024
- Violation
3270.133(7)/3270.133(7)(i) · An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered. A medication log shall include the name of the medication.
It was observed in room 1 that medication was present for child #2, and this medication had been administered. A medication log was created and present. However, the medication log did not include the name of the medication on the form as required.
Corrected by Feb 7, 2024
- 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 in a conspicuous location used by all parents.
Corrected by Feb 7, 2024
- 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.
Files for staff person #1 and #2 (see code sheet for hire dates), did not contain fire safety training completed within the last 12 months as required.
Corrected by Jul 18, 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 #1 and #2 will have until 7/28/23 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 and #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 available to supervise staff person #1 and 2, then staff person #1 and #2 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): all 10 health and safety training topics including pediatric first aid/CPR from a PQAS approved trainer. Staff person #2 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. Although staff person #2 completed their 10 hour health and safety training topics, they have not completed the following professional development training by the required due date of 12/30/22: the 1 hour Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022.
Corrected by Jul 28, 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 persons #2-10 will have until 3/4/23 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff persons #2-10 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 persons #2-10, then staff persons #2-10 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff persons #2-10 have 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 Mar 2, 2023
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
Although mandated reporter training is now on file for staff person #1, this had not been completed and on file within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet for date of hire).
Corrected by Feb 17, 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 in the front toddler room that cleaning materials were left stored in the floor mop accessible to children.
Corrected by Feb 17, 2023
- 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.
It was observed in the front toddler room that the plastic frame around the door was broken and cracked creating a sharp edge near the bottom of the door frame accessible to children.
Corrected by Feb 20, 2023
- 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.
It was observed in the front toddler room that a small car contained a label stating not suitable for children under 3 years old due to its small removable parts. The toy was left accessible to mouthing children in that space.
Corrected by Feb 20, 2023
- 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 did not contain documentation of the review of all age-appropriate immunizations recommended by the ACIP; the file was missing documentation regarding the influenza vaccine.
Corrected by Feb 20, 2023
- Violation
3270.75(c) · A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.
It was observed that gloves were missing from the first aid kit in the preschool room.
Corrected by Feb 9, 2022
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
File for staff person #1, hired 8/30/21, did not contain a full and complete PA state police clearance. File for staff person #2, hired 1/24/18, contained two PA state police clearances dated 8/25/16 and 1/20/22, and two child abuse clearances dated 8/26/16 and 2/4/22. These dates show that staff person #2 did not have their updated PA state police clearance or child abuse clearance on file within the 60 month timeframe as required by the CPSL. File for staff person #3, hired 6/7/21, contained a NSOR verification application dated 5/6/21 and the NSOR verification certificate dated 10/5/21. This documentation shows that staff person #3 was hired provisionally, but did not obtain the required clearance within their 45 day provisional hire period as required.
Corrected by Feb 10, 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 in the preschool bathroom was not covered.
Corrected by Feb 9, 2022
- 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 a marker indicating "keep out of reach of children" was being stored in a lower level cabinet in the preschool room allowing it to be accessible to the children in care.
Corrected by Feb 9, 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.
It was observed in the outdoor play space that the wooden fence surrounding this area contained rough splintered edges along some of the wooden pieces of the fence causing a visible hazard.
Corrected by Mar 15, 2022
- Violation
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
It was observed in the preschool room that there were several areas of chipped or peeling paint. It was observed on the purple wall under the windows, on the white cabinet doors under the preschool room sink, and on the yellow wall in the preschool bathroom.
Corrected by Feb 9, 2022
- 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.
It was observed in the toddler room that a plastic drawer containing marker lids and other art supplies such as drawing materials and sponges with a diameter of less than 1 inch were accessible to mouthing children being cared for in this room.
Corrected by Feb 9, 2022
- Violation
3270.107 · 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.
It was observed that the tops of the refrigerators in each room, where materials were being stored, had surfaces that were left dusty and unclean.
Corrected by Feb 10, 2022
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Feb 10, 2026 inspection noted: “At the time of the inspection, the health and safety training on file for staff person #1 was not completed within 90 days of hire. It was not completed until 1…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Feb 7, 2025 inspection noted: “At the time of the inspection, staff person #7 did not complete fire safety training annually. This is evidenced by the current fire safety training date of 1/2…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Aug 22, 2024 inspection noted: “During unannounced monitoring conducte3d 8/22/2024, staff person #2 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/3…” — what has changed since then?
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