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Antietam Academy

Reading, PA · Berks County
★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ 3.0 (2 reviews)
2538 PERKIOMEN AVE, Reading, PA 19606
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Quick Facts

Capacity
183 children
Languages
English, American Sign Language, English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
2

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Contact Information

📞 (610) 779-7797
2538 PERKIOMEN AVE
Reading, PA 19606
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00244818
License Issued
Dec 1, 2025
Active Through
Dec 1, 2026
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 13

Reviews

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Ciara Miller
2022-05-07 11:09:52
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I have used this provider for more than 6 months

I was a student here at Antietam Academy and I really liked it here, we got a lot of education, friends, and there is toys there. If you are thinking of your child going to a daycare, choose this one. My sister used to go to Kinder care but that was a bad experience because one time they did not put a dipper on her so she is going to this daycare. Do not choose Kinder care!

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Susan
2015-06-10 12:40:28
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I have toured this provider's facility, but have not used its services

I'm giving one star because it won't allow me to give zero and still leave a comment. We recently visited AA and went through the motions of enrolling our 2 year old daughter. The facility is close to home and had good feedback. However my gut was telling me that something just wasn't right so I decided to visit a few more times before our scheduled start date. I'm glad I did! When we walked in nobody acknowledged our presence. there was no welcoming committee and all the girls in what would be my daughter's room continued about their activities which at the time consisted of making children sit at a table while they cleaned up the room. as the children grew restless as 2 and 3 year olds typically do they were scolded for not sitting still and waiting for the room to be cleaned. Once this was done they children were escorted outside to play where they were repeatedly yelled at for everything under the sun. I understand children need discipline for safety purposes, but in a teaching environment, these should be teaching moments not reasons to yell. This was visit number two, I went back for a third visit during a different time of day to see what would be different. On this day, the girls seemed very disinterested in being there. One in particular sat and talked about how awful she felt and how she wasn't in the mood for this while sipping her iced coffee. When one little girl asked her to read a book she scoffed, looked at me and then reluctantly agreed. This was the final straw and I decided to not continue with our enrollment.
Once I notified AA that we would not continue I was told that my deposit, which is to be used for the last week's tuition payment would not be returned. I called and spoke to the owner who essentially told me tough luck and that I need to follow the rules. His name is Ted and was extremely rude and abrasive. I now know why he allows his employees to act this way with the children. What a shock and disappointment this turned out to be. I'm glad I went with my gut though. It basically cost me $235 to find out what a lousy place this is.

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Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-08-19 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: During a complaint investigate, Certification Representative review fire alarm log and it was past 30 days with last one on 6/5/26.

Correction Required: 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 Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Alarm was tested on 8/19/26 and was operable.
2025-09-08 Renewal 3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(6) - Physician name, address, phone/Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Physician name, address, phone/Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 9/8/2025-9/9/2025. At that time, a sample of children's files were reviewed. Emergency contact form on file for child #3 did not include the address and phone number of child's physician or health insurance policy number.

Correction Required: 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 health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Emergency Contact form was returned to the parent of child # 3 and requested that it was filled out in entirety at the time of pick up on 9/8/25.
2025-09-08 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 9/8/2025-9/9/2025. At that time, a sample of children's files were reviewed. Emergency contact form on file for child #4 did not include the addresses or phone numbers of release people.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
At the time of pick up on 9/8/25 the staff member requested that the parent of child # 4 add the phone numbers and addresses of the people who may pick up the child.
2025-09-08 Renewal 3270.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1)

Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 9/8/2025-9/9/2025. At that time, a sample of children's files were reviewed. Health assessment on file for child #1 was dated 10/9/2024 which is more than 6 months old. Child #1 is a young toddler (see LIS code sheet for date of birth).

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Director messaged the parent of child #1 and requested a copy of his most recent physical on 09/08/25.
2025-09-08 Renewal 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) - Immunization record/Dismissal policy Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3)

Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 9/8/2025-9/9/2025. At that time, a sample of children's files were reviewed. immunization record on file for child #1 indicated that child received 1 of 2 doses of the Hep A vaccine. Child #1 is a young toddler (see LIS code sheet for date of birth). There was no exemption on file. Immunization record on file for child #2 indicated that child received 1 of 2 doses of the Hep A vaccine. Child #2 is an older toddler (see LIS code sheet for date of birth).

Correction Required: 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 #5 must be dismissed from care by close of business 9/8/2025 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
On 9/8/25 Director messaged the parent of child # 1 and requested a copy of his most recent physical including vaccinations.
2025-09-08 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 9/8/2025-9/9/2025. At that time, staff files were reviewed. Health assessments on file for staff person #1 were dated 8/24/2022 and 9/4/2024, which is past 24 months. Initial health assessment on file for staff person #7 is dated 9/2/2205 and initial TB test is dated 6/3/2025, which are both past their start date (see LIS code sheet).

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
New health assessment for staff member # 1 is in the employees file. TB test for staff member # 7 is in the employees file.
2025-09-08 Renewal 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 9/8/2025-9/9/2025. At that time, a sample of children's files were reviewed. Emergency contact form on file for child #2 was last updated 12/26/2024 and fee agreement for child #2 was last updated 1/17/2025, which is over 6 months ago. Fee agreement for child #3 was last updated 8/4/2023, which is over 6 months ago.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
On 09/08/25 the Director notified the parents of child # 2 & #3 that renewal of child file was not completed and provided them with a new copy of both the Emergency Contact/Consent form and a new fee agreement. They were each told they must submit both forms by 9/10/25.
2025-09-08 Renewal 3270.31(c)(4)/3270.31(c)(5) - Institution rep written certification/Written certification in staff file Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(c)(4)/3270.31(c)(5)

Description: Institution rep written certification/Written certification in staff file

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 9/8/2025-9/9/2025. At that time, staff files were reviewed. Staff person #7 is listed as an Aide in the facility. Director reports that staff person #7 is enrolled in an approved training curriculum. File for staff person #7 did not contain written certification from a representative of the training institution that staff person #7 is enrolled in an approved training curriculum and has completed the required classroom training

Correction Required: An individual 16 years of age or older who is enrolled in an approved training curriculum may be used as a staff person if a representative of the training institution certifies in writing that the individual has completed the required classroom training and is currently enrolled in the curriculum. Written certification that an individual enrolled in an approved training curriculum has completed the required classroom training and is currently enrolled in the curriculum shall be retained in the staff file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
An updated letter from the ECE instructor will be placed in the staff file.
2025-09-08 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) - Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10)

Description: Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 9/8/2025-9/9/2025. At that time, staff files were reviewed. Previous pediatric first-aid/CPR training certificate on file for staff person #4 expired on 11/30/2023 and was not renewed until 1/10/2024. Pediatric first-aid/CPR training certificate on file for staff person #5 is dated 1/3/2025, which is past 90 days since hire date (see LIS code sheet for date of hire). Pediatric first-aid/CPR training certificate on file for staff person #6 is dated 12/23/2024, which is past 90 days since hire date (see LIS code sheet for date of hire).

Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topic of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
For staff member #4, #5, #6 approved first-aid/CPR training has been completed, and the certificate is in their file.
2025-09-08 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 9/8/2025-9/9/2025. At that time, staff files were reviewed. Child abuse clearances on file for staff person #1 were dated 12/9/2019 and 12/11/2024, which is past 60 months. Child abuse clearances on file for staff person #2 were dated 12/12/2019 and 12/19/2024, which is past 60 months. Child abuse clearances on file for staff person #3 were dated 12/6/2019 and 12/10/2024, which is past 60 months. NSOR clearances on file for staff person #4 were dated 1/31/2020 and 2/18/205, which is past 60 months.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff member #1, 2, 3 have the Child Abuse certificate is in their file.
2024-09-09 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(7) - Parent home/work address, phone/Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone/Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, the following information was missing from children's emergency contact forms: Child #1: Both parents' work addresses and work telephone numbers. Release persons' addresses. Child #3: Both parent's work addresses and work telephone numbers. Child #4: Mother's work information. Release person's address.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parents of child # 1, # 3, and #4 were each given the originally submitted Emergency Contact/Consent back to complete in entirety, highlighting the sections they missed and asked to be returned to the director. Corrected documents are included.
2024-09-09 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6)/3270.182(5) - Insurance coverage information/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)/3270.182(5)

Description: Insurance coverage information/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, the following information was missing from children's emergency contact forms: Child #1: Health insurance information and policy number. Child #2: Consent to administer minor first-aid by facility staff. Child #4: Health insurance policy number.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parents of child #1, #2 and #4 were each given the originally submitted Emergency Contact/Consent form back to complete it in entirety, highlighting the missing sections. Documents included.
2024-09-09 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)

Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, last health assessment on file for child #3 is dated 8/24/2023. Child #3 is preschool-aged (see LIS code sheet for DOB).

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parent of child # 3 was reminded that the state and school policy states that each child must have in their file a current health assessment form, to be completed every 12 months. She was asked to submit a record of his last health assessment. Document included
2024-09-09 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, health assessment on file for staff person #1 is dated 9/7/2024 and TB test is dated 9/4/2024, which is past start date (see LIS code sheet for start date). TB test on file for staff person #2 is dated 10/17/2016, which is past one year prior to start date (see LIS code sheet for start date). There is no initial health assessment on file for staff person #6 (see LIS code sheet for start date). Health assessments on file for staff person #5 are dated 8/24/2022 and 9/4/2022, which is past 24 months. Last health assessment on file for staff person #9 is dated 8/29/2022, which is past 24 months. Health assessments on file for staff person #11 are dated 8/15/2022 and 9/14/2024, which is past 24 months. Health assessments on file for staff person #12 are dated 8/3/2022 and 9/14/2024, which is past 24 months. Health assessments on file for staff person #14 are dated 8/22/2022 and 9/11/2024, which is past 24 months.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff member #2 will be submitting a current TB test. Staff member #6 will be submitting a health assessment. Staff members #1, #5, #9, #11, #12, and #14 have a health assessment on file.
2024-09-09 Renewal 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, emergency contact form for child #3 was last updated 11/28/2023 and fee agreement for child #3 was last updated 2/19/2024, which are past 6 months.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parent of child # 3 was asked to submit an updated Emergency Contact/Consent form and fee agreement form. Document included

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