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Bciu Learning Center At Lorane

Reading, PA · Berks County
699 Rittenhouse Dr, Reading, PA 19606
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Quick Facts

Capacity
999 children
Languages
English, English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
1

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Contact Information

📞 (610) 714-0860
699 Rittenhouse Dr
Reading, PA 19606
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00256786
License Issued
Jun 4, 2026
Active Through
Jun 4, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 13

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About the Provider

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Lorane is one of three K-4 Elementary Schools in the Exeter Township School District. We serve approximately 500 students. The Mission of the Exeter Township School District and Community is to provide opportunities for students to develop individual potential and an awareness of the importance of life-long learning skills in a rapidly changing world.

Lorane offers the following classes and programs to fulfill our mission:
4 Full day Kindergartens
4 First Grade Classrooms
4 Second Grade Classrooms
4 Third Grade Classrooms
4 Fourth Grade Classrooms
1 Primary Learning Support Classroom
1 Intermediate Learing Support Classroom

Students attend Art, Music, Physical Education, and Library 3 times every 12 days. The Guidance Counselor, Challenge Teacher, Learning Support Teachers, Reading Specialist, Physical Therapists, Speech Therapist, ESL teacher, and IST Teacher work with students based upon their individual needs and the guidelines of their programs. Instructional Aides support classroom instruction under the direction of the classroom teacher. Beginning in third grade, students are given the opportunity to participate in the Strings Program. Student health concerns are addressed by a full time school nurse.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-06-04 Renewal 3270.131(a)/3270.131(d)(5) - Health information/Immunization record Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(a)/3270.131(d)(5)

Description: Health information/Immunization record

Noncompliance Area: During the Renewal Inspection on 6/4/2026, Child #1 had an initial health report including their immunizations on file, but this date was not within 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. See LIS code sheet for dates.

Correction Required: 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. A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
This was already corrected prior to the inspection.
2026-02-12 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.131(a) - Health information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(a)

Description: Health information

Noncompliance Area: ONGOING NONCOMPLIANCE: On 1/6/2026, Child #1 did not have a health report on file. It was noted in the file that the health report for Child #1 was on file at the school. An acceptable plan of correction was received on 1/22/2026. On 2/12/2026, a verification visit was made to the facility. Child #1 still did not have a health report on file. See LIS code sheet.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The facility will obtain the required health report for Child #1 and ensure it is on file at the facility within five (5) business days. If the report is not received, the child will be excluded from care until documentation is provided in accordance with regulation.The Director will conduct a full review of all children's files to ensure current health reports are on site within 60 days of enrollment. Staff will be retrained on the requirement that health reports must be maintained at the facility and not stored off-site (including at a school).
2026-02-12 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.241(c)(1)(i) - 30 or fewer hours a week, director or director/GS present at least 20% of operational hours. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.241(c)(1)(i)

Description: 30 or fewer hours a week, director or director/GS present at least 20% of operational hours.

Noncompliance Area: During the Renewal Inspection on 1/6/2026, the director of this facility had called out sick. Therefore, no director was present during the renewal inspection, but was employed by the facility. On 1/30/26, the Department was notified of a new Director being named, and a weekly schedule was provided. On 2/12/2026, a verification visit was made on a day when the new director was scheduled to be present. The director was not present on 2/12/2026. The staff who works daily at this location stated that they have never met the newly named director. As such, the director at this facility has not been present the required percent of operational hours at least since the schedule was provided to the Department on 1/30/2026.

Correction Required: In a program operating 30 or fewer hours a week, a director or director/group supervisor shall be present at a facility as required at §3270.34 (relating to director qualifications and responsibilities) at least 20% of the program's operational hours. TIERED LIS: 1. A director must be on site appropriate to the school-age requirements, which is at least 20% of the program's operational hours. This portion of the plan shall have a correction date when a Director will be on site for the required amount of hours 2. The legal entity must submit an updated weekly schedule for the director at this location to the Northeast Regional Office on a weekly basis for a period of 3 months. This schedule shall be submitted by close of business each Friday for the following week. If there are any changes to the schedule, they must be communicated to the Certification Representative within 24 hours of the change. The correction date for this portion of the plan shall be at minimum 3 months from when the plan of correction is submitted to the Regional Office. 3. The facility shall have no instances of non-compliance for a period of 3 months relating to a director being present at the facility for less than 20% of the program's operational hours monitored by at least 2 unannounced visits to the facility. The correction date for this portion of the plan shall be at minimum 3 months from the date the plan of correction is submitted to the Regional Office.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The facility has appointed a qualified Director who will be on site at least 20% of the program's operational hours, in compliance with §3270.34. The Director's schedule has been adjusted to ensure the minimum required hours are consistently met and documented.The legal entity will submit an updated weekly Director schedule to the Northeast Regional Office each Friday by close of business for the upcoming week, for a period of three (3) months. Any schedule changes will be reported to the Certification Representative within 24 hours. Tiered Dates: 1. 2/17/26 2. 5/17/26 3. 5/17/26
2026-01-06 Renewal 3270.123(a) - Signed Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)

Description: Signed

Noncompliance Area: On 1/6/2026, the agreement on file for Child #2 was not signed by the operator.

Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The agreement has been signed by the operator. The operator will maintain completed agreements in each child's file and make them available for inspection. The operator will be responsible for ongoing monitoring to ensure continued compliance with licensing requirements.
2026-01-06 Renewal 3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2) - Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2)

Description: Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid

Noncompliance Area: On 1/6/2026, the agreement on file for Child #2 did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week and did not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The agreement for Child #2 was updated to clearly include the fee amount charged per day or per week and the specific date on which payment is due. The corrected agreement was reviewed and signed by both the parent and the operator and placed in the child's file.
2026-01-06 Renewal 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)

Description: Admission date

Noncompliance Area: On 1/6/2026, the agreement on file for Child #2 did not specify the date of the child's admission.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The child's date of admission was added to the child's agreement. The operator will check all forms to make sure that it includes all required fee information.
2026-01-06 Renewal 3270.131(a) - Health information Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(a)

Description: Health information

Noncompliance Area: On 1/6/2026, Child #1 did not have a health report on file. It was noted in the file that the health report for Child #1 was on file at the school. See LIS code sheet.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parent of Child #1 was contacted, and a copy of the child's current health report will be obtained and placed in the child's file at the facility.
2026-01-06 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First Aid and CPR

Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Until such time as the required pre-service trainings are completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS who has completed all pre-service trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Effective immediately, Staff person #1 will not be left alone or permitted to supervise children unsupervised until Pediatric First Aid and CPR training requirements are fully completed and documentation is on file. Staff person #1 will be enrolled in and complete approved Pediatric First Aid and CPR training by [1/24/2026]. Proof of completion will be obtained and placed in the staff personnel file prior to allowing unsupervised care of children.
2026-01-06 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

Noncompliance Area: On 1/6/2026, the most recent health assessment on file for Staff #1 was dated 11/14/2023. 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 was immediately removed from direct care duties until a current health assessment was completed. A new health assessment was obtained and placed in the staff member's file, bringing the program into compliance.
2026-01-06 Renewal 3270.33(d) - General requirements for facility persons Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.33(d)

Description: General requirements for facility persons

Noncompliance Area: During the entirety of the Renewal Inspection on 1/6/2026, Staff #1 was observed to be the only staff person or facility person present in the facility. Staff #1 does not have current certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) techniques. There were 7 children in care on 1/6/2026.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Effective immediately, the program will ensure that at least one staff member who is competent in Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR is present at the facility at all times when one or more children are in care.
2026-01-06 Renewal 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: During the Renewal Inspection on 1/6/2026, Staff #1 had a high school diploma on file, but did not have verification of at least 2 years of childcare experience on file to show that they are qualified as an assistant group supervisor. See LIS code sheet.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
On January 12, 2026, documentation verifying a minimum of two (2) years of childcare experience for Staff #1 was received, reviewed, and placed in the staff personnel file, confirming qualification as an Assistant Group Supervisor.
2026-01-06 Renewal 3270.54(a) - Two facility persons present in facility Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.54(a)

Description: Two facility persons present in facility

Noncompliance Area: During the entirety of the Renewal Inspection on 1/6/2026, Staff #1 was observed to be the only staff person or facility person present in the facility. There were 7 children in care.

Correction Required: At least two facility persons shall be present in the facility when two or more children are in care. At a minimum, one of the facility persons shall be a staff person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Effective immediately, the Area Manager will ensure that a minimum of two facility persons are present in the facility at all times when two or more children are in care. One of these individuals will always be a qualified staff person.
2026-01-06 Renewal 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: During the Renewal Inspection on 1/6/2026, the facility fire drill log showed that there have not been any fire drills conducted. The facility started operating on 10/6/2025.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Director conducted a fire drill with all children and staff on 1/13/2026. The drill was completed successfully, and all occupants evacuated the facility safely. The fire drill was documented in the facility fire drill log, including the date, time, and names of staff present.
2025-09-25 Initial review Initial review Compliant - Finalized

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