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Patton Avenue Learning Center

Reading, PA · Berks County
1000 Patton Ave, Reading, PA 19611
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Quick Facts

Capacity
64 children
Languages
English, English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (484) 513-3756
1000 Patton Ave
Reading, PA 19611
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00258801
License Issued
Oct 18, 2026
Active Through
Oct 18, 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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Patton Avenue Learning Center is a Child Care Center in Reading PA, with a maximum capacity of 64 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

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
2026-07-27 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2025-12-08 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.69(b) - 110º F or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.69(b)

Description: 110º F or less

Noncompliance Area: ·Continued Non-Compliance: A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/4/2025. At that time, the water in the sink in the Young Toddler room was 120 F. The facility's acceptable plan of correction indicated the correction would be implemented by 11/5/2025. On 12/8/2025 an unannounced inspection was conducted. At that time, the water in the sink in the Young Toddler room was over 130 F.

Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The hot water was shut off in the Young Toddler room.
2025-11-04 Renewal 3270.107 - Refrigerator Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.107

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/4/2025. At that time, the thermometer in the refrigerator in the Infant room was broken.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A new thermometer will be placed in the refrigerator in the infant room.
2025-11-04 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: A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/4/2025. At that time, staff files were reviewed. Initial health assessment on file for staff person #2 is dated 8/25/2024, which is more than 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting (see LIS code sheet for start date).

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.)
Facility person will get an updated health assessment. Date on prior assessment was dated wrong. Facility person will send form to the health care provider to be corrected.
2025-11-04 Renewal 3270.171(c) - Safe routes posted Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.171(c)

Description: Safe routes posted

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/4/2025. At that time, pick-up and drop-off procedures were not posted in a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

Correction Required: Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Written notification of safe routes for drop-off and pick-up will be posted in the lobby where parents are able to see the posting.
2025-11-04 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/4/2025. At that time, staff files were reviewed. There was only one written, nonfamily reference on file for staff person #1.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 will obtain another nonfamily reference for file.
2025-11-04 Renewal 3270.25(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.25(a)

Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/4/2025. At that time, information on how to access the regulations in this chapter was not provided to parents.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Posted the QR code for the PA DHS Childcare Regulations in the front lobby for the parents.
2025-11-04 Renewal 3270.69(b) - 110º F or less Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.69(b)

Description: 110º F or less

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/4/2025. At that time, the water in the sink in the Young Toddler room was 120 F.

Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Temperature of water was lowered to ensure that the temperature was under 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Maintenance worker came in next day on 11/05/2025, to lower temperature of the water. When temperature of water was retaken, water temperature was 108 degrees Fahrenheit.
2025-11-04 Renewal 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

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

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/4/2025. At that time, the facility's fire detection system testing log was reviewed. Smoke alarms were tested past 30 days 8/18/2025-9/18/2025.

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.)
A test of the fire alarm was conducted on 11/04/2025.
2025-08-18 Initial review Initial review Compliant - Finalized

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