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The New Lector Daycare Llc

Reading, PA · Berks County
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 1.0 (1 review)
403 N 13th St, Reading, PA 19604
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Quick Facts

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

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Contact Information

📞 (610) 898-4807
403 N 13th St
Reading, PA 19604
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00243617
License Issued
Oct 2, 2025
Active Through
Oct 2, 2026
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 13

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2022-05-10 14:46:30
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If I could give them zero stars I would, this has to be one of the worst daycares in Reading. The owner is rude and never greets the children OR the parents, The staff does the bare minimum and the children are never doing activities. They don't sanitize anything and on more than one occasion I had the misfortune of running into roaches. overall just disgusting and disappointing.

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About the Provider

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Educational excellence, unwavering dedication and outstanding child care. Those are the values that The New Lector, LLC stands for.
Demand for daycare facilities continue to grow day by day, but all too often, institutions are only able to focus on either allowing the child to enjoy their childhood and develop naturally or forcing the child to focus only on mental development in order to achieve high test scores later on in life.
The New Lector, LLC is different. We promote physical activities in large open areas and a wide variety of educational games, but we also have a small library and various arts and crafts for your child to unleash his or her full creative and intellectual potential.
Our goal is to promote every child's development individually using an appropriate mix of academic and recreational activities.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
  • Tuesday6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
  • Wednesday6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
  • Thursday6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
  • Friday6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
  • Saturday 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Sunday 6:00 AM - 6:00 AM

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-03-25 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.103

Description: Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: During an allocated unannounced monitoring inspection on 3/25/26 Cert rep observed bagged wipes which were labeled, "Keep bags away from children" in accessible bins under the changing table in the older toddler room. The children in these room were toddlers who may still be placing objects in their mouths.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The baby wipes were moved to a closed cupboard out of reach of children.
2026-03-25 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

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

Noncompliance Area: During an allocated unannounced monitoring inspection on 3/25/26 Facility Person 1 had a health assessment dated 7/17/24, which is more than 12 months before Facility Person 1's first day with children. See LIS code sheet for first day working with children. Facility Person 1 was observed providing care with children on 3/25/26.

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 had stopped working March 26, has gotten physical which was handed in 4/6/26. Staff returned to position 4/7/26.
2026-03-25 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.192(4) - CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(4)

Description: CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During an allocated unannounced monitoring inspection on 3/25/26 Facility Person 1's signed disclosure statement dated 2/16/25 did not include a witness signature. Facility Person 1 did sign, and date a new disclosure statement dated 3/25/26, which had the appropriate witness signature, however this was obtained after Facility Person 1's first day working with children, and after Facility Person 1 was observed providing care to children on 3/25/26. See LIS Code Sheet for first day with children.

Correction Required: 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.)
Employee resigned a new disclosure statement form and I(provider) signed that I witnessed them sign the disclosure.
2026-03-25 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: During an allocated unannounced monitoring inspection on 3/25/26 Facility Person 2 did not have 2 non-family written references in their Facility Person file.

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.)
The employee got 2 reference letters from non-family members.
2026-03-25 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.34(c) - Employed and present 30 hrs/wk Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(c)

Description: Employed and present 30 hrs/wk

Noncompliance Area: During an allocated unannounced monitoring inspection on 3/25/26 it was reported that the facility did not currently have a director. The legal entity reported that during the week of 3/15/26-3/21/26 the director was only present for 3-4 hours and the facility has not had a director since the previous director's last day on 3/16/26.

Correction Required: A director shall be employed by a facility and be present at the facility site a minimum of 30 hours per week.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
One of the employee's whom has the credentials will be taking on the position starting April 1, 2026 as director of sweet little friends daycare
2026-03-25 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.94(a)(9) - Written record Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(9)

Description: Written record

Noncompliance Area: During an allocated unannounced monitoring inspection on 3/25/26 the facility's fire drill log did not have written record of the facility persons who were present (fire drill dated 9/22/25) and the hypothetical location of the fire (fire drill dated 12/16/25).

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure a written record is maintained on file at the facility indicating the specific time of day of the drill, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, and the names of the facility persons and the number of children who participate in the fire drill.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Fire drill was conducted 4/2/26 and the specific time of day of the drill, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, and the names of the facility persons and the number of children who participate in the fire drill was documented on the fire drill log.
2025-07-24 Renewal 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.103

Description: Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 7/24/25 Cert rep observed a Ziploc bag in a child's accessible cubie. The children in this room are toddlers who may still be placing objects in their mouths.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Ziploc bag was removed immediately.
2025-07-24 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: During a renewal inspection on 7/24/25 Child 1 did not have a phone number for all the release persons listed in the emergency contact form.

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.)
Phone numbers for release persons will be added to the emergency contact form for Child 1
2025-07-24 Renewal 3270.134(a)/3270.152 - Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.134(a)/3270.152

Description: Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 7/24/25 Cert rep observed a staff in the older toddler room did not wash the staff's hands or the child's hands after diapering the child. School aged children reported to Cert rep they did not wash their hands before eating their morning snack.

Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Hands of staff and children were washed once the Cert rep noted these concerns. Owner will review the regulations with all staff.
2025-07-24 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 7/24/25 the facility did not have a written policy which addressed the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.

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. 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Owner will use the resource that was sent by the Cert rep to make Child maltreatment policy which addresses the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.
2025-07-24 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 7/24/25 Staff 1, Staff 5, Staff 6, Staff 8 and Staff 9 were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff 1, Staff 5, Staff 6, Staff 8 and Staff 9 have not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: PA Required Health and Safety (Staff 1, Staff 5, Staff 6, Staff 8 and Staff 9), and Pediatric first aid and CPR training (Staff 8)

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 1, Staff 5, Staff 6, Staff 8 and Staff 9 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS or higher who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise Staff 1, Staff 5, Staff 6, Staff 8 and Staff 9, Staff 1, Staff 5, Staff 6, Staff 8 and Staff 9 may not work in a child-care position or have direct contact with children at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff 1, Staff 5, Staff 6, Staff 8 and Staff 9 will complete the two part PA Required Health and Safety Training. Staff 1, Staff 5, Staff 6, Staff 8 and Staff 9 will not work alone with children until Part 1 is completed and all other preservice requirements are completed. Staff 8 will be supervised until they complete Pediatric first aid and CPR training. Staff 1, Staff 5, Staff 6, Staff 8 and Staff 9 will be supervised by staff who have completed all preservice and are an AGS or higher. If there is not enough staff to supervise Staff 1, Staff 5, Staff 6, Staff 8 and Staff 9, then Staff 1, Staff 5, Staff 6, Staff 8 and Staff 9 will not work in a child care position.
2025-07-24 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

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

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 7/24/25 Staff 4 had an initial health assessment dated 5/16/25, which is after her first day with children. See LIS code sheet for first day with children(1Dw/C).

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 4 has a health assessment dated 5/16/25
2025-07-24 Renewal 3270.192(4) - CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(4)

Description: CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 7/24/25 the following staff had disclosure statements signed on the respective dates: Staff 1(6/5/25), Staff 2(6/5/25), Staff 5(6/6/25), Staff 7(6/5/25), and Staff 9(6/5/25). These are after the staffs' first days with children. See LIS code sheet for first day with children(1Dw/C). These staff were not provisionally hired.

Correction Required: 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 had disclosure statements signed on the respective dates: Staff 1(6/5/25), Staff 2(6/5/25), Staff 5(6/6/25), Staff 7(6/5/25), and Staff 9(6/5/25). Owner threw out old disclosures by mistake. Owner is now aware that old disclosures must be maintained.
2025-07-24 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 7/24/25 Staff 6 and Staff 10 had 1 written reference each in their respective staff files.

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.)
Additional references for Staff 6 and Staff 10 will be obtained and placed in the staff files.
2025-07-24 Renewal 3270.27(e) - Letter to parents Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(e)

Description: Letter to parents

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 7/24/25 the letter to the parents did not address lockdown procedures.

Correction Required: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Lockdown procedures will be added to the parent letter about the emergency plan. The new letter will be sent to currently and newly enrolled parents.

If you are a provider and believe any information is incorrect, please contact us. We will research your concern and make corrections accordingly.

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