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Daycares and preschools in Reading, PA

117 licensed programs · 92 accept subsidy · 61 with Google ratings

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Mary's Daycare Center

Reading · 19601 · 5.0 (3 on Google)
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State quality ratingSTAR 4
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Unique Kids DayCare Center, ReadingSTAR 2
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Unique Kids DayCare Center

Reading · 19601 · 4.4 (38 on Google)
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Todayz Kidz, ReadingSTAR 4
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Todayz Kidz

Reading · 19605 · 4.4 (33 on Google)
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STAR 1
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Smiley Kids Daycare Center

Reading · 19601 · 4.3 (6 on Google)
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Babies N Motion Inc., ReadingSTAR 4
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Babies N Motion Inc.

Reading · 19601 · 4.3 (21 on Google)
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New Star Child Care, ReadingSTAR 1
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New Star Child Care

Reading · 19604 · 4.3 (36 on Google)
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Antietam Academy

Reading · 19606 · 4.2 (16 on Google)
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Licensed home daycares in Reading

Home daycares are private residences, so the register entry is shown with the ZIP code only. Many are licensed under the provider's own name. A home daycare with a public business profile has its own page above.

Licensed nameZIPLicenceCapacityAgesKeystone STARSSubsidy
Cheryl L Schmidt Wilkins
Family Child Care Home
19608CER-00247833, CER-0024656312infant, toddler, preschool and school ageSTAR 1Accepts
Early Beginnings III
Group Child Care Home
19602CER-0025311810infant, toddler, preschool and school ageSTAR 2Accepts
Farrell Family Child Care Home
Family Child Care Home
19608CER-002469846infant, toddler, preschool and school ageSTAR 1Accepts
Jessica Family Day Care
Family Child Care Home
19601CER-002528956infant, toddler, preschool and school ageSTAR 2Accepts
Lori Westman Family Home Care
Family Child Care Home
19608CER-002439846infant, toddler, preschool and school ageSTAR 1Accepts
Rachel Skipper
Family Child Care Home
19602CER-002524416infant, toddler, preschool and school ageSTAR 1Accepts
Twins Hill Daycare
Group Child Care Home
19607CER-0025014212infant, toddler, preschool and school ageSTAR 1Accepts

Childcare in Reading: what to know

How many licensed child care programs are in Reading?

Reading has 117 licensed programs on the Pennsylvania register: 105 daycare centers, 0 licensed preschools, 12 home daycares and 0 before and after school programs. 92 accept child care subsidy.

Who licenses child care in Pennsylvania?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning licenses and inspects child care centers, preschools and home daycares in Pennsylvania. Every profile links to the state record. Licence data on this page was synced in September 2026.

What is Keystone STARS?

Keystone STARS rates programs from STAR 1 to STAR 4. Every certified program starts at STAR 1. STAR 3 and STAR 4 programs are assessed on staff qualifications, learning program, family partnerships and management. 98 of 117 programs in Reading hold a rating.

Why do home daycares show only a ZIP code?

A licensed home daycare is a private residence. The listing shows the licence, capacity and ZIP code. The provider gives the address to families directly.

When should I join a daycare waitlist in Reading?

Infant rooms fill first because the state allows the fewest babies per teacher. Ask each program how long its infant and toddler waitlists run and whether a deposit holds a place. Home daycares often have shorter waits than centers.

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Help paying for care

Pennsylvania families may qualify for Child Care Works subsidy through their Early Learning Resource Center. Pre-K Counts and Head Start are free for eligible children. 92 of 117 programs in Reading (79%) accept it.

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Source: Child Care Providers including Early Learning Programs Listing, Open Data Pennsylvania. Last synced September 2026. Ratings and review counts are from Google.