Daycares and preschools in Reading, PA
117 licensed programs · 92 accept subsidy · 61 with Google ratings
Right at School at Lorane Elementary
Right at School at Owatin Elementary
The Morgan School LLC
Tiny Treasures Childcare
Y Care Wyomissing Hills Elementary Center
YMCA Day Care
Little Hands Curious Minds Childcare LLC
STAR 4Second Street Learning Center
My First Steps Child Care Center
STAR 4Little Hands Curious Minds Child Care
Early Beginnings (947 Amity St)
The Goddard School of Wyomissing (10 Commerce Dr)
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 name | ZIP | Licence | Capacity | Ages | Keystone STARS | Subsidy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheryl L Schmidt Wilkins Family Child Care Home | 19608 | CER-00247833, CER-00246563 | 12 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | STAR 1 | Accepts |
| Early Beginnings III Group Child Care Home | 19602 | CER-00253118 | 10 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | STAR 2 | Accepts |
| Farrell Family Child Care Home Family Child Care Home | 19608 | CER-00246984 | 6 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | STAR 1 | Accepts |
| Jessica Family Day Care Family Child Care Home | 19601 | CER-00252895 | 6 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | STAR 2 | Accepts |
| Lori Westman Family Home Care Family Child Care Home | 19608 | CER-00243984 | 6 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | STAR 1 | Accepts |
| Rachel Skipper Family Child Care Home | 19602 | CER-00252441 | 6 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | STAR 1 | Accepts |
| Twins Hill Daycare Group Child Care Home | 19607 | CER-00250142 | 12 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | STAR 1 | Accepts |
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.