STAR 4Daycares and preschools in Reading, PA
117 licensed programs · 92 accept subsidy · 61 with Google ratings
STAR 4
STAR 1Lightbridge Academy
Kids Paradise Child Care LLC
STAR 4HADASSAH CHILDREN CENTER
The Learning Experience - Wyomissing
Early Beginnings Child Day Care Center
Sinking Spring KinderCare
St. Alban's Christian Learning Center
STAR 4Learning Ladder Academy, LLC
Little Genius Daycare LLC
Early Beginnings (1459 Moss St)
Caterpillar Child Care Center
Fun Place Family Daycare LLC
STAR 1Sweet Little Friends Daycare Center
Sunshine Cottage
My First Path In Life
Darilyn's Kiddle City Day Care Center, LLC
Live N Learn Station
Apis Child Care
Raqia Children Center
STAR 4The Goddard School of Wyomissing (25 Commerce Dr)
Tools 2 Learn Child Care
Berks Area Youth Recreation, Daycare
STAR 4Kings and Queens Early Learning Center
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.