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LICENSEDWhat this score could check
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- State inspection history: not checked
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On record in Pennsylvania.
525 PHILADELPHIA AVE, READING, PA 19607
- Hours
- 6:30 AM–5 PM
- Licensed for
- 37 children
- Subsidies
- Accepted
Amenities and accessibility
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Reported on the provider's Google business listing, not verified by the state.
Ages and programs
Reported to DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning by JOY GARDEN CREATIVE CENTER and published in the state licence record. Availability is not the same as licensing, so confirm openings directly.
Programs on record
- School-age care
The public record
- License number
- 102604425-0001
- License status
- LICENSED
- License type
- Child Care Center
- Licensed capacity
- 37 children
- Address
- 525 PHILADELPHIA AVE, READING, PA 19607
- County
- Berks County
- Phone
- +16107770911
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- December 8, 2025
- License expires
- December 8, 2026
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From Google
Recent parent reviews
The 6 most recent of 11 Google reviews. Scroll for the rest of them.
We love Joy Garden! My child has been attending for two years, and we are so happy with the care and education she has been receiving. The staff are caring, attentive, and friendly. The kids get to enjoy a wide range of creative and engaging educational activities that allow them to learn while also having fun! It’s a great environment, I recommend it!
A KJul 14, 2026Couldn’t say enough good things about Joy Garden Creative Center. The owners and staff provide the kids with all they need and make learning SO fun for them. You can tell this isn’t just a job for them, it is truly their passion, and we are so grateful to have found them. 10/10!
Peter CocchiaMar 4, 2026My grandson has been going to Joy Garden for 3 years and is always happy to go and has made many friends and learned so much. Jillian has done a great job at mixing learning and fun to prepare the kids for kindergarten. Wonderful place for the kids. Highly recommend!!
Ray ZellerMar 3, 2026Joy garden is the perfect place for our kids! We drop them off everyday confident in the teachers and owners ability to nurture, care, and help our children learn and succeed. They make it feel like a family. I highly recommend this daycare especially if you want somewhere where your kids enjoy going!
Brian KuppJan 17, 2026Our child has been growing and learning at Joy Garden for over three years, and we are truly grateful for the patience and love shown by all the teachers here. They genuinely care about each child’s growth, well-being, and emotional development, creating a safe and nurturing environment every day. As parents, it gives us great peace of mind knowing our child is in such caring and capable hands. We have seen our child become more confident, happy, and independent during their time at Joy Garden. We highly appreciate everything the teachers and staff do and would gladly recommend Joy Garden to other families.
Rebecca HuangJan 13, 2026Our child has attended Joy Garden Creative Center for the last three years in both their toddler and preschool classrooms. Joy Garden has become a part of our family. The staff at Joy Garden is firm but nurturing, exactly what our child needs at this age. They are also facilitating to your child’s specific needs within reason and very facilitating with your families personal schedule changes. We love the curriculum, the teachers and staff, and all of the programming at Joy Garden.
Abigail KramerJan 12, 2026
Reviews shown verbatim as published on Google Maps.
How the reviews split
The 5.0 average comes from 11 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
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Questions parents ask about JOY GARDEN CREATIVE CENTER
Is JOY GARDEN CREATIVE CENTER a licensed child care provider in Pennsylvania?
- Yes. JOY GARDEN CREATIVE CENTER holds Pennsylvania certificate 102604425-0001, listed as "LICENSED" by the Office of Child Development and Early Learning in Berks County. The current certificate runs to December 8, 2026. Confirm current standing at compass.dhs.pa.gov/providersearch before enrolling.
What is JOY GARDEN CREATIVE CENTER's Keystone STARS rating?
- Pennsylvania rates JOY GARDEN CREATIVE CENTER STAR 2, on a scale of one to four where four is highest. That tier took effect on June 8, 2026. Keystone STARS measures programme standards such as staff qualifications and learning environment, not inspection outcomes.
Does Pennsylvania record a negative sanction against JOY GARDEN CREATIVE CENTER?
- No. The state's provider dataset records no negative sanction against JOY GARDEN CREATIVE CENTER at the time the record was published. That is a single field in a snapshot, not a full compliance history, and it is not the same as a clean inspection record. The licensing inspection detail is at compass.dhs.pa.gov/providersearch.
Does JOY GARDEN CREATIVE CENTER accept child care subsidy?
- Yes. JOY GARDEN CREATIVE CENTER holds a subsidy agreement with the state. The agreement covers these age groups: Infant and toddler, Preschool, School-age. An agreement means the provider can bill the subsidy programme, not that a funded place is free today. Eligibility is decided by your Early Learning Resource Center, Early Learning Resource Center for Region 13.
Does this page show inspection results for JOY GARDEN CREATIVE CENTER?
- No. Pennsylvania completes at least one unannounced inspection a year at every licensed provider, and publishes the results through the provider search at compass.dhs.pa.gov/providersearch. Those results are not included here, and there is no open dataset of them, so nothing on this page reflects JOY GARDEN CREATIVE CENTER's inspection history either way. Look the provider up there and read the licensing inspection record.
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