1 / 5STEPPING STONES ACADEMY-READING LLC
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On record in Pennsylvania.
50 N 4TH ST, READING, PA 19601
- Hours
- 6 AM–6 PM
- Licensed for
- 58 children
- Subsidies
- Accepted
Ages and programs
Reported to DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning by STEPPING STONES ACADEMY-READING LLC 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
- 103627774-0001
- License status
- LICENSED
- License type
- Child Care Center
- Licensed capacity
- 58 children
- Address
- 50 N 4TH ST, READING, PA 19601
- County
- Berks County
- Phone
- +16103403561
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- June 17, 2026
- License expires
- June 17, 2027
This page republishes the public license record maintained by the DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning. Fields marked "Not listed" are absent from the state's published data, not hidden. Verify current license status with the agency before enrolling.
From Google
Recent parent reviews
The 6 most recent of 17 Google reviews. Scroll for the rest of them.
Before you enroll your child anywhere, every parent hopes to find a place that feels like a second home. I'm so grateful that we found exactly that here. After just one month of joining, I've seen an incredible transformation in my daughter's development. Her communication skills have improved beyond my expectations. She now speaks in complete sentences naturally and confidently, and it's amazing to see how much she has grown in such a short time. The director, Deloris, is incredibly kind, supportive, and genuinely cares about every child and their family. She creates such a welcoming and nurturing environment. My daughter's teacher, Ana, is absolutely wonderful. She is patient, affectionate, and truly passionate about what she does. She treats every child with love and encouragement. I've also noticed tremendous progress in my daughter's ability to follow instructions, participate in arts and crafts, and engage confidently in classroom activities. The teachers do an excellent job of encouraging learning while making it fun. One thing that gives me great peace of mind is how well the children are guided to be respectful, kind, and well-behaved. The staff makes sure every child learns to interact positively with others in a safe and caring environment. I couldn't have asked for a better preschool experience for my daughter. This school has exceeded all of my expectations, and I highly recommend it to any parent looking for a loving, supportive, and high-quality preschool. It is, without a doubt, one of the best places you can choose for your child's early education.
AYESHA GHANIJun 29, 2026My daughter has been in this daycare for about a little over a year now. She loves to go to this daycare. The daycare she was in before was awful and let me just say this daycare was a godsend. If they took babies I’d be more comfortable putting her in here with her sister. I have no complaints about this daycare at all. I’d highly recommend it to anyone. The one lady who works there I’m not sure of her name but she usually has her hair down and it’s long and black she is so sweet and my daughter loves her.
Jade TharpJun 25, 2026It’s literally the only daycare in Reading that’s worth it, I honestly have no complaints!.. Mrs Deloris is hands on with my son, she praises & disciplines him when needed, just like I do at home. I go to work worried free, unlike other daycare he’s been to that should be shut down!🙄
Rosa LugoApr 11, 2026I want to give a 5-star rating to this academy! My children have been attending for about a year and a half, and their progress in social skills, academics, and overall development has been outstanding, thanks to the amazing teachers. Ms. Deloris did an incredible job preparing my daughter for kindergarten, and she’s now excelling in school because of that strong foundation. My son, who has a speech delay, has shown tremendous improvement since starting here, even as we work on getting him a therapist. The academy maintains a clean environment, keeps me updated on everything involving my children, and is always responsive whenever I have questions or concerns. I’m thrilled they earned 4 stars on Keystone – it’s well-deserved! I highly recommend this academy to anyone looking for reliable and high-quality childcare.
Daneesha DavisJan 10, 2025My daughter has been here for over 2 years now and the progress I have seen is impeccable all thanks to Stepping Stones Academy- Reading! Everyday my child is excited to wake up and see her friends, teachers, and the director. She was able to begin identifying many words at 3 and by the time she had entered school, she would often say what she was learning at school was too easy as it was already learned at this amazing academy! I love how engaged the staff and director are. They keep the parents informed even when we can't physically be with our children. I enjoy the photos they send and knowing what my child is eating throughout the day all because of their amazing communication. Every parent that I've met here has no complaints as this truly is the best daycare there is!!
AshleyDec 20, 2024I have 0 complaints about this DayCare. The Staff are truly professional and compassionate with the kids. My son loved it since day one and didn’t want to leave when I picked him up! Ms. Deloris and staff, thank youu. You guys are the absolute best.
JessicaOct 8, 2024
Reviews shown verbatim as published on Google Maps.
How the reviews split
The 4.1 average comes from 17 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 STEPPING STONES ACADEMY-READING LLC
Is STEPPING STONES ACADEMY-READING LLC a licensed child care provider in Pennsylvania?
- Yes. STEPPING STONES ACADEMY-READING LLC holds Pennsylvania certificate 103627774-0001, listed as "LICENSED" by the Office of Child Development and Early Learning in Berks County. The current certificate runs to June 17, 2027. Confirm current standing at compass.dhs.pa.gov/providersearch before enrolling.
What is STEPPING STONES ACADEMY-READING LLC's Keystone STARS rating?
- Pennsylvania rates STEPPING STONES ACADEMY-READING LLC STAR 4, on a scale of one to four where four is highest. That tier took effect on October 27, 2025. Keystone STARS measures programme standards such as staff qualifications and learning environment, not inspection outcomes.
Does Pennsylvania record a negative sanction against STEPPING STONES ACADEMY-READING LLC?
- No. The state's provider dataset records no negative sanction against STEPPING STONES ACADEMY-READING LLC 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 STEPPING STONES ACADEMY-READING LLC accept child care subsidy?
- Yes. STEPPING STONES ACADEMY-READING LLC holds a subsidy agreement with the state. The agreement covers these age groups: 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 STEPPING STONES ACADEMY-READING LLC?
- 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 STEPPING STONES ACADEMY-READING LLC's inspection history either way. Look the provider up there and read the licensing inspection record.
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