About

Right from the Start is a privately owned childcare center, with a single owner. Our childcare space is leased through the Berks County Intermediate Unit (BCIU). In the building there are other services (run by the BCIU): Head Start, Early Intervention, Speech/Occupational therapy services, and other services.

Right from the Start is licensed by the Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL). RFTS is part of the Northeast region of OCDEL. We are inspected annually by OCDEL.

Right from the Start is also a voluntary participant in the Pennsylvania Keystone Stars Program. Right from the Start currently is a Keystone Star 4 Center. Keystone Stars is a state wide quality rating system designed for participating centers to improve the quality for children beyond already existing regulations set forth by OCDEL. Each star designation has its own research-based performance standards. The standards make a difference in the quality of care your child receives. The three areas of child care that are measured are the staff we employ, the environment your child is in every day and the way we run our business. Right from the Start participates in the PA Keystone Stars quality early learning program. This voluntary program recognizes childcare providers who exceed state health and safety certification requirements.

Right from the Start is also a participating member of PACCA. The Pennsylvania Child Care Association (PACCA) is a statewide, nonprofit organization dedicated to facilitating the provision of quality early care and education to the children of Pennsylvania.