1248 Eckert Ave
Reading, PA 19602 Penn's Common

Step into your next child care venture at 1248 Eckert Avenue, located in the heart of Reading’s historic Penn’s Common neighborhood. This early 20th-century property, once a licensed group child care home, is fully built out and ready for a new operator. With zoning already in place for up to 12 children, you can launch or expand your program without the delays of navigating approvals.

Designed to balance warmth and functionality, the space offers multiple levels for classrooms, play areas, and staff use, plus additional basement storage. Its historic character creates a welcoming environment that families trust, while the surrounding neighborhood ensures steady demand from local parents seeking quality care.

For entrepreneurs and established providers alike, this is a rare opportunity to lease a property purpose-built for child care, where your vision can take root and grow in a community-centered setting.