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Faulks Kidz Kum 1st
637 Long Ln # 43, Upper Darby PA 19082 · License #CER-00249903 · Child Care Center
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- 637 Long Ln # 43, Upper Darby PA 19082 · Directions
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Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 2-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 52 children
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Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
3270.191 · An individual record is required for each facility person. Ensure that there is a record on file for each facility person. Operator will be responsible for ensuring that each facility person has a complete file to be presented at the time of the inspection.
One staff person lacked an individual record that was presented at the time of the inspection. (#2)
Corrected by Jan 6, 2026
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS:A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility person #2 cannot work at the facility until the completed CPSL documents have been submitted. Submit a copy of the corrected and completed CPSL clearance documents for the idented staff persons. Ensure that all staff persons (new and existing) have the required CPSL clearance documents for childcare employee and not volunteers prior to working with children. Ensure that the updated DISLOSURE STATEMENT forms are used for new employees and properly dated, signed by the employee and a witness.
The facility was not in compliance with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services): Two staff person persons lacked the required CPSL hiring documents. (1#- hired 5/6/25- STATE POLICE clearance was for a volunteer and not a staff person. The DISCLOSURE STATEMENT was outdated and not signed by a witness. (#2- no
Corrected by Dec 8, 2025
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #1 cannot work in a childcare position at the facility until the required CPSL documents have been obtained, completed and submitted as specified. Submit a copy of the required, completed CPSL clearance documents for the identified staff person. Ensure that all staff persons (new and existing) have the required CPSL clearance documents within the required timeframes in accordance with the CPSL
The facility was not in compliance with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services): One staff person's record did not contain the required CPSL hiring documents. (#1 staff person's CHILD ABUSE clearance was for a volunteer, not a staff person)
Corrected by Feb 9, 2025
- Violation
3270.123(a)(3) · The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information). Complete and submit a current up-to-date child service report for the indicated child. Ensure that child service reports are completed for all children as specified in this regulation.
Several children's records did not contain a child service report that had been completed within the past 6 months. (#1, #3, and #5)
Corrected by Feb 9, 2025
- Violation
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) · The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. Obtain and submit a written copy of the current up-to date emergency contact and financial agreement information for the identified children. Ensure that children's emergency contact and financial agreement information is updated at least every 6 months or as soon as the information changes.
Several children's records did not contain emergency contact and financial agreement information that had been updated within the past 6-months. (#2, #3, and #5)
Corrected by Feb 9, 2025
- Violation
3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. Obtain and submit written verification of signed parental consent for emergency medical care and for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff prior to admission for the indicated children. Ensure that this information is in all children's records.
One child's record did not contain written verification of signed parental consent for emergency medical care and for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff prior to admission. (#2)
Corrected by Feb 9, 2025
- Violation
3270.94(a)(4) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that the hypothetical locations of the fire are rotated around the facility for each drill such that the hypothetical location is never the same for consecutive drills. Conduct fire drills and ensure that the hypothetical locations of the fire are rotated around the facility for each drill such that the hypothetical location is never the same for consecutive drills. Submit a copy of a completed fire drills to verify compliance.
Fire drill records contained the same hypothetical location of the fire for consecutive fire drills between 9/22/24 and 11/10/24.
Corrected by Feb 9, 2025
- Violation
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. The fire alarm system must be tested every 30 days as required under Act 62 when the operator has access to the fire alarm system. Submit written documentation verifying that the system has been tested as specified. Ensure that the system is tested, documented in writing and retained with the fire drill records as required in ACT 62.
Operator did not annotate on the fire drill log the dates when the fire system was tested documenting that it was tested every 30 days as required under Fire Act of July 14, 2020.
Corrected by Feb 9, 2025
- Violation
3270.21/3270.176(e) · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. The cargo area of a station wagon may not be used to transport children. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. The cargo area of a station wagon may not be used to transport children. Ensure that children are not transported in the cargo area/rear hatch of a vehicle.
On 8/13/24, children were observed being transported in the rear hatch of a vehicle (Crysler Pacifica)
Corrected by Sep 26, 2024
- Violation
3270.52/3270.173(a) · When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). The staff-child ratios specified in §§3270.51 and 3270.52 apply when infant, young or older toddler and preschool children are transported. The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. - 8/26/24 The legal entity must arrange for all staff persons to receive training in proper staff/child ratios when transporting children- 9/26/24. Submit written verification of the completed training.
On 8/13/24, 20-25 children were observed in a vehicle that seat seven children (Crysler Pacifica)
Corrected by Sep 26, 2024
- Violation
3270.175(a)/3270.175(b) · A child 7 years of age or younger shall be transported in accordance with the requirements for parents and guardians as stated in 75 Pa.C.S. §4581 (relating to restraint systems). Safety restraints installed in the vehicle at the time of manufacturing shall be used by all occupants. The legal entity must provide training in the proper transporting of children in vehicles. Submit written verification of the completed training. Submit written verification of the completed training.
On 8/13/24, 20-25 children ages 4-6 years were observed in a vehicle that seat seven children (Crysler Pacifica). Safety restraints could not be used by all the children in the vehicle.
Corrected by Sep 26, 2024
- Violation
3270.21/3270.176(e) · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. The cargo area of a station wagon may not be used to transport children. Ensure that children are not transported in the cargo area/rear hatch of a vehicle.
On 8/13/24, children were observed being transported in the rear hatch of a vehicle (Crysler Pacifica)
Corrected by Aug 26, 2024
- Violation
3270.52/3270.173(a) · When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). The staff-child ratios specified in §§3270.51 and 3270.52 apply when infant, young or older toddler and preschool children are transported. The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. - 8/26/24 The legal entity must arrange for all staff persons to receive training in proper staff/child ratios when transporting children- 9/26/24. Submit written verification of the completed training.
On 8/13/24, 20-25 children ages 4-6 years were observed in a vehicle that seat seven children (Crysler Pacifica)
Corrected by Sep 26, 2024
- Violation
3270.173(b) · The driver may not be considered part of the staff-child ratio when infant, young or older toddler or preschool children are transported. Arrange adequate staff to ensure that the driver is not calculated in the staff/child ratio when transporting infant, young or older toddler or preschool children. The legal entity must arrange for all staff persons to receive training in proper staff/child ratios when transporting children. Submit written verification of the completed training.
On 8/13/24, the facility was transporting preschool age children, and the operator considered the driver a staff person.
Corrected by Aug 26, 2024
- Violation
3270.175(a)/3270.175(b) · A child 7 years of age or younger shall be transported in accordance with the requirements for parents and guardians as stated in 75 Pa.C.S. §4581 (relating to restraint systems). Safety restraints installed in the vehicle at the time of manufacturing shall be used by all occupants. The legal entity must provide training in the proper transporting of children in vehicles. Submit written verification of the completed training. Submit written verification of the completed training.
On 8/13/24, 20-25 children ages 4-6 years were observed in a vehicle that seat seven children (Crysler Pacifica). Safety restraints could not be used by all the children in the vehicle.
Corrected by Aug 26, 2024
- Violation
3270.176(c) · No more than three persons may occupy the front seat of an automobile. Ensure that no more than three persons may occupy the front seat of an automobile. The legal entity must provide training in the proper transporting of children in vehicles. Submit written verification of the completed training.
On 8/13/24, 20-25 children were observed in a vehicle that seat seven children (Crysler Pacifica) and more than three persons were in the front seat.
Corrected by Aug 26, 2024
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #1 cannot work in a childcare position at the facility until the NSOR clearance has been completed. Submit a copy of the completed NSOR clearance for the identified staff person. Ensure that all staff persons (new and existing) have the required CPSL clearance documents within the required timeframes in accordance with the CPSL.
The facility was not in compliance with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services): One staff person's record did not contain the required CPSL hiring documents. (#1-hired 11/23/23- no proof of request for NSOR prior to working with children and no record of completed NSOR)
Corrected by Apr 10, 2024
- Violation
3270.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. Update the agreements to specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. Submit a copy of the updated agreements for the identified children.
Several children's records contained agreements that did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. (#1, #2, #3 and #4)
Corrected by Apr 24, 2024
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Dec 3, 2025 inspection noted: “One staff person lacked an individual record that was presented at the time of the inspection. (#2)” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Dec 26, 2024 inspection noted: “The facility was not in compliance with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services): One staff person's record did not contain the require…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Sep 23, 2024 inspection noted: “On 8/13/24, children were observed being transported in the rear hatch of a vehicle (Crysler Pacifica)” — what has changed since then?
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