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Guiding Hands Learning Center Llc Ii
242 Long Ln, Upper Darby PA 19082 · License #CER-00241539 · Child Care Center
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- (610) 592-7999
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- 242 Long Ln, Upper Darby PA 19082 · Directions
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Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 4-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 27 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.
During the renewal inspection on 6/4/2026, the file for child #1 was viewed and the file did not include an immunization record.
Corrected by Jun 19, 2026
- Violation
3270.31(e)(4)(i) · Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. Until such time as the required training is completed, staff #1 must be supervised when interacting with children at the facility, by an AGS, or a primary staff person who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
During the renewal inspection on 6/4/2026, staff #1 has not completed Pediatric first Aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by previously documented Pediatric first aid and CPR training on file expiring 11/30/25. Documentation of updated Pediatric first aid and CPR training is not on file.
Corrected by Jun 10, 2026
- Violation
3270.76 · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.
During the renewal inspection on 6/4/2026, it was observed in the front room bathroom that the laminant of the sink cabinet doors was peeling off and the particle board was showing.
Corrected by Jun 19, 2026
- Violation
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
During the renewal inspection on 6/4/2026, it was observed that paint is chipping on the radiator cover in the middle room, and on the left wall of the front room.
Corrected by Jun 19, 2026
- Violation
3270.102(a) · Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.
During the renewal inspection on 6/4/2026, it was observed that there was a shelf in the first-floor middle room that the shelf top was detaching from the particle board. A red block toy cover in both the front room on the first floor and the upstairs room on the right, was peeling.
Corrected by Jun 19, 2026
- Violation
3270.104(a) · Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.
During the renewal inspection on 6/4/2026, it was observed that a bookcase in the first-floor middle room and the cubbies in the upstairs room on the right, were not attached to the wall and are a tipping hazard.
Corrected by Jun 19, 2026
- Violation
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
During the renewal inspection on 6/4/2026, the file for child #2 was viewed and did not include an updated health assessment. The most recent health assessment is dated 3/27/2025.
Corrected by Jun 19, 2026
- Violation
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) · A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.
During the renewal inspection on 6/4/2026, the file for staff #2 was viewed and a health assessment was not completed within 24 months as required. The health assessment for staff #2 was dated 5/31/24.
Corrected by Jun 15, 2026
- Violation
3270.76 · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. Clean, repair, replace or remove the carpet and ensure that surfaces in the facility are kept clean and free of hazards. Submit written documentation to verify compliance.
The carpet in the middle room was stained and the ends rolled up creating a tripping hazard.
Corrected by Jan 3, 2026
- Violation
3270.133(1)/3270.133(3) · A prescription or nonprescription medication may be accepted only in an original container. The medication shall remain in the container in which it was received. The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container. Obtain the original labeled container for the child's medication and ensure that all medication is received in the original labeled container with the child's name. Revise facility's policies and procedures regarding the acceptance of medication in accordance with these regulations
One child's albuterol inhaler was not in its original container and was not labeled with the child's name. (#1)
Corrected by Jan 3, 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 #1, #2 and 3 may not work in a child care 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/s. 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): Several staff/facility person's record did not contain the required CPSL hiring documents. (#1-observed working for children on 5/9/25 and NSOR-more than 60 months old) (#2- observed working for children on 5/9/25 and FBI more than 60 months old) (#3- hired 5/5/25 -observed caring for children on 5/9/25 and NSOR not completed prior to working with children-corrected on 5/22/25)
Corrected by May 9, 2025
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3270.76 · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. Complete necessary cleaning and remove all hazards. Ensure that facility surfaces are kept clean and free from visible hazards.
Surfaces in the facility were in need of cleaning and presented a visible hazard: The carpet in the infant/toddler room was in need of cleaning and the vents in the first-floor bathroom used by children were full of dust and in need of cleaning. In addition, the water meter apparatus in the bathroom used by children was exposed and presented a hazard.
Corrected by Jun 9, 2025
- Violation
3270.106(a) · Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. Develop a labeling system to ensure that rest equipment is labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.
Children in the preschool classroom were observed napping on rest equipment that was not labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.
Corrected by Jun 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. Revise and submit written policies and procedures to ensure that children's emergency contact information is updated at least every 6 months or as soon as the information changes.
Emergency contact information in several child's/children's record was not being updated every 6 months. (#2, #3 and #4)
Corrected by Jun 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 consents that includes the parent's signatures. Ensure that all children's records contain the required parental consents prior to admission.
One child's record did not contain the parent's signature indicating written consent for emergency medical care and for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. (#1)
Corrected by Jun 9, 2025
- Violation
3270.27(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. Conduct and submit written verification that an emergency drill had been completed annually.
There was no written record of an emergency drill completed annually as specified in these regulations.
Corrected by Jun 9, 2025
- Violation
3270.25(a) · The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office. Provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional childcare office.
The operator did not provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.
Corrected by Jun 9, 2025
- Violation
3270.51/3270.52 · When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. 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 legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive DHS approved training in proper staff/child ratios and revise staffing schedules to ensure ongoing compliance. Submit written verification of completed training for all facility staff persons and a copy of the revised staffing schedule. . The director will conduct daily monitoring checks and staff observations to ensure that staff/child ratios are maintained at all times.
On 8/30/24, at approximately 11:30am, staff person #1 was observed caring for a mixed age group of 10 older toddler/preschool age children in the preschool classroom. Staff person #2 left the building for a break before returning. Staff person #1 verified the ages of the children.
Corrected by Sep 30, 2024
- Violation
3270.51/3270.52 · When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. 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 required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. Ensure that staff/child ratios are maintained at all times.
On 8/30/24, at approximately 11:30am, staff person #1 was observed caring for a mixed age group of 10 older toddler/preschool age children in the preschool classroom. Staff person #2 left the building for a break before returning. Staff person #1 verified the ages of the children.
Corrected by Sep 30, 2024
- Violation
3270.18(a) · The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility. Obtain and submit written verification of the facility's comprehensive general liability insurance. Ensure that a current copy of the insurance policy is on file at the facility.
The facility lacked written verification of comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A copy of the insurance policy on file at the facility expired on 6/9/24.
Corrected by Aug 25, 2024
- Violation
3270.27(a) · The facility shall have an emergency plan. Develop and submit a written copy of the emergency plan in accordance with the 3270 regulations. Ensure that the plan contains all of the required components.
There was no written documentation indicating that the facility has an emergency plan in accordance with 55 PA CODE 3270 regulations. The plan reviewed had the name of another location on the cover.
Corrected by Aug 25, 2024
- Violation
3270.124(e) · A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children. Post the plan in each classroom/child care space and ensure that it accompanies staff persons who leave on excursions with children.
The facility's written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not posted in the young toddler and infant classrooms.
Corrected by Aug 25, 2024
- Violation
3270.27(c) · The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. Provide and submit written verification of the completed emergency plan training for all identified facility persons. Ensure that emergency plan training is completed and documented upon initial employment and annually.
Several staff person's records did not include written verification of annual emergency plan training. (#1, #2, #3 and #4) Provide and submit written verification of the completed emergency plan training for all identified facility persons. Ensure that emergency plan training is completed and documented upon initial employment and annually. Director will use tracking system to ensure and document that emergency training is completed at the time of initial employment and annually.
Corrected by Aug 25, 2024
- Violation
3270.76 · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. Clean, replace or remove the carpets and ensure that surfaces in the facility are kept clean. Submit written documentation to verify compliance.
Carpets in the facility were stained and in need of cleaning, replacement or removal.
Corrected by Aug 25, 2024
- Violation
3270.82(h) · A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility. Revise and post handwashing signs that includes the information as specified in this regulation.
Handwashing signs posted in the bathroom did not specify that an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating.
Corrected by Aug 25, 2024
- Violation
3270.111(b) · The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space. Post the written plan of daily activities in each child care space.
The written plan of daily activities was not posted in each child care space (infant classroom).
Corrected by Aug 25, 2024
- Violation
3270.124(c) · When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. Ensure that emergency contact information is present in all childcare spaces in which children are receiving care.
Children were observed being cared for in the preschool and infant classrooms and their emergency contact information was not present in the classrooms.
Corrected by Aug 25, 2024
- Violation
3270.134(a) · A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. The legal entity must arrange for all staff persons to be trained in/to receive hands on training in proper hand washing procedures. Submit written verification of the completed training for all facility staff.
One staff person was observed changing a child's diaper and did not ensure that the child's hands were washed after being diapered.(#5)
Corrected by Aug 25, 2024
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3270.134(d) · Liquid or powdered soap shall be used for handwashing. Ensure that all facility staff persons use soap and water to wash hands. The legal entity must arrange for all staff persons to be trained in proper hand washing procedures. Submit written verification of the completed training for all staff persons.
A staff person was observed changing a child's diaper and used hand sanitizer after diapering the child rather than washing her hands with soap and water. (#5)
Corrected by Aug 25, 2024
- Violation
3270.135(a)(3) · If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can. All facility staff person must receive DHS approved training in the proper diapering procedures to include the proper disposal of soiled diapers. Submit written verification of the completed training for all facility staff.
A staff person was observed changing a child's diaper and placed the soiled diaper into a plastic tie bag rather than immediately disposing the soiled diaper into a hands-free plastic-lined container. (#5)
Corrected by Aug 25, 2024
- Violation
3270.135(b) · Diaper changing surfaces shall be cleaned after each use by wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution or by changing a pad or other surface covering. The legal entity must arrange for all staff persons to be trained in proper diaper changing procedures that includes sanitizing the diaper changing surface after each use to ensure proper sanitization. Submit written verification of the completed training for all facility staff.
A staff person was observed changing a child's diaper and did not sanitize the diaper changing surface after changing the child's diaper. (#5)
Corrected by Aug 25, 2024
- Violation
3270.165 · An operator shall conspicuously post the menu at least 1 week in advance or provide a menu to each family. Post a current menu or provide written verification that a menu is provided to each family. Ensure that menus are posted at least one week in advance or provided to each family.
The facility provides meals and did not have a menu posted at least 1 week advance or provide a menu to each family.
Corrected by Jul 25, 2024
- Violation
3270.166(4) · Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name. Label the bottle with the child's name and ensure that all children's bottles are properly labeled. Revise and submit written policies and practices for labeling bottles when the labels wear off or if parents forget to label the bottles. We will ensure that all children's bottles are properly labeled.
An infant bottle observed in the infant room/main child care space was not labeled with the child's name.
Corrected by Jul 25, 2024
- Violation
3270.171(a) · An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility. . Provide and submit verification of written notification of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the day care facility to the local safety authorities as specified. Ensure that this notification is sent annually.
The operator lacked verification of the annual written notification to local traffic safety authorities of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the day care facility
Corrected by Aug 25, 2024
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Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Jun 4, 2026 inspection noted: “During the renewal inspection on 6/4/2026, the file for child #1 was viewed and the file did not include an immunization record.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Dec 3, 2025 inspection noted: “The carpet in the middle room was stained and the ends rolled up creating a tripping hazard.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Apr 22, 2025 inspection noted: “The facility was not in compliance with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services): Several staff/facility person's record did not contai…” — what has changed since then?
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