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Little Friends Nursery & Day Care Center
9105 W Chester Pike # 09, Upper Darby PA 19082 · License #CER-00253742 · Child Care Center
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- Phone
- (610) 446-7171
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- Address
- 9105 W Chester Pike # 09, Upper Darby PA 19082 · Directions
Hours
Not published by the state. Owners can add hours via profile claim.
Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 3-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 103 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
3270.106(b) · Bed linens may not be used alone as age-appropriate rest equipment.
During the renewal inspection on 02/26/26 children were observed sleeping on blankets during naptime.
Corrected by Feb 26, 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.
During the renewal inspection on 02/26/26 the first aid/cpr certification reviewed for staff person #2 was online only which is not accepted.
Corrected by Mar 7, 2026
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). may not work in a childcare position at the facility. 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 #5 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.
During the renewal inspection on 02/26/26 staff person #5 was observed working with children without PA criminal clearance, NSOR, PA child abuse clearance, DHS FBI clearance, mandated reporter training or disclosure statement. No receipts on file.
Corrected by Mar 23, 2026
- Violation
3270.66(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.
During the renewal inspection completed on 02/26/26 toxins were observed under sink in infant classroom. Cabinet was unlocked and accessible to children.
Corrected by Feb 26, 2026
- Violation
3270.69(b) · Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.
During the renewal inspection the water temperature in bathroom exceeded 110° F.
Corrected by Feb 26, 2026
- Violation
3270.70(a) · The indoor temperature shall be at least 65° F.
During the renewal inspection on 02/26/26 indoor room temperature in infant room was 64° F.
Corrected by Feb 26, 2026
- Violation
3270.75(b) · A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children.
During the renewal inspection on 02/26/26 the first aid kit reviewed in PreK room was located in area accessible to children.
Corrected by Feb 26, 2026
- Violation
3270.107 · A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.
During the renewal inspection on 02/26/26 the refrigerator located in the infant room did not contain a thermometer.
Corrected by Feb 26, 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 02/26/26 the file reviewed for staff person #1 contained a health assessment more than 24 months old. Staff person #5 did not have an initial health assessment prior to working in childcare setting.
Corrected by Feb 26, 2026
- Violation
3270.182(2) · A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.
During the renewal inspection on 02/26/26 the file reviewed for child #1 and child #2 did not contain child's date of admission.
Corrected by Feb 26, 2026
- Violation
3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
During the renewal inspection on 02/26/26 the file reviewed for staff person #2, staff person #3 and staff person #4 did not include 12 hours of annual childcare training.
Corrected by Mar 18, 2026
- Violation
3270.21 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
During the complaint investigation on 11/04/25 contractors were observed at the facility working on building damages caused by leaking and flooding.
Corrected by Nov 5, 2025
- Violation
3270.62(a) · A facility shall provide outdoor or indoor play space to be used for large muscle activity which includes running, jumping, climbing and riding.
During the unannounced monitoring on 11/04/25 outdoor play space was unable to be utilized due to contractors completing work in classrooms. Debris removed from classrooms was observed being stored in outdoor play space. A facility shall provide outdoor or indoor play space to be used for large muscle activity which includes running, jumping,
Corrected by Nov 5, 2025
- 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 complaint investigation on 11/04/25 it was confirmed that facility sustained significant leaking causing water damage to floors, walls, ceiling and other surfaces.
Corrected by Nov 5, 2025
- Violation
3270.91(a) · Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed.
During the unannounced monitoring on 11/04/25 the back exit to the facility was observed obstructed and inaccessible.
Corrected by Nov 5, 2025
- Violation
3270.106(a)/3270.106(b) · 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. Bed linens may not be used alone as age-appropriate rest equipment.
During the unannounced monitoring on 11/04/25 it was confirmed that when classrooms were merged due to flooding on 10/30/25, children were laying on the floor without proper rest equipment.
Corrected by Nov 5, 2025
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · 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 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.
During the unannounced monitoring on 9/11/25 the file reviewed for staff person #1 included a NSOR certificate more than 60 months old. NSOR certificate was dated 1/9/20. File also did not include mandated reporter training.
Corrected by Sep 17, 2025
- 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 complaint investigation on 05/28/25 it was confirmed that there was a leak in the older toddler classroom, preschool classroom and front office. Ceiling tiles were observed to have water damage and visible buckling.
Corrected by May 30, 2025
- Violation
3270.111(c) · Daily activities shall promote the development of skills, social competence and self-esteem. Daily experiences shall recognize the child as an individual and give some choice of activities that respect personal privacy, lifestyle and cultural background.
During the complaint investigation on 05/28/25 children were observed watching television and running around the classroom. Children were not participating in daily activities that promote development of skills.
Corrected by May 30, 2025
- Violation
3270.92(a) · Portable space heaters are not permitted.
During the renewal inspection on 02/20/25 there was a portable space heater observed in the school age classroom.
Corrected by Feb 20, 2025
- 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.
During the renewal inspection on 02/20/25 staff person #1 was observed not washing child's hands after being diapered.
Corrected by Feb 20, 2025
- Violation
3270.166(4) · Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.
During the renewal inspection on 02/20/25 unlabeled bottles were observed in young toddler classroom.
Corrected by Feb 20, 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).
During the renewal inspection on 02/20/25 the file reviewed for child #1, child #2 and child #3 did not contain a child service report.
Corrected by Feb 20, 2025
- Violation
3270.74 · The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility.
During the renewal inspection on 02/20/25 emergency numbers were not posted by telephone in the facility.
Corrected by Feb 20, 2025
- Violation
3270.75(c) · A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.
During the renewal inspection on 02/20/25 the first aid kit observed in the young toddler classroom did not contain tweezers.
Corrected by Feb 25, 2025
- Violation
3270.27(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
During the renewal inspection on 02/20/25 the emergency drill reviewed was not conducted annually. Documentation reviewed was dated 03/21/23.
Corrected by Feb 20, 2025
- Violation
3270.113(a) · Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises.
During the complaint investigation on 02/07/25 it was confirmed that child #1 was unsupervised by staff and ran out of assigned classroom into the adjacent classroom.
Corrected by Feb 7, 2025
- Violation
3270.51 · 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.
On May 17, 2024, the complaint investigation, there were six children present in the back toddler childcare space with staff person # 2. (The youngest child in the group was a one-year-old young toddler age child.) There were eleven children present in the older toddler classroom with staff person # 3 and # 4 (the youngest child in the group was a two-year-old young toddler aged child.) Staff person # 4 left the group to retrieve items from another classroom leaving staff person # 3 alone with the eleven children)
Corrected by May 17, 2024
- Violation
3270.113(a)(1) · Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.
On May 06, 2024, during the unannounced inspection, there were 12 children present in the two-year-old classroom with staff person # 3 and # 4. Upon request of the children's names in each staff persons group, staff person # 3 named six children in her group and staff person # 4 stated she wasn't sure of the children in her group since the group has changed.
Corrected by May 17, 2024
- Violation
3270.113(d) · A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children.
On May 17, 2024, during the complaint investigation, it was found that staff person # 1 used harsh, demeaning and abusive language towards a child, when calling a child a bitch.
Corrected by May 17, 2024
- Violation
3270.34(c) · A director shall be employed by a facility and be present at the facility site a minimum of 30 hours per week.
On May 06, 2024, during the complaint investigation, a director was not employed at the facility site a minimum of 30 hours per week. Staff person # 1 was identified as the Director but is assigned as a Department of Education Certified classroom teacher. The hours given for staff person # 1 being employed in a director capacity was Monday to Friday 8 am-9am and 4pm- 6pm, which is (15 hours per week)
Corrected by Jun 17, 2024
- Violation
3270.35(d) · A director may not function as a group supervisor in a facility in which more than 45 children are enrolled.
On May 06, 2024, during the complaint investigation, staff person # 1 who was identified as the Director was functioning as a Kindergarten classroom teacher and assigned to a Kindergarten classroom at the time of the inspection. There were 48 children present at the facility at the time of the inspection.
Corrected by May 28, 2024
- Violation
3270.166(1) · A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent.
On May 06, 2024, during the complaint investigation, a written feeding schedule obtained from the parent was not present or able to be produced upon request for two infant children enrolled and present at the facility.
Corrected by May 6, 2024
- 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.
On May 06, 2024, during the unannounced inspection, the CPR Certification reviewed for staff person # 1 and # 2 was not acceptable. (The CPR training was from the National CPR Foundation which is an all-online training).
Corrected by Jun 12, 2024
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.
On May 06, 2024, during the unannounced inspection there was no evidence that staff person # 3 completed the 10-hour health and safety topics training.
Corrected by Jun 5, 2024
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.
During the renewal inspection on 02/27/24 the training record reviewed for staff person #1, staff person #2, staff person #3 and staff person #4 did not contain completion of PA required 10hr health and safety training within 90 days of the days of hire.
Corrected by Mar 7, 2024
- Violation
3270.66(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.
During the renewal inspection on 02/27/24 cleaning materials were observed in the PreK and 2's classroom bathroom in an unlocked cabinet accessible to children.
Corrected by Feb 27, 2024
- Violation
3270.75(c) · A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.
During the renewal inspection on 02/27/24 the first aid kit located in the 1's classroom was missing tape.
Corrected by Feb 27, 2024
- Violation
3270.107 · A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.
During the renewal inspection on 02/27/24 the refrigerator located outside of the 1's classroom did not have operable thermometer.
Corrected by Feb 27, 2024
- 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. 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 lacked written documentation on file indicating that the fire alarm system has been tested every 30 days as required under Fire Act of July 14, 2020.
Corrected by Jun 10, 2023
- 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 may not work in a childcare position at the facility the required CPSL document (FBI) have been obtained, completed and submitted as specified. Obtain and submit a copy of the required , completed CPSL clearance document (FBI) 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 facility person's record did not contain the required CPSL hiring documents. (#1- hired -employed for more than 5 months-no FBI).
Corrected by May 20, 2022
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Feb 26, 2026 inspection noted: “During the renewal inspection on 02/26/26 children were observed sleeping on blankets during naptime.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Nov 4, 2025 inspection noted: “During the complaint investigation on 11/04/25 contractors were observed at the facility working on building damages caused by leaking and flooding.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Sep 11, 2025 inspection noted: “During the unannounced monitoring on 9/11/25 the file reviewed for staff person #1 included a NSOR certificate more than 60 months old. NSOR certificate was dat…” — what has changed since then?
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