Apple Pie Day Care
Apple Pie Day Care is a certified child care center in Upper Darby, PA, with capacity for 240 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times and confirmed violations in 4 complaint investigations. The state cited 16 violations, 5 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). 4 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #14 of 31 centers in Upper Darby and has fewer citations per inspection than 58% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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The medication log for two children did not include the name of the medication. (#3- log dated 9/3/25) (#4 log dated 5/22/25 (#5 log dated 7/16/25
The medication log for two children did not shall include the amount of medication to be administered. (#1 -log dated 8/18/25) (#2-log dated 1/16/25) (#4-log dated 3/30/25) (#5 log dated 4/1-4/30/25)
The medication log for several children did not include the date and time for the medication to be administered. Amend the child's medication log to ensure that it includes the date and time for the medication to be administered. Revise and submit policies and procedures regarding proper completion of the medication log to ensure that the medication log includes the date and time for the medication to be administered. Operator will review and monitor all medication logs to ensure that they are properly completed. A facility staff person administered albuterol to a child and the
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. This information was documented on the fire drill logs as required.
On 5/15/25, the operator acknowledged that a staff person became frustrated with a toddler and grabbed and pulled the child's arm.
On 2/27/25, the facility acknowledged observing a staff person grabbing a child by the arm and slamming a child into a chair.
On 12/2/24, a child sustained an injury while in care at the facility and the staff person assigned responsibility for supervision of the child had no knowledge of how the injury occurred.
On 3/7/24 at approximately 3:45pm, staff person #1 was observed caring for a mixed age group of 14 young/older school age children in the school age classroom near the entrance. Staff person #1 verified the ages of the children.
The facility's emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
During complaint investigation on 8/3/23, cert rep discovered Staff 1 pulled a child by the arms and dislocated her shoulder.
During renewal inspection, cert rep observed a missing first aid kit while children were outside of their classroom on the playground.
During renewal inspection, cert rep observed peeled or damaged paint and plaster on the corner by the cubbies in the upstairs preschool room and in the upstairs younger toddler room (Bees, the far and close walls).
During renewal inspection, cert rep observed a broken gray plastic bin holding toys, as well as damaged areas of the artificial turf located on the outdoor playground.
During renewal inspection, cert rep observed damage to Cot #1 in the upstairs older toddler room.
During renewal inspection, cert rep observed a spill inside the refrigerator located in the play area adjacent to the infant room.
During renewal inspection, cert rep observed the first aid kit on the short school bus was missing soap.
“Core safety” marks citations about supervision and staff ratios, discipline and caregiver conduct, background checks, child protection and safe sleep, the topics our score weights most. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity. “Follow-up” marks a violation re-cited at a follow-up visit, counted once. How scores work.
Complaint investigations and reported incidents
Pennsylvania’s search lists complaint investigations in which the state found at least one violation (“verified complaints”). It does not say what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it. Incident investigations look into something that happened at the center; self-reported violations are ones the center reported to the state itself.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $67.50 | $49.25 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $67.50 | $49.25 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $63.75 | $47.50 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $60.50 | $44.75 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $56.50 | $42.25 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $48.50 | $34.25 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $48.50 | $34.25 |
The daily price the center lists in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search for families paying privately. The state notes that rates are subject to change and programs don’t have to share them, so confirm with the center. See what daycare costs in Pennsylvania.
About this center
Common questions
Has Apple Pie Day Care had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 5 violations since 2021 on the topics Daycare Record treats as core safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). The most recent, on May 15, 2025 (caregiver conduct): “On 5/15/25, the operator acknowledged that a staff person became frustrated with a toddler and grabbed and pulled the child's arm.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Apple Pie Day Care?
Pennsylvania lists 4 complaint investigations since 2021 in which it found at least one violation; the violations are listed above. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Apple Pie Day Care’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Feb 23, 2026. Keystone STARS is Pennsylvania’s quality rating program for child care, from STAR 1 to STAR 4. It measures program quality, not inspection results, so read both.
How does Apple Pie Day Care compare with other daycares in Upper Darby?
It is #14 of 31 centers in Upper Darby by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 58% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Apple Pie Day Care last inspected?
Oct 29, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Apple Pie Day Care cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $67.50 for newborn, $67.50 for infant, $63.75 for young toddler, $60.50 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Apple Pie Day Care?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Apple Pie Day Care INC.
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Citations are quoted from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services inspection records (Office of Child Development and Early Learning, Bureau of Certification Services), including each finding and the center’s plan of correction. Rule numbers refer mostly to 55 Pa. Code Chapter 3270, the rules for child care centers; a few cite Chapter 20, which covers every certified facility. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; the “core safety” label and the score are Daycare Record’s.
To check the state’s own record, search the center’s name on COMPASS Child Care Provider Search and open its inspection history. Data refreshed Oct 16, 2026.
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