Apple Pie Long Lane
Apple Pie Long Lane is a certified child care center in Upper Darby, PA, with capacity for 232 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times and confirmed violations in 4 complaint investigations. The state cited 21 violations, 9 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (5 of 21). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #20 of 31 centers in Upper Darby and has more citations per inspection than 56% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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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 9/8/25-NSOR not completed prior to working with children-9/10/25)
One child's record did not contain a child service report that had been completed within the past 6 months. (#1)
On 7/14/25, a child sustained an injury while in care and the facility failed to provide the parent an original report of the incidents on the day of the incident (#1)
One staff person was observed caring for a child and their record did not contain verification of completed CCDBG training (10 hour) required prior to working with children unsupervised (#1).
The facility was not in compliance with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services): Several staff person's record did not contain the required CPSL hiring documents. (#6-hired 2/12/24- no proof of request for NSOR and prior to date of hire and NSOR not completed within 45 days-completed 11/22/24)
The facility lacked written verification of comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. The document submitted indicated that it was not general liability insurance.
One staff person's record did not contain written verification of annual fire safety training. (#3)
One staff person was observed caring for a child and their record did not contain verification of completed CCDBG training (10 hour) required within 90 days of hire and prior to working with children unsupervised (#1).
Two staff person's record did not contain written verification that their bachelor`s degree was in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field. (#2-transcript was illegible) (#4- no verification in file)
One facility person's record did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. (#4)
On 8/20/24, a child was not being properly supervised when staff person was not able to see, hear direct or assess the child who was sleeping behind a cubby/shelf.
On 8/20/24, Staff person did not know the whereabouts of a child in her care who had fallen asleep behind a cubby shelf with a blind spot.
On 5/30/24, a child was left alone and unattended in the gym for approximately an hour. The staff person responsible for the supervision of the child was unaware of the child was missing until the parent came to pick up her child. (child #1) (staff #1)
On 4/5/24, a preschool age child was singled out and ridiculed in front of other children when the child was placed, strapped and restrained in a young toddler feeding chair while observed by other children who were seated in age-appropriate preschool chairs.
On 4/5/24, a preschool age child was placed and strapped in a young toddler feeding chair restraining the child's movement because child was misbehaving by climbing on shelves and throwing items.
The door in the preschool classroom was in disrepair and presented a visible hazard.
On 1/10/24 at approximately 3:15pm, staff person #1 was observed caring for a group of 13 preschool age children in the preschool classroom. Staff person #2 left the space to take a child to the bathroom before returning. Staff person #1 verified the ages of the children.
An infant bottle observed in the infant room/main child care space was not labeled with the child's name.
There was no record of emergency drills being conducted annually at the facility.
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.
During renewal inspection, cert rep observed missing thermometer in the refrigerator located in the infant classroom.
“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 | $47.28 |
| 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 Long Lane had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 9 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 Oct 1, 2025 (background checks): “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 9/8/25-NSOR not…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Apple Pie Long Lane?
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 Long Lane’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Aug 16, 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 Long Lane compare with other daycares in Upper Darby?
It is tied for #20 of 31 centers in Upper Darby by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 56% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Apple Pie Long Lane last inspected?
Oct 1, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Apple Pie Long Lane 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 Long Lane?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Apple Pie Long Lane 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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