Childcare of the Future Academy of Academics · Certificate revoked
Childcare of the Future Academy of Academics in Upper Darby, PA held a Pennsylvania child care certificate. The state’s COMPASS search shows its certificate as revoked. Since August 2021, the state inspected it 6 times and cited 28 violations, 1 of them core-safety. Its inspection history is kept here for reference.
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During the unannounced inspection conducted on 6/5/26 it was acknowledged by staff person #1 and staff person #2 that the 2nd floor classroom was not being used as childcare space.
During the unannounced inspection conducted on 6/5/26 two different legal entities were caring for children and occupying the same space simultaneously.
During the unannounced inspection conducted on 6/5/26 cleaning products were observed inside downstairs supply closet that was unlocked and accessible to children.
During the unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 6/5/26 doors, work materials and debris were observed in the 2nd floor classroom due to ongoing renovations.
There was no written documentation indicating that the emergency plan had been reviewed and updated within the past 12 months in accordance with 55 PA CODE 3270 regulations.
Written verification of the letter provided to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures or any subsequent update to the plan as required in 3270.27 subsection a. was not available at the time of the inspection.
One child's record did not contain a health report completed within the past 12 months as required for children older toddler age to preschool age. (#5)
The facility's emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
There was no written record verifying that emergency drills were being conducted annually.
A review of the facility files did not indicate that fire drills were being held every 60 days as required.
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The facility's emergency plan did not provide for shelter of children during an emergency including lock down procedures.
There was no documentation indicating that the operator sent a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
One child has been enrolled in the facility for more than 60 days and their record did not include a health report in accordance with this regulation. (#4)
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.
The facility's written policies on shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment did not include the identification and prevention of child maltreatment.
The facility lacked written verification of comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy was not on file at the facility at the time of the inspection.
Child service reports were not being completed every 6 months in accordance with these regulations. (#1, #2, #3, #4, and #5)
Emergency contact information in several children's records was not being updated every 6 months. (#1, #2, #3, #4, and #5)
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. (#3)
The facility's current certificate of compliance was not posted at a conspicuous location used by parents and 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.
he 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 12/11/23- no completed NSOR)
Fire drill records contained the same hypothetical location of the fire for consecutive fire drills.
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.
One staff person's record contained expired pediatric first aid and CPR certification. (#2)
Two children's records contained agreements that did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. (#1 and #3)
The bathroom door on the upper floor was stained and in need of painting or cleaning.
The fire detection system in the lower level was not operable and could not be tested.at the time of the investigation.
During renewal inspection cert rep observed missing documentation of the required 10 subsections of the health and safety basics training in the files of Staff 1 and Staff 2.
“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.
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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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