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Childcare of the Future Academy of Academics · Certificate revoked

8418 W Chester Pike, Upper Darby, PA 19082 · Delaware County
Certificate revoked
Certificate revoked. Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search shows its certificate as revoked. Check COMPASS for its current status. Its state inspection history is shown below.

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.

Inspection history

1 Core-safety citations
27 Other citations
6 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Jun 5, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Dec 11, 2025 · Inspection · no citation Aug 8, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Sep 11, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Oct 18, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Sep 28, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Emergency preparedness 8
Records & paperwork 7
Building & playground safety 6
Health & medication 2
Transportation 2
Training & qualifications 2
Background checks 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Jun 5, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Indoor space- small muscle 55 Pa. Code §3270.61(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 24, 2026): “The 2nd floor classroom has been set back up and is now being used as childcare space.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jun 5, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
No business simultaneous use 55 Pa. Code §3270.61(f)
During the unannounced inspection conducted on 6/5/26 two different legal entities were caring for children and occupying the same space simultaneously.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 24, 2026): “There is only one legal entity operating at this location. Children from a nearby center have been transferred to our program and staff from that center have been hired and currently working for this legal entity.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jun 5, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
During the unannounced inspection conducted on 6/5/26 cleaning products were observed inside downstairs supply closet that was unlocked and accessible to children.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Sep 24, 2026): “All cleaning products will be kept in a locked closet.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jun 5, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 24, 2026): “All renovations have been completed, and all work material have been removed.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Aug 8, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Plan reviewed/updated annually 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(b)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 9, 2025): “The emergency plan will be reviewed and updated in writing. A written copy of the updated emergency plan will be submitted. We will ensure that the plan is reviewed, updated and documented in writing annually as specified.”
Citation Aug 8, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Letter to parents 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(e)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 9, 2025): “We will submit a copy of the parent letter as specified. We will ensure that the parent of each enrolled child is provided a letter explaining the emergency procedures or any subsequent update to the plan.”
Citation Aug 8, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)
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)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 10, 2025): “We will obtain and submit a current up-to-date health report for the indicated child. We will ensure that an updated health report is obtained every 12 months for children older toddler to preschool age.”
Citation Aug 8, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)
The facility's emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 2, 2025): “We do not provide services for infants and toddlers. We will amend the facility emergency plan to include children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. We will submit a written copy of the amended emergency plan.”
Citation Aug 8, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
There was no written record verifying that emergency drills were being conducted annually.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 9, 2025): “We will conduct an emergency drill and ensure that an emergency drill is conducted annually. A copy of the completed emergency drill form will be submitted to verify compliance.”
Citation Aug 8, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)
A review of the facility files did not indicate that fire drills were being held every 60 days as required.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 2, 2025): “We will submit a copy of the records to verify that fire drills are being conducted in accordance with the regulations.”
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Citation Aug 8, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(1)
The facility's emergency plan did not provide for shelter of children during an emergency including lock down procedures.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 9, 2025): “The facility emergency plan will be amended to include lock down procedures. We will submit a written copy of the amended emergency plan. We will amend the facility emergency plan to include lock down procedures. We will submit a written copy of the amended emergency plan.”
Citation Aug 8, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 2, 2025): “A copy of the emergency plan will be sent to the appropriate authorities as specified in this regulation. A copy of the emergency plan delivery notification will be submitted.”
Citation Aug 8, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Health information 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)
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)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 10, 2025): “We will obtain and submit a current up-to-date health report that meets the requirements for the indicated child. We will ensure that all children's records include a current up-to-date health report as specified in these regulations.”
Citation Aug 8, 2025 Inspection Transportation
Pick-up and drop-off points 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 2, 2025): “We will 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. We will ensure that this notification is sent annually.”
Citation Aug 8, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 9, 2025): “The shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment policy will be amended to include the identification and prevention of child maltreatment. A written copy will be submitted.”
Citation Aug 8, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
On file at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.18(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 2, 2025): “We will obtain and submit written verification of the facility's comprehensive general liability insurance. We will ensure that a current copy of the insurance policy is on file at the facility.”
Citation Aug 8, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
Child service reports were not being completed every 6 months in accordance with these regulations. (#1, #2, #3, #4, and #5)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 2, 2025): “The children have current child service reports. We will revise and submit written policies and procedures regarding the completion of child service reports every 6 months to ensure ongoing compliance. Child service reports will be completed every 6 months as required.”
Citation Aug 8, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)
Emergency contact information in several children's records was not being updated every 6 months. (#1, #2, #3, #4, and #5)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 2, 2025): “The children's records have current information. We will 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. We will ensure that this information is updated every 6 months…”
Citation Aug 8, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(3)/3270.182(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)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 2, 2025): “We will obtain and submit written verification of signed parental consent for emergency medical care and for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff prior to admission for the indicated children. We will ensure that this information is in all children's records.”
Citation Aug 8, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.25(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 2, 2025): “We will post a copy of our current certificate of compliance in a conspicuous location in the front of the facility. We will 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…”
Core safety Sep 11, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
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)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 8, 2024): “Facility Person #1 will not work in a child care position at the facility until the required CPSL document (NSOR) has been obtained, completed and submitted as specified. We will submit a copy of the required, completed CPSL clearance documents for the identified staff person. We will ensure that…”
Citation Sep 11, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Hypothetical locations 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(4)
Fire drill records contained the same hypothetical location of the fire for consecutive fire drills.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 4, 2024): “We will conduct a fire drill and ensure that it contains a hypothetical location that is different from the previous drill conducted. We will submit a copy of a completed fire drill to verify compliance. We will dvelop and submit a written policy statement indicating that the hypothetical locations…”
Citation Sep 11, 2024 Inspection Transportation
Pick-up and drop-off points 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 4, 2024): “Weill 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. We will ensure that this notification is sent annually.”
Citation Sep 11, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)
One staff person's record contained expired pediatric first aid and CPR certification. (#2)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 4, 2024): “We will obtain updated and current pediatric first aid and CPR certification for the identified staff person. We will submit written verification of the completed training.”
Citation Sep 11, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Designated release persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(5)
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)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 4, 2024): “The agreements will be updated to specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. A copy of the updated agreements will be submitted.”
Citation Oct 18, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
The bathroom door on the upper floor was stained and in need of painting or cleaning.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 10, 2024): “The door will be cleaned and painted. We will ensure that surfaces in the facility are kept clean. We will submit written documentation to verify compliance.”
Citation Oct 18, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
The fire detection system in the lower level was not operable and could not be tested.at the time of the investigation.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 21, 2023): “The fire detection system will be serviced, and we will ensure that it is operable. The test of the system will be documented in writing on the fire drill log every 30 days when the fire drill is conducted.”
Citation Sep 28, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 21, 2022): “Provider will obtain documentation of the required 10 subsections of the health and safety training topics from 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.

About this center

Capacity 39 children
Certificate status Revoked
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Aug 18, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator Childcare Of The Future INC
State certificate # CER-00245807

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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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