Darlenes Wee Care 4 Kids INC

6800 Market St, Upper Darby, PA 19082 · Delaware County

Provisional Certificate of Compliance for Downgrade, August 2026 (COMPASS status: Pending Appeal) Provisional certificate 1 core-safety citation in last 12 months 3 complaint investigations found violations Keystone STAR 1

Darlenes Wee Care 4 Kids INC is a certified child care center in Upper Darby, PA, with capacity for 299 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 9 times and confirmed violations in 3 complaint investigations. The state cited 43 violations, 8 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). 6 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #22 of 31 centers in Upper Darby and has more citations per inspection than 57% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 57% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical

#22 of 31 centers in Upper Darby

8 Core-safety citations

35 Other citations

9 Inspections

3 Complaint investigations that found violations

43 citations from 12 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 6 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 26, 2026

Every state visit

Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Emergency preparedness 8

Training & qualifications 8

Records & paperwork 7

Health & medication 6

Supervision 5

Building & playground safety 5

Background checks 3

Transportation 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Aug 26, 2026 Inspection Supervision

Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(1)

On site visit conducted upon request of director to lift provisional. At time of visit staff did not know assigned children after asking 3 times. After speaking with staff it was discussed that there is no policy or tools in place for assigned students.

Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Aug 26, 2026): “The following corrective actions will be implemented immediately to address the violations identified during the inspection: · Child Identification Cards: Identification cards will be created and provided to teaching staff for use during all transitions and group handoffs. These cards will assist…”

Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification

Citation Jun 30, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety

Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76

Observed room 8 storing broken stroller and bike.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 30, 2026): “Provider will remove both broken stroller and bike.”

Citation Jun 30, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety

Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(g)

During inspection when trying to turn on girls bathroom sink, the bathroom sink handle fell off.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 30, 2026): “Provider will have bathroom sink fixed.”

Citation Jun 30, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety

Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)

Observed girls bathroom and room 1 missing handwashing sign.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 30, 2026): “Provider will post handwashing sign in girls bathroom and in room 1.”

Citation Jan 14, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety

Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76

On 1/14/26, during an unannounced inspection, it was observed that the facility sustained significant water damage to the floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces throughout the facility causing major disrepair and presenting a visible hazard rendering the children unable to receive care in the facility. On 1/13/26, Upper Darby Licenses and Inspections submitted written verification of informing the operator of all the matters that must be resolved prior to L&I approving re-occupancy of the 3rd floor space where the child care facility is located.

Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Jan 30, 2026): “All floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces will be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. All repairs will be completed prior to children returning to care in the facility. A written Upper Darby L&I approval before…”

Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification

Citation Jan 14, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork

Building Codes 55 Pa. Code §3270.15(b)

On 1/14/26, it was observed that the facility sustained significant water damage to the floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces throughout the facility causing major disrepair and presenting a visible hazard rendering the children unable to receive care in the facility. On 1/14/26, Upper Darby Licenses and Inspections submitted written verification of informing the operator on 1/13/26 of all the matters that must be resolved prior to L&I approving re-occupancy of the 3rd floor space where the child care facility is located.

Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Jan 30, 2026): “The facility disputes these findings and is filing a formal appeal with the Bureau of Hearing and Appeals. However, in the interest of safety and cooperation, we will insert the correction while the appeal is pending. We immediately, we will be incompliance with all requirements directed by the…”

Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification

Core safety May 9, 2025 Inspection Background checks

Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

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. (#3-NSOR more than 60 months old) (#4-FBI more than 60 months old)

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 18, 2025): “Facility Person #3 and #4 will not work in a childcare position at the facility until the required CPSL documents have been obtained, completed and submitted as specified. A copy of the required, completed CPSL clearance documents will be submitted for the identified staff persons. We will ensure…”

Citation May 9, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)

Several facility person's records did not include written verification of initial and/or annual emergency plan training/written verification that the emergency plan training was completed at the time of initial employment. (Initial: #6, #7, #8, #11, #13) (Annual: #14)

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 5, 2025): “We will provide and submit written verification of the completed training for all identified facility persons. We will ensure that emergency plan training is completed and documented upon initial employment and annually.”

Citation May 9, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(d)

The emergency plan was not posted at a conspicuous location in the facility.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 16, 2025): “The emergency plan will be posted at the parent information board near the entrance of our facility.”

Citation May 9, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Letter to parents 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(e)

The letter given to parents regarding the emergency plan did not explain the emergency procedure /updates (lockdown and accommodations) to the plan as required in 3270.27 subsection a.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 21, 2025): “We will revise the letter given to parents to ensure that it explains the emergency procedures and updates as required in 3270.27 subsection a. We will submit a copy of the revised letter.”

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Citation May 9, 2025 Inspection Health & medication

Clean, age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)

Children in the preschool classroom area were observed napping on rest equipment that was not labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 20, 2025): “All rest equipment will be labeled for use of a specific child. We will ensure that rest equipment is labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child and submit verification.”

Citation May 9, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)

There was no written record of an emergency drill completed annually as specified in these regulations.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 17, 2025): “We will conduct an emergency drill and submit a copy of the written record using the DHS emergency drill form.”

Citation May 9, 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, Jun 25, 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 May 9, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications

Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

Several staff person's records did not contain written verification of annual fire safety training. (#1, #2, #4, #5, #9, #10)

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 5, 2025): “Staff will complete fire safety training and written verification of the completed training will be submitted.”

Citation May 9, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork

Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)

Several children's records did not contain a child service report that had been completed within the past 6 months. (1, #2, #3, #4 and #5)

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 24, 2025): “A current up-to-date child service report will be completed ad submitted for the indicated children. We will ensure that child service reports are completed for all children as specified in this regulation.”

Citation May 9, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork

Dated signature affixed 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(d)

Several children's six-month review of the emergency contact information and the financial agreement did not contain the parent's signature, only the typed name. They were not electronically signed signatures. (#1, #2, #3, #4, #5, and #6)

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 21, 2025): “We will obtain and submit a written copy of the current up-to date emergency contact and financial agreement information that contains the parent's signature for the identified children. We will ensure that all children's reviews contain the required parental signatures as specified. We will ensure…”

Citation May 9, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork

Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.25(a)

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, Jul 16, 2025): “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 appropriate regional child care office. This information will be posted in a conspicuous location for parents to see.”

Citation May 9, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications

Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)

One staff person's record did not contain written verification of annual minimum 12 hours of child care training. (#10)

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 16, 2025): “We will obtain and submit written verification of annual minimum 12 hours of child care training for the identified staff person.”

Core safety Aug 7, 2024 Inspection Background checks

Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

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-no signed DISCLOSURE STATEMENT- record indicated it was "not needed".

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 23, 2024): “Facility Person #1 will not work in a child care position at the facility until the singed DISCLOURE STATMENT has been obtained, completed and submitted. A copy of the signed and completed DISCLOSURE STATEMENT for the identified staff person will be submitted. We will ensure that all staff persons…”

Citation Aug 7, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Letter to parents 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(e)

The letter given to parents regarding the emergency plan did not explain the emergency procedure as required in 3270.27 subsection a

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 23, 2024): “We will revise the letter given to parents to ensure that it explains the emergency procedures and updates as required in 3270.27 subsection a. We will submit a copy of the revised letter.”

Citation Aug 7, 2024 Inspection Health & medication

12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)

One staff person's record/s did not contain a health assessment including negative TB skin testing completed within 12 months prior to the date of hire. Hire date 7/15/24- date of health report 11/5/22. (#2)

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 23, 2024): “We will obtain and submit a current up-to-date health assessment for the identified staff person/s including negative TB skin testing. We will ensure that health assessments contain the required information and are completed within the required timeframes.”

Citation Aug 7, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)

The facility's emergency plan did not include provide for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 23, 2024): “We will amend the facility emergency plan to include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. We will submit a written copy of the amended emergency plan.”

Citation Aug 7, 2024 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, Sep 23, 2024): “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 7, 2024 Inspection Health & medication

Health information 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)

The initial health report for a young toddler was dated more than 6 months prior to the first day of attendance at the facility. Child was enrolled on 12/5/23 and the health report on record was dated 6/27/24. (#1)

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 23, 2024): “We will revise and submit written policies and procedures to ensure that initial health reports for young toddlers are completed and dated no more than 6 months prior to the first day of attendance.”

Citation Aug 7, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications

Associate's + 2 yrs 55 Pa. Code §3270.35(b)(3)

One staff person's record did not contain written verification of education for their group supervisor position. The record did not indicate that the degree had been conferred. (#1)

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 14, 2024): “We will obtain and submit written verification of education and experience for the identified staff person. A copy of the degree was obtained during the inspections. We will ensure that all staff records have written verification of education and experience for their positions.”

Citation Aug 7, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications

HS/GED + 2 yrs 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(5)

One staff person's record did not contain written verification of education for their assistant group supervisor position. (#3)

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 14, 2024): “We will obtain and submit written verification of education and experience for the identified staff person. A copy of the staff person's high school diploma was obtained during the inspection. We will ensure that all staff records have written verification of education and experience for their…”

Citation Aug 7, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork

Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)

Four children's records did not contain a child service report that had been completed within the past 6 months. (#1, #2, #3, and #4)

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 23, 2024): “A current up-to-date child service report will be completed ad submitted for the indicated child/children. We will ensure that child service reports are completed for all children as specified in this regulation.”

Citation Apr 26, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications

Bachelor's, 30 credits + 1 yrs 55 Pa. Code §3270.35(b)(2)

Two staff person's record did not contain written verification that their bachelor's degree included 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and experience for their group supervisor position. (#3)

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 29, 2024): “We will obtain and submit a copy of the staff's person' transcript to verify the qualified credits for the identified staff persons. We are also in the process of hiring additional group supervisors.”

Citation Apr 26, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications

46 or more children- additional group sups 55 Pa. Code §3270.35(e)

On 3/1/24, there were 84 children in attendance and the facility lacked a sufficient number of qualified group supervisors. There were not at least two qualified group supervisors hired by the facility.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 29, 2024): “We will hire additional qualified group supervisors to ensure that we have a sufficient amount of required group supervisors.”

Core safety Jan 10, 2024 Complaint investigation Supervision

Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)

On 1/2/24, child #1 sustained an injury to her arm (nursemaid's elbow) while in care at the facility and the staff persons (#1 and #2) assigned responsibility for her care had no knowledge of how the child was injured.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 14, 2024): “All staff will receive two hours of OHS approved training regarding proper supervision of children. Operator will ensure during the time children are on facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises, trained and qualified staff will provide proper supervision to all children.”

Core safety Jan 10, 2024 Complaint investigation Supervision

Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)

On 1/2/24, child #1 sustained an injury to her arm (nursemaid's elbow) while in care at the facility and the staff persons (#1 and #2) assigned responsibility for her care had no knowledge of how the child was injured.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 14, 2024): “Children will be supervised at all times. All staff will receive training on proper supervision indoors, while on excursions and while outdoors. In addition, all staff will be notified when a child has a pre-existing medical condition such as asthma, seizures, nursemaid elbow, etc.”

Core safety Jan 10, 2024 Complaint investigation Supervision

Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)

On 1/2/24, child #1 sustained an injury to her arm (nursemaid's elbow) while in care at the facility and the staff persons (#1 and #2) assigned responsibility for her care had no knowledge of how the child was injured.

Citation Jan 10, 2024 Complaint investigation Health & medication

Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child 55 Pa. Code §3270.20(a)(1)

On 1/2/24, child #1 was taken to the ER for treatment of an injury to her arm (nursemaid's elbow). On 1/3/24, operator was informed by the parent that child was taken to the ER for treatment of her injured arm. Operator did not submit a telephone notice to the appropriate regional office within 24 hours of child receiving emergency room treatment. Incident was reported to Regional Office on 1/11/24.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 6, 2024): “We will develop and submit written policies and practices regarding proper notification as specified in this regulation. A parent will be immediately notified by operator or a staff person given authorization by operator when a child is injured and requires Hospitalization or receives emergency…”

Citation Jan 10, 2024 Complaint investigation Health & medication

Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child 55 Pa. Code §3270.20(a)(1)

On 1/2/24, child #1 was taken to the ER for treatment of an injury to her arm (nursemaid's elbow). On 1/3/24, operator was informed by the parent that child was taken to the ER for treatment of her injured arm. Operator did not submit a telephone notice to the appropriate regional office within 24 hours of child receiving emergency room treatment. Incident was reported to Regional Office on 1/11/24.

Citation Jan 10, 2024 Complaint investigation Health & medication

Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child 55 Pa. Code §3270.20(a)(1)

On 1/2/24, child #1 was taken to the ER for treatment of an injury to her arm (nursemaid's elbow). On 1/3/24, operator was informed by the parent that child was taken to the ER for treatment of her injured arm. Operator did not submit a telephone notice to the appropriate regional office within 24 hours of child receiving emergency room treatment. Incident was reported to Regional Office on 1/11/24.

Core safety Dec 29, 2023 Inspection Supervision

Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21

One staff person's record did not contain verification of completed CCDBG training (10 hour) required prior to working with children unsupervised. (#5)

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 26, 2024): “Staff persons completed the CCDBG training that is required prior to working with children unsupervised. We will submit written verification of the completed training.”