Delco Child Day Care No C
Delco Child Day Care No C is a certified child care center in Drexel Hill, PA, with capacity for 66 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 (accredited) rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 18 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (6 of 18). 6 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #16 of 20 centers in Drexel Hill and has fewer citations per inspection than 64% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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The file of staff person #1 doh (see lis code sheet), did not include a copy of the Child abuse or NSOR history information as required under the CPSL. The file of staff person #3 doh (see lis code sheet), did not include a copy of the Child abuse or FBI history information as required under the CPSL.
At the time of inspection, certification representative observed the screen in the window on the second floor was not in good repair.
At the time of inspection, certification representative observed damaged ceiling tiles on the first floor in the lobby and the carpet on the steps in the preschool room were not in good repair.
At the time of inspection, staff persons #1,2 and 3 did not have verification of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (cpr) certification.
At the time of inspection, staff persons #1,2 and 3 did not have verification of annual firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional.
At the time of inspection, staff persons #1, 2 and 3 did not have verification of an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
At the time of inspection, certification representative observed in the preschool room, a surface area near the vent not in good repair.
At the time of inspection, the health assessment for staff person #1 did not include an examination for communicable diseases or the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
At the time of inspection, staff person #2 did not have verification of child care experience prior to service at the facility.
At the time of inspection, the operator did not maintain a current written record that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. The last written record was dated for March 2024.
At the time of inspection, certification representative observed damaged ceiling tiles in two classrooms on the first floor.
During the renewal inspection on 2/23/23, staff person #1 answered the front door leaving (7) children in the classroom unsupervised.
During the renewal inspection on 2/23/23, the first aid kit located in the Honeybee classroom was missing scissors.
During the renewal inspection on 2/23/23, the documentation of annual testing from fire safety professional was expired. Documentation dated 2/9/22.
During the renewal inspection on 2/23/23, the emergency contact form reviewed for child #1 did not contain health insurance coverage and policy number.
During the renewal inspection on 2/23/23, there were no emergency contact forms present in the Honeybee classroom.
During the renewal inspection on 2/23/23, the emergency contact form reviewed for child #1 was not reviewed/updated within 6-month period. Last update 3/2022.
Facility person #1, acting as a volunteer student teacher, does not have an NSOR clearance. Nor does she have a DHS FBI clearance.
“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.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $55.00 | $34.50 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $47.00 | $29.90 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $47.00 | $28.62 |
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 Delco Child Day Care No C had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 3 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 Jan 29, 2026 (background checks): “The file of staff person #1 doh (see lis code sheet), did not include a copy of the Child abuse or NSOR history information as required under the CPSL. The file of staff person #3 doh (see lis code sheet), did not…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Delco Child Day Care No C?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Delco Child Day Care No C since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Delco Child Day Care No C’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4 (accredited), effective Aug 21, 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 Delco Child Day Care No C compare with other daycares in Drexel Hill?
It is #16 of 20 centers in Drexel Hill by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 64% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Delco Child Day Care No C last inspected?
Jan 29, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Delco Child Day Care No C cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $55.00 for older toddler, $47.00 for preschool, $47.00 for young school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Delco Child Day Care No C?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Delco Child Day Care Association.
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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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