Faulks Kidz Kum 1st
Faulks Kidz Kum 1st is a certified child care center in Upper Darby, PA, with capacity for 52 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times and confirmed violations in 3 complaint investigations. The state cited 19 violations, 6 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for transportation (6 of 19). 3 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #15 of 31 centers in Upper Darby and has fewer citations per inspection than 56% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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During complaint investigation, certification representative discovered during an excursion to a playground on 6/4/26 a child was left behind when returning to the facility. Child was brought to a nearby police station and reunited with family there.
The facility was not in compliance with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services): Two staff person persons lacked the required CPSL hiring documents. (1#- hired 5/6/25- STATE POLICE clearance was for a volunteer and not a staff person. The DISCLOSURE STATEMENT was outdated and not signed by a witness. (#2- no
One staff person lacked an individual record that was presented at the time of the inspection. (#2)
The 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 staff person's CHILD ABUSE clearance was for a volunteer, not a staff person)
Fire drill records contained the same hypothetical location of the fire for consecutive fire drills between 9/22/24 and 11/10/24.
Operator did not annotate on the fire drill log the dates when the fire system was tested documenting that it was tested every 30 days as required under Fire Act of July 14, 2020.
Several children's records did not contain a child service report that had been completed within the past 6 months. (#1, #3, and #5)
Several children's records did not contain emergency contact and financial agreement information that had been updated within the past 6-months. (#2, #3, 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. (#2)
On 8/13/24, 20-25 children were observed in a vehicle that seat seven children (Crysler Pacifica)
On 8/13/24, children were observed being transported in the rear hatch of a vehicle (Crysler Pacifica)
On 8/13/24, 20-25 children ages 4-6 years were observed in a vehicle that seat seven children (Crysler Pacifica). Safety restraints could not be used by all the children in the vehicle.
On 8/13/24, 20-25 children ages 4-6 years were observed in a vehicle that seat seven children (Crysler Pacifica)
On 8/13/24, children were observed being transported in the rear hatch of a vehicle (Crysler Pacifica)
On 8/13/24, the facility was transporting preschool age children, and the operator considered the driver a staff person.
On 8/13/24, 20-25 children ages 4-6 years were observed in a vehicle that seat seven children (Crysler Pacifica). Safety restraints could not be used by all the children in the vehicle.
On 8/13/24, 20-25 children were observed in a vehicle that seat seven children (Crysler Pacifica) and more than three persons were in the front seat.
The 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 11/23/23- no proof of request for NSOR prior to working with children and no record of completed NSOR)
Several children's records contained agreements that did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. (#1, #2, #3 and #4)
“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) | $53.00 | $45.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $53.00 | $45.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $51.00 | $43.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $49.00 | $41.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $47.00 | $39.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $43.00 | $35.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $43.00 | $35.00 |
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 Faulks Kidz Kum 1st had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 6 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 Aug 6, 2026 (supervision): “During complaint investigation, certification representative discovered during an excursion to a playground on 6/4/26 a child was left behind when returning to the facility. Child was brought to a nearby police station…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Faulks Kidz Kum 1st?
Pennsylvania lists 3 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 Faulks Kidz Kum 1st’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Mar 19, 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 Faulks Kidz Kum 1st compare with other daycares in Upper Darby?
It is #15 of 31 centers in Upper Darby by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 56% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Faulks Kidz Kum 1st last inspected?
Dec 3, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Faulks Kidz Kum 1st cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $53.00 for newborn, $53.00 for infant, $51.00 for young toddler, $49.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Faulks Kidz Kum 1st?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Faulks Childcare Services LLC.
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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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