Jacobs Ladder CLC INC · 717 Long Ln, Upper Darby
Jacobs Ladder CLC INC is a certified child care center in Upper Darby, PA, with capacity for 30 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 20 violations, 4 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for training & qualifications (8 of 20). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #9 of 31 centers in Upper Darby and has fewer citations per inspection than 68% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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During the renewal inspection completed on 8/20/26 there was a missing receptacle cover observed in Room #1.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/20/26 the refrigerator located in Room #2 did not contain an operable thermometer.
During the complaint investigation on 09/22/23 the owner confirmed that between the dates of July 18-20 the facility exceeded the facility's capacity.
During the renewal inspection on 09/22/23 the first aid kit located in the toddler room was missing soap, gauze, scissors, and tweezers.
During the renewal inspection on 09/22/23 there was a vacuum cleaner at the top of the stairway used by children.
During the renewal inspection on 09/22/23 the file for staff person #1 contained expired health assessment. Health assessment dated 06/24/21.
The facility was not in compliance with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services): Several staff/facility person's record did not contain the required CPSL hiring documents. (#3- hired 2/27/23- no record of acceptable NSOR-the date read "034403" and mandated training completed more than 45 days after date of hire (#2-hired 3/6/23- STATE POLICE is for a volunteer and not a staff person and mandated training completed more than 45 days after date of hire. (#6- no record of CPSL clearances)
One staff person's record did not contain written verification of education for their assistant group supervisor position. (#3
One facility person did not have an individual record that was presented at the time of the inspection. (#6)
Several staff person's record did not contain written verification of annual minimum 12 hours of child care training. Requested information was not submitted. (#1, #2 and #5)
The facility was not in compliance with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services): Several staff/facility person's record did not contain the required CPSL hiring documents. (#3- hired 2/27/23- no record of acceptable NSOR-the date read "034403" and mandated training completed more than 45 days after date of hire (#2-hired 3/6/23- STATE POLICE is for a volunteer and not a staff person and mandated training completed more than 45 days after date of hire. (#6- no record of CPSL clearances)
On 5/17/23, at approximately 3:10pm, staff person #6 was observed caring for a group of 5 infants in the infant room. Staff person #6 verified the ages of the children...
On 4/10/23 at approximately 2:30pm, staff person # 4 was observed caring for a mixed age group of 6 young/older toddler (ages 1-2 years) and 3/older school age (4thgrade-15 years) children in the preschool room. Staff person #6 verified the ages of the children.
Three staff persons were observed caring for a child and their record did not contain verification of completed required CCDBG training (Pa Update) (#1, #2 and #5).
Two staff person's records did not contain written verification of required health and safety training. (#3 and #4)
One staff person's record did not contain written verification of education for their assistant group supervisor position. (#3)
One facility person did not have an individual record that was presented at the time of the inspection. (#6)
Several staff person's record did not contain written verification of annual minimum 12 hours of child care training. Requested information was not submitted. (#1, #2 and #5)
Several staff person's records did not contain written verification of annual fire safety training. (#1, #2 and #30
The facility was not in compliance with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services): Several facility person's record did not contain the required CPSL hiring documents. (#1, #2 and #3- mandated reporter training more than 60 months old-#1-12/17/15, #2- 9/15/15 and #3- 2/1/16)
“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) | $70.00 | $50.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $70.00 | $50.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $65.00 | $48.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $62.00 | $46.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $60.00 | $44.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $50.00 | $40.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $50.00 | $40.00 |
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 Jacobs Ladder CLC INC had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 4 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 Jul 20, 2023 (background checks): “The facility was not in compliance with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services): Several staff/facility person's record did not contain the required CPSL hiring documents. (#3- hired 2/27/23- no…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Jacobs Ladder CLC INC?
Pennsylvania lists 1 complaint investigation 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 Jacobs Ladder CLC INC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Nov 3, 2023. 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 Jacobs Ladder CLC INC compare with other daycares in Upper Darby?
It is #9 of 31 centers in Upper Darby by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 68% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Jacobs Ladder CLC INC last inspected?
Aug 20, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Jacobs Ladder CLC INC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $70.00 for newborn, $70.00 for infant, $65.00 for young toddler, $62.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Jacobs Ladder CLC INC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Jacobs Ladder CLC INC.
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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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