Kwawaku Day Care Center
Kwawaku Day Care Center is a certified child care center in Upper Darby, PA, with capacity for 74 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 33 violations, 4 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (10 of 33). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #27 of 31 centers in Upper Darby and has more citations per inspection than 73% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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During the renewal inspection on 10/1/25 the file reviewed for staff person #1 did not contain an FBI clearance.
During the renewal inspection on 10/1/25 the butterfly room was observed out of ratio. Staff person #1 was left alone with (11) children; youngest child was 3yo.
During the renewal inspection on 10/1/25 the file reviewed for staff person #2 did not contain emergency plan training,
During the renewal inspection on 10/1/25 uncovered electrical outlets were observed in downstairs young toddler room and 2nd floor older toddler room.
During the renewal inspection on 10/1/25 cleaning materials were observed sitting on the sink in the young toddle bathroom accessible to children.
During the renewal inspection on 10/1/25 the first aid kit located in the young toddler classroom did not contain scissor and tweezers.
During the renewal inspection on 10/1/25 the ceiling in the back school age classroom was observed in need of repair due to a previous leak.
During the renewal inspection on 10/1/25 there was peeling paint observed on the 3rd floor PreK classroom wall.
During the renewal inspection on 10/1/25 the fire detection system was not interconnected. Annual fire detection report from a fire professional was not provided.
During the renewal inspection on 10/1/25 the file reviewed for staff person #4 and staff person #6 did not have current pediatric first aid/cpr training.
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During the renewal inspection on 10/1/25 the file reviewed for staff person #3, staff person #4, staff person #5, and staff person #6 did not contain an annual written evaluation.
During the renewal inspection on 09/24/24 the file reviewed for staff #1 did not include annual emergency plan training.
During the renewal inspection on 09/24/24 there were missing electrical outlets covers observed in the downstairs classroom, 1st floor classroom, 2nd floor classroom and infant classroom.
During the renewal inspection on 09/24/24 the first aid kit observed in 1st floor classroom was missing tweezers and gloves. The first aid kit observed in the school age classroom was missing tape and soap.
During the renewal inspection on 09/24/24 provider did not have a policy to address shaken baby syndrome.
During the renewal inspection on 09/24/24 the emergency contact form observed for child #3 did not specify PCP's address.
During the renewal inspection on 09/24/24 the emergency contact form for child #1, child #2 and child #3 did not specify release person's address. The emergency contact form for child #4 did not specify a release person name, address or telephone number.
During the complaint investigation on 04/02/24 it was confirmed staff #1 failed to supervise child during outside transition resulting in child running off into the street.
During the renewal inspection on 10/19/23 the file reviewed for facility person #1 (hire date see code sheet) did not contain disclosure statement. The file reviewed for facility person #2 (hire date see code sheet) did not contain disclosure statement or NSOR certificate. The file reviewed for facility person #3 (hire date see code sheet) did not contain disclosure statement or NSOR certificate. The file reviewed for facility person #4 (hire date see code sheet) did not contain PA criminal clearance, DHS FBI clearance, disclosure statement, or NSOR certificate.
During the renewal inspection on 10/19/23 the file reviewed for staff person #1, staff person #5 and staff person #6 did not contain annual emergency plan training. The file reviewed for staff person #2, staff person #3, staff person #4 did not contain emergency plan training at time of hire.
During the renewal inspection on 10/19/23 the first aid kit located in the caterpillar classroom, butterflies' classroom, infant classroom, PreK classroom and kindergarten classroom was missing soap.
During the renewal inspection on 10/19/23 there was chipping paint observed in the kindergarten classroom.
During the renewal inspection on 10/19/23 the file reviewed for staff person #1 did not contain initial health assessment. The file reviewed for staff person #6 contained an expired health assessment. Health assessment reviewed dated 07/09/21.
During the renewal inspection on 10/19/23 there was no first aid kit observed in the facility's transportation vehicles.
During the renewal inspection on 10/19/23 the annual emergency drill log was not available for review.
During the renewal inspection on 10/19/23 fire drill log was not available for review.
During the renewal inspection on 10/19/23 the current liability insurance policy for the facility was not available for review.
During the renewal inspection on 10/19/23 the file reviewed for staff person #1 and staff person #5 did not contain annual fire safety training.
During the renewal inspection on 10/19/23 the emergency contact form reviewed for child #3 did not include contact telephone number(s) for parent.
During the renewal inspection on 10/19/23 the emergency contact form reviewed for child #1 and child #3 did not contain child's health insurance policy number.
During the renewal inspection on 10/19/23 the file reviewed for child #1, child #2, child #4 and child #5 was not reviewed and/or updated within 6-month time period.
The facility's emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. Amend the facility emergency plan to include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
The facility's emergency plan did not provide for shelter of children during an emergency including lock down procedures. Amend the facility emergency plan to include lock down procedures.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $80.00 | $60.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $72.00 | $56.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $61.80 | $50.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $57.00 | $46.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $52.00 | $40.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $52.00 | $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 Kwawaku Day Care Center 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 Oct 1, 2025 (background checks): “During the renewal inspection on 10/1/25 the file reviewed for staff person #1 did not contain an FBI clearance.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Kwawaku Day Care Center?
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 Kwawaku Day Care Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Jul 31, 2019. 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 Kwawaku Day Care Center compare with other daycares in Upper Darby?
It is tied for #27 of 31 centers in Upper Darby by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 73% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Kwawaku Day Care Center last inspected?
Oct 1, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Kwawaku Day Care Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $80.00 for infant, $72.00 for young toddler, $61.80 for older toddler, $57.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Kwawaku Day Care Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Upendo 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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