Precious Developers Daycare LLC is a certified child care center in Darby, PA, with capacity for 25 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times. The state cited 23 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (14 of 23). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #9 of 14 centers in Darby and has fewer citations per inspection than 70% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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During a renewal inspection conducted on 3/15/24, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff's #1 and Staff's #3 content of records and the content of records of Staff's #1, and Staff's #3 did not include a current annual fire safety training.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 3/15/24, the Certification Representative reviewed child's #1 and child's #2 emergency contact. The emergency contact information of child's #1, and child's #2 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 3/15/24, the Certification Representative reviewed child's #1, emergency contact form. The emergency contact form on Child's #1 did not include the enrolling parent's work address, and work phone number.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 3/15/24, the Certification Representative reviewed child's #1 and child's #2 emergency contact form. The emergency contact form on child's #1, and child's #2 did not include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 3/15/24, the Certification Representative reviewed child's #1 and child's #2 emergency contact form. The emergency contact form on child's #1, and child's #2 did include the health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 3/15/24, the Certification Representative reviewed child's #1, and child's #2 emergency contact form. The emergency contact form on child's #1 and child's #2 did not include the individuals whom the child may be release to name, address, and phone number.
At the time of inspection, certification representative observed outside play space not kept clean
At the time of inspection, certification representative observed outside play space not kept clean.
At the time of inspection, the agreement for children # 1 and 2 did not specify the date of the children's admission.
At the time of inspection, the emergency contact information for children #1 and 2 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the children's physician or source of medical care.
At the time of inspection, the emergency contact information for children # 1 and 2 did not include health insurance coverage and policy numbers.
At the time of inspection, the emergency contact information for children #1 and 2 did not include the address and or telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
At the time of inspection, the agreement for children # 1 and 2 did not specify the date of the children's admission.
At the time of inspection, the emergency contact information for children #1 and 2 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the children's physician or source of medical care.
At the time of inspection, the emergency contact information for children # 1 and 2 did not include health insurance coverage and policy numbers.
At the time of inspection, the emergency contact information for children #1 and 2 did not include the address and or telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
The file of staff person #1 DOH (See lis code sheet) did not include a copy of the criminal history clearance information as required under the cpsl.
At the time inspection, certification representative observed evidence of infestation of rodents in the facility.
At the time of inspection certification representative cigarette butts in the outside play space area.
At the time of inspection the first-aid kits did not contain soap or tweezers.
At the time of inspection, certification representative observed the toilet leaking on the second floor, toilet area not kept clean, a broken window in the kitchen, lawn mower in the outside play space and branches hanging over into the outside play space.
At the time of inspection, staff persons # 2 did not have verification of valid health assessment and or tuberculosis screening.
At the time of inspection, the records for staff persons # 1 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the persons' suitability to serve as a staff persons.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $70.00 | $59.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $70.00 | $59.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $70.00 | $59.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $60.00 | $55.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $60.00 | $55.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $55.00 | $55.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $55.00 | $55.00 |
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 Precious Developers Daycare LLC had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 1 violation 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 Nov 1, 2022 (background checks): “The file of staff person #1 DOH (See lis code sheet) did not include a copy of the criminal history clearance information as required under the cpsl.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Precious Developers Daycare LLC?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Precious Developers Daycare LLC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Precious Developers Daycare LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Jun 30, 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 Precious Developers Daycare LLC compare with other daycares in Darby?
It is #9 of 14 centers in Darby by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 70% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Precious Developers Daycare LLC last inspected?
Mar 30, 2026 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does Precious Developers Daycare LLC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $70.00 for newborn, $70.00 for infant, $70.00 for young toddler, $60.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Precious Developers Daycare LLC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Precious Developers Daycare 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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