The Smart Center of Child Dev & Tech Ed
The Smart Center of Child Dev & Tech Ed is a certified child care center in Upper Darby, PA, with capacity for 77 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 16 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). 4 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #8 of 31 centers in Upper Darby and has fewer citations per inspection than 69% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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During the renewal inspection on 3/10/26 emergency numbers were not posted in the facility.
During the renewal inspection on 03/10/26 the refrigerator did not have an operating thermometer placed inside.
During the renewal inspection on 3/10/26 the file reviewed for staff person #1, staff person #2, and staff person #3 did not contain annual written evaluation.
During the renewal inspection on 3/10/26 the file reviewed for child #1 did not contain date of admission.
During the renewal inspection on 03/20/25 the file reviewed for staff person #1 hired (see code sheet) contained a criminal clearance that was more than 60 months old. The file reviewed for staff person #2 hired (see code sheet) contained a NSOR certificate more than 60 months old. Staff person #3 did not have criminal history clearance, child abuse clearance, NSOR certificate or FBI clearance to review.
During the renewal inspection on 03/20/25 there were uncovered electrical outlets observed in infant classroom, bathroom in infant room, and young toddler classroom.
During the renewal inspection on 03/20/25 the file reviewed for child #1 did not include a health assessment.
During the renewal inspection on 03/20/25 the emergency contact form reviewed for child #1 did not include child's physician name, address or telephone number.
During the renewal inspection on 03/20/25 staff person #3 hired (see code sheet) did not have a file.
During the renewal inspection on 03/20/25 the file reviewed for staff person #1, staff person #4, and staff person #5 did not include 12 hours of annual childcare training.
During the renewal inspection on 03/21/24 the file reviewed for staff person #1 hired (see code sheet) did not contain a DHS required FBI clearance or NSOR verification. Receipt confirms NSOR was resubmitted on 03/12/24. The file reviewed for staff person #2 contained child abuse clearance dated 08/16/18 and PA FBI clearance dated 08/21/18 which is more than 60 months old.
During the renewal inspection on 03/21/24 missing electrical outlet covers were observed in the toddler room.
During the renewal inspection on 03/21/24 the first aid kit located in toddler room was missing bandages, scissors, soap and gloves. The first aid kit located in the infant room was missing tweezers, scissors, tape, gauze and soap. The first aid kit located in the preschool room was missing scissors and soap.
During the renewal inspection on 03/21/24 the file reviewed for staff person #2, staff person #3 and staff person #4 did not contain annual written evaluation.
During the renewal inspection the file reviewed for staff person #4 contained an expired health assessment dated 09/17/21.
The facility was not in compliance with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services): (#1- Child Abuse and FBI clearances more than 60 months old) (#2 -FBI clearance more than 60 months.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $70.00 | $60.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $66.00 | $56.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $56.00 | $46.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $56.00 | $46.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $46.00 | $36.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $46.00 | $36.00 |
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 The Smart Center of Child Dev & Tech Ed 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 Mar 20, 2025 (background checks): “During the renewal inspection on 03/20/25 the file reviewed for staff person #1 hired (see code sheet) contained a criminal clearance that was more than 60 months old. The file reviewed for staff person #2 hired (see…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about The Smart Center of Child Dev & Tech Ed?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at The Smart Center of Child Dev & Tech Ed since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is The Smart Center of Child Dev & Tech Ed’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Nov 5, 2021. 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 The Smart Center of Child Dev & Tech Ed compare with other daycares in Upper Darby?
It is #8 of 31 centers in Upper Darby by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 69% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was The Smart Center of Child Dev & Tech Ed last inspected?
Mar 10, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does The Smart Center of Child Dev & Tech Ed cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $70.00 for infant, $66.00 for young toddler, $56.00 for older toddler, $56.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs The Smart Center of Child Dev & Tech Ed?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Colona Roberts.
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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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