Treasure Island Academy
Treasure Island Academy is a certified child care center in Upper Darby, PA, with capacity for 94 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 11 times and confirmed violations in 9 complaint investigations. The state cited 69 violations, 13 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (16 of 69). 29 citations came in the last 12 months, including 7 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #26 of 31 centers in Upper Darby and has more citations per inspection than 72% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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During the complaint investigation conducted on 9/9/26 two infant classrooms and one young toddler classroom were observed to be out of ratio.
During the complaint investigation conducted on 9/9/26 diaper changing log reviewed for child #1 did not reflect that child's diaper was being changed every 2 hours by staff.
During the complaint investigation conducted on 9/9/26 feeding schedule reviewed for child #1 was not being followed by staff #1.
During the unannounced monitoring conducted on 9/9/26 missing receptacle covers were observed throughout facility accessible to children 5 years of age and younger.
During the unannounced monitoring conducted on 9/9/26 peeling paint was observed on wall by children's bathroom.
During the unannounced monitoring conducted on 9/9/26 classroom door in older toddler classroom and PreK classroom were obstructed and unable to be used as an exit.
During the complaint investigation 9/1/26 it was confirmed that staff person #1 did not report injury of child #1 to administrator or parent. Incident report was not completed.
The facility has not complied with the DHS Civil Rights Bureau of Equal Opportunity renewal inspection requirements, per the DHS Civil Rights denial email on April 28, 2026.
During the renewal inspection on 02/17/26 the file reviewed for staff person #4 and staff person #5 did not contain emergency plan training at time of initial employment.
During the renewal inspection on 02/17/26 there were missing protective receptable covers throughout the facility.
During the renewal inspection on 02/17/26 cleaning supplies were observed in the older toddler room accessible to children.
During the renewal inspection on 02/17/26 there was a hole observed in the wall of the older toddler room.
During the renewal inspection on 02/17/26 there was no thermometer observed in the young toddler room refrigerator.
During the renewal inspection on 02/17/26 staff person #1 did not clean diaper changing surface after diapering a child.
During the renewal inspection on 02/17/26 the file reviewed for staff person #2 and staff person #3 contained a health assessment more than 24 months old.
During the renewal inspection on 02/17/26 provider was unable to produce documentation confirming that annual emergency drill was conducted.
During the renewal inspection on 02/17/26 provide was unable to produce documentation confirming that fire drills were conducted every 60 days.
During the renewal inspection on 02/17/26 the file reviewed for child #3, child #5, child #6, and child #7 did not include child service report providing family information about child's growth and development.
During the renewal inspection on 02/17/26 the file reviewed for child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4, child #5, child #6 and child #7 did not contain an updated financial agreement.
During the renewal inspection on 02/17/26 the file reviewed for staff person #1, staff person #2, and staff person #3 did not contain 12 hours of annual childcare training.
During the complaint investigation on 02/04/26 it was confirmed that on 01/29/26 the infant classroom was out of ratio with (5) children and (1) staff person. During the investigation on 02/04/26 several classrooms were observed out of ratio. Staff person #1 was observed alone with (6) infants. Staff person #2 was observed alone with (5) infants. Staff person #3 was observed alone with (17) older toddlers. Staff person #4 and staff person #5 were observed with (14) young toddlers. Continued noncompliance from the complaint investigation on 11/25/25 and 12/11/25.
During the complaint investigation on 02/04/26 it was confirmed that on 01/29/26 staff person #2 left (5) children unsupervised in the classroom.
During the complaint investigation on 12/23/25 it was determined that staff person #1 sent out a memo on 12/10/25 to all outside therapists denying services to children in the facility during program hours.
During the unannounced monitoring visit on 11/25/25 the file reviewed for staff person #3 (see code sheet) did not contain required NSOR certificate. The file reviewed for staff person #2 (see code sheet) did not contain mandated reporter training and was observed working unsupervised with children.
During the complaint investigation on 11/25/25 two classrooms were observed out of ratio. Staff person #1 was observed alone in the infant room with (5) infants. Staff person #2 was observed alone in the toddler classroom with (7) toddlers. During the complaint investigation on 12/11/25, facility was observed out of ratio. Staff person #2 and staff person #4 were observed in toddler classroom with (13) toddlers.
During the complaint investigation on 11/25/25, (2) children were observed being confined to highchairs outside of feeding time.
During the complaint investigation on 11/25/25 it was found that on 11/14/25 child #1 was not supervised by a staff person at all times when child # 1 walked out of the front door of the facility. Staff person # 1 was assigned the responsibility of child # 1 during the incident.
During the unannounced monitoring on 11/25/25 staff person #2 was observed working unsupervised with children without having completed preservice training and mandated reporter training.
During the unannounced monitoring visit on 11/25/25 the file reviewed for staff person #1 did not contain an initial health assessment prior to working with children.
During the unannounced monitoring visit on 11/25/25 the file reviewed for staff person #2 did not include required Health & Safety training within 90 days of hire.
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During the renewal inspection on 02/26/25 room #3, identified as childcare space, was being used as storage.
During the renewal inspection on 02/26/25 there was chipping paint observed in the indoor play area.
During the renewal inspection on 02/26/25 the health assessment reviewed for staff person #1 was expired, dated 02/09/23. The file reviewed for staff person #2 did not include an initial health assessment.
During the renewal inspection on 02/26/25 the fire safety training reviewed for staff person #1 was not completed annually.
During the renewal inspection on 02/26/05 the file reviewed for staff person #2 did not contain verification of education.
During the renewal inspection on 02/26/25 the file reviewed for child #1, child #2, child #3 and child #4 did not include a child service report.
During the unannounced monitoring inspection on 01/07/25 the file reviewed for staff person #1 hired on (see code sheet) did not contain PA criminal clearance, NSOR certificate, PA child abuse clearance, FBI clearance, or disclosure statement. Staff person #2 hired on (see code sheet) did not contain disclosure statement.
During the unannounced monitoring inspection on 01/07/25 the file reviewed for staff person #2 did not include a health assessment.
During the unannounced monitoring visit on 01/07/25 a copy of the most current inspection summary and letter was not posted.
During the unannounced monitoring inspection on 01/07/25 the file reviewed for staff person #2 did not include 10hr health and safety preservice training.
During the complaint investigation on 9/3/24 it was determined that child #1 sustained an injury. Staff was unaware that this injury occurred due to lack of supervision.
During the renewal inspection on 9/3/24 staff person #1 hired (see code sheet) did not have a completed child abuse, DHS FBI clearance, or NSOR certificate on file. Receipt for NSOR dated 8/21/24. Receipt for child abuse dated 8/26/24. CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE from complaint investigation on 08/21/24.
During the renewal inspection on 9/3/24 certification representative observed (4) classrooms out of ratio. In classroom #1 there were (6) infants present with staff member #2. In classroom #5 there were (12) older toddlers present with staff member #3. The youngest child present was 2yo. In classroom #4 there were (16) preschool children present with staff member #4. The youngest child present was 3yo. In classroom #7 there were (9) young toddlers present with staff member #5. The youngest child present was 1yo. CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE from complaint investigation on 08/21/24.
Certification representative has confirmed that facility has been operating out of ratio. During visit (4) classrooms were observed being out of ratio. In classroom #1 there were (6) infants present with staff member #2. In classroom #5 there were (12) older toddlers present with staff member #3. The youngest child present was 2yo. In classroom #4 there were (16) preschool children present with staff member #4. The youngest child present was 3yo. In classroom #7 there were (9) young toddlers present with staff member #5. The youngest child present was 1yo.
During the renewal inspection on 9/3/24 (2) childcare classrooms #2 and #3 were observed being used for storage.
During the renewal inspection on 9/3/24 there was a missing receptacle cover observed in the infant classroom.
During the renewal inspection on 9/3/24 handwashing signs were missing from sink in the infant classroom and young toddler classroom.
During the renewal inspection on 9/3/24 the file reviewed for child #1 and child #2 did not contain a health report within 60 days of child's admission.
During the renewal inspection on 9/3/24 the file reviewed for child #4 did not include an updated health report within 12 months. Health assessment dated 9/1/23.
During the complaint investigation on 9/3/24 it was determined that the facility failed to complete and provide parent with an incident report for child #1 upon sustaining an injury.
During the renewal inspection on 9/3/24 the file reviewed for staff person #2 did not contain a current pediatric first aid/cpr certification from a PQAS approved instructor.
During the renewal inspection on 9/3/24 the file reviewed for child #3 and child #4 did not contain a child service report.
During the renewal inspection on 9/3/24 the fee agreement reviewed for child #2, child #5 and child #6 did not include child's admission date.
During the renewal inspection on 9/3/24 the file reviewed for child #5 did not include telephone number for child"s physician.
During the renewal inspection on 9/3/24 the emergency contact form reviewed for child #4 and child #5 did not include release person's address.
During the renewal inspection on 9/3/24 the file reviewed for child #2 and child #5 did not include a fee agreement. The file reviewed for child #6 included a fee agreement that was not reviewed/updated within 6-month time period.
During the complaint investigation on 8/21/24 staff person #1 hired (see code sheet) does not have a completed child abuse, PSP criminal history clearance, or NSOR certificate on file. Staff person #2 hired (see code sheet) does not have a completed PSP criminal clearance or child abuse on file. Furthermore, on 8/21/24 staff person #1 and staff person #2 were observed in a young toddler room working alone with children and was not in the vicinity of a permanent employee.
During the complaint investigation on 08/21/24 CR observed (2) classrooms out of ratio. Classroom #1 contained (27) young toddlers, youngest child 2yo, with (2) staff members. Classroom #2 contained (10) young toddlers, youngest child 2yo, with (1) staff member. Staff: child ratio for young toddlers is 1:6.
During the unannounced monitoring on 08/21/24 the file reviewed for staff person #1 and staff person #2 did not contain emergency plan training at time of initial hire.
During the unannounced monitoring on 08/21/24 the file reviewed for staff person #1 did not contain an initial health assessment prior to working in a childcare setting.
During the renewal inspection on 09/19/23 the file reviewed for staff person #3 hired (see code sheet) did not include child abuse clearance or NSOR certificate. Staff person #4 hired (see code sheet) did not include NSOR certificate.
During the renewal inspection on 09/19/23 there were missing outlet covers observed in pretoddler classroom, classroom hallway, bathroom #1, bathroom #2 and by changing table.
During the renewal inspection on 09/19/23 there was no first aid kit located in the indoor play space.
During the renewal inspection on 09/19/23 the first aid kit located in the nursery #2 classroom was missing scissors. The first aid kit located in the toddler 2 classroom was missing soap.
During the renewal inspection on 09/19/23 there were no handwashing signs located by the sink in the nursery #2 classroom.
During the renewal inspection on 09/19/23 the bathroom used by children was missing lidded waste receptacle.
During the renewal inspection on 09/19/23 the main refrigerator was missing an operable thermometer.
During the renewal inspection on 09/19/23 the file reviewed for child #1, child #2 and child #3 and child #4 did not contain updated health assessment.
During the renewal inspection on 09/19/23 the health assessment reviewed for staff person #1 and staff person #2 were expired. Staff person #1 health assessment dated 02/03/21. Staff person #2 health assessment dated 02/25/19.
During the renewal inspection on 09/19/23 there were bottles of milk sitting out unrefrigerated observed in the nursery #1 classroom and nursery #2 classroom. Children's lunch boxes were observed sitting out unrefrigerated in the toddler #2 classroom.
During the renewal inspection on 09/19/23 the training record reviewed for staff person #3 hired (see code) did not include 10 hr PA Health & Safety training.
During the renewal inspection on 09/19/23 the emergency contact form for child #1 and the fee agreement for child #2, child #3 and child #4 were expired and not updated within 6-month time period.
“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) | $65.00 | $55.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $65.00 | $55.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $63.00 | $49.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $60.00 | $46.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $56.00 | $42.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $56.00 | $50.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $56.00 | $50.00 |
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 Treasure Island Academy had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 13 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 Sep 9, 2026 (staff ratios): “During the complaint investigation conducted on 9/9/26 two infant classrooms and one young toddler classroom were observed to be out of ratio.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Treasure Island Academy?
Pennsylvania lists 9 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 Treasure Island Academy’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Apr 4, 2025. 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 Treasure Island Academy compare with other daycares in Upper Darby?
It is #26 of 31 centers in Upper Darby by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 72% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Treasure Island Academy last inspected?
Sep 9, 2026 (allocated unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Treasure Island Academy cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $65.00 for newborn, $65.00 for infant, $63.00 for young toddler, $60.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Treasure Island Academy?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Treasure Island Academy 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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