Treasure Island Academy III INC
Treasure Island Academy III INC is a certified child care center in Upper Darby, PA, with capacity for 100 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 27 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (9 of 27). 9 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #16 of 31 centers in Upper Darby and has fewer citations per inspection than 55% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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During the renewal inspection on 12/09/25 the file reviewed for staff person #1 did not include emergency plan training.
During the renewal inspection on 12/09/25 there were no handwashing signs posted in the children's bathrooms.
During the renewal inspection on 12/09/25 there was no lidded waste receptacle in the boy's bathroom.
During the renewal inspection on 12/09/25 the file reviewed for staff person #1 did not include required 10 hr Health & Safety preservice training.
During the renewal inspection 12/09/25 the file reviewed for staff person #1 did not include annual fire safety training.
During the renewal inspection on 12/09/25 the file reviewed for staff person #1 did not include mandated reporter training
During the renewal inspection on 12/09/25 emergency contact forms were not on the bus while transporting children.
During the renewal inspection on 12/09/25 the file reviewed for staff person #1 did not include pediatric first aid/cpr certification.
During the renewal inspection on 12/09/25 the file reviewed for staff person #1 did not include 12 hours of childcare training.
During the complaint investigation on 8/14/25 the file reviewed for staff #1 did not include NSOR certificate.
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During the complaint investigation on 8/14/25 director confirmed that child #1 sustained injury which required emergency room visit. Regional office was not notified within 24 hours.
During the complaint investigation on 8/14/25 director confirmed that air conditioning was inoperable for at least (1) week in June.
During the complaint investigation on 8/14/25 the play equipment observed was not in sufficient amount and variety. Only a trampoline was observed.
During the complaint investigation on 8/14/25 CR observed children sitting around on their cell phones and tablets. No structured activity was taking place, and no written plan of activities was posted.
During the complaint investigation on 8/14/25 director confirmed that an incident report was not completed documenting details of child #1 incident resulting in an injury and emergency room visit.
During the unannounced monitoring on 02/13/25 two toilets used by children were observed to be inoperable. Continued noncompliance from renewal inspection on 120/05/25.
During the renewal inspection on 12/05/24 the first aid kit reviewed did not contain soap.
During the renewal inspection on 12/05/24 two toilets used by children were observed to be inoperable.
During the renewal inspection on 12/05/24 there was no written plan of daily activities available for review.
During the renewal inspection on 12/05/24 the file reviewed for staff person #1 did not contain two written nonfamily references.
During the renewal on 11/16/23 there were missing receptacle covers observed in the PreK classroom.
During the renewal inspection on 11/16/23 the first aid kit located in the school age classroom did not contain scissors and soap. The first aid kit located in the PreK classroom did not contain scissors.
During the renewal inspection on 11/16/23 there was no handwashing signs posted in the boy's bathroom.
During the renewal on 11/16/23 the emergency contact form for child #1 and child #2 was not dated.
During the renewal inspection on 11/16/23 the emergency contact form reviewed for child #1 and child #2 was not signed by the parent.
The facility director's record did not contain written verification of education for their director position. (#1)
One staff person's record did not contain written verification that their bachelor's degree included 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and experience for their group supervisor position.
One staff person's record did not contain written verification of education for their assistant group supervisor position. (#3)
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $60.00 | $46.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $56.00 | $42.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $56.00 | $42.00 |
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 III INC 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 Aug 14, 2025 (background checks): “During the complaint investigation on 8/14/25 the file reviewed for staff #1 did not include NSOR certificate.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Treasure Island Academy III 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 Treasure Island Academy III INC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Apr 27, 2020. 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 III INC compare with other daycares in Upper Darby?
It is #16 of 31 centers in Upper Darby by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 55% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Treasure Island Academy III INC last inspected?
Dec 9, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Treasure Island Academy III INC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $60.00 for preschool, $56.00 for young school-age, $56.00 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Treasure Island Academy III INC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Treasure Island Academy III 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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