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Apple Pie Day Care

Upper Darby, PA · Delaware County
3 S State Rd, Upper Darby, PA 19082
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Quick Facts

Capacity
240 children
Age Range
Infant to 13 yrs old
Rate Range
175 to 215
Type of Care
After School, Before School, Before and After School, Daytime, Full-Time, Kindergarten, Part-Time
Transportation
Field Trips, To/From School
Languages
English, Other, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
4

Contact Information

📞 (610) 352-1064
3 S State Rd
Upper Darby, PA 19082
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00249508
License Issued
Dec 27, 2025
Active Through
Dec 27, 2026
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 15

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About the Provider

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The Apple Pie Day Care family began serving the Upper Darby region of Southeastern Pennsylvania in September 2002. Since then, thousands of families have entrusted their children to our care, confident in our ability to help with the awesome responsibility of getting them ready for life

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Tuesday6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Wednesday6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Thursday6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Friday6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Saturday 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2025-10-29 Renewal 3270.133(7)(i) - Name of medication Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(7)(i)

Description: Name of medication

Noncompliance Area: The medication log for two children did not include the name of the medication. (#3- log dated 9/3/25) (#4 log dated 5/22/25 (#5 log dated 7/16/25

Correction Required: A medication log shall include the name of the medication. Amend the child's medication log to ensure that it includes and name of the medication. Submit a copy of the amended log. Revise and submit policies and procedures regarding proper completion of the medication log to ensure that the medication log contains the name of the medication.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will amend the child's medication log to ensure that it includes and name of the medication and submit a copy of the amended log. We will revise and submit policies and procedures regarding proper completion of the medication log to ensure that the medication log contains the name of the medication.
2025-10-29 Renewal 3270.133(7)(iv) - Amount to administer Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(7)(iv)

Description: Amount to administer

Noncompliance Area: The medication log for two children did not shall include the amount of medication to be administered. (#1 -log dated 8/18/25) (#2-log dated 1/16/25) (#4-log dated 3/30/25) (#5 log dated 4/1-4/30/25)

Correction Required: A medication log shall include the amount of medication administered. Amend the child's medication log to ensure that it includes the amount of medication to be administered. Revise and submit policies and procedures regarding proper completion of the medication log to ensure that the medication log contains the amount of medication to be administered.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will amend the child's medication log to ensure that it includes the amount of medication to be administered. We will revise and submit policies and procedures regarding proper completion of the medication log to ensure that the medication log contains the amount of medication to be administered.
2025-10-29 Renewal 3270.133(7)(v)/3270.133(7)(vi) - Date of administration/Time of administration Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(7)(v)/3270.133(7)(vi)

Description: Date of administration/Time of administration

Noncompliance Area: The medication log for several children did not include the date and time for the medication to be administered. Amend the child's medication log to ensure that it includes the date and time for the medication to be administered. Revise and submit policies and procedures regarding proper completion of the medication log to ensure that the medication log includes the date and time for the medication to be administered. Operator will review and monitor all medication logs to ensure that they are properly completed. A facility staff person administered albuterol to a child and the

Correction Required: A medication log shall include the date of administration. A medication log shall include the time of administration.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The medication log for several children did not include the date and time for the medication to be administered. Amend the child's medication log to ensure that it includes the date and time for the medication to be administered. Revise and submit policies and procedures regarding proper completion of the medication log to ensure that the medication log includes the date and time for the medication to be administered. Operator will review and monitor all medication logs to ensure that they are properly completed. A facility staff person administered albuterol to a child and the
2025-10-29 Renewal 3270.95(b) - Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(b)

Description: Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: Operator lacked written documentation on file indicating that the fire alarm system has been tested every 30 days as required under Fire Act of July 14, 2020. This information was documented on the fire drill logs as required.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. The fire alarm system must be tested every 30 days as required under Act 62. Submit written documentation verifying that the system has been tested as specified. Ensure that the system is tested , documented in writing and retained with the fire drill records as required in ACT 62.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The fire system is activated and tested during our monthly fire drills. The test of the system will be documented in writing on the fire drill log every 30 days when the fire drill is conducted. A copy of the fire drill log will be submitted to verify compliance./We will document it in writing on the fire drill log and submit to verify compliance.
2025-05-15 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(b)

Description: No physical punishment

Noncompliance Area: On 5/15/25, the operator acknowledged that a staff person became frustrated with a toddler and grabbed and pulled the child's arm.

Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. The legal entity must arrange for all staff persons to receive hands-on DHS approved training in supervision of children that includes how to effectively cope with frustration when working with challenging children. Submit written verification of the completed training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Physical punishment is prohibited in our facility. The staff person was immediately removed front the classroom, placed on administrative leave pending investigation and received supervision training. All staff persons will receive hands-on DHS approved training in supervision of children that includes how to effectively cope frustration when working with children. Written verification of the completed training will be submitted.
2025-02-27 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(b)

Description: No physical punishment

Noncompliance Area: On 2/27/25, the facility acknowledged observing a staff person grabbing a child by the arm and slamming a child into a chair.

Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. TIERED LIS: Children must be supervised at all times by 2/27/25. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive 2 hours of hands-on DHS approved training in supervision of children that includes how to effectively cope frustration when working with children. Submit written verification of the completed training by 3/37/25.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Physical punishment is prohibited in our facility. The staff person was immediately removed front the classroom, placed on administrative leave pending investigation and subsequently terminated from employment. All staff persons will receive hands-on DHS approved training in supervision of children that includes how to effectively cope frustration when working with children. Written verification of the completed training will be submitted.
2024-12-23 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: On 12/2/24, a child sustained an injury while in care at the facility and the staff person assigned responsibility for supervision of the child had no knowledge of how the injury occurred.

Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. TIERED LIS: Children must be supervised at all times by 12/23/24. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of DHS approved training regarding supervision of children including the requirement that staff must be physically present and be able to see, hear and assess and direct the activity of the children by 1/23/25. Submit written verification of the completed training for all facility staff persons.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will ensure that children are supervised at all times. The legal entity will arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of DHS approved training regarding supervision of children including the requirement that staff must be physically present and be able to see, hear and assess and direct the activity of the children. Written verification of the completed training will be submitted for all facility staff persons.
2024-12-23 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2024-10-09 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Compliant - Finalized
2023-12-26 Renewal 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides 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. Submit a written copy of the amended emergency plan.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will amend the facility emergency plan to include accommodations for toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. We do not provide care for infants. We will submit a written copy of the amended emergency plan.
2023-12-26 Renewal 3270.51/3270.52 - Similar Age Level/Mixed Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.51/3270.52

Description: Similar Age Level/Mixed Age Level

Noncompliance Area: On 3/7/24 at approximately 3:45pm, staff person #1 was observed caring for a mixed age group of 14 young/older school age children in the school age classroom near the entrance. Staff person #1 verified the ages of the children.

Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30.The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all timesWhen children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. The facility must arrange for facility staff to receive DHS approved training in proper staff:child ratios and develop a written staffing plan including provisions for staff shortages and times of transition to ensure ongoing compliance. Submit written verification of completed training for all facility staff persons and a copy of the written staffing plan.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will arrange for facility staff to receive DHS approved training in proper staff:child ratios and develop a written staffing plan including provisions for staff shortages and times of transition to ensure ongoing compliance. Written verification of completed training for facility staff persons and a copy of the written staffing plan will be submitted.
2023-12-26 Renewal 3270.51/3270.52 - Similar Age Level/Mixed Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.51/3270.52

Description: Similar Age Level/Mixed Age Level

Noncompliance Area: On 3/7/24 at approximately 3:45pm, staff person #1 was observed caring for a mixed age group of 14 young/older school age children in the school age classroom near the entrance. Staff person #1 verified the ages of the children.

Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30.The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all timesWhen children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. Ensure that staff/child ratios are maintained at all times.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will ensure that staff/child ratios are maintained at all times. Director will monitor daily to ensure that staff/child ratios are maintained at all times.
2023-08-03 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(b)

Description: No physical punishment

Noncompliance Area: During complaint investigation on 8/3/23, cert rep discovered Staff 1 pulled a child by the arms and dislocated her shoulder.

Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff member was terminated immediately .CHILDLINE report was also generated after this incident.
2022-11-29 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, cert rep observed a broken gray plastic bin holding toys, as well as damaged areas of the artificial turf located on the outdoor playground.

Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will repair or replace the storage bin as well as the turf material on the outdoor playground.
2022-11-29 Renewal 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, cert rep observed damage to Cot #1 in the upstairs older toddler room.

Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will repair or replace Cot #1.

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