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Apple Pie Day Care

3 S State Rd, Upper Darby, PA 190824.1· 11 reviews

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About Apple Pie Day Care

Apple Pie Day Care is a child care center in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 240 children, serving school-age children.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: school-age children

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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
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Licensed capacity
240 children

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AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
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Licensed capacity240 childrenFrom the state license
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Inspection reports for Apple Pie Day Care

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
240 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00249508
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Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 29, 2025: 4 rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 7 visits · 10 rules in all · 10 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 2

For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Oct 29, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(b) Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “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 date in the state record: Nov 29, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(7)(v)/3270.133(7)(vi) Date of administration/Time of administration

      “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 date in the state record: Nov 29, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(7)(iv) Amount to administer

      “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 date in the state record: Nov 29, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(7)(i) Name of medication

      “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 date in the state record: Nov 29, 2025

  2. May 15, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(b) No physical punishment

      “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 date in the state record: Jun 15, 2025

  3. Feb 27, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(b) No physical punishment

      “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 date in the state record: Mar 27, 2025

  4. Dec 23, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “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 date in the state record: Jan 23, 2025

  5. Dec 23, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “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 date in the state record: Jan 23, 2025

  6. Oct 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Dec 26, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.51/3270.52 Similar Age Level/Mixed Age Level

      “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 date in the state record: Mar 7, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.51/3270.52 Similar Age Level/Mixed Age Level

      “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 date in the state record: Mar 14, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan

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

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2024

  8. Aug 3, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(b) No physical punishment

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

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2023

  9. Nov 29, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “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 date in the state record: Dec 13, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(d) On excursions

      “During renewal inspection, cert rep observed a missing first aid kit while children were outside of their classroom on the playground.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2022

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate

      “During renewal inspection, cert rep observed damage to Cot #1 in the upstairs older toddler room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2022

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.107 Refrigerator

      “During renewal inspection, cert rep observed a spill inside the refrigerator located in the play area adjacent to the infant room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.178 Transportation First Aid Kit

      “During renewal inspection, cert rep observed the first aid kit on the short school bus was missing soap.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “During renewal inspection, cert rep observed peeled or damaged paint and plaster on the corner by the cubbies in the upstairs preschool room and in the upstairs younger toddler room (Bees, the far and close walls).”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2022

  10. Nov 29, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “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 date in the state record: Dec 13, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(d) On excursions

      “During renewal inspection, cert rep observed a missing first aid kit while children were outside of their classroom on the playground.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2022

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate

      “During renewal inspection, cert rep observed damage to Cot #1 in the upstairs older toddler room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2022

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.107 Refrigerator

      “During renewal inspection, cert rep observed a spill inside the refrigerator located in the play area adjacent to the infant room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.178 Transportation First Aid Kit

      “During renewal inspection, cert rep observed the first aid kit on the short school bus was missing soap.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “During renewal inspection, cert rep observed peeled or damaged paint and plaster on the corner by the cubbies in the upstairs preschool room and in the upstairs younger toddler room (Bees, the far and close walls).”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2022

Show 1 earlier visit
  1. Nov 18, 2021InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Jun 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Is Apple Pie Day Care licensed?

Yes. Apple Pie Day Care is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Apple Pie Day Care last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on October 29, 2025, with 4 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Apple Pie Day Care had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 6 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 10 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Apple Pie Day Care care for?

240, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does Apple Pie Day Care accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Apple Pie Day Care's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (610) 352-1064 to confirm.

How much does Apple Pie Day Care cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 352-1064 to ask.

What is Apple Pie Day Care's phone number?

(610) 352-1064.

Where is Apple Pie Day Care?

3 S State Rd, Upper Darby, PA 19082. The nearest other daycare we list is New Heights Learning Center, 0.1 miles away.

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (license and visits).