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Apple Pie Long Lane
- licensed capacity
- 232
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Apple Pie Long Lane
Apple Pie Long Lane is a child care center in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 232 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 21 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMOpen until 7 PM
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 232 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 232 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Apple Pie Long Lane has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Apple Pie Long Lane
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 232 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00248095
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 1, 2025: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 7 visits · 21 rules in all · 21 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 6
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Background checks 2
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Food and nutrition 1
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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Oct 1, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The facility was not in compliance with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services): One facility person's record did not contain the required CPSL hiring documents. (#1-hired 9/8/25-NSOR not completed prior to working with children-9/10/25)”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 1, 2025
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“One child's record did not contain a child service report that had been completed within the past 6 months. (#1)”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2025
Jul 18, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“On 7/14/25, a child sustained an injury while in care and the facility failed to provide the parent an original report of the incidents on the day of the incident (#1)”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2025
Dec 11, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“One staff person was observed caring for a child and their record did not contain verification of completed CCDBG training (10 hour) required prior to working with children unsupervised (#1).”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 11, 2025
3270.18(a) On file at facility
“The facility lacked written verification of comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. The document submitted indicated that it was not general liability insurance.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 11, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“One facility person's record did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. (#4)”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 11, 2025
3270.35(b)(1) Bachelor's
“Two staff person's record did not contain written verification that their bachelor`s degree was in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field. (#2-transcript was illegible) (#4- no verification in file)”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 11, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The facility was not in compliance with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services): Several staff person's record did not contain the required CPSL hiring documents. (#6-hired 2/12/24- no proof of request for NSOR and prior to date of hire and NSOR not completed within 45 days-completed 11/22/24)”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 11, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“One staff person's record did not contain written verification of annual fire safety training. (#3)”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 11, 2025
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“One staff person was observed caring for a child and their record did not contain verification of completed CCDBG training (10 hour) required within 90 days of hire and prior to working with children unsupervised (#1).”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 11, 2025
Sep 12, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“On 8/20/24, Staff person did not know the whereabouts of a child in her care who had fallen asleep behind a cubby shelf with a blind spot.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 12, 2024
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“On 8/20/24, a child was not being properly supervised when staff person was not able to see, hear direct or assess the child who was sleeping behind a cubby/shelf.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2024
Jun 21, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“On 5/30/24, a child was left alone and unattended in the gym for approximately an hour. The staff person responsible for the supervision of the child was unaware of the child was missing until the parent came to pick up her child. (child #1) (staff #1)”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2024
May 1, 2024Complaint investigation3 rules cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“The door in the preschool classroom was in disrepair and presented a visible hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2024
3270.113(e) Restraints prohibited
“On 4/5/24, a preschool age child was placed and strapped in a young toddler feeding chair restraining the child's movement because child was misbehaving by climbing on shelves and throwing items.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2024
3270.113(c) No ridicule or threaten harm
“On 4/5/24, a preschool age child was singled out and ridiculed in front of other children when the child was placed, strapped and restrained in a young toddler feeding chair while observed by other children who were seated in age-appropriate preschool chairs.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2024
Nov 16, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“There was no record of emergency drills being conducted annually at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2024
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“On 1/10/24 at approximately 3:15pm, staff person #1 was observed caring for a group of 13 preschool age children in the preschool classroom. Staff person #2 left the space to take a child to the bathroom before returning. Staff person #1 verified the ages of the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2024
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“On 1/10/24 at approximately 3:15pm, staff person #1 was observed caring for a group of 13 preschool age children in the preschool classroom. Staff person #2 left the space to take a child to the bathroom before returning. Staff person #1 verified the ages of the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2024
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“An infant bottle observed in the infant room/main child care space was not labeled with the child's name.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2024
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“The operator did not provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2024
- Oct 19, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 4, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 18, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
3270.107 Refrigerator
“During renewal inspection, cert rep observed missing thermometer in the refrigerator located in the infant classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Apple Pie Long Lane
Is Apple Pie Long Lane licensed?
Yes. Apple Pie Long Lane is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Apple Pie Long Lane last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on October 1, 2025, with 2 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Apple Pie Long Lane had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 21 rules across 7 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 21 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 Long Lane care for?
232, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Apple Pie Long Lane accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Apple Pie Long Lane's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Apple Pie Long Lane cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (484) 461-6708 to ask.
What is Apple Pie Long Lane's phone number?
(484) 461-6708.
Where is Apple Pie Long Lane?
67 Long Ln, Upper Darby, PA 19082. The nearest other daycare we list is All About Children Daycare Center, 0.1 miles away.