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6908 Market St, Upper Darby, PA
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Darlene's Wee Care 4 Kids
- licensed capacity
- 299
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Darlene's Wee Care 4 Kids
Darlene's Wee Care 4 Kids is a child care center in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 299 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and infant care. It says it provides meals.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 45 rules across 10 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campMeals providedSecure entryAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 299 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 13 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Staff | Certified, passionate early childhood specialists |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided. Potty training: Gentle potty learning |
| Safety | Keypad entry, sign-in/sign-out with photo ID |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Assistance it accepts | CCIS/ELRC |
| Discounts | Free Saturday care when enrolled by September 30th |
| Transportation | Transportation (Transportation available (school-age program)) |
| More | Founded 1990 |
| Licensed capacity | 299 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Darlene's Wee Care 4 Kids
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance (provisional)
- Capacity
- 299 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00259698
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 26, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 10 of 10 visits · 45 rules in all · 43 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 11
- Supervision and ratios 7
- Health, medication and illness 6
- Safety and hazards 6
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Records and paperwork 4
- Background checks 3
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Transportation 1
- Safe sleep 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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Aug 26, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“On site visit conducted upon request of director to lift provisional. At time of visit staff did not know assigned children after asking 3 times. After speaking with staff it was discussed that there is no policy or tools in place for assigned students.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2026
Jun 30, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“Observed girls bathroom and room 1 missing handwashing sign.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Observed room 8 storing broken stroller and bike.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2026
3270.82(g) Clean and good repair
“During inspection when trying to turn on girls bathroom sink, the bathroom sink handle fell off.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2026
Jan 14, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
3270.15(b) Building Codes
“On 1/14/26, it was observed that the facility sustained significant water damage to the floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces throughout the facility causing major disrepair and presenting a visible hazard rendering the children unable to receive care in the facility. On 1/14/26, Upper Darby Licenses and Inspections submitted written verification of informing the operator on 1/13/26 of all the matters that must be resolved prior to L&I approving re-occupancy of the 3rd floor space where the child care facility is located.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 14, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“On 1/14/26, during an unannounced inspection, it was observed that the facility sustained significant water damage to the floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces throughout the facility causing major disrepair and presenting a visible hazard rendering the children unable to receive care in the facility. On 1/13/26, Upper Darby Licenses and Inspections submitted written verification of informing the operator of all the matters that must be resolved prior to L&I approving re-occupancy of the 3rd floor space where the child care facility is located.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 14, 2026
May 9, 2025Inspection12 rules cited
3270.27(d) Plan posted
“The emergency plan was not posted at a conspicuous location in the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2025
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“Several facility person's records did not include written verification of initial and/or annual emergency plan training/written verification that the emergency plan training was completed at the time of initial employment. (Initial: #6, #7, #8, #11, #13) (Annual: #14)”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2025
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“The operator lacked verification of the annual written notification to local traffic safety authorities of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the day care facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2025
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“The letter given to parents regarding the emergency plan did not explain the emergency procedure /updates (lockdown and accommodations) to the plan as required in 3270.27 subsection a.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“Several staff person's records did not contain written verification of annual fire safety training. (#1, #2, #4, #5, #9, #10)”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 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. (#3-NSOR more than 60 months old) (#4-FBI more than 60 months old)”
Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2025
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“Children in the preschool classroom area were observed napping on rest equipment that was not labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2025
3270.181(d) Dated signature affixed
“Several children's six-month review of the emergency contact information and the financial agreement did not contain the parent's signature, only the typed name. They were not electronically signed signatures. (#1, #2, #3, #4, #5, and #6)”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2025
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“There was no written record of an emergency drill completed annually as specified in these regulations.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2025
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: Jun 19, 2025
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“One staff person's record did not contain written verification of annual minimum 12 hours of child care training. (#10)”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2025
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“Several children's records did not contain a child service report that had been completed within the past 6 months. (1, #2, #3, #4 and #5)”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2025
Aug 7, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
3270.35(b)(3) Associate's + 2 yrs
“One staff person's record did not contain written verification of education for their group supervisor position. The record did not indicate that the degree had been conferred. (#1)”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 14, 2024
3270.36(b)(5) HS/GED + 2 yrs
“One staff person's record did not contain written verification of education for their assistant group supervisor position. (#3)”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 14, 2024
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“Four children's records did not contain a child service report that had been completed within the past 6 months. (#1, #2, #3, and #4)”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 14, 2024
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“One staff person's record/s did not contain a health assessment including negative TB skin testing completed within 12 months prior to the date of hire. Hire date 7/15/24- date of health report 11/5/22. (#2)”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 14, 2024
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“The facility's emergency plan did not include provide for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 14, 2024
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-no signed DISCLOSURE STATEMENT- record indicated it was "not needed".”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2024
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“The letter given to parents regarding the emergency plan did not explain the emergency procedure as required in 3270.27 subsection a”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 14, 2024
3270.131(a) Health information
“The initial health report for a young toddler was dated more than 6 months prior to the first day of attendance at the facility. Child was enrolled on 12/5/23 and the health report on record was dated 6/27/24. (#1)”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 14, 2024
3270.27(a)(1) Emergency plan
“The facility's emergency plan did not provide for shelter of children during an emergency including lock down procedures.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 14, 2024
Apr 26, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
3270.35(b)(2) Bachelor's, 30 credits + 1 yrs
“Two 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. (#3)”
Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2024
3270.35(e) 46 or more children- additional group sups
“On 3/1/24, there were 84 children in attendance and the facility lacked a sufficient number of qualified group supervisors. There were not at least two qualified group supervisors hired by the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2024
Jan 10, 2024Complaint investigation9 rules cited
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“On 1/2/24, child #1 sustained an injury to her arm (nursemaid's elbow) while in care at the facility and the staff persons (#1 and #2) assigned responsibility for her care had no knowledge of how the child was injured.”
Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2024
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“On 1/2/24, child #1 sustained an injury to her arm (nursemaid's elbow) while in care at the facility and the staff persons (#1 and #2) assigned responsibility for her care had no knowledge of how the child was injured.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2024
3270.20(a)(1) Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child
“On 1/2/24, child #1 was taken to the ER for treatment of an injury to her arm (nursemaid's elbow). On 1/3/24, operator was informed by the parent that child was taken to the ER for treatment of her injured arm. Operator did not submit a telephone notice to the appropriate regional office within 24 hours of child receiving emergency room treatment. Incident was reported to Regional Office on 1/11/24.”
Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2024
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“On 1/2/24, child #1 sustained an injury to her arm (nursemaid's elbow) while in care at the facility and the staff persons (#1 and #2) assigned responsibility for her care had no knowledge of how the child was injured.”
Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2024
3270.20(a)(1) Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child
“On 1/2/24, child #1 was taken to the ER for treatment of an injury to her arm (nursemaid's elbow). On 1/3/24, operator was informed by the parent that child was taken to the ER for treatment of her injured arm. Operator did not submit a telephone notice to the appropriate regional office within 24 hours of child receiving emergency room treatment. Incident was reported to Regional Office on 1/11/24.”
Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2024
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“On 1/2/24, child #1 sustained an injury to her arm (nursemaid's elbow) while in care at the facility and the staff persons (#1 and #2) assigned responsibility for her care had no knowledge of how the child was injured.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2024
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“On 1/2/24, child #1 sustained an injury to her arm (nursemaid's elbow) while in care at the facility and the staff persons (#1 and #2) assigned responsibility for her care had no knowledge of how the child was injured.”
Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2024
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“On 1/2/24, child #1 sustained an injury to her arm (nursemaid's elbow) while in care at the facility and the staff persons (#1 and #2) assigned responsibility for her care had no knowledge of how the child was injured.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2024
3270.20(a)(1) Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child
“On 1/2/24, child #1 was taken to the ER for treatment of an injury to her arm (nursemaid's elbow). On 1/3/24, operator was informed by the parent that child was taken to the ER for treatment of her injured arm. Operator did not submit a telephone notice to the appropriate regional office within 24 hours of child receiving emergency room treatment. Incident was reported to Regional Office on 1/11/24.”
Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2024
Jan 10, 2024Complaint investigation9 rules cited
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“On 1/2/24, child #1 sustained an injury to her arm (nursemaid's elbow) while in care at the facility and the staff persons (#1 and #2) assigned responsibility for her care had no knowledge of how the child was injured.”
Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2024
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“On 1/2/24, child #1 sustained an injury to her arm (nursemaid's elbow) while in care at the facility and the staff persons (#1 and #2) assigned responsibility for her care had no knowledge of how the child was injured.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2024
3270.20(a)(1) Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child
“On 1/2/24, child #1 was taken to the ER for treatment of an injury to her arm (nursemaid's elbow). On 1/3/24, operator was informed by the parent that child was taken to the ER for treatment of her injured arm. Operator did not submit a telephone notice to the appropriate regional office within 24 hours of child receiving emergency room treatment. Incident was reported to Regional Office on 1/11/24.”
Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2024
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“On 1/2/24, child #1 sustained an injury to her arm (nursemaid's elbow) while in care at the facility and the staff persons (#1 and #2) assigned responsibility for her care had no knowledge of how the child was injured.”
Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2024
3270.20(a)(1) Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child
“On 1/2/24, child #1 was taken to the ER for treatment of an injury to her arm (nursemaid's elbow). On 1/3/24, operator was informed by the parent that child was taken to the ER for treatment of her injured arm. Operator did not submit a telephone notice to the appropriate regional office within 24 hours of child receiving emergency room treatment. Incident was reported to Regional Office on 1/11/24.”
Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2024
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“On 1/2/24, child #1 sustained an injury to her arm (nursemaid's elbow) while in care at the facility and the staff persons (#1 and #2) assigned responsibility for her care had no knowledge of how the child was injured.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2024
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“On 1/2/24, child #1 sustained an injury to her arm (nursemaid's elbow) while in care at the facility and the staff persons (#1 and #2) assigned responsibility for her care had no knowledge of how the child was injured.”
Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2024
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“On 1/2/24, child #1 sustained an injury to her arm (nursemaid's elbow) while in care at the facility and the staff persons (#1 and #2) assigned responsibility for her care had no knowledge of how the child was injured.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2024
3270.20(a)(1) Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child
“On 1/2/24, child #1 was taken to the ER for treatment of an injury to her arm (nursemaid's elbow). On 1/3/24, operator was informed by the parent that child was taken to the ER for treatment of her injured arm. Operator did not submit a telephone notice to the appropriate regional office within 24 hours of child receiving emergency room treatment. Incident was reported to Regional Office on 1/11/24.”
Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2024
Jan 10, 2024Complaint investigation9 rules cited
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“On 1/2/24, child #1 sustained an injury to her arm (nursemaid's elbow) while in care at the facility and the staff persons (#1 and #2) assigned responsibility for her care had no knowledge of how the child was injured.”
Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2024
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“On 1/2/24, child #1 sustained an injury to her arm (nursemaid's elbow) while in care at the facility and the staff persons (#1 and #2) assigned responsibility for her care had no knowledge of how the child was injured.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2024
3270.20(a)(1) Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child
“On 1/2/24, child #1 was taken to the ER for treatment of an injury to her arm (nursemaid's elbow). On 1/3/24, operator was informed by the parent that child was taken to the ER for treatment of her injured arm. Operator did not submit a telephone notice to the appropriate regional office within 24 hours of child receiving emergency room treatment. Incident was reported to Regional Office on 1/11/24.”
Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2024
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“On 1/2/24, child #1 sustained an injury to her arm (nursemaid's elbow) while in care at the facility and the staff persons (#1 and #2) assigned responsibility for her care had no knowledge of how the child was injured.”
Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2024
3270.20(a)(1) Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child
“On 1/2/24, child #1 was taken to the ER for treatment of an injury to her arm (nursemaid's elbow). On 1/3/24, operator was informed by the parent that child was taken to the ER for treatment of her injured arm. Operator did not submit a telephone notice to the appropriate regional office within 24 hours of child receiving emergency room treatment. Incident was reported to Regional Office on 1/11/24.”
Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2024
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“On 1/2/24, child #1 sustained an injury to her arm (nursemaid's elbow) while in care at the facility and the staff persons (#1 and #2) assigned responsibility for her care had no knowledge of how the child was injured.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2024
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“On 1/2/24, child #1 sustained an injury to her arm (nursemaid's elbow) while in care at the facility and the staff persons (#1 and #2) assigned responsibility for her care had no knowledge of how the child was injured.”
Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2024
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“On 1/2/24, child #1 sustained an injury to her arm (nursemaid's elbow) while in care at the facility and the staff persons (#1 and #2) assigned responsibility for her care had no knowledge of how the child was injured.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2024
3270.20(a)(1) Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child
“On 1/2/24, child #1 was taken to the ER for treatment of an injury to her arm (nursemaid's elbow). On 1/3/24, operator was informed by the parent that child was taken to the ER for treatment of her injured arm. Operator did not submit a telephone notice to the appropriate regional office within 24 hours of child receiving emergency room treatment. Incident was reported to Regional Office on 1/11/24.”
Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2024
Dec 29, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The facilities written policies on shaken baby abusive head trauma and child maltreatment did not include the identification and prevention of child maltreatment.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“One staff person's record did not contain verification of completed CCDBG training (10 hour) required prior to working with children unsupervised. (#5)”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2024
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“One staff person's record did not include written verification that the emergency plan training was completed at the time of initial employment. (#1 hired 9/9/23- completed 1/5/24)”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2024
3270.35(b)(2) Bachelor's, 30 credits + 1 yrs
“Two 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. (#2 and #3)”
3270.35(e) 46 or more children- additional group sups
“On 3/1/24, there were 84 children in attendance and the facility lacked a sufficient number of qualified group supervisors. There were not at least two qualified group supervisors hired by the facility.”
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: Apr 1, 2024
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/facility person's record did not contain the required CPSL hiring documents. (#2-FBI clearance more than 60 months old when updated) (#4-hired 9/18/23- request for NSOR not completed prior to working with children)”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2024
Show 2 earlier visits
Jan 18, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During renewal inspection, cert rep observed damaged floor tiles in the preschool classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2023
- Dec 30, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Darlene's Wee Care 4 Kids
Is Darlene's Wee Care 4 Kids licensed?
Yes. Darlene's Wee Care 4 Kids is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Darlene's Wee Care 4 Kids last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 26, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Darlene's Wee Care 4 Kids had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 45 rules across 10 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 43 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 Darlene's Wee Care 4 Kids care for?
299, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Darlene's Wee Care 4 Kids accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Darlene's Wee Care 4 Kids' hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Darlene's Wee Care 4 Kids cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 284-6242 to ask.
What is Darlene's Wee Care 4 Kids' phone number?
(610) 284-6242.
Where is Darlene's Wee Care 4 Kids?
6800 Market St, Upper Darby, PA 19082. The nearest other daycare we list is Kids Village Childcare, under 0.1 miles away.