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Elizabeth Waters

Upper Darby, PA 19082 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
6
open each week
7 days
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About Elizabeth Waters

Elizabeth Waters is a home daycare in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 6 children.

It is open every day, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 17 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Accepts child care subsidyOpen every dayOpens before 7 AM
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Type
Home daycare
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Hours today
6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
6 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Saturday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SundayToday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity6 childrenFrom the state license

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State record

Inspection reports for Elizabeth Waters

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
6 children
License number
#CER-00256142
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 11, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 17 rules in all · 12 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 6
  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Discipline and child guidance 3
  • Background checks 2
  • Records and paperwork 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. May 11, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 1 staff file and the files for staff #1 did not include a mandated reporter or an updated PA State Police clearance (11/15/20).”

      Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2026

  2. May 23, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3290.24(f) Emergency plan

      “The letter given to parents regarding the emergency plan did not explain the emergency procedure for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions as required in 3270.27 subsection a.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 4, 2025

    • Background checks

      3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) 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- mandated reporter training more than 60 months old)”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 4, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3290.123(a)(3) Services provided

      “One child's records did not contain a child service report that had been completed within the past 6 months. (child #1)”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 4, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3290.124(e)/3290.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “One child's record did not contain emergency contact and financial agreement information that had been updated within the past 6-months. (child #1)”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 4, 2025

  3. Jun 18, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3290.123(a) Signed

      “One child's agreement/agreements were not signed by the operator.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 18, 2024

  4. May 3, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3290.31(a)(2) Age and training

      “The operator's record did not contain written verification of a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3290.24(f) Emergency plan

      “The operator did not submit written verification of the letter provided to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures or any subsequent update to the plan.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3290.24(g) Emergency plan

      “There was no documentation indicating that the operator sent a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency. Send a copy of the emergency plan to the appropriate authorities as specified in this regulation.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3290.31(f) Age and training

      “Operator's record did not contain written verification of annual minimum 12 hours of child care training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3290.18 General Health and Safety

      “The facility lacked written policies on shaken baby, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2024

  5. Feb 1, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3290.31(f) Age and training

      “Operator's record did not contain written verification of annual minimum 12 hours of child care training.”
    • Safety and hazards

      3290.24(f) Emergency plan

      “The operator did not submit written verification of the letter provided to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures or any subsequent update to the plan.”
    • Safety and hazards

      3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility

      “On 2/1/24, it was observed that the facility lacked an interconnected system of smoke detectors in accordance with Act 62.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3290.24(g) Emergency plan

      “There was no documentation indicating that the operator sent a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency. Send a copy of the emergency plan to the appropriate authorities as specified in this regulation.”
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3290.18 General Health and Safety

      “The facility lacked written policies on shaken baby, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3290.31(a)(2) Age and training

      “The operator's record did not contain written verification of a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate.”
  6. Dec 1, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3290.24(a)(5) Emergency plan

      “During renewal inspection, cert rep observed missing language from the emergency plan concerning accommodations of infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2022

    • Background checks

      3290.192(3) CPSL information

      “During renewal inspection, cert rep observed missing documentation of the disclosure statement in the file of Staff 1.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3290.24(b) Emergency plan

      “During renewal inspection, cert rep observed outdated documentation of emergency plan review and training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2022

  7. 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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FAQ

Questions about Elizabeth Waters

Is Elizabeth Waters licensed?

Yes. Elizabeth Waters is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Elizabeth Waters last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 11, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Elizabeth Waters had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 5 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 12 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 Elizabeth Waters care for?

6, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Elizabeth Waters accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Elizabeth Waters' hours?

Every day, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Elizabeth Waters cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 803-3365 to ask.

What is Elizabeth Waters' phone number?

(610) 803-3365.

Where is Elizabeth Waters?

Upper Darby, PA 19082. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

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