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Fairy Tale Academy
- licensed capacity
- 150
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Fairy Tale Academy
Fairy Tale Academy is a child care center in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 150 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 150 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | 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 | 150 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Fairy Tale Academy has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Fairy Tale Academy
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 150 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00247067
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 22, 2025: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 6 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Background checks 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Health, medication and illness 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 22, 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): Several staff person's record did not contain the required CPSL hiring documents. #1-hired 2/26/25-NSOR not completed prior to working with children-3/5/25) (#2-hired 5/6/25-NSOR not completed prior to working with children-5/8/25) (#3-hired 9/8/25-CHILD ABUSE not completed prior to working with children-9/22/25) (#4-hired 9/8/25- no completed NSOR on file)”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 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, and #3)”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2025
Apr 9, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(e) Restraints prohibited
“On 4/9/25, children in the young toddler classroom were observed strapped in chairs restricting their movement. The restraints were not prescribed as adaptive equipment for children with special needs.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2025
Apr 9, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.113(e) Restraints prohibited
“On 4/9/25, children in the young toddler classroom were observed strapped in chairs restricting their movement. The restraints were not prescribed as adaptive equipment for children with special needs.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2025
Nov 5, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
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 and #3)”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2024
Nov 13, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
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: Jan 11, 2024
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“On 12/12/23, the facility's fire detection system was accessible and not able to be tested.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 11, 2023
3270.20(a)(1) Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child
“On 11/3/23, a child received emergency room treatment subsequent to sustaining an injury at the facility and the operator failed to notify the regional office within 24 hours of the emergency room treatment and mail a written report within 72 hours after the occurrence.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2023
Nov 13, 2023Complaint investigation3 rules cited
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: Jan 11, 2024
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“On 12/12/23, the facility's fire detection system was accessible and not able to be tested.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 11, 2023
3270.20(a)(1) Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child
“On 11/3/23, a child received emergency room treatment subsequent to sustaining an injury at the facility and the operator failed to notify the regional office within 24 hours of the emergency room treatment and mail a written report within 72 hours after the occurrence.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2023
Oct 17, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During renewal inspection, cert rep observed chipped paint in the preschool classroom on the lower level behind the sand table.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2022
- Nov 18, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Fairy Tale Academy
Is Fairy Tale Academy licensed?
Yes. Fairy Tale Academy is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Fairy Tale Academy last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 22, 2025, with 2 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Fairy Tale Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 6 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 7 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 Fairy Tale Academy care for?
150, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Fairy Tale Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Fairy Tale Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Fairy Tale Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 789-3060 to ask.
What is Fairy Tale Academy's phone number?
(610) 789-3060.
Where is Fairy Tale Academy?
8002 W Chester Pike # 04, Upper Darby, PA 19082. The nearest other daycare we list is Bright Leaders Academy, 0.1 miles away.