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6908 Market St, Upper Darby, PA
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Faithful Hands Academy
- licensed capacity
- 140
- open each week
- 6 days
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About Faithful Hands Academy
Faithful Hands Academy is a child care center in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 140 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:15 AM to 7:30 PM; Saturday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 74 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 140 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:15 AM to 7:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:15 AM to 7:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:15 AM to 7:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:15 AM to 7:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:15 AM to 7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| 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 | 140 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
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State record
Inspection reports for Faithful Hands Academy
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 140 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00243525
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 21, 2026: 33 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 6 visits · 74 rules in all · 67 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 13
- Safety and hazards 12
- Health, medication and illness 10
- Supervision and ratios 9
- Records and paperwork 7
- Transportation 6
- Building, equipment and play areas 5
- Background checks 4
- Discipline and child guidance 4
- Safe sleep 2
- Food and nutrition 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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Jul 21, 2026Inspection33 rules cited
3270.124(d) Excursions
“During the inspection, it was observed that the facility's vehicle did not have emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2026
3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, and 3, did not include a current health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2026
3270.61 Measurement and use of indoor child care space
“During the inspection, it was observed that the unused rooms were not set up as working classrooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2026
3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant
“During the inspection, it was observed that the fire extinguisher had not been inspected within the last year.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2026
3270.95(b) Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“During the inspection, it was observed that the facility could not provide documentation that their fire system has been inspected within the last year.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2026
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1-3, did not include their 12 hours of child care training.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2026
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“During the inspection, it was observed that the after-school room did not have emergency contact sheet.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2026
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 2, 3, 4, and 8, did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2026
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 2, 4, and 7, did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2026
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 2, 3, 4, and 8, did not include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2026
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 2, did not include the name of the child's physician or source of medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2026
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 3, did not include the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2026
3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2) Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid
“While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, did not include their fee amount nor that date it is due.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2026
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“During the inspection, it was observed that staff 3 left the room leaving 14 school age children and a one-on-one staff member.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2026
3270.111(a) Written plan
“While conducting my inspection I observed that the facility did not have a posted daily schedule in the unused classrooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2026
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“While conducting my inspection I observed that the rest equipment in the classrooms was not clean and unlabeled.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2026
3270.101(a) Age appropriate
“During the inspection, it was observed that the baby room, Grasshopper room, and afterschool room did not include sufficient amount and variety to preclude long waits for use.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2026
3270.82(g) Clean and good repair
“During the inspection, it was observed that there were 2 toilets broken, and a broken sink in the girl's bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2026
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the inspection, it was observed that there was peeling paint on the wall in the infant room behind the changing table.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2026
3270.75(c) Has all items
“During the inspection, it was observed that the baby room's first aid kit was missing gauze, the after-school room was missing tape. The rest of the rooms did not have a first aid kit.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2026
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 3, did not include their annual written evaluation.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 3 hired on March 2019, & staff 4 hired on March 2026, did not include their FBI clearance. Staff 2, and staff 4 hired on March 2026, did not include their NSOR certificate. Staff 4 also did not include the updated signed disclosure statement.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2-4, did not include fire safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2026
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 3, did not include emergency plan training.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2026
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“During the inspection, it was observed that the grasshopper room, and all the other unused rooms did not have a posted emergency transportation plan posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2026
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 10 did not include a current health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2026
3270.134(a)/3270.152 Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene
“During the inspection, it was observed that staff 1 did not wash her hands nor the child's hands after diapering.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2026
3270.135(b) Surfaces cleaned
“During the inspection, it was observed that staff 1 did not wipe down the changing table after diapering.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2026
3270.165 Menus
“During the inspection, it was observed that a menu was not posted in the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2026
3270.176(a) Insured
“During the inspection, it was observed that the facility's vehicle did not have a current registration.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2026
3270.178 Transportation First Aid Kit
“During the inspection, it was observed that the vehicle 's first-aid kit did not include tweezer, soap, nor tape.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2026
3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 3, 6, and 7, did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child, nor contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2026
3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 3, 4, did not include acceptable verification of experience.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2026
Jul 3, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“One staff person's record did not contain written verification of annual fire safety training. (#1)”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 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, and #4)”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2025
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“Emergency contact and financial agreement information in four children's records were not being updated every 6 months.(#1, #2, #3 and #4)”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2025
3270.176(a) Insured
“The facility provides transportation and lacked written verification that the vehicle is insured in accordance with the requirements of 75 Pa.C.S. § § 1701-1799.7 (relating to the Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 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: Sep 1, 2025
3270.27(b) Plan reviewed/updated annually
“There was no written documentation indicating that the emergency plan had been reviewed and updated within the past 12 months in accordance with 55 PA CODE 3270 regulations.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2025
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“The letter given to parents regarding the emergency plan did not explain the emergency procedure (lockdown and accommodations for infants, toddlers and children with chronic medications) as required in 3270.27 subsection a.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2025
- Jun 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 25, 2024Inspection10 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Several staff persons were observed caring for a child and their record did not contain verification of completed CCDBG training (10 hour) and/ or PA Update (1 hour) required prior to working with children unsupervised. (#3 and #7)”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2024
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“Several facility person's records did not include written verification of annual emergency plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2024
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“The letter given to parents regarding the emergency plan did not explain the emergency procedure /updates to the plan as required in 3270.27 subsection a.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“Several staff person's records did not contain written verification of annual fire safety training.(#3, #4, #5 AND #7)”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 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 person's record did not contain the required CPSL hiring documents. (#3-FBI clearances more than 60 months old - updated clearance not completed by Intego), (#7 hired 3/9/24- STATE POLICE, CHILD ABUSE, and FBI more than 60 months old)”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2024
3270.36(b)(5) HS/GED + 2 yrs
“Several staff person's record did not contain written verification of education for their assistant group supervisor position. (#2, #6 and #8)”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2024
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“Two children's records did not contain a child service report that had been completed within the past 6 months. (#1 and #2)”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2024
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“One child's record did not contain a health report completed within the past 12 months as required for children older toddler age to preschool age.(#3)”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2024
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“The operator did not post the facility's current certificate of compliance in a conspicuous location used by parents.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The facility's written policies on shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment did not include the identification and prevention of child maltreatment.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2024
Jun 12, 2024Inspection7 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/facility person's record did not contain the required CPSL hiring documents. (#1-hired 8/13/23- no completed FBI clearance; no completed NSOR) (#5-hired 12/14/23- no completed FBI clearance; no completed NSOR)”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2024
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: Jul 12, 2024
3270.27(f) 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.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2024
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“One child's emergency contact information did not include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. (#5)”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2024
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“One child's records did not contain a child service report that had been completed within the past 6 months. (#1, #2 and #5)”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2024
3270.37(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(ii) 8th grade + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“One staff person's record did not contain written verification of education and experience for their aide position. (#2)”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2024
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“One staff person's record did not contain written verification of education and experience for their assistant group supervisor position. (#1)”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2024
Apr 17, 2024Inspection17 rules cited
3270.51/3270.52 Similar Age Level/Mixed Age Level
“The director will conduct daily monitoring checks and staff observations to ensure that staff/child ratios are maintained at all times.”
Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“The door in the infant room was broken and in need of repair.”
Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2024
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“Hand washing signs were not posted at each toilet, sink and diapering area in the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2024
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“Children were observed resting in cribs in the infant room and there was not at least 2 feet of space on three sides of the cribs.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2024
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“On 4/17/24, at approximately 1:30pm, a child was observed leaving the preschool classroom and walked in the hallway to the bathroom at the far end of the facility without any staff supervision. The staff person responsible for supervising these children was not in the hallway and could not see, hear, direct or assess the child.”
Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2024
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“On 4/17/24, at approximately 1:30pm, a child was observed leaving the preschool classroom and walked in the hallway to the bathroom at the far end of the facility without any staff supervision. The staff person responsible for supervising these children was not in the hallway and could not see, hear, direct or assess the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2024
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“One child's records did not contain a child service report that had been completed within the past 6 months. (#1, #2 and #5)”
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“One child's emergency contact information did not include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. (#5)”
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: Apr 17, 2024
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The facility's fire detection system was not able to be tested as it is not accessible and there was no annual written documentation from a fire safety professional indicating that the fire detection system has been tested and is operable.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2024
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.”
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 6, 2024
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“One staff person's record did not contain written verification of education and experience for their assistant group supervisor position. (#1)”
3270.37(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(ii) 8th grade + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“One staff person's record did not contain written verification of education and experience for their aide position. (#2)”
3270.51/3270.52 Similar Age Level/Mixed Age Level
“On 4/27/24, at approximately 2:00pm staff/child ratios were not in compliance in two classrooms. Staff person #3 was observed caring for a mixed age group of 7 children; 1 infant (birth-12 months), 2 young toddlers (one year olds), 4 older toddlers (2 year olds) in the infant classroom when staff person #2 kept leaving the room to tend to other tasks. Staff person #3 was observed caring for a mixed age group of 11 children: 10 preschoolers (3 years to first day of entering kindergarten) and 1 young school agers (kindergarten to 3rd grade) in the preschool classroom. The ages of the children were verified by staff persons present.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2024
3270.27(f) 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.”
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. (#1-hired 8/13/23- no completed FBI clearance; no completed NSOR) (#5-hired 12/14/23- no completed FBI clearance; no completed NSOR)”
Mar 20, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
3270.111(a) Written plan
“During renewal inspection, cert rep observed missing daily activities schedules from both the infant room and toddler room.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2023
- Aug 12, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Faithful Hands Academy
Is Faithful Hands Academy licensed?
Yes. Faithful Hands Academy is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Faithful Hands Academy last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on July 21, 2026, with 33 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Faithful Hands Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 74 rules across 5 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 67 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 Faithful Hands Academy care for?
140, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Faithful Hands Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Faithful Hands Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:15 AM to 7:30 PM; Saturday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Faithful Hands Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (484) 461-6800 to ask.
What is Faithful Hands Academy's phone number?
(484) 461-6800.
Where is Faithful Hands Academy?
100 S 69th St, Upper Darby, PA 19082. The nearest other daycare we list is Growing Together LC 3, 0.1 miles away.