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Faithful Hands Academy
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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 32 children, serving school-age children.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 17 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 32 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (484) 461-6800 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 32 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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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
- 32 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00247941
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 23, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 17 rules in all · 17 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 6
- Safety and hazards 3
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Records and paperwork 2
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Background checks 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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Apr 23, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“On 4/16/26, a staff person was unable to assess and direct the activity of a group of children when she was inattentive and failed to maintain active supervision.”
Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2026
Oct 3, 2025Inspection11 rules cited
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: Nov 3, 2025
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“One staff person's records did not contain a health assessment completed within 12 months prior to the date of hire or within the past 24 months. (#2 and #3)”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 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. (#2)”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2025
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. (#1)”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2025
3270.131(a)(4) Initial health report for school age; accordance with school attendance
“The child's record did not contain the initial health report for a school-age child in accordance with the requirements for medical examinations for school attendance in 28 Pa. Code § 23.2 (relating to medical examinations). (#2)”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 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. The last updates were being done (#1, #2, #3 and #5)”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 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, #3, #4 and #5)”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 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): Two staff person's record did not contain the required CPSL hiring documents. (#1- NSOR more than 60 months old) (#2-hired 10/3/25 -NSOR not completed prior to working with children-none on file.)”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2025
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“One staff person's record did not contain written verification of annual emergency plan training. (#4)”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 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: Nov 3, 2025
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
“Two children's record did not contain the parent's signature indicating written consent for emergency medical care and for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. (#1 and #5-corrected) (#2-not corrected)”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2025
Nov 5, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
3270.27(f)/3270.181(c) Emergency plan/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“Emergency contact information in several children's record was not being updated every 6 months. (#2, #3 and #5)”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 21, 2024
3270.131(a) Health information
“One child's record contained a health report completed more than 60 days (7 months) following the first day of attendance at the facility. Child was enrolled on 3/25/24--health report completed 10/24/24. (#1)”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 21, 2024
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“Several children's records did not contain health reports completed every 12 months as required for children older toddler age to preschool age. (#2-not updated) (#3. #4 and #5- updated after 12 months)”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 21, 2024
Nov 13, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
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
“Several children's records did not contain the parent's signature indicating written consent for emergency medical care and for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2024
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“Several staff person's record did not contain written verification of annual minimum 12 hours of child care training. (#1, #2, #3, #4)”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2024
- Oct 13, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 8, 2021InspectionNo 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 April 23, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Faithful Hands Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 17 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?
32, 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?
Its hours are not listed. Call (484) 461-6800 to confirm.
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?
677 Long Ln, Upper Darby, PA 19082. The nearest other daycare we list is Faulks Kidz Kum 1st, 0.1 miles away.