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Guiding Hands Learning Center LLC II
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About Guiding Hands Learning Center LLC II
Guiding Hands Learning Center LLC II is a child care center in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 27 children, serving school-age children.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 34 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
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 27 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (610) 592-7999 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 | 27 childrenFrom the state license |
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State record
Inspection reports for Guiding Hands Learning Center LLC II
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 27 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00257945
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 4, 2026: 8 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 34 rules in all · 34 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 10
- Building, equipment and play areas 7
- Records and paperwork 5
- Safety and hazards 3
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Food and nutrition 2
- Safe sleep 1
- Background checks 1
- Transportation 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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Jun 4, 2026Inspection8 rules cited
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“During the renewal inspection on 6/4/2026, the file for child #2 was viewed and did not include an updated health assessment. The most recent health assessment is dated 3/27/2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2026
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“During the renewal inspection on 6/4/2026, it was observed that a bookcase in the first-floor middle room and the cubbies in the upstairs room on the right, were not attached to the wall and are a tipping hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2026
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“During the renewal inspection on 6/4/2026, it was observed that there was a shelf in the first-floor middle room that the shelf top was detaching from the particle board. A red block toy cover in both the front room on the first floor and the upstairs room on the right, was peeling.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the renewal inspection on 6/4/2026, it was observed in the front room bathroom that the laminant of the sink cabinet doors was peeling off and the particle board was showing.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2026
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“During the renewal inspection on 6/4/2026, the file for child #1 was viewed and the file did not include an immunization record.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2026
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the renewal inspection on 6/4/2026, it was observed that paint is chipping on the radiator cover in the middle room, and on the left wall of the front room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2026
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“During the renewal inspection on 6/4/2026, the file for staff #2 was viewed and a health assessment was not completed within 24 months as required. The health assessment for staff #2 was dated 5/31/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“During the renewal inspection on 6/4/2026, staff #1 has not completed Pediatric first Aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by previously documented Pediatric first aid and CPR training on file expiring 11/30/25. Documentation of updated Pediatric first aid and CPR training is not on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2026
Dec 3, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“The carpet in the middle room was stained and the ends rolled up creating a tripping hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2026
3270.133(1)/3270.133(3) Original container/Name on bottle
“One child's albuterol inhaler was not in its original container and was not labeled with the child's name. (#1)”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2026
Apr 22, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“Emergency contact information in several child's/children's record was not being updated every 6 months. (#2, #3 and #4)”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 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 9, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Surfaces in the facility were in need of cleaning and presented a visible hazard: The carpet in the infant/toddler room was in need of cleaning and the vents in the first-floor bathroom used by children were full of dust and in need of cleaning. In addition, the water meter apparatus in the bathroom used by children was exposed and presented a hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 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 9, 2025
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“Children in the preschool classroom 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 9, 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
“One child'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)”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 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/facility person's record did not contain the required CPSL hiring documents. (#1-observed working for children on 5/9/25 and NSOR-more than 60 months old) (#2- observed working for children on 5/9/25 and FBI more than 60 months old) (#3- hired 5/5/25 -observed caring for children on 5/9/25 and NSOR not completed prior to working with children-corrected on 5/22/25)”
Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2025
Aug 30, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
3270.51/3270.52 Similar Age Level/Mixed Age Level
“On 8/30/24, at approximately 11:30am, staff person #1 was observed caring for a mixed age group of 10 older toddler/preschool age children in the preschool classroom. Staff person #2 left the building for a break before returning. Staff person #1 verified the ages of the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2024
3270.51/3270.52 Similar Age Level/Mixed Age Level
“On 8/30/24, at approximately 11:30am, staff person #1 was observed caring for a mixed age group of 10 older toddler/preschool age children in the preschool classroom. Staff person #2 left the building for a break before returning. Staff person #1 verified the ages of the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2024
Jul 17, 2024Inspection15 rules cited
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“The facility's written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not posted in the young toddler and infant classrooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2024
3270.134(a) Child's hands washed
“One staff person was observed changing a child's diaper and did not ensure that the child's hands were washed after being diapered.(#5)”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2024
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“Handwashing signs posted in the bathroom did not specify that an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2024
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“Several staff person's records did not include written verification of annual emergency plan training. (#1, #2, #3 and #4) Provide and submit written verification of the completed emergency plan training for all identified facility persons. Ensure that emergency plan training is completed and documented upon initial employment and annually. Director will use tracking system to ensure and document that emergency training is completed at the time of initial employment and annually.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2024
3270.27(a) Emergency plan
“There was no written documentation indicating that the facility has an emergency plan in accordance with 55 PA CODE 3270 regulations. The plan reviewed had the name of another location on the cover.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2024
3270.165 Menus
“The facility provides meals and did not have a menu posted at least 1 week advance or provide a menu to each family.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Carpets in the facility were stained and in need of cleaning, replacement or removal.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2024
3270.111(b) Posted in group space
“The written plan of daily activities was not posted in each child care space (infant classroom).”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2024
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“Children were observed being cared for in the preschool and infant classrooms and their emergency contact information was not present in the classrooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2024
3270.134(d) Liquid or powdered soap
“A staff person was observed changing a child's diaper and used hand sanitizer after diapering the child rather than washing her hands with soap and water. (#5)”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2024
3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“A staff person was observed changing a child's diaper and placed the soiled diaper into a plastic tie bag rather than immediately disposing the soiled diaper into a hands-free plastic-lined container. (#5)”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2024
3270.135(b) Surfaces cleaned
“A staff person was observed changing a child's diaper and did not sanitize the diaper changing surface after changing the child's diaper. (#5)”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2024
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: Jul 25, 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: Aug 25, 2024
3270.18(a) On file at facility
“The facility lacked written verification of comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A copy of the insurance policy on file at the facility expired on 6/9/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2024
- Jun 26, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 7, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 27, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Guiding Hands Learning Center LLC II
Is Guiding Hands Learning Center LLC II licensed?
Yes. Guiding Hands Learning Center LLC II is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Guiding Hands Learning Center LLC II last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on June 4, 2026, with 8 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Guiding Hands Learning Center LLC II had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 34 rules across 5 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 34 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 Guiding Hands Learning Center LLC II care for?
27, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Guiding Hands Learning Center LLC II accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Guiding Hands Learning Center LLC II's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (610) 592-7999 to confirm.
How much does Guiding Hands Learning Center LLC II cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 592-7999 to ask.
What is Guiding Hands Learning Center LLC II's phone number?
(610) 592-7999.
Where is Guiding Hands Learning Center LLC II?
242 Long Ln, Upper Darby, PA 19082. The nearest other daycare we list is Christ Luthern Church, 0.1 miles away.