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7100 Marshall Rd, Upper Darby, PA
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Jacobs Ladder CLC
- licensed capacity
- 30
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Jacobs Ladder CLC
Jacobs Ladder CLC is a child care center in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 30 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and part-time care. It says it provides meals.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Before- and after-schoolSummer campFaith-basedMeals providedAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 30 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6weeks-12years old |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, full-time care, part-time care and summer camp |
| Approach | Faith-based (Christian) |
| Curriculum | Creative/Christian Curriculum |
| Daily life | USDA food program (CACFP); Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Assistance it accepts | ELRC funding |
| Transportation | Transportation (Local School transportation) |
| Licensed capacity | 30 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Jacobs Ladder CLC has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Jacobs Ladder CLC
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 30 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00247261
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 20, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 3 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected
- Safety and hazards 1
- Food and nutrition 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 20, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During the renewal inspection completed on 8/20/26 there was a missing receptacle cover observed in Room #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2026
3270.107 Refrigerator
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/20/26 the refrigerator located in Room #2 did not contain an operable thermometer.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2026
- Jul 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 22, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the renewal inspection on 09/22/23 there was a vacuum cleaner at the top of the stairway used by children.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2023
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 09/22/23 the file for staff person #1 contained expired health assessment. Health assessment dated 06/24/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2023
3270.75(c) Has all items
“During the renewal inspection on 09/22/23 the first aid kit located in the toddler room was missing soap, gauze, scissors, and tweezers.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2023
3270.61(h) Exceeding Capacity
“During the complaint investigation on 09/22/23 the owner confirmed that between the dates of July 18-20 the facility exceeded the facility's capacity.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2023
Sep 22, 2023Complaint investigation4 rules cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the renewal inspection on 09/22/23 there was a vacuum cleaner at the top of the stairway used by children.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2023
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 09/22/23 the file for staff person #1 contained expired health assessment. Health assessment dated 06/24/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2023
3270.75(c) Has all items
“During the renewal inspection on 09/22/23 the first aid kit located in the toddler room was missing soap, gauze, scissors, and tweezers.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2023
3270.61(h) Exceeding Capacity
“During the complaint investigation on 09/22/23 the owner confirmed that between the dates of July 18-20 the facility exceeded the facility's capacity.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2023
Jul 20, 2023Visit4 rules cited
3270.191 Individual Records
“One facility person did not have an individual record that was presented at the time of the inspection. (#6)”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2023
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. (#3- hired 2/27/23- no record of acceptable NSOR-the date read "034403" and mandated training completed more than 45 days after date of hire (#2-hired 3/6/23- STATE POLICE is for a volunteer and not a staff person and mandated training completed more than 45 days after date of hire. (#6- no record of CPSL clearances)”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2023
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 for their assistant group supervisor position. (#3”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2023
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. Requested information was not submitted. (#1, #2 and #5)”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2023
Mar 16, 2023Inspection8 rules cited
3270.51/3270.52 Similar Age Level/Mixed Age Level
“On 4/10/23 at approximately 2:30pm, staff person # 4 was observed caring for a mixed age group of 6 young/older toddler (ages 1-2 years) and 3/older school age (4thgrade-15 years) children in the preschool room. Staff person #6 verified the ages of the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Three staff persons were observed caring for a child and their record did not contain verification of completed required CCDBG training (Pa Update) (#1, #2 and #5).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2023
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“On 5/17/23, at approximately 3:10pm, staff person #6 was observed caring for a group of 5 infants in the infant room. Staff person #6 verified the ages of the children...”
Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2023
3270.191 Individual Records
“One facility person did not have an individual record that was presented at the time of the inspection. (#6)”
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Two staff person's records did not contain written verification of required health and safety training. (#3 and #4)”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2023
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. Requested information was not submitted. (#1, #2 and #5)”
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. (#3- hired 2/27/23- no record of acceptable NSOR-the date read "034403" and mandated training completed more than 45 days after date of hire (#2-hired 3/6/23- STATE POLICE is for a volunteer and not a staff person and mandated training completed more than 45 days after date of hire. (#6- no record of CPSL clearances)”
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 for their assistant group supervisor position. (#3)”
Mar 23, 2022Inspection2 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 facility person's record did not contain the required CPSL hiring documents. (#1, #2 and #3- mandated reporter training more than 60 months old-#1-12/17/15, #2- 9/15/15 and #3- 2/1/16)”
Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“Several staff person's records did not contain written verification of annual fire safety training. (#1, #2 and #30”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Jacobs Ladder CLC
Is Jacobs Ladder CLC licensed?
Yes. Jacobs Ladder CLC is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Jacobs Ladder CLC last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 20, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Jacobs Ladder CLC had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 1 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 Jacobs Ladder CLC care for?
30, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Jacobs Ladder CLC accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Jacobs Ladder CLC's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Jacobs Ladder CLC cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (484) 463-8318 to ask.
What is Jacobs Ladder CLC's phone number?
(484) 463-8318.
Where is Jacobs Ladder CLC?
717 Long Ln, Upper Darby, PA 19082. The nearest other daycare we list is Faithful Hands Academy, 0.1 miles away.