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6908 Market St, Upper Darby, PA
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Kwawaku Day Care Center
- licensed capacity
- 74
- open each week
- 7 days
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About
About Kwawaku Day Care Center
Kwawaku Day Care Center is a child care center in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 74 children, serving school-age children.
It is open every day, Open 24 hours.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 18 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpen every day
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Open 24 hours
- Licensed capacity
- 74 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| SundayToday | Open 24 hours |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 74 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Kwawaku Day Care Center has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Kwawaku Day Care Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 74 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00247760
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 1, 2025: 11 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 18 rules in all · 18 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 5
- Safety and hazards 4
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- 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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Oct 1, 2025Inspection11 rules cited
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“During the renewal inspection on 10/1/25 the file reviewed for staff person #3, staff person #4, staff person #5, and staff person #6 did not contain an annual written evaluation.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 2025
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During the renewal inspection on 10/1/25 uncovered electrical outlets were observed in downstairs young toddler room and 2nd floor older toddler room.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 1, 2025
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“During the renewal inspection on 10/1/25 the butterfly room was observed out of ratio. Staff person #1 was left alone with (11) children; youngest child was 3yo.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 1, 2025
3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant
“During the renewal inspection on 10/1/25 the fire detection system was not interconnected. Annual fire detection report from a fire professional was not provided.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the renewal inspection on 10/1/25 there was peeling paint observed on the 3rd floor PreK classroom wall.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the renewal inspection on 10/1/25 the ceiling in the back school age classroom was observed in need of repair due to a previous leak.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2025
3270.75(c) Has all items
“During the renewal inspection on 10/1/25 the first aid kit located in the young toddler classroom did not contain scissor and tweezers.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During the renewal inspection on 10/1/25 cleaning materials were observed sitting on the sink in the young toddle bathroom accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 1, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“During the renewal inspection on 10/1/25 the file reviewed for staff person #4 and staff person #6 did not have current pediatric first aid/cpr training.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection on 10/1/25 the file reviewed for staff person #1 did not contain an FBI clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 1, 2025
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“During the renewal inspection on 10/1/25 the file reviewed for staff person #2 did not contain emergency plan training,”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2025
Sep 24, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“During the renewal inspection on 09/24/24 the file reviewed for staff #1 did not include annual emergency plan training.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2024
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“During the renewal inspection on 09/24/24 the emergency contact form observed for child #3 did not specify PCP's address.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2024
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During the renewal inspection on 09/24/24 the emergency contact form for child #1, child #2 and child #3 did not specify release person's address. The emergency contact form for child #4 did not specify a release person name, address or telephone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the renewal inspection on 09/24/24 provider did not have a policy to address shaken baby syndrome.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2024
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During the renewal inspection on 09/24/24 there were missing electrical outlets covers observed in the downstairs classroom, 1st floor classroom, 2nd floor classroom and infant classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2024
3270.75(c) Has all items
“During the renewal inspection on 09/24/24 the first aid kit observed in 1st floor classroom was missing tweezers and gloves. The first aid kit observed in the school age classroom was missing tape and soap.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2024
Apr 2, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“During the complaint investigation on 04/02/24 it was confirmed staff #1 failed to supervise child during outside transition resulting in child running off into the street.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 2, 2024
Oct 19, 2023Inspection13 rules cited
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“During the renewal inspection on 10/19/23 fire drill log was not available for review.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2023
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection on 10/19/23 the annual emergency drill log was not available for review.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2023
3270.178 Transportation First Aid Kit
“During the renewal inspection on 10/19/23 there was no first aid kit observed in the facility's transportation vehicles.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2023
3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test
“During the renewal inspection on 10/19/23 the file reviewed for staff person #1 did not contain initial health assessment. The file reviewed for staff person #6 contained an expired health assessment. Health assessment reviewed dated 07/09/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 26, 2023
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During the renewal inspection on 10/19/23 the file reviewed for child #1, child #2, child #4 and child #5 was not reviewed and/or updated within 6-month time period.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2023
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“During the renewal inspection on 10/19/23 the emergency contact form reviewed for child #1 and child #3 did not contain child's health insurance policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2023
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“During the renewal inspection on 10/19/23 the emergency contact form reviewed for child #3 did not include contact telephone number(s) for parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2023
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the renewal inspection on 10/19/23 there was chipping paint observed in the kindergarten classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2023
3270.75(c) Has all items
“During the renewal inspection on 10/19/23 the first aid kit located in the caterpillar classroom, butterflies' classroom, infant classroom, PreK classroom and kindergarten classroom was missing soap.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection on 10/19/23 the file reviewed for facility person #1 (hire date see code sheet) did not contain disclosure statement. The file reviewed for facility person #2 (hire date see code sheet) did not contain disclosure statement or NSOR certificate. The file reviewed for facility person #3 (hire date see code sheet) did not contain disclosure statement or NSOR certificate. The file reviewed for facility person #4 (hire date see code sheet) did not contain PA criminal clearance, DHS FBI clearance, disclosure statement, or NSOR certificate.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 19, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the renewal inspection on 10/19/23 the file reviewed for staff person #1, staff person #5 and staff person #6 did not contain annual emergency plan training. The file reviewed for staff person #2, staff person #3, staff person #4 did not contain emergency plan training at time of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2023
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“During the renewal inspection on 10/19/23 the file reviewed for staff person #1 and staff person #5 did not contain annual fire safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 19, 2023
3270.18(a) On file at facility
“During the renewal inspection on 10/19/23 the current liability insurance policy for the facility was not available for review.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 19, 2023
- Oct 12, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 9, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
3270.27(a)(1) Emergency plan
“The facility's emergency plan did not provide for shelter of children during an emergency including lock down procedures. Amend the facility emergency plan to include lock down procedures.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2022
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“The facility's emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. Amend the facility emergency plan to include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2022
Sep 8, 2021Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“A child sustained a burn injury when child grabbed a cup of hot tea. (#1)”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2021
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“A child sustained a burn injury when child grabbed a cup of hot tea. (#1)”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Kwawaku Day Care Center
Is Kwawaku Day Care Center licensed?
Yes. Kwawaku Day Care Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Kwawaku Day Care Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on October 1, 2025, with 11 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Kwawaku Day Care Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 18 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 18 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 Kwawaku Day Care Center care for?
74, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Kwawaku Day Care Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Kwawaku Day Care Center's hours?
Every day, Open 24 hours. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Kwawaku Day Care Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (267) 290-9840 to ask.
What is Kwawaku Day Care Center's phone number?
(267) 290-9840.
Where is Kwawaku Day Care Center?
137 Long Ln # 141, Upper Darby, PA 19082. The nearest other daycare we list is Christ Luthern Church, 0.1 miles away.