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Little Friends Nursery & Day Care Center
- licensed capacity
- 103
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Little Friends Nursery & Day Care Center
Little Friends Nursery & Day Care Center is a child care center in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 103 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 39 rules across 10 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 103 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | 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 | 103 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Little Friends Nursery & Day Care Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 103 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00253742
Summary
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 26, 2026: 11 rules cited
Rules cited on 11 of 11 visits · 39 rules in all · 39 corrected
- Safety and hazards 7
- Supervision and ratios 6
- Staff training and qualifications 5
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Records and paperwork 3
- Food and nutrition 3
- Discipline and child guidance 3
- Background checks 2
- Safe sleep 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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Feb 26, 2026Inspection11 rules cited
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“During the renewal inspection on 02/26/26 the file reviewed for staff person #2, staff person #3 and staff person #4 did not include 12 hours of annual childcare training.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection on 02/26/26 staff person #5 was observed working with children without PA criminal clearance, NSOR, PA child abuse clearance, DHS FBI clearance, mandated reporter training or disclosure statement. No receipts on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2026
3270.182(2) Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“During the renewal inspection on 02/26/26 the file reviewed for child #1 and child #2 did not contain child's date of admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 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 02/26/26 the file reviewed for staff person #1 contained a health assessment more than 24 months old. Staff person #5 did not have an initial health assessment prior to working in childcare setting.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2026
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During the renewal inspection completed on 02/26/26 toxins were observed under sink in infant classroom. Cabinet was unlocked and accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2026
3270.107 Refrigerator
“During the renewal inspection on 02/26/26 the refrigerator located in the infant room did not contain a thermometer.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2026
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“During the renewal inspection the water temperature in bathroom exceeded 110° F.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2026
3270.70(a) 65º F minimum
“During the renewal inspection on 02/26/26 indoor room temperature in infant room was 64° F.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2026
3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children
“During the renewal inspection on 02/26/26 the first aid kit reviewed in PreK room was located in area accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“During the renewal inspection on 02/26/26 the first aid/cpr certification reviewed for staff person #2 was online only which is not accepted.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2026
3270.106(b) No bed linens alone
“During the renewal inspection on 02/26/26 children were observed sleeping on blankets during naptime.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2026
Nov 4, 2025Complaint investigation5 rules cited
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“During the complaint investigation on 11/04/25 contractors were observed at the facility working on building damages caused by leaking and flooding.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2025
3270.62(a) Large muscle space provided
“During the unannounced monitoring on 11/04/25 outdoor play space was unable to be utilized due to contractors completing work in classrooms. Debris removed from classrooms was observed being stored in outdoor play space. A facility shall provide outdoor or indoor play space to be used for large muscle activity which includes running, jumping,”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the complaint investigation on 11/04/25 it was confirmed that facility sustained significant leaking causing water damage to floors, walls, ceiling and other surfaces.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2025
3270.106(a)/3270.106(b) Clean, age appropriate/No bed linens alone
“During the unannounced monitoring on 11/04/25 it was confirmed that when classrooms were merged due to flooding on 10/30/25, children were laying on the floor without proper rest equipment.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2025
3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“During the unannounced monitoring on 11/04/25 the back exit to the facility was observed obstructed and inaccessible.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2025
Sep 11, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the unannounced monitoring on 9/11/25 the file reviewed for staff person #1 included a NSOR certificate more than 60 months old. NSOR certificate was dated 1/9/20. File also did not include mandated reporter training.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2025
May 28, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.111(c) Promote development
“During the complaint investigation on 05/28/25 children were observed watching television and running around the classroom. Children were not participating in daily activities that promote development of skills.”
Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the complaint investigation on 05/28/25 it was confirmed that there was a leak in the older toddler classroom, preschool classroom and front office. Ceiling tiles were observed to have water damage and visible buckling.”
Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2025
May 28, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3270.111(c) Promote development
“During the complaint investigation on 05/28/25 children were observed watching television and running around the classroom. Children were not participating in daily activities that promote development of skills.”
Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the complaint investigation on 05/28/25 it was confirmed that there was a leak in the older toddler classroom, preschool classroom and front office. Ceiling tiles were observed to have water damage and visible buckling.”
Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2025
Feb 20, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection on 02/20/25 the emergency drill reviewed was not conducted annually. Documentation reviewed was dated 03/21/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2025
3270.74 Emergency Numbers Posted
“During the renewal inspection on 02/20/25 emergency numbers were not posted by telephone in the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2025
3270.92(a) No portable space heaters
“During the renewal inspection on 02/20/25 there was a portable space heater observed in the school age classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2025
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“During the renewal inspection on 02/20/25 the file reviewed for child #1, child #2 and child #3 did not contain a child service report.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2025
3270.134(a) Child's hands washed
“During the renewal inspection on 02/20/25 staff person #1 was observed not washing child's hands after being diapered.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2025
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“During the renewal inspection on 02/20/25 unlabeled bottles were observed in young toddler classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2025
3270.75(c) Has all items
“During the renewal inspection on 02/20/25 the first aid kit observed in the young toddler classroom did not contain tweezers.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 25, 2025
Feb 7, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“During the complaint investigation on 02/07/25 it was confirmed that child #1 was unsupervised by staff and ran out of assigned classroom into the adjacent classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2025
May 17, 2024Complaint investigation3 rules cited
3270.113(d) No harsh language
“On May 17, 2024, during the complaint investigation, it was found that staff person # 1 used harsh, demeaning and abusive language towards a child, when calling a child a bitch.”
Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2024
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“On May 06, 2024, during the unannounced inspection, there were 12 children present in the two-year-old classroom with staff person # 3 and # 4. Upon request of the children's names in each staff persons group, staff person # 3 named six children in her group and staff person # 4 stated she wasn't sure of the children in her group since the group has changed.”
Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2024
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“On May 17, 2024, the complaint investigation, there were six children present in the back toddler childcare space with staff person # 2. (The youngest child in the group was a one-year-old young toddler age child.) There were eleven children present in the older toddler classroom with staff person # 3 and # 4 (the youngest child in the group was a two-year-old young toddler aged child.) Staff person # 4 left the group to retrieve items from another classroom leaving staff person # 3 alone with the eleven children)”
Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2024
May 6, 2024Complaint investigation5 rules cited
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“On May 06, 2024, during the unannounced inspection, the CPR Certification reviewed for staff person # 1 and # 2 was not acceptable. (The CPR training was from the National CPR Foundation which is an all-online training).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2024
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“On May 06, 2024, during the unannounced inspection there was no evidence that staff person # 3 completed the 10-hour health and safety topics training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2024
3270.166(1) Written statement
“On May 06, 2024, during the complaint investigation, a written feeding schedule obtained from the parent was not present or able to be produced upon request for two infant children enrolled and present at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2024
3270.34(c) Employed and present 30 hrs/wk
“On May 06, 2024, during the complaint investigation, a director was not employed at the facility site a minimum of 30 hours per week. Staff person # 1 was identified as the Director but is assigned as a Department of Education Certified classroom teacher. The hours given for staff person # 1 being employed in a director capacity was Monday to Friday 8 am-9am and 4pm- 6pm, which is (15 hours per week)”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2024
3270.35(d) Director only 45 children enrolled
“On May 06, 2024, during the complaint investigation, staff person # 1 who was identified as the Director was functioning as a Kindergarten classroom teacher and assigned to a Kindergarten classroom at the time of the inspection. There were 48 children present at the facility at the time of the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2024
May 6, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“On May 06, 2024, during the unannounced inspection, the CPR Certification reviewed for staff person # 1 and # 2 was not acceptable. (The CPR training was from the National CPR Foundation which is an all-online training).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2024
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“On May 06, 2024, during the unannounced inspection there was no evidence that staff person # 3 completed the 10-hour health and safety topics training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2024
3270.166(1) Written statement
“On May 06, 2024, during the complaint investigation, a written feeding schedule obtained from the parent was not present or able to be produced upon request for two infant children enrolled and present at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2024
3270.34(c) Employed and present 30 hrs/wk
“On May 06, 2024, during the complaint investigation, a director was not employed at the facility site a minimum of 30 hours per week. Staff person # 1 was identified as the Director but is assigned as a Department of Education Certified classroom teacher. The hours given for staff person # 1 being employed in a director capacity was Monday to Friday 8 am-9am and 4pm- 6pm, which is (15 hours per week)”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2024
3270.35(d) Director only 45 children enrolled
“On May 06, 2024, during the complaint investigation, staff person # 1 who was identified as the Director was functioning as a Kindergarten classroom teacher and assigned to a Kindergarten classroom at the time of the inspection. There were 48 children present at the facility at the time of the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2024
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Feb 27, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During the renewal inspection on 02/27/24 cleaning materials were observed in the PreK and 2's classroom bathroom in an unlocked cabinet accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2024
3270.75(c) Has all items
“During the renewal inspection on 02/27/24 the first aid kit located in the 1's classroom was missing tape.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2024
3270.107 Refrigerator
“During the renewal inspection on 02/27/24 the refrigerator located outside of the 1's classroom did not have operable thermometer.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2024
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“During the renewal inspection on 02/27/24 the training record reviewed for staff person #1, staff person #2, staff person #3 and staff person #4 did not contain completion of PA required 10hr health and safety training within 90 days of the days of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2024
Mar 17, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Operator lacked written documentation on file indicating that the fire alarm system has been tested every 30 days as required under Fire Act of July 14, 2020.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2023
Mar 25, 2022Inspection1 rule 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): One facility person's record did not contain the required CPSL hiring documents. (#1- hired -employed for more than 5 months-no FBI).”
Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Little Friends Nursery & Day Care Center
Is Little Friends Nursery & Day Care Center licensed?
Yes. Little Friends Nursery & Day Care Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Little Friends Nursery & Day Care Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on February 26, 2026, with 11 rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Little Friends Nursery & Day Care Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 39 rules across 11 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 39 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 Little Friends Nursery & Day Care Center care for?
103, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Little Friends Nursery & Day Care Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Little Friends Nursery & Day Care Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Little Friends Nursery & Day Care Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 446-7171 to ask.
What is Little Friends Nursery & Day Care Center's phone number?
(610) 446-7171.
Where is Little Friends Nursery & Day Care Center?
9105 W Chester Pike # 09, Upper Darby, PA 19082. The nearest other daycare we list is Universal Kids Child Care and Learning Center, 0.1 miles away.