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Smart Choice Child Care Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 23
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Smart Choice Child Care Learning Center
Smart Choice Child Care Learning Center is a child care center in Darby, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 23 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. 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
- 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 23 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 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 | 23 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Smart Choice Child Care Learning Center has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Smart Choice Child Care Learning Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 23 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00255019
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 30, 2026: no rules cited
No rules cited on any of 4 visits
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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- Mar 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
May 16, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment
“At the time of inspection, the health assessment for staff person #2 did not include an examination for communicable diseases or the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2023
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“At the time of inspection, the emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“At the time of inspection, health and safety professional development training updates required by OCDEL within the prescribed timeframe were not in compliance for staff members #1,2,3 and 4.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2023
3270.192(5) Two written references
“At the time of inspection, the records for staff person # 1 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the persons' suitability to serve as a staff persons.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2023
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“At the time of inspection, staff persons # 1 and 3 did not have verification of valid health assessments.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2023
Jan 18, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.131(d)(5) Immunization record
“At the time of review, the immunization records for children #1,2 and 3 were not in accordance to recommendations of the ACIP.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 16, 2023
3270.131(e) ACIP recommended immunization record
“At the time of review, the facility retained children #1,2 and 3 for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance without updated verification in accordance to recommendations of the ACIP.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 16, 2023
May 16, 2022Visit3 rules cited
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION STAFF PERSONS # 1,2,3 AND 4 DID NOT HAVE AN ANNUAL MINIMUM OF 12 CLOCK HOURS OF CHILD CARE TRAINING.”
Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION STAFF PERSONS # 1,2,3 AND 4 DID NOT HAVE VERIFICATION OF PARTICIPATION IN ANNUAL FIRESAFETY TRAINING.”
Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2022
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“THE FILE OF STAFF PERSON #3 DOH (SEE LIS CODE SHEET), DID NOT HAVE CURRENT MANDATED REPORT TRAINING AS REQUIRED UNDER THE CPSL.”
Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2022
Mar 28, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION STAFF PERSONS # 1,2,3 AND 4 DID NOT HAVE AN ANNUAL MINIMUM OF 12 CLOCK HOURS OF CHILD CARE TRAINING.”
3270.54(a) Two facility persons present in facility
“AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED STAFF PERSON #1 PRESENT IN THE FACILITY ALONE WITH 12 CHILDREN.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 29, 2022
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“THE FILE OF STAFF PERSON #3 DOH (SEE LIS CODE SHEET), DID NOT HAVE CURRENT MANDATED REPORT TRAINING AS REQUIRED UNDER THE CPSL.”
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION STAFF PERSONS # 1,2,3 AND 4 DID NOT HAVE VERIFICATION OF PARTICIPATION IN ANNUAL FIRESAFETY TRAINING.”
3270.18(a) On file at facility
“AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION THE LEGAL ENTITY DID NOT HAVE VERIFICATION OF GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2022
3270.55(a) Toddler and preschool children
“AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED STAFF PERSON # 1 WITH FOUR TODDLERS AND 8 PRESCHOOLERS DURING NAP TIME.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 29, 2022
Mar 11, 2022Inspection9 rules cited
3270.54(a) Two facility persons present in facility
“AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED STAFF PERSON #3 PRESENT IN THE FACILITY ALONE WITH 12 CHILDREN. CONTINUOUS NON-COMPLIANCE”
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“THE FILE OF STAFF PERSON #3 DOH (SEE LIS CODE SHEET), DID NOT HAVE CURRENT MANDATED REPORT TRAINING AS REQUIRED UNDER THE CPSL. CONTINUOUS NON-COMPLIANCE”
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION STAFF PERSONS # 1,2,3 AND 4 DID NOT HAVE VERIFICATION OF PARTICIPATION IN ANNUAL FIRESAFETY TRAINING. CONTINUOUS NON-COMPLIANCE”
3270.18(a) On file at facility
“AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION THE LEGAL ENTITY DID NOT HAVE VERIFICATION OF GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE. CONTINUOUS NON-COMPLIANCE”
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION STAFF PERSONS # 1,2,3 AND 4 DID NOT HAVE AN ANNUAL MINIMUM OF 12 CLOCK HOURS OF CHILD CARE TRAINING. CONTINUOUS NON-COMPLIANCE”
3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant
“AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION THE FIRE DETECTION SYSYTEM WAS NOT WORKING AND NOT TEST EVERY 30 DAYS AS REQUIRED UNDER ACT 62.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2022
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION THE DIRECTOR DID NOT HAVE VERIFICATION OF CONDUCTING FIRE DRILLS AT LEAST ONCE EVERY 60 DAYS.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2022
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED CHILDREN SLEEPING ON REST EQUIPMENT NOT LABELED FOR THE USE OF A SPECIFIC CHILD.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2022
3270.55(a) Toddler and preschool children
“AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED STAFF PERSON # 3 WITH FOUR TODDLERS AND 8 PRESCHOOLERS DURING NAP TIME. CONTINUOUS NON-COMPLIANCE”
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FAQ
Questions about Smart Choice Child Care Learning Center
Is Smart Choice Child Care Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Smart Choice Child Care Learning Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Smart Choice Child Care Learning Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on March 30, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Smart Choice Child Care Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
No. Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists no cited rules in its 4 visits in the last 3 years. 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 Smart Choice Child Care Learning Center care for?
23, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Smart Choice Child Care Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Smart Choice Child Care Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Smart Choice Child Care Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 537-7151 to ask.
What is Smart Choice Child Care Learning Center's phone number?
(610) 537-7151.
Where is Smart Choice Child Care Learning Center?
705 Macdade Blvd, Darby, PA 19023. The nearest other daycare we list is Youth Angel Scholars Foundation, 0.1 miles away.