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6800 Market St, Upper Darby, PA
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Start Smart Childcare Center
- licensed capacity
- 51
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Start Smart Childcare Center
Start Smart Childcare Center is a child care center in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 51 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 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 40 rules across 6 of them. 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
- 51 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 | 51 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Start Smart Childcare Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 51 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00254459
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 25, 2026: 6 rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 6 visits · 40 rules in all · 39 corrected
- Safety and hazards 9
- Records and paperwork 6
- Health, medication and illness 6
- Staff training and qualifications 6
- Supervision and ratios 4
- Background checks 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- 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 25, 2026Complaint investigation6 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the unannounced monitoring on 8/25/26 staff person #1 hired (see code sheet) did not have required FBI clearance. No receipt on file. Staff person #2 hired (see code sheet) did not have PA state criminal clearance, FBI clearance, child abuse clearance, NSOR certificate or signed disclosure statement.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2026
3270.191 Individual Records
“During the unannounced monitoring on 8/25/26 provider was unable to produce a file for staff person #1 and staff person #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2026
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“During the unannounced monitoring on 8/25/26 provider was unable to produce initial health assessments for staff person #1 and staff person #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2026
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“During the unannounced monitoring on 8/25/26 emergency plan training at time of initial hire was not on file for staff person #1 and staff person #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 27, 2026
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“During the complaint investigation on 8/25/26 it was confirmed that on 8/21/26 staff person #1 was responsible for child #1 and did not the whereabouts of child. Child eloped from the facility, was picked up by police and transported to CHOP.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 28, 2026
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“During the complaint investigation completed on 8/25/26 it was verified that on 8/21/26 child #1 eloped and left the facility alone for approximately 30 minutes.”
Correction due by Dec 28, 2026, per the state
Aug 25, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the unannounced monitoring on 8/25/26 staff person #1 hired (see code sheet) did not have required FBI clearance. No receipt on file. Staff person #2 hired (see code sheet) did not have PA state criminal clearance, FBI clearance, child abuse clearance, NSOR certificate or signed disclosure statement.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2026
3270.191 Individual Records
“During the unannounced monitoring on 8/25/26 provider was unable to produce a file for staff person #1 and staff person #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2026
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“During the unannounced monitoring on 8/25/26 provider was unable to produce initial health assessments for staff person #1 and staff person #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2026
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“During the unannounced monitoring on 8/25/26 emergency plan training at time of initial hire was not on file for staff person #1 and staff person #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 27, 2026
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“During the complaint investigation on 8/25/26 it was confirmed that on 8/21/26 staff person #1 was responsible for child #1 and did not the whereabouts of child. Child eloped from the facility, was picked up by police and transported to CHOP.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 28, 2026
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“During the complaint investigation completed on 8/25/26 it was verified that on 8/21/26 child #1 eloped and left the facility alone for approximately 30 minutes.”
Correction due by Dec 28, 2026, per the state
Mar 3, 2026Inspection14 rules cited
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During the renewal inspection on 3/3/26 the file reviewed for child #2, child #3 and child #4 contained fee agreement and emergency contact forms that were not reviewed/updated within 6 months period.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2026
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“During the renewal inspection on 3/3/26 the emergency contact form reviewed for child #4 did not include the child's health insurance coverage or policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2026
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“During the renewal inspection on 3/3/26 the file reviewed for child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4, and child #5 did not include child service report providing information to the family about the child's growth and development.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2026
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the renewal inspection on 3/3/26 chipping paint and damaged trim was observed in the younger and older toddler classrooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the renewal inspection on 3/3/26 the ceiling tiles in the indoor play space showed signs of possible leak.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2026
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During the renewal inspection on 3/3/26 hand sanitizer was observed sitting on the sink in children's bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2026
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“During the renewal inspection on 3/3/26 staff person #1 was observed caring for (5) infants alone.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2026
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“During the renewal inspection on 3/3/26 the file reviewed for staff person #1 and staff person #2 did not include an annual written evaluation.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2026
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“During the renewal inspection on 3/3/26 the file reviewed for staff person #1 and staff person #2 did not include annual emergency plan training.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection 3/3/26 the file reviewed for staff person #1 hired (see code sheet) included a NSOR certificate dated 11/19/2019 which is more than 60 months old. No receipt was on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“During the renewal inspection on 3/3/26 the file reviewed for staff person #1 contained fire safety training dated 1/8/24 which was not updated annually.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“During the renewal inspection on 3/3/26 the first aid/cpr certificate reviewed for staff person #1 was not reviewed before the expiration of most current certification.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2026
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection on 3/3/26 provider was unable to provide documentation of annual emergency drill.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2026
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 3/3/26 the file reviewed for child #1, child #2, and child #4 contained a health report that was more than 12 months old.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2026
Mar 11, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
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 03/11/25 the file reviewed for staff person #1 and staff person #2 did not include updated health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During the renewal inspection on 03/11/25 air freshener was observed in the bathroom accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2025
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“During the renewal inspection on 03/11/25 the file reviewed for child #1 and child #2 did not include a child service report.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2025
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During the renewal inspection on 03/11/25 the fee agreement reviewed for child #1 and child #2 were not updated/reviewed within 6-month period.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2025
Sep 11, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
3270.62(d) No simultaneous use
“During the allocated unannounced monitoring on 9/11/24 the indoor play space was observed being used for storage.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 11, 2024
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During the allocated unannounced monitoring on 9/11/24 there were missing outlet covers observed in the indoor play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 11, 2024
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During the allocated unannounced monitoring on 9/11/24 toxins were observed in the bathroom accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 11, 2024
Mar 19, 2024Inspection13 rules cited
3270.75(a) In child care spaces
“During the renewal inspection on 03/19/24 there was no first aid kit present in the indoor play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2024
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During the renewal inspection on 03/19/24 missing receptacle covers were observed in the infant/toddler room.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2024
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“During the renewal inspection on 03/19/24 the file reviewed for staff person #3 did not include documentation of emergency plan training at time of initial hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“During the renewal inspection on 03/19/24 the file reviewed for staff person #4 contained an expired first aid and CPR certification. Certification reviewed was dated 03/08/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection on 03/19/24 the file reviewed for staff person #1 did not contain a completed child abuse, PSP criminal history clearance, NSOR certificate, DHS FBI clearance or a signed disclosure statement on file. The file does not contain copies of request(s) for the clearances/verification. Furthermore, staff person #1 was observed in infant/toddler room working alone with (4) children and was not in the vicinity of a permanent employee. The file reviewed for staff person #2 did not contain an updated PSP criminal clearance or updated PA child abuse clearance. PSP criminal clearance was dated 06/24/19 and PA child abuse clearance was dated 03/20/19 which is more than 60 months old.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2024
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“During the renewal inspection on 03/19/24 CR observed (18) children being supervised by (2) staff members. Youngest child was 6 months old requiring staff: child ratio of 1:4.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2024
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection on 03/19/24 the emergency drill documentation provided was dated 07/01/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2024
3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test
“During the renewal inspection on 03/19/24 the file reviewed for staff member #1 did not contain an initial adult health assessment. The file reviewed for staff member #2 did not contain an updated health assessment. Health assessment was dated 06/03/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2024
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During the renewal inspection on 03/19/24 the emergency contact forms for child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4, child #5 and child #6 were not reviewed/signed within 6-month time period. The fee agreement for child #1 was not reviewed/signed within 6-month time period.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 2, 2024
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“During the renewal inspection on 03/19/24 the emergency contact form reviewed for child #1, child #5 and child #6 did not include health coverage information or policy number. The emergency contact form reviewed for child #4 did not include policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 2, 2024
3270.107 Refrigerator
“During the renewal inspection on 03/19/24 the thermometer located in the refrigerator was not operable.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2024
3270.75(c) Has all items
“During the renewal inspection on 03/19/24 the first aid kit located in the infant/toddler room was missing scissors. The first aid kit located in the Two's room was missing soap.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2024
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“During the renewal inspection on 03/19/24 the hot water temperature in the bathroom #1 and bathroom #2 exceeded 110 degrees. Hot water temperature was 120 degrees via digital and analog thermometer.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2024
Mar 17, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“One staff person's record did not contain written verification of required health and safety training completed within 90 days of employment. (#3)”
Correction date in the state record: May 19, 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): One facility person's record did not contain the required CPSL hiring documents. (#1- hired 1/4/23- no proof of request for STATE POLICE prior to working with children and no completed STATE POLICE clearance as it states "”
Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2023
3270.106(j) Prohibit items in crib
“An infant (#1) was observed sleeping in the crib with a padding/pillow and toys.”
Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2023
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“One staff person's record did not contain written verification of annual fire safety training. (#2)”
Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2023
Jun 29, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“The agreement form used by the facility did not have a provision to include services to be provided to the family and child. (#1, #2, #3, #4 and #5)”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2022
3270.123(a)(5)/3270.123(a)(6) Designated release persons/Admission date
“Several children's records contained agreements that did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. (#1, #2, #3, #4 and #5)”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2022
3270.63 Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space
“Plastic phone wiring and air conditioning hoses were accessible to children in the rear outdoor play space. The play area was in the rear of the back driveway which presented and unsafe condition.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2022
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“Two children's records did not contain a health report completed within the past 12 months as required for children older toddler age to preschool age. (#2 and #5)”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2022
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 signed parental consent for emergency medical care and for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff/prior to admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Start Smart Childcare Center
Is Start Smart Childcare Center licensed?
Yes. Start Smart Childcare Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Start Smart Childcare Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 25, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Start Smart Childcare Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 40 rules across 6 of 6 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 Start Smart Childcare Center care for?
51, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Start Smart Childcare Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Start Smart Childcare Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Start Smart Childcare Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (484) 461-1717 to ask.
What is Start Smart Childcare Center's phone number?
(484) 461-1717.
Where is Start Smart Childcare Center?
6790 Market St, Upper Darby, PA 19082. The nearest other daycare we list is Darlene's Wee Care 4 Kids, under 0.1 miles away.