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7100 Marshall Rd, Upper Darby, PA
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The Smart Center of Child Dev & Tech Ed
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About The Smart Center of Child Dev & Tech Ed
The Smart Center of Child Dev & Tech Ed is a child care center in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 77 children, serving school-age children.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 3 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
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 77 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (610) 742-2804 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 77 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for The Smart Center of Child Dev & Tech Ed
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 77 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00255047
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 10, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 15 rules in all · 15 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Records and paperwork 3
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Background checks 2
- Safety and hazards 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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Mar 10, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
3270.107 Refrigerator
“During the renewal inspection on 03/10/26 the refrigerator did not have an operating thermometer placed inside.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2026
3270.74 Emergency Numbers Posted
“During the renewal inspection on 3/10/26 emergency numbers were not posted in the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2026
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“During the renewal inspection on 3/10/26 the file reviewed for staff person #1, staff person #2, and staff person #3 did not contain annual written evaluation.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2026
3270.182(2) Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“During the renewal inspection on 3/10/26 the file reviewed for child #1 did not contain date of admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2026
Mar 20, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“During the renewal inspection on 03/20/25 the emergency contact form reviewed for child #1 did not include child's physician name, address or telephone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2025
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 03/20/25 the file reviewed for child #1 did not include a health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2025
3270.191 Individual Records
“During the renewal inspection on 03/20/25 staff person #3 hired (see code sheet) did not have a file.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2025
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“During the renewal inspection on 03/20/25 the file reviewed for staff person #1, staff person #4, and staff person #5 did not include 12 hours of annual childcare training.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection on 03/20/25 the file reviewed for staff person #1 hired (see code sheet) contained a criminal clearance that was more than 60 months old. The file reviewed for staff person #2 hired (see code sheet) contained a NSOR certificate more than 60 months old. Staff person #3 did not have criminal history clearance, child abuse clearance, NSOR certificate or FBI clearance to review.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2025
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During the renewal inspection on 03/20/25 there were uncovered electrical outlets observed in infant classroom, bathroom in infant room, and young toddler classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2025
Mar 21, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“During the renewal inspection on 03/21/24 the file reviewed for staff person #2, staff person #3 and staff person #4 did not contain annual written evaluation.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection on 03/21/24 the file reviewed for staff person #1 hired (see code sheet) did not contain a DHS required FBI clearance or NSOR verification. Receipt confirms NSOR was resubmitted on 03/12/24. The file reviewed for staff person #2 contained child abuse clearance dated 08/16/18 and PA FBI clearance dated 08/21/18 which is more than 60 months old.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2024
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During the renewal inspection on 03/21/24 missing electrical outlet covers were observed in the toddler room.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2024
3270.75(c) Has all items
“During the renewal inspection on 03/21/24 the first aid kit located in toddler room was missing bandages, scissors, soap and gloves. The first aid kit located in the infant room was missing tweezers, scissors, tape, gauze and soap. The first aid kit located in the preschool room was missing scissors and soap.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2024
3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test
“During the renewal inspection the file reviewed for staff person #4 contained an expired health assessment dated 09/17/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2024
May 18, 2023Inspection1 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): (#1- Child Abuse and FBI clearances more than 60 months old) (#2 -FBI clearance more than 60 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2023
- Jun 29, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 22, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about The Smart Center of Child Dev & Tech Ed
Is The Smart Center of Child Dev & Tech Ed licensed?
Yes. The Smart Center of Child Dev & Tech Ed is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was The Smart Center of Child Dev & Tech Ed last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on March 10, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Smart Center of Child Dev & Tech Ed had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 15 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 The Smart Center of Child Dev & Tech Ed care for?
77, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does The Smart Center of Child Dev & Tech Ed accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are The Smart Center of Child Dev & Tech Ed's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (610) 742-2804 to confirm.
How much does The Smart Center of Child Dev & Tech Ed cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 742-2804 to ask.
What is The Smart Center of Child Dev & Tech Ed's phone number?
(610) 742-2804.
Where is The Smart Center of Child Dev & Tech Ed?
702 E Baltimore Ave, Upper Darby, PA 19082. The nearest other daycare we list is Guiding Hands Learning Center, under 0.1 miles away.