APPLE PIE LONG LANE
UPPER DARBY, PA·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address67 LONG LN, UPPER DARBY, PA, 19082
CountyDelaware
Phone(484) 461-6708
Operating details
Capacity232
SubsidiesY
License dateNovember 30, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 10/1/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High3
- Medium-High8
- Medium10
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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67 LONG LN, UPPER DARBY, PA, 19082, UPPER DARBY, PA 19082
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 10/1/2025
- High2
- Medium-High4
- Medium6
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2025
- Medium-High risk10/1/2025
Services proceeded (3270.123(a)(3))
One child's record did not contain a child service report that had been completed within the past 6 months. (#1) Requirement: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information). Complete and submit a current up-to-date child service report for the indicated child. Ensure that child service reports are completed for all children as specified in this regulation. Correction: A current up-to-date child service report will be completed and submitted for the indicated child/children. We will ensure that child service reports are completed for all children as specified in this regulation. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 11/1/2025 - Medium-High risk10/1/2025
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information (3270.32(a)/3270.192(4))
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 9/8/25-NSOR not completed prior to working with children-9/10/25) Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services): LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Revise and submit written policies and procedures regarding the CPSL hiring requirements to ensure that all facility persons (new and existing) have the required CPSL clearance documents within the required timeframes in accordance with the CPSL. Correction: We will revise and submit written policies and procedures regarding the CPSL hiring requirements to ensure that all facility persons (new and existing) have the required CPSL clearance documents within the required timeframes in accordance with the CPSL. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 10/1/2025 - Medium risk7/18/2025
Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file (3270.182(7))
On 7/14/25, a child sustained an injury while in care and the facility failed to provide the parent an original report of the incidents on the day of the incident (#1) Requirement: A child's record shall contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file. Ensure that parents are provided the original report on the day of the incident. Revise and submit written policies and procedures to ensure that parents are provided the original incident report on the date of the incident. Correction: We will ensure that parents are notified of the incident on the date of the occurrence and provided the original report on the day of the incident. We will revise and submit written policies and procedures to ensure that parents are given the original incident report on the date of the incident. Inspection: Complaints- Legal Location. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 8/18/2025
2024
- Medium risk12/11/2024
Bachelor's (3270.35(b)(1))
Two staff person's record did not contain written verification that their bachelor`s degree was in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field. (#2-transcript was illegible) (#4- no verification in file) Requirement: A group supervisor shall have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field. Obtain and submit written documentation of an updated transcript to verify that the bachelor's degree was conferred. Ensure that all staff records have written verification of education and experience for their positions. Correction: We will obtain and submit a copy of the staff's person's .We will ensure that all staff records have written verification of education and experience for their positions. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 1/11/2025 - Medium risk12/11/2024
Two written references (3270.192(5))
One facility person's record did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. (#4) Requirement: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. Obtain and submit the required written references as specified for the identified staff person. Ensure that all facility staff records contain written references as specified. Correction: We will obtain and submit the required written references as specified for the identified staff person. We will ensure that all facility staff records contain written references as specified. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 1/11/2025 - Medium-High risk12/11/2024
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information (3270.32(a)/3270.192(4))
The facility was not in compliance with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services): Several staff person's record did not contain the required CPSL hiring documents. (#6-hired 2/12/24- no proof of request for NSOR and prior to date of hire and NSOR not completed within 45 days-completed 11/22/24) Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Revise and submit written policies and procedures regarding the CPSL hiring requirements to ensure that all staff/facility persons (new and existing) have the required CPSL clearance documents within the required timeframes in accordance with the CPSL. Correction: We will revise and submit written policies and procedures regarding the CPSL hiring requirements to ensure that all staff/facility persons (new and existing) have the required CPSL clearance documents within the required timeframes in accordance with the CPSL. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 12/11/2024 - High risk12/11/2024
Health and Safety Training (3270.31(f))
One staff person was observed caring for a child and their record did not contain verification of completed CCDBG training (10 hour) required within 90 days of hire and prior to working with children unsupervised (#1). Requirement: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Staff persons must complete the CCDBG training that is required within 90 days of hire and prior to working with children unsupervised. Submit written verification of the completed training. Ensure that the required CCDBG is completed within 90 days of hire. Correction: Staff person will complete the CCDBG training that is required prior to working with children unsupervised. We will submit written verification of the completed training. We will ensure that the required CCDBG is completed within 90 days of hire. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 1/11/2025 - Medium-High risk12/11/2024
Fire safety - 1 yr. (3270.31(e)(4)(ii))
One staff person's record did not contain written verification of annual fire safety training. (#3) Requirement: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent. Obtain and submit written verification of annual fire safety training for the identified staff persons. Correction: Staff will complete fire safety training and written verification of the completed training will be submitted. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 1/11/2025 - Medium risk12/11/2024
On file at facility (3270.18(a))
The facility lacked written verification of comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. The document submitted indicated that it was not general liability insurance. Requirement: The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility. Correction: We will obtain and submit written verification of the facility's comprehensive general liability insurance. We will ensure that a current copy of the insurance policy is on file at the facility. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 1/11/2025 - High risk12/11/2024
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety (3270.14/3270.21)
One staff person was observed caring for a child and their record did not contain verification of completed CCDBG training (10 hour) required prior to working with children unsupervised (#1). Requirement: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Staff persons must complete the CCDBG training that is required prior to working with children unsupervised. Submit written verification of the completed training. Ensure that the required CCDBG is completed within 90 days of hire. Correction: Staff person will complete the CCDBG training that is required prior to working with children unsupervised. We will submit written verification of the completed training. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 1/11/2025 - Medium risk9/12/2024
Supervised at all times (3270.113(a))
On 8/20/24, a child was not being properly supervised when staff person was not able to see, hear direct or assess the child who was sleeping behind a cubby/shelf. Requirement: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. TIERED LIS: Children must be supervised at all times by 8/20/24. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of DHS training regarding supervision of children including the requirement that staff must be physically present and be able to see, hear and assess and direct the activity of the children by 10/12/24. Submit written verification of the completed training for all facility staff persons. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility procedure for counting children is followed at all times e.g., a checklist. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format by 12/12/24. Correction: We have taken measures to ensure that children are properly supervised at all times including posting visible stop and count signs and using a transitional plan using name to face cards. We will arrange for all facility staff to receive at least 2 hours of DHS approved training in proper supervision of children, including the requirement that staff must be physically present and be able to see, hear and assess and direct the activity of the children. Written verification of the completed training will be submitted for all facility staff persons. We will submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility procedure for counting children is followed at all times e.g., a checklist. We will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format. Inspection: Complaints- Legal Location. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 12/12/2024 - Medium risk9/12/2024
Staff assigned to specific children (3270.113(a)(1))
On 8/20/24, Staff person did not know the whereabouts of a child in her care who had fallen asleep behind a cubby shelf with a blind spot. Requirement: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive training in proper supervision of children, including the requirement that staff know the whereabouts of the children in their assigned group and that staff be physically present with the children in their group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. The training must be DHS approved. Submit written verification of the training content as well as written verification of the completed training for all facility staff persons. Correction: We have taken measures to ensure that children are properly supervised at all times including a system for each staff person to be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. We will arrange for all facility staff to receive DHS approved training in proper supervision of children, including the requirement that staff know the whereabouts of the children in their assigned group and that staff be physically present with the children in their group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. Written verification of the completed training will be submitted for all facility staff persons. Inspection: Complaints- Legal Location. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 10/12/2024
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$774/month
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Typical prices in Pennsylvania run about $1,099/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Pennsylvania by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: UPPER DARBY, Delaware County
- Capacity: 232
- Type: Child Care Center
- Years in operation: 1
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