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Fairy Tale Academy

Upper Darby, PA · Delaware County
8002 W Chester Pike # 04, Upper Darby, PA 19082
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Quick Facts

Capacity
150 children
Languages
English, American Sign Language, Cambodian, Chinese - Cantonese, Chinese - Mandarin, English, Hmong, Khmer, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Vietnamese
Subsidized Program
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State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (610) 789-3060
8002 W Chester Pike # 04
Upper Darby, PA 19082
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00247067
License Issued
Nov 23, 2025
Active Through
Nov 23, 2026
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 15

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About the Provider

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Fairy Tale Academy is a family owned pre-school day care learning center

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2025-08-22 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: Several children's records did not contain a child service report that had been completed within the past 6 months. (#1, #2, and #3)

Correction Required: 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 children. Ensure that child service reports are completed for all children as specified in this regulation.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A current up-to-date child service report will be completed and submitted for the indicated children. We will ensure that child service reports are completed for all children as specified in this regulation.
2025-08-22 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: 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. #1-hired 2/26/25-NSOR not completed prior to working with children-3/5/25) (#2-hired 5/6/25-NSOR not completed prior to working with children-5/8/25) (#3-hired 9/8/25-CHILD ABUSE not completed prior to working with children-9/22/25) (#4-hired 9/8/25- no completed NSOR on file)

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
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.
2025-04-09 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(e) - Restraints prohibited Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(e)

Description: Restraints prohibited

Noncompliance Area: On 4/9/25, children in the young toddler classroom were observed strapped in chairs restricting their movement. The restraints were not prescribed as adaptive equipment for children with special needs.

Correction Required: A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs. The chair straps cannot be used to restrict or confine a child's movement. Cease using the chair straps to restrict the child's movement. Develop and submit written policies regarding the proper use of toddler chairs. Notify all facility staff persons of this policy. Submit verification of the notification.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The straps were removed from the chairs. Chair straps will not be used to restrict the child's movement. We will develop and submit written policies regarding the proper use of toddler chairs. We will notify all facility staff persons of this policy and submit verification of the notification. The chair straps will no longer be used to restrict the child's movement.
2025-04-09 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Compliant - Finalized
2024-11-05 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: Several children's records did not contain a child service report that had been completed within the past 6 months. (#1, #2 and #3)

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A current up-to-date child service report will be completed ad submitted for the indicated child/children. We will ensure that child service reports are completed for all children as specified in this regulation.
2023-11-13 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.20(a)(1) - Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.20(a)(1)

Description: Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child

Noncompliance Area: On 11/3/23, a child received emergency room treatment subsequent to sustaining an injury at the facility and the operator failed to notify the regional office within 24 hours of the emergency room treatment and mail a written report within 72 hours after the occurrence.

Correction Required: The operator shall immediately notify a child's parent and shall telephone notice to the appropriate regional office within 24 hours if a child in care at the facility is hospitalized or receives emergency room treatment. Complete and submit the incident report. Ensure that incident reporting is completed as specified.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We were unaware that the child received emergency room treatment until meeting with the parent three days after the incident. We will complete and submit the incident report. We will ensure that incident reporting is completed as specified.
2023-11-13 Renewal 3270.25(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.25(a)

Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

Noncompliance Area: The operator did not provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.

Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office. Provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional childcare office.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office. This information will be posted in a conspicuous location for parents to see as well as included in the parent handbook given to parents.
2023-11-13 Renewal 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: On 12/12/23, the facility's fire detection system was accessible and not able to be tested.

Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §  1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. Ensure that the director or designee knows how to activate the fire detection system for testing. Ensure that the fire detection system is tested every 30 days, documented in writing and retained with the fire drill log.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director or designee will know how to activate the fire detection system for testing. We will ensure that the fire detection system is tested as required for this inspection and every 30 days as specified in Act 62. This will be documented in writing on the fire drill log.
2022-10-17 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, cert rep observed chipped paint in the preschool classroom on the lower level behind the sand table.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will repaint the wall behind the sand table in the preschool classroom on the lower level.
2021-11-18 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2019-11-20 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 11/20/19, cert rep observed blue and red chairs with rips and damaged corners in the fabric, exposing foam in the cushion in the Twos Room.

Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will remove or repair the chairs in the Twos room. Moving forward, provider will create a procedure to monitor the equipment in the classrooms so repairs or replacements can happen in a timely fashion.
2018-10-04 Renewal 3270.27(d) - Plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 10/4/18 AND 10/19/18, CERT REP OBSERVED MISSING POSTING OF THE EMERGENCY PLAN IN THE FACILITY AT A CONSPICUOUS LOCATION.

Correction Required: The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL POST THE EMERGENCY PLAN IN THE FACILITY AT A CONSPICUOUS LOCATION.
2018-10-04 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 10/4/18 AND 10/19/18, CERT REP OBSERVED DAMAGE TO THE PAINT IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS ON THE YELLOW WALL BETWEEN THE DOOR AND THE LIBRARY LOCATED IN THE PRE-K ROOM ON THE LOWER FLOOR.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL MAKE REPAIRS TO THE DAMAGED AREAS ALONG THE WALL IN THE PRE-K ROOM. MOVING FORWARD, PROVIDER WILL CREATE A PROCEDURE TO MONITOR THE BUILDING SURFACES IN THE FACILITY AND MAKE TIMELY REPAIRS AS NEEDED.
2018-05-09 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: 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. ); (#1-hired 4/23/18-no proof of FBI fingerprinting prior to working with children; outdated DISCLOSURE form) (#2- hired 2/22/28- outdated DISCLOSURE form) (#3-outdated DISCLOSURE form) (#4- no CPSL clearance documents in file, outdated DISCLOSURE form) ( #5- no STATE POLICE request or completed form in file, no signed DISCLOSURE) (#6- no proof of FBI fingerprinting or completed FBI-nothing in file).

Correction Required: 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. Facility Person #1, #2, 3, #4, #5 and #6 may not work in a childcare position at the facility until the required CPSL documents have been obtained, completed and submitted as specified. Submit a copy of the required , completed CPSL clearance documents for the identified staff person/s. Revise and submit written policies and procedures regarding the CPSL hiring requirements to ensure that all staff persons (new and existing) have the required CPSL clearance documents within the required timeframes in accordance with the CPSL/

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility Person #1, #2, 3, #4, #5 and #6 will be removed form childcare position at the facility until the required CPSL documents have been obtained, completed and submitted as specified. Submit a copy of the required , completed CPSL clearance documents for the identified staff person/s. Revise and submit written policies and procedures regarding the CPSL hiring requirements to ensure that all staff persons (new and existing) have the required CPSL clearance documents /within the required timeframes/ in accordance with the CPSL/
2018-05-09 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.61(h) - Measurement and use of indoor child care space Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 5/9/2018, 16 infants were observed in a room with an established capacity of 15.

Correction Required: The capacity established for an indoor space may not be exceeded. Reduce the number of children to not exceed the established capacity in accordance with 3270 regulations. Ensure that the classroom capacity is not exceeded in accordance with 3270 regulations related to measurement and use of indoor childcare space. Develop and submit a written plan to ensure compliance with the established indoor capacity for each childcare space as specified in these regulations.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
One child will be transferred to the one year old room that has a capacity for 11 and only has 10 enrolled children. We will ensure that the classroom capacity is not exceeded in accordance with 3270 regulations related to measurement and use of indoor childcare space. We will develop and submit a written plan to ensure compliance with the established indoor capacity for each childcare space as specified in these regulations.
2017-11-17 Renewal 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Children were observed napping on rest equipment in the young toddler room that was not labeled for their specific use.

Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. Label the rest equipment for use of a specific child and ensure that children only rest on equipment labeled for their specific use.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The rest equipment will be properly labeled for use of a specific child. We will ensure that children only rest on equipment labeled for their specific use.
2017-11-17 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Agreements in several children's records did not include services to be provided to the family and child. (#1. #2, #3, #4 and #5)

Correction Required: 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). Submit a copy of the amended agreement that includes this information for the identified children. Ensure that all agreements include services to be provided to the family and child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will ensure that the agreements include this information. We will submit a copy of the amended agreements for the identified children that includes this information
2017-11-17 Renewal 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 Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Several children's record did not contain the parent's signature indicating written consent for emergency medical care and for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Two had the parent's initial and one had no signature. (#,#4 and #5)

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. Obtain and submit written verification of signed parental consents that includes the parent's signatures. Ensure that all children's records contain the required parental consents prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will obtain and submit written verification of signed parental consents that includes the parent's signatures. We will ensure that all children's records contain the required parental consents prior to admission as specified in this regulation.
2017-11-17 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: 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. (#1)

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
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.
2017-11-17 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Several staff person's records did not include written verification of emergency plan training at the time of initial employment and annually. (#1-initial) (#2, #3 and #4-annual)

Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. Revise and submit written facility policies and procedures to ensure that emergency plan training is completed and documented at the time of initial employment and annually. Submit written verification of the completed training for all identified facility persons.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will revise and submit written facility policies and procedures to ensure that emergency plan training is completed and documented at the time of initial employment and annually. We will submit written verification of the completed training for all identified facility persons.
2017-11-17 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The facility was not in compliance with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services): Two staff person's records did not contain the required CPSL hiring documents. (#5 and #6-CHILD ABUSE, FBI, and STATE POLICE more than 60 months)

Correction Required: 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. Facility Persons #5 and #6 may not work in a child care position at the facility until the required CPSL documents have been obtained and submitted as specified. Submit a copy of the completed CPSL clearance documents for the identified staff persons. Ensure that all clearances are completed and submitted within the required timeframes specified in the CPSL. Ensure that they are retained in the staff person's file on site at the location.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility Persons #5 and #6 will not work in a child care position at the facility until the required CPSL documents have been obtained and submitted as specified. Submit a copy of the completed CPSL clearance documents for the identified staff persons. We will ensure that all clearances are completed and submitted within the required timeframes specified in the CPSL. We will ensure that they are retained in the staff person's file on site at the location.
2017-11-17 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: A bucket of standing water observed in a classroom area presented a safety hazard to the children in care.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. Empty the bucket of water and ensure that all containers of water are immediately emptied after each use. Notify all staff of this requirement and submit written notification that includes each facility person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will empty the bucket of water and ensure that all containers of water are immediately emptied after each use. We will notify all staff of this requirement and submit written notification that includes each facility person.
2017-11-17 Renewal 3270.94(b) - Written record Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Fire drill records did not include the names of facility persons; it only included the number of staff persons participating.

Correction Required: A written record shall be kept of the date, the time of day, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, the names of facility persons and the number of children participating in the fire drill. Revise the fire drill records to include this information. Submit a copy of the revised fire drill record.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will revise the fire drill records to include this information. We will submit a copy of the revised fire drill record.

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