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Universal Kids Childcare And Learning Center

Upper Darby, PA · Delaware County
9001 W Chester Pike, Upper Darby, PA 19082
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Quick Facts

Capacity
126 children
Languages
English, English
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
1

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Contact Information

📞 (610) 789-3790
9001 W Chester Pike
Upper Darby, PA 19082
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00246629
License Issued
Oct 17, 2025
Active Through
Oct 17, 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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UNIVERSAL KIDS CHILDCARE AND LEARNING CENTER is a Child Care Center in UPPER DARBY PA, with a maximum capacity of 126 children. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

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
2025-07-24 Renewal 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 7/24/25 annual emergency drill was not documented and on file at the facility.

Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Center will make sure an emergency drill will be documented and filed by director at all times.
2024-09-23 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)

Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: As of 9/23/24 provider has not produced an updated fee agreement for child #1. Document reviewed was dated 11/13/23. Continued noncompliance from renewal inspection completed on 8/7/24.

Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parent updated fee agreement and emergency contact information.
2024-09-23 Unannounced Monitoring 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: As of 9/23/24 provider has not produced DE state clearances for staff person #1. No receipt has been produced to confirm that clearances have been requested. Continued noncompliance from the renewal inspection on 8/7/24.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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. Staff person #1 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 may not work in a childcare position at the facility. DE clearances were requested.
2024-08-07 Renewal 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)

Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 08/07/24 the fee agreement reviewed for child #1 was not reviewed/updated within 6-month period. Last signature was dated 11/13/23.

Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will ensure that fee agreement is updated.
2024-08-07 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 08/07/24 the file reviewed for staff person #1 did not contain annual fire safety training. Last training completed was on 05/14/23.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will ensure that staff member #1 meet compliance for 3270.31(e)(4)(ii).
2024-08-07 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 08/07/24 the file reviewed for staff person #1(hired see code sheet) did not include Delaware state clearances.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). P 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 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff member #1 must be removed from childcare position by end of business day. Clearances were requested for staff member #1.
2023-10-11 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.107 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.107

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced monitoring on 10/11/23 the refrigerator main floor did not have thermometer. The refrigerator in the infant room read 45° F. Continued noncompliance from renewal inspection on 08/17/23.

Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Thermometer was taken out of the freezer and placed in the refrigerator. Thermometer was added to the infant refrigerator.
2023-10-11 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced monitoring on 10/11/23 the file reviewed for staff person #1 did not include 12 hours of annual childcare training. Continued noncompliance from renewal inspection on 08/17/23.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 will complete (12) hours of annual training.
2023-08-17 Renewal 3270.107 - Refrigerator Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.107

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 08/17/23 the refrigerator on main floor read 50° F and there was no thermometer in the infant refrigerator.

Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
After inspection refrigerator temperature dropped to 38 degrees after keeping door closed tightly. Thermometer was added to infant room refrigerator.
2023-08-17 Renewal 3270.18(a) - On file at facility Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.18(a)

Description: On file at facility

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 08/17/23 a current copy of insurance policy was not produced.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will maintain a copy of insurance policy in the building at all times.
2023-08-17 Renewal 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 08/17/23 an emergency drill log was not produced by provider.

Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will maintain emergency drill log with annual emergency drills being documented.
2023-08-17 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 08/17/23 the file reviewed for staff person #1 and staff person #2 did not include emergency plan training.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff reviewed and signed emergency plan document.
2023-08-17 Renewal 3270.27(f) - Emergency plan Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(f)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 08/17/23 no documentation was produced confirming that emergency plan was sent to local municipality and county emergency agency.

Correction Required: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency plan was sent to Upper Darby police department.
2023-08-17 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 08/17/23 the file reviewed for staff person #1 did not include 12 hours of annual child care training.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff has completed and will maintain her 12 hours of training.
2023-08-17 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) - Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10)

Description: Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 08/17/23 the file reviewed for staff person #1 did not include first/aid cpr training.

Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will complete first aid/cpr on 10/09/23.
2023-08-17 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 08/17/23 the file reviewed for staff person #1 did not include annual fire safety training.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff has completed fire safety training and will maintain annually.
2022-09-20 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2021-11-23 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized

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