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Early Learning Matters Childcare Llc

Upper Darby, PA · Delaware County
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5.0 (3 reviews)
7900 W Chester Pike, Upper Darby, PA 19082
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📞 (610) 449-1900
7900 W Chester Pike
Upper Darby, PA 19082
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00251469
License Issued
Jan 28, 2026
Active Through
Jan 28, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 15

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Teressa
2021-04-07 14:13:07
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I have used this provider for more than 6 months

I have four children that attends Early Learning Matters Childcare LLC.and that's the best decisions I could've made for my children. They all doing so well in Virtual classes. My children looks forward every morning to go to daycare and never have any compliants. Early Learning always communicates and they are very reliable.

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Kemia
2016-12-12 22:26:06
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I have used this provider for more than 6 months

My four year old daughter has been attending Early Learning Matters for a year now and she has excelled in all aspects of learning thanks to the trained teachers. The staff members are very welcoming and caring toward the children. I would highly recommend this facility to other parents.

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david
2016-08-03 00:19:19
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I have used this provider for more than 6 months

I have a neice who attend Early Learning Matters DayCare Center at 7900 West Chester Pike, Upper Darby PA. This Facility is clean and up to date. The teachers are loving, caring and nurturing,They go above and beyond at making sure each child develop in each of the developmental area. Because of the loving atmosphere at this center I recomend this daycare to anyone looking for a wonderful learning experience for their child.

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EARLY LEARNING MATTERS CHILDCARE LLC is a Child Care Center in UPPER DARBY PA. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Days of Operation Monday–Friday

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2025-11-18 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection completed on 12/3/25 the emergency contact form reviewed for child #1 and child #2 did not include the health insurance policy number.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Update the emergency contact forms for child #1 and child #2 to include health insurance policy numbers.
2025-11-18 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection visit completed on 11/18/25 staff person #3 was observed providing care to children unsupervised without having completed the pre-service training

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Ensure that staff person #3 complete the required pre-service training. Staff will be monitored to prevent unsupervised care until training is complete.
2025-11-18 Renewal 3270.18(a) - On file at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.18(a)

Description: On file at facility

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection visit completed on 12/3/25 provider was unable to produce comprehensive general liability insurance upon request.

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.)
A copy of the general liability was obtained and placed on file at the facility.
2025-11-18 Renewal 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection completed on 12/3/25 the file reviewed for staff person #3 did not include verification of childcare experience.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Obtain and include verification of childcare experience for staff person #3's file.
2025-11-18 Renewal 3270.24(a) - Immediate access Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.24(a)

Description: Immediate access

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection visit completed on 11/18/25 staff was unable to provide certification representative access to children and staff files upon request.

Correction Required: A staff person shall provide to agents of the Department immediate access to the facility, the children and the files and records.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Ensure that designated staff members are trained to provide immediate access to children and staff files during inspection.
2025-11-18 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection visit completed on 12/3/25 the file reviewed for staff person #1 and staff person #2 did not include 12 hours of annual childcare 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 person #1 and staff person #2 will complete the required 12 hours of annual childcare training.
2025-11-18 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) - Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 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 visit on 12/3/25 the file reviewed for staff person #1, staff person #2, and staff person #3 did not include updated 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 the topic of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1, #2 and #3 will complete their updated first aid and cpr training. Certification documents will be updated and maintained in their files.
2025-11-18 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection completed on 12/3/25 the file reviewed for staff person #3 did not contain Health and Safety training (Part 1 & Part 2).

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #3 will complete health and safety training.
2025-11-18 Renewal 3270.51 - Similar Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.51

Description: Similar Age Level

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection completed on 11/18/25 preschool classroom was observed out of ratio with (1) staff and (14) children.

Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Adjust staff schedules to ensure that proper ratios are maintained.
2025-11-18 Renewal 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection completed on 11/18/25 missing receptacle covers were observed in the preschool classroom.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Install protective receptacle covers on the electrical outlets.
2025-11-18 Renewal 3270.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection completed on 11/18/25 the first aid kit observed in the older toddler classroom did not contain tweezers.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Ensure that tweezers are added to the first aid kit in the older toddler classrooms.
2025-02-07 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.52

Description: Mixed Age Level

Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation on 02/07/25 certification representative observed classroom containing 23 children being supervised by (2) staff members. Youngest child present age 2.

Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff: child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider added additional staff members to meet staff: child ratio.
2024-10-31 Renewal 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 03/13/25 emergency contact information was not available in classroom #1 and PreK classroom for the children present receiving care.

Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Corrected on site
2024-10-31 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)

Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 03/13/25 the file reviewed for child #1 did not contain an updated health report. Health report reviewed was dated 03/02/23.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Update file with updated health report
2024-10-31 Renewal 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 03/13/25 documentation of annual emergency drills was not produced for review.

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.)
Conduct emergency drill
2024-10-31 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: During the renewal inspection on 03/13/25 the file reviewed for staff person #1 hired (see code sheet) contained a PA FBI clearance more than 60 months old. FBI clearance dated 12/11/19. Staff person #2 hired (see code sheet) file contained a child abuse clearance, criminal clearance and FBI clearance more than 60 months old. Staff person #3 hired (see code sheet) file did not contain NSOR verification or FBI clearance. Furthermore, staff person #3 is a provisional hire and was observed working unsupervised with (3) children.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. 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 and #3 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1, #2 and #3 must be removed from childcare position at the facility.
2024-10-31 Renewal 3270.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 03/13/25 the first aid kit reviewed in classroom #1 was missing soap.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Corrected on site
2024-03-15 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: One child's records did not contain a child service report that had been completed within the past 6 months. (#1 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). 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 and submitted for the indicated child/children. We will ensure that child service reports are completed for all children as specified in this regulation.
2024-03-15 Renewal 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5)

Description: Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: 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 Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. Update the agreements to specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. Submit a copy of the updated agreements.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The agreements will be updated to specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. A copy of the updated agreements will be submitted.
2024-03-15 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: One child's emergency contact information did not include health insurance coverage and policy number information. (#5)

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. Obtain and submit a written copy of the missing health insurance information for the identified child. Ensure that all children's records contain emergency contact information as specified in these regulations.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will obtain and submit a written copy of the missing health insurance information for the identified child. We will ensure that all children's records contain emergency contact information as specified in these regulations.
2024-03-15 Renewal 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: Two children's records did not contain emergency contact and financial agreement information that had been updated within the past 6-months. (#1 and #2)

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. Obtain and submit a written copy of the current up-to date emergency contact and financial agreement information for the identified children. Ensure that children's emergency contact and financial agreement information is updated at least every 6 months or as soon as the information changes.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will obtain and submit a written copy of the current up-to date emergency contact and financial agreement information for the identified children. We will ensure that children's emergency contact and financial agreement information is updated at least every 6 months or as soon as the information changes.
2024-03-15 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: The facilities written policies on shaken baby abusive head trauma and child maltreatment did not include strategies for coping with a crying, fussing or distraught child and the identification and prevention of child maltreatment.

Correction Required: 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. Revise and submit the facilities policies to include strategies for coping with a crying, fussing or distraught child and the identification and prevention of child maltreatment.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The shaken baby abusive head trauma and child maltreatment policy will be amended to include strategies for coping with a crying, fussing or distraught child and the identification and prevention of child maltreatment. A written copy will be submitted.
2024-03-15 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.

If you are a provider and believe any information is incorrect, please contact us. We will research your concern and make corrections accordingly.

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