Faithful Hands Academy Llc
100 S 69TH ST, UPPER DARBY, PA 19082Childery Rating: 2/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.2 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.2 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.1 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 2 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Keystone STARS rating of STAR 1. Structural quality reflects an 80% violation rate across 5 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected July 2025). The structural rating also includes Pennsylvania's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Pennsylvania caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:5, and preschool ratios at 1:10. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 6 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Keystone STARS STAR 1 (Max 4) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 140
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:5 10 Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Jul 3, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Plan Reviewed/updated Annually; 2025-07-033270.27(b)
3270.27(e) | Letter to parents; 2025-07-03 | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) | Fire safety - 1 yr.; 2025-07-03 | 3270.123(a)(3) | Services proceeded; 2025-07-03 | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) | Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mo; 2025-07-03 | 3270.176(a) | Insured; 2025-07-03 | 3270.171(a) | Pick-up and drop-off points
Oct 25, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2024-10-253270.14/3270.21
3270.14/3270.21 | Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2024-10-25 | 3270.27(c) | Training regarding plan; 2024-10-25 | 3270.27(e) | Letter to parents; 2024-10-25 | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) | Fire safety - 1 yr.; 2024-10-25 | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2024-10-25 | 3270.36(b)(5) | HS/GED + 2 yrs; 2024-10-25 | 3270.123(a)(3) | Services proceeded; 2024-10-25 | 3270.131(b)(2) | Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months; 2024-10-25 | 3270.25(a) | Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable reg
Jun 12, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL/CPSL Information; 2024-06-123270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) | HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility; 2024-06-12 | 3270.37(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(ii) | 8th grade + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility; 2024-06-12 | 3270.123(a)(3) | Services proceeded; 2024-06-12 | 3270.124(b)(7) | Name/address/phone release person; 2024-06-12 | 3270.27(f) | Emergency plan; 2024-06-12 | 3270.171(a) | Pick-up and drop-off points
Apr 17, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2024-04-173270.14/3270.21
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2024-04-17 | 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) | HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility; 2024-04-17 | 3270.37(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(ii) | 8th grade + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility; 2024-04-17 | 3270.51/3270.52 | Similar Age Level/Mixed Age Level; 2024-04-17 | 3270.51/3270.52 | Similar Age Level/Mixed Age Level; 2024-04-17 | 3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2024-04-17 | 3270.82(h) | Handwashing signs; 2024-04-17 | 3270.106(f) | 2 feet apart; 2024-04-17 | 3270.113(a) | Supervised at all times; 2024-04-17 | 3270.113(a) | Supervised at all times; 2024-04-17 | 3270.123(a)(3) | Services proceeded; 2024-04-17 | 3270.124(b)(7) | Name/address/phone release person; 2024-04-17 | 3270.166(4) | Bottles labeled; 2024-04-17 | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) | Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff perso; 2024-04-17 | 3270.27(f) | Emergency plan; 2024-04-17 | 3270.171(a) | Pick-up and drop-off points
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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