Little Friends Nursery & Day Care Center
9105 W CHESTER PIKE # 09, UPPER DARBY, PA 19082Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.4 / 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.4 / 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.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Keystone STARS rating of STAR 3. Structural quality reflects Pennsylvania's licensing baseline. 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 3 (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
- 103
- 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 5 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Feb 26, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Age and Training; 2026-02-263270.31(e)(4)(i)
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2026-02-26 | 3270.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible; 2026-02-26 | 3270.69(b) | 110º F or less; 2026-02-26 | 3270.70(a) | 65º F minimum; 2026-02-26 | 3270.75(b) | Inaccessible to children; 2026-02-26 | 3270.106(b) | No bed linens alone; 2026-02-26 | 3270.107 | Refrigerator; 2026-02-26 | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/He; 2026-02-26 | 3270.182(2) | Application, admission, withdrawal dates; 2026-02-26 | 3270.31(e) | Age and Training
Nov 4, 20251 Finding1 Important
- General Health and Safety; 2025-11-043270.21
3270.62(a) | Large muscle space provided; 2025-11-04 | 3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2025-11-04 | 3270.91(a) | Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed; 2025-11-04 | 3270.106(a)/3270.106(b) | Clean, age appropriate/No bed linens alone
Sep 11, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL/CPSL Information3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
May 28, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Building Surfaces; 2025-05-283270.76
3270.111(c) | Promote development
Feb 20, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Emergency Numbers Posted; 2025-02-203270.74
3270.75(c) | Has all items; 2025-02-20 | 3270.92(a) | No portable space heaters; 2025-02-20 | 3270.123(a)(3) | Services proceeded; 2025-02-20 | 3270.134(a) | Child's hands washed; 2025-02-20 | 3270.166(4) | Bottles labeled; 2025-02-20 | 3270.27(a)(6) | Emergency plan
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