Tia the Journey
6908 MARKET 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.3 / 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 2. Structural quality reflects a 100% violation rate across 4 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected December 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 2 (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
- 150
- 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Dec 18, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Immediate Access; 2025-12-183270.24(a)
3270.31(f) | Health and Safety Training; 2025-12-18 | 3270.32(a) | Comply with CPSL; 2025-12-18 | 3270.52 | Mixed Age Level; 2025-12-18 | 3270.61(f) | No business simultaneous use; 2025-12-18 | 3270.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible; 2025-12-18 | 3270.71 | Heat Source; 2025-12-18 | 3270.75(c) | Has all items; 2025-12-18 | 3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2025-12-18 | 3270.113(a) | Supervised at all times; 2025-12-18 | 3270.31(f)(10) | Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
Apr 1, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL/CPSL Information; 2025-04-013270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
3270.51 | Similar Age Level; 2025-04-01 | 3270.65 | Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less; 2025-04-01 | 3270.113(a) | Supervised at all times
Dec 17, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Protective Outlet Covers 5 Yrs. or Less; 2024-12-173270.65
3270.131(b)(2) | Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months; 2024-12-17 | 3270.192(2)(iv) | Transcript, diploma and letters
Dec 7, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Training Regarding Plan; 2023-12-073270.27(c)
3270.75(c) | Has all items; 2023-12-07 | 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) | Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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