Child Daycare & PreschoolsUpper Darby, PA

Fairy Tale Academy

3.9(20 reviews)

About

Fairy Tale Academy is a child daycare & preschools daycare located at 8002 W Chester Pike, # 04, Upper Darby, Pennsylvania PA. Find contact info, location details, and similar daycares nearby.

What Parents Say

Parents consistently praise Fairy Tale Academy for its clean, safe facility and highly attentive, caring staff. Reviewers highlight strong communication, professional development-focused teachers, and a welcoming environment where children form lasting bonds with staff members. Multiple long-term families report being very satisfied with their children's care and educational experience.

Clean facilitysafe playgroundattentive staffexcellent communicationknowledgeable about child developmentresponsive managementloving teachersspecial needs care (asthma management mentioned)beautiful well-maintained buildinglong-term family retentionprofessional and informative staffaccessibility of staff for concerns

Recent Reviews

8 months ago

After picking up our son last week Friday 9/9/16, my wife & I noticed a very bad diaper rash along with an awful abrasion on his left ear. His butt was bright red and it looked like the top layer of his skin peeled. Our son is 7 months old and was in pain. On top of it all, our son is teething. Last weekend was awful and hard for our son and for us. When we addressed this with the new director & his teachers, no one knew or "had no idea" how/when it happened. It was obvious that they neglected to change his diaper for many hours. We decided to pull our son out and requested a refund for the week we paid for in advance. The new director informed us that we couldn't get a refund as instructed from the owner since according to the contract, we had to give them 2 weeks’ notice. ARE YOU SERIOUS?? They failed to uphold their part of the contract when our son received a harsh diaper rash and abrasion on his ear without receiving a call or a note from his teachers. Our son was only there for 2 weeks and this happened. I've already filed a complaint with every agency possible that addresses daycare child neglect issues. Please be careful with Fairy Tale Academy and if you leave your child in Fairy Tale, make sure you don't pay in advance. Pay weekly. Thank you for reading.

a year ago

My daughter has been coming to fairy tale academy for 2 years and always has a great day at school! The facility is clean, and most importantly SAFE with a beautiful new playground. Miss Nikki always makes sure to go above and beyond with making us aware of new things in the center, and I appreciate that!

10 months ago

I have absolutely great things to say about Fairy Tale Academy. Both my children love their teachers. The staff is top notch. It's a great place if you are looking for a child care center.

a year ago

I cannot say enough good things about Fairy Tale Academy they take amazing care of my grand daughter, she have been there since she was an infant, and I can truly put the health and wellness of the children at the forefront. Fairy Tale Academy, has really exceeded my expectations, Everyone who works at the center is friendly really informative and a great positive attitudes, they keep my daughter updated about everything that goes on with the children care, great and educated on early childhood development. Overall I feel incredibly at ease having my daughter drop off my grand daughter everyday, I know her health and wellbeing are in the best of hands. If your looking for a good fit for your child, I would recommend you to take a tour with them

a year ago

My daughter has been attending Fairy Tale since she was eight weeks old. My family really lucked out because they had an opening for one child at the time. I had just started a new job at a new company, and we were still neck-deep in search of a daycare. For context, we reached out to at least 25 places long before our daughter was born, with waitlists at least 18 months long. We love FTA, and the teachers are great. They were very willing to listen to my husband and my concerns, answer any questions, and inform us of any milestones or issues our daughter experienced. She loves her teachers and they know her so well, not just the teachers in her classroom; the entire staff knows my child and is very sweet to her. As a first-time mom, I found it incredibly comforting knowing she has a whole staff looking after her.

Frequently asked questions

Fairy Tale Academy is a child daycare & preschools childcare facility located in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania. The facility has a capacity of 150 children.
Fairy Tale Academy has a Google rating of 3.9 out of 5 based on 20 parent reviews. Read the full reviews on this page to see what parents appreciate about this facility and any areas for improvement.
To enroll your child at Fairy Tale Academy, contact the facility directly to inquire about availability, schedule a tour, and learn about their enrollment process. Be prepared to provide your child's age, any special needs or allergies, and your preferred schedule. Many facilities have waitlists, so it's best to inquire early.
You can verify the licensing status of Fairy Tale Academy through Pennsylvania's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities in Pennsylvania must meet state standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios.

Contact Information

Address
8002 W Chester Pike, # 04, Upper Darby, Pennsylvania 19082
County
DELAWARE

Details

Daycare Type
Child Daycare & Preschools
Capacity
150 children
Status
OPEN
Coordinates
39.96495, -75.27715

Quality Rating

Keystone STARS

Level 4 out of 4

STAR 4

This rating is part of the state's Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS). Trained evaluators assess staff qualifications, learning environment, curriculum, and family engagement — standards that go beyond basic licensing requirements.

What do the levels mean?

Level 1: Meets basic licensing standards.

Level 2: Exceeds licensing with some quality improvements in place.

Level 3: Demonstrates strong practices in curriculum and staff development.

Level 4: High quality across most assessed areas.