UPPER DARBY, Pennsylvania (WPVI) — An Upper Darby daycare founded in 1990 is currently without a home, following a fire that turned their operation upside down.
Darlene’s Wee Care 4 Kids had operated in the multi-purpose building on 6800 Market Street.
It was the evening of January 8, 2026, when a fire broke out on the 4th floor. The Upper Darby Township Fire Department responded, extinguishing the fire and reporting no injuries.
The daycare, situated one floor below the fire, suffered water damage in a large portion of their facility.
Darlene’s Wee Care 4 Kids had no choice but to suspend operations. Fortunately, a local daycare by the name of ‘New Life’ opened their doors. They were able to accommodate roughly 90 children from Darlene’s alongside their pre-existing teachers and care providers.
Unfortunately, that left roughly 30 to 40 children to either stay with family or find a new daycare.
Darlene herself facilitated a field trip for children and their families to take their minds off the situation.
Action News met staff and students at Upper Darby Township + Sellers Memorial Free Public Library to share their story.
Watch the video above to learn more.
Anyone interested in reaching out to Darlene’s Wee Care 4 Kids or learning more can visit their website.
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