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Home › PA › Allentown › Willow Tree Early Learning Center
6750 Iroquois Trl Suite 1, Allentown PA 18104 · License #CER-00249500 · Center · Child Care Center
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3270.94(a)(1) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.
An unannounced inspection was conducted at the facility on April 17,2026 at that time the facility's fire drill and detection log was reviewed and the last documented fire drill was conducted on February 5, 2026.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 17, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). TIERED LIS 1. The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). The correction date for this portion of the plan must be immediate. 2. The director will create a form to track each staff and their required clearances, trainings, and documents to assist with the hiring process and ongoing updates. This form will have due dates for all required trainings, clearances, health assessments etc. This form must be approved by the Northeast Regional Office prior to use. The director will ensure that this form is used during the hiring process and to track all required updates. This portion of the plan should reflect a date that allows for time to develop the form and implement it.
A renewal inspection was conducted at the facility on 12/16/25, at that time a review of staff files was conducted. Staff person #1 did not have a NSOR on file prior to employment as is required as evidenced by NSOR dated 7/2/25. (See code sheet for date of hire).
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on Jul 8, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
Corrected Corrected by Dec 16, 2025
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.103 · Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.
A renewal inspection was conducted at the facility on 12/16/25, at that time there were sensory bottles in the young toddler room that contained small objects that have a diameter of less than 1 inch and were accessible to children.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 22, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. Child care facilities in a commercial space (center and group) must manually test its alarm at least once every 30 days and shall maintain a written record of testing with the facility's fire drill logs in accordance with 62 P.S. § 1016(c)(1).
A renewal inspection was conducted at the facility on 12/16/25, at that time the facility's fire drill and detection log was reviewed and there were more than 30 days between system tests March 28, 2025 to April 28, 2025.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 22, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
Emergency drills were conducted 2/23/23 and then not again until 8/15/24 per emergency drill logs.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 20, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.102(a) · Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.
There were 2 plastic bins, containing toys, that were cracked and broken.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 17, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) · Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.
Child #1 and Child #2 did not have signed parental consent for emergency medical care.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 19, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.135(a)(3) · If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.
Two trash cans for soiled diapers in the toddler area were not hands- free.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 20, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(a) · A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.
Staff person #1 had more than 24 months between physicals 6/2022 to 8/2024.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 20, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.182(5) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.
Child #1 and Child #2 did not have signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 20, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.76 · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.
There was a small hole in the wall in the 2-year-old room.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 16, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.133(5) · Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.
A bottle of infant pain relief medication expired June 2024.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 16, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.
Per the facility's fire drill and detection log there were more than 30 days between tests of the fire detection system on April 1, 2024 to May 6, 2024, and then again July 3 to August 5, 2024,
Corrected Corrected by Sep 16, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
Staff #1 did not have the correct FBI clearance. The current clearance on file is from out of state and not a DHS clearance.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 21, 2023
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.14/3270.21 · A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
The facility's emergency plan did not address continuity of operations.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 6, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10), 3280.31(f) (1-10), or 3290.31(g) (1-10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #1 and #2 will have until 2/7/2024 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 & 2 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an (AGS, primary staff person, or family child care home staff person) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #1 and #2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff person #1 and #2 has not completed the required Pediatric First Aid/CPR pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet)
Corrected Corrected by Jan 8, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.35(e) · In a facility in which more than 45 children are enrolled, a group supervisor is required for the first group of 45 enrolled children and for each group or partial group of 45 additional enrolled children.
The facility exceeds 45 children, but does not have a group supervisor as a staff member. There were 54 kids on site at the time of inspection.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 11, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.171(a) · An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.
The facility did not have any documentation of notifying local traffic safety authorities of the location of the facility and the pedestrian and vehicular routes around the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 6, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. Children must always be picked up under the armpits.
On 12/8/22, Staff #1 pulled child #1, who was stuck between the ball pit and the wall, up by the hand, directly resulting in an injury to the child's elbow (Nursemaid's Elbow).
Corrected Corrected by Dec 29, 2022
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. Children must always be picked up under the armpits. The legal entity must develop a written policy and procedure to be implemented in the facility. The written policy and procedures must address the proper ways to pick up young children. The legal entity will submit policy/procedures to the Northeast Regional Office for approval. All existing staff and new hires must be trained on the approved policy and procedures and it must be documented in their files.
On 12/8/22, Staff #1 pulled child #1, who was stuck between the ball pit and the wall, up by the hand, directly resulting in an injury to the child's elbow (Nursemaid's Elbow).
Corrected Corrected by Dec 29, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. Exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record.
During renewal inspection on 12/19/22 cert rep reviewed several children's files. CHILD #2 (see code sheet for date of birth) does not have the third Rotavirus immunization or any influenza immunizations. There are no exemption letters in child's file.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 2, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.14/3270.21 · A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
During renewal inspection on 12/19/22 STAFF #1, 3, 5 (see code sheet for start dates) were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. STAFF #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First Aid & CPR by a PQAS-certified instructor. STAFF #3 & STAFF #5 have not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First Aid & CPR by a PQAS-certified instructor and CCDBG Health & Safety training.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 19, 2022
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). STAFF #3 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.
During renewal inspection on 12/19/22, the file of STAFF #3 (see code sheet for start date) did not contain completed NSOR information required under the CPSL. A copy of the application for the NSOR dated 10/3/22 is in file.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 2, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a)/3270.37(c) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. An aide or a combination of aides shall be supervised at all times by a staff person qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor.
During renewal inspection on 12/19/22 at 9:50 am STAFF #4 and 5, who were both identified as Aides and are provisional hires, were observed in the Toddler 2 room working alone with children and were not in the vicinity of a permanent employee. At 10:00 am STAFF #3, who was identified as an Aide and is a provisional hire, was observed in the Crawler room working alone with children and was not in the vicinity of a permanent employee.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 19, 2022
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.76/3270.77(a) · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
During renewal inspection on 12/19/22 cert rep observed damaged paint in the preschool room in the corner of the science area and behind the bookshelf.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 2, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) · The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.
During renewal inspection on 12/19/22 cert rep reviewed several children's files. CHILD #1 emergency contact form and financial agreement were last updated 6/2/22. CHILD #3 emergency contact form was last updated on 5/6/22 and financial agreement was last updated on 4/6/22. These dates are more than 6 months ago.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 2, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(a)/3270.151(b) · A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A health assessment shall be conducted and a report shall be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title.
During renewal inspection on 12/19/22 STAFF #1 (see code sheet for start date) had an After-Visit Summary printout dated 11/11/21. This is not a signed health assessment, and it was more than 12 months before STAFF #1's start date. STAFF #3 (see code sheet for start date) had tuberculosis results in file, but no health assessment/physical form.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 2, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) · An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.
During renewal inspection on 12/19/22 STAFF #1 (see code sheet for start date) did not have results of current tuberculosis screening in file. STAFF #3 (see code sheet for start date) had results of tuberculosis screening in file. The date was after STAFF #3's start date.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 2, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.192(2)(ii) · A facility person's record shall include verification of childcare experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
During renewal inspection on 12/19/22 STAFF #1 did not have verification of qualifications including childcare experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. STAFF #2, an assistant group supervisor possessing a high school diploma, did not have verification of 2,500 hours of prior childcare experience in file.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 2, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.51 · When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30.
On 5/24/22 during an unannounced inspection between 8:30am and 8:45am, the infant room had 7 infants with staff #7, and the Preschool room had 14 preschoolers with staff #3.
Corrected Corrected by May 27, 2022
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.14/3270.21 · A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Until such time as the correction is implemented, Staff #1-12 must be supervised by staff persons who are at least an AGS and have completed Pediatric first Aid/CPR with an approved curriculum and a PQAS-certified trainer. If the program does not have enough staff with the appropriate Pediatric first-aid/CPR training to provide supervision to the staff who do not have appropriate Pediatric first-aid/CPR, the staff who are unable to be supervised must be removed from child care until an approved training is completed.
On 5/24/22 during an unannounced inspection, Staff 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 had 1st Aid and CPR training that is not on the approved curriculum list and was conducted by a trainer who is not PQAS certified.
Corrected Corrected by May 28, 2022
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.14/3270.21 · A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Staff 1 through 12 will have 15 days from the date this directed POC is submitted and accepted to complete Pediatric first-aid/CPR training with an approved curriculum and a PQAS-certified instructor.
On 5/24/22 during an unannounced inspection, Staff 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 had 1st Aid and CPR training that is not on the approved curriculum list and was conducted by a trainer who is not PQAS certified.
Corrected Corrected by May 25, 2022
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topics listed in subsection 3270.31(f)(1-10) within 90 days of hire. Staff must be supervised until such time as the required training is complete.
As of an unannounced inspection on 5/24/22, Staff #6 (see code sheet for hire date) had not complete the required health and safety training topics and has been employed for more than 90 days.
Corrected Corrected by May 24, 2022
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topics listed in subsection 3270.31(f)(1-10) within 90 days of hire. Staff #6 has 15 days from the days from the date this directed POC is submitted and accepted to complete required health and safety training topics.
As of an unannounced inspection on 5/24/22, Staff #6 (see code sheet for hire date) had not complete the required health and safety training topics and has been employed for more than 90 days.
Corrected Corrected by May 24, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #2, #6, and #12 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
On 5/24/22 during an unannounced inspection, Staff 1 (see code sheet for hire date) did not have a signed disclosure statement on file. Staff #2 (see code sheet for hire date) did not have NSOR clearance or a signed disclosure statement on file and was observed working with children. Staff #6 (see code sheet for hire date) did not have the FBI clearance or the NSOR on file. Staff #12 (see code sheet for hire date) did not have an FBI clearance or the NSOR on file. Staff #12 had a State Police clearance on file that was obtained for volunteer purposes, which is not able to be used for childcare employment purposes.
Corrected Corrected by May 24, 2022
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.94(a)(1) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.
On 5/24/22 during an unannounced inspection, the most recently documented fire drill at the facility was 12/14/21.
Corrected Corrected by May 25, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)).The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.
On 5/24/22 during an unannounced inspection, the fire alarm system was not being tested every 30 days as required. Staff #8 stated that they recently made the fire alarm system independent from the shopping center and that the program can now set off the alarm by calling the company to put it in test mode.
Corrected Corrected by May 25, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # 1 and #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
Staff Person #1, date of hire 11/1/2021, does not have an FBI clearance on file. Staff Person #2, date of hire 12/1/2021, does not have a National Sex Offender Registry certification on file.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 7, 2022
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
Staff person #3 began in a child care position at the facility on 8/1/2021 and did not obtain her National Sex Offender Registry certification until 11/22/2021.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 7, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.