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Home › PA › Kennett Square › Willowdale Childrens Academy
400 Riverbirch Cir, Kennett Square PA 19348 · License #CER-00240651 · Center · Child Care Center
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3270.61(f) · Indoor space in which children are receiving care may not be used simultaneously for other business, commercial, social or another purpose unrelated to the child care being offered.
On May 28, 2026, during the renewal inspection, classroom #7 was not being utilized as childcare space. The space was being utilized as a staff lounge.
Corrected Corrected by May 28, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.82(h) · A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.
On May 28, 2026, during the renewal inspection there were no handwashing signs with the written requirements, (a facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating) over the sink and over the changing table in classroom #1.
Corrected Corrected by May 28, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.21 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
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
On 5/20/25, at time of inspection, an infant was observed being fed while sitting in a highchair. The infant was not strapped/buckled in the highchair in order to ensure the safety of the infant.
Corrected Corrected by May 20, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
On 5/20/25, at time of inspection, Staff #1 file did not contain a complete PA Criminal Clearance as required by CPSL.
Corrected Corrected by May 21, 2025
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.66(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.
On 5/20/25, at time of inspection, diaper cream was observed accessible to children in an unlocked cabinet under the diapering station and under an unlocked cabinet under the sink in the infant room.
Corrected Corrected by May 20, 2025
Category: health medication. 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.
On 5/20/25, at time of inspection, rust and peeling paint was observed on the bottom of the door frame located on the PS outdoor play space. Additionally, damaged plaster and peeling paint was observed on the wall located in the empty classroom.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 6, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.82(e) · Toilets and sinks shall be at proper heights for children using them or shall be easily approached by means of platforms or steps.
On 5/20/25, at time of inspection, a sink located in the young toddler room did not contain a stepstool/platform to enable children to easily access the sink.
Corrected Corrected by May 23, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.91(a) · Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed.
On 5/20/25, at time of inspection, an art easel was observed obstructing the exit door located in the PK classroom. Highchairs were observed blocking the exit door located in the infant room. Table and chairs were observed obstructing the exit door located in the older toddler room during rest time.
Corrected Corrected by May 20, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(a) · Children must be supervised at all times.
On 5/20/25, at time of inspection, three infants were observed in cribs positioned behind a separating wall in the middle of room. Staff #1 and Staff #3 were observed on the other side of the wall, preventing them from properly supervising the sleeping infants.
Corrected Corrected by May 20, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(5) · An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
On 5/20/25, at time of inspection, Staff #2 health assessment did not include the physician's assessment of their suitability to provide childcare.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 6, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
During renewal inspection on July 1, 2024, certification representative observed chipped paint in the gym, infant room, preK 1, and turtles rooms.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 8, 2024
Category: physical safety. 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.
During renewal inspection on July 1, 2024, certification representative observed stained ceiling tiles in the gym, tigers, twos, turtles and preschool rooms, and molding in need of repair in the hallway and turtle rooms.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 9, 2024
Category: physical safety. 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 the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed facility files and the policy for Shaken Baby Syndrome and Child Maltreatment did not address the identification and prevention of child maltreatment per Announcement C-22-03 that was issued on January 24,2022.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 21, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -1may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 3 staff files and the file for staff #3 is missing GA clearances.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 21, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(f) · The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed facility files and there was no documentation to show that the emergency plan was sent to the local municipality and the county emergency management agency.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 21, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(a)(4) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED THE FACILITY FILES AND THE EMERGENCY PLAN DID NOT PROVIDE A METHOD FOR PARENTS TO BE NOTIFIED THAT AN EMERGENCY HAS ENDED AND TO PROVIDE INSTRUCTION AS TO HOW PARENTS CAN SAFELY BE REUNITED WITH THEIR CHILDREN.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 8, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. 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). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1may not work in a child care position at the facility.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 #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 5 STAFF FILES AND THE FILES FOR STAFF #1 IS MISSING GA CLEARANCES,STAFF #2 IS MISSING CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CLEARANCE AND STAFF #2, STAFF #3 AND STAFF #4 ARE MISSING MANDATED REPORTER TRAININGS.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 8, 2022
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(g) · Completion of professional development shall be documented by the signature and title of a representative of the professional development entity and include the date professional development was completed. Documentation shall be retained in the facility person's file or maintained in an electronic system as designated by the Department. Documentation of the completion of the professional development under subsection (f) taken from September 30, 2016, forward satisfies this requirement.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 5 STAFF FILES AND THE FILES OF STAFF #1,STAFF #2,STAFF #3,STAFF #4 AND STAFF #5 DID NOT INCLUDE THE 10 HR HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 8, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(a)(2)/3270.27(a)(5) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for evacuation of children from the facility building and evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises. The evacuation routes and evacuation plans to exit the building may be the same as those required by §3270.94 (relating to fire drills).The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED THE FACILITY FILES AND THE EMERGENCY PLAN DID NOT INCLUDE INFORMATION ON HOW STAFF ARE TO RESPOND IN THE EVENT OF A LOCK DOWN, SHELTER IN PLACE, EVACUATION AND DID NOT INCLUDE ACCOMODATIONS FOR INFANTS, TODDLERS, CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES AND CHILDREN WITH CHRONIC MEDICAL CONDITIONS.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 8, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.
During renewal inspection, file for staff person #1 did not contain verification of annual fire safety training.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 19, 2021
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f)/3270.31(g) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in the following topics within 90 days of hire: Completion of professional development shall be documented by the signature and title of a representative of the professional development entity and include the date professional development was completed. Documentation shall be retained in the facility person's file or maintained in an electronic system as designated by the Department. Documentation of the completion of the professional development under subsection (f) taken from September 30, 2016, forward satisfies this requirement.
During renewal inspection on 07/16/21, file for staff person #2, hire date 03/05/21, did not contain completion of Health & Safety training that is to be completed within 90 days of hire.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 21, 2021
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). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: STAFF PERSON #2 AND #3 MAY NOT WORK IN A CHILD CARE POSITION AT THE FACILITY. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. 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. STAFF PERSON #2 AND #3 MAY NOT WORK IN A CHILD CARE POSITION AT THE FACILITY.
During renewal inspection on 07/16/21, files for staff person #2, hire date 03/05/21, did not contain completed NSOR clearance and Mandated Reporter training; file for staff person #3, hire date 06/14/21, did not contain requests for nor completed FBI clearance.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 21, 2021
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(3) · The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).
During renewal inspection on 07/16/21, form on file indicating child's growth and development in context of services being provided by the facility did not contain date form was completed.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 21, 2021
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.36(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(iv) · An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate, 15 credit hours from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 1 year of experience with children. A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.
During renewal inspection, college transcripts on file for staff person #2 did not contain identifying name of school nor identified name of person transcripts were for.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 21, 2021
Category: supervision. 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.
During renewal inspection on 07/16/21,two tiles in staff person #1 room (young toddler), beyond the refrigerator near table used for meals and snacks, were cracked and damaged; in staff person #5 classroom (1-2yo), vent in upper left hand corner was dusty and needed to be cleaned; surface under mat on diaper changing table was dirty and needed to be cleaned; in indoor gym entire lower portion of wall showed build up of dirt and dust and in corners of indoor gym near outside door and step climber had areas where dust and debris collected and settled.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 19, 2021
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.82(i) · A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle.
During renewal inspection on 07/16/21, in staff person#6 classroom(Camp hands free trashcan outside of bathroom was inoperable and required children and staff to lift lid to dispose of used paper towels after hand washing.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 19, 2021
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.106(f) · At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.
During renewal inspection on 07/16/21, cots located in staff person #4 room (1.5-2yo) were not spaced two feet apart on three sides as required during nap time.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 19, 2021
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(a) · Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Children must be supervised at all times.
During renewal inspection on 07/16/21,during nap time, children were positioned behind furniture in classroom of staff person #4, preventing adequate supervision of children resting; during nap time in classroom of staff person #7, was dark and limited amount of light prevented adequate supervision of children resting.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 19, 2021
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(e)(2)(i) · 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 07/16/21, health assessment and immunization record on file for child #1 did not contain verification influenza immunizations and did not contain an exemption form completed by parents.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 19, 2021
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.134(a)/3270.152 · A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child.
During renewal inspection on 07/16/21, hands of children in classroom of staff person #1 were not washed prior to children being sat down for lunch; staff person #1 did not wash hands prior to serving children lunch; in classroom of staff person #6, hands free trashcan was inoperable and children were observed washing hands and then removing lid to dispose of used paper towels; staff person #6 was observed preparing lunch; removing one glove and disposing of it in trash can by lifting lid with ungloved hand and then donning another glove on glove free hand without washing hands and continuing to prepare lunch for children in classroom.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 19, 2021
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) · 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.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.
During renewal inspection, file for staff person #2, hire date 0305/21, did not contain completed health assessment including TB test and subsequent results prior to providing initial service at the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 1, 2021
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.192(3) · 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 07/16/21, file for staff person #3, hire date 06/1/21, did not contain documentation of TB test and subsequent results to confirm staff person was free from communicable disease.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 5, 2021
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.192(5) · A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person
During renewal inspection on 07/16/21, files of staff person #2, and #3 did not contain two written non family references attesting to staff persons suitability to serve as a facility person.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 29, 2021
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(a)(5) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
During renewal inspection on 07/16/21, emergency plan on file at facility did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers and children with disabilities and/or chronic medical conditions.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 26, 2021
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(a)(2) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for evacuation of children from the facility building and evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises. The evacuation routes and evacuation plans to exit the building may be the same as those required by §3270.94 (relating to fire drills).
During renewal inspection on 07/16/21, emergency plan on file at facility did not include evacuation routes out of facility and evacuation routes from facility to relocation premises.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 20, 2021
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.