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Home › PA › Meadville › Willow Child Development Center
15438 Route 86, Meadville PA 16335 · License #CER-00255352 · Center · Child Care Center
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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.
There were no handwashing signs at the sinks in Room 108 which the provider has converted from a classroom to a gross motor space.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 2, 2026
Category: health medication. 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 4 foam blocks in the Crayfish room that had teeth marks and pieces of foam missing
Corrected Corrected by Feb 2, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.107 · A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.
The thermometer in the refrigerator in the Crayfish room where milk is stored, measured 55° F at the time of the inspection.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 2, 2026
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
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Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on Jul 8, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
3270.124(b)(7) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
The emergency contact form on file for Child #2 does not include a complete address for all listed release persons.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 19, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(c) · When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.
Nine children were observed receiving care in the Crayfish without their emergency contact forms being in the classroom.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 2, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(d)(7) · A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
The health assessment on file for Child #1 does not indicate if the child is free from contagious disease and is able to participate in child care.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 3, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(d)(8) · A health report shall include a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section.
The health assessment on file for Child #1 does not include a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 3, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) · The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.
The most recent training regarding the emergency plan on file for Staff person #1 is dated 5.4.23, more than 1 year ago.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 21, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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 quarter-sized area on the wall to the left of the closet that had damaged paint and drywall.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 20, 2025
Category: physical safety. 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.
There was chipped, peeling paint on the blue cinderblock wall in Room 101 above the table; on the wall to the right of the classroom door; and on the wall to the right of the closet.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 20, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.111(a) · A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group.
There was no written daily activity schedule in Room 101.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 12, 2025
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).
The file for Child #2, includes Child Service reports. dated 11.3.23 and 6.6.24, more than 6 months apart.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 12, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(6) · Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 and #3 does not include the policy number for the child's health care benefits.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 19, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) · ·Child #1 must be dismissed from care by close of business on 2.12.25 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter.
The immunization record on file for Child #1, who is 3 years old, included 1 of 4 HIB vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age; 2 of 4 Pneumococcal vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age; and 1 of 2 Hepatitis A vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 12, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) · 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 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.
The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #1 were dated 5.26.22 and 9.30.24, more than 24 months apart.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 12, 2025
Category: ratio. 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.
The fire alarm 30-day test log includes test dates 11.12.24-12.13.24, more than 30 days apart.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 12, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.25(a) · The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.
The Certificate of Compliance posted at the facility was expired as of 7.10.24; the current certificate was not posted.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 12, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(a) · The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.
The file for Child #1, with an enrollment date of 8/26/24, which is more than 60 days ago, does not include an initial health report.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 12, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f)/3270.31(g) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Staff person #1 and #2 will have until 5/1/2023 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff persons #1 and 2 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS, GS or director who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #1 and 2, staff persons #1 and 2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. 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.
Staff persons #1 and #2 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health & Safety topics #1-#9 completed after 9/30/2016. Staff #1 and #2 completed Health & Safety Basics prior to 9/30/2016 which is not acceptable.
Corrected Corrected by May 1, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(c) · When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.
Emergency contact information was not available for child #2 in the Ducks classroom where child #2 was observed receiving care.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 12, 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). 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 facility.
The file for staff person #1, start date in a child care position (see code sheet), is lacking verification of FBI clearance prior to start date. The file does contain a current FBI clearance. Also, staff person #1 has lived in the state of Maryland within the previous 5 years and is lacking complete Maryland state clearances.
Corrected Corrected by May 12, 2022
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(b)(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler
The file for child #1, young toddler, is lacking a health report completed in the previous 6 month period.
Corrected Corrected by May 12, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.133(3) · The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container.
Observed in a medication box in the office a container of Children's Tylenol and a container of Children's Motrin both lacking the name of the child for whom they were intended.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 12, 2022
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.
The director does not have a fire detection system test log that documents and verifies that the alarm system is tested at least every 30 days.
Corrected Corrected by May 12, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) · The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
The file for child #1, young toddler, is lacking an initial health report within 90 days of the first day of attendance in the child care facility as required under the covid-19 suspended regulation.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 12, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.136(d) · A facility person who knows of a communicable disease for which 28 Pa. Code Chapter 27 (relating to communicable and noncommunicable diseases) requires reporting, or who knows of a group expression of an illness which may be of public concern, whether or not it is known to be of a communicable nature, shall report it promptly to the appropriate division of the Department of Health as specified in Chapter 27, or to a local department of health.
Facility failed to promptly notify OCDEL of a positive COVID exposure and test result that occurred on 9/25/21 at their child care; OCDEL did not receive notification of the positive COVID exposure and test result until Monday, 9/27/21 which was more than 24 hours.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 9, 2021
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(d) · A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children.
Based on staff interviews during a complaint investigation conducted on 6/15/21, it was determined that staff have used derogatory terms towards children.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 27, 2021
Marked corrected in the state record.