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Willowdale Childrens Academy
307 Westtown Rd, West Chester PA 19382 · License #CER-00254782 · Child Care Center
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- (610) 344-9400
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- Address
- 307 Westtown Rd, West Chester PA 19382 · Directions
Hours
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Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 4-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 136 children
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Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
During the renewal inspection conducted 3/16/26, the continuity of operations reviewed did not include backing up or retrieving health and other key records/files and managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills during the aftermath of the disaster.
Corrected by Apr 2, 2026
- Violation
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: Facility Person # 1 and #2-- may not work in a childcare position at the facility.
During the renewal inspection conducted 3/16/26, the file of facility person #1 (See code sheet for hire date) does not contain a completed NSOR verification or out of state clearances (Delaware). The file of facility person #2 (See code sheet for hire date) does not contain a completed state police history clearance. The file did not contain copies of a request for the PA state police clearance.
Corrected by Apr 2, 2026
- Violation
During the renewal inspection conducted 3/16/26, the record reviewed for staff #2 and #3 did not include verification of childcare experience for the position performing (Assistant group supervisor).
Corrected by Apr 2, 2026
- Violation
During the renewal inspection conducted 3/16/26, Aquaphor and diaper rash paste was observed in an unlocked closet under the diaper changing table inside of the 2-year-old classroom. Bleach, several cans of paint, mildew and mode stain remover were observed on the floor in an unlocked closet inside of the children's gym area.
Corrected by Mar 16, 2026
- Violation
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
During the renewal inspection conducted 3/16/26, chip paint was observed on the pink wall near the back infant crib inside of the infant classroom. Chip paint was also observed on the white wall along the edge of the door entrance in the hall near the 2-year-old classroom.
Corrected by Mar 21, 2026
- Violation
During the renewal inspection conducted 3/16/26, there were no handwashing signs over the toilets in the 1year old classroom, prekindergarten classroom or the preschool classroom that states 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.
Corrected by Mar 16, 2026
- Violation
During the renewal inspection conducted 3/16/26, the emergency contact and agreement reviewed for child #1, #2, #3 and #4 was not updated within a 6-month period. Last dated, child #1 and #2 9/2/25, Child #3 9/1/25 and 8/14/25, child #4 1/6/25 and 1/5/25. The emergency contact reviewed for child #5 did not include a date.
Corrected by Apr 2, 2026
- Violation
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.
During the renewal inspection conducted 3/16/26, the health assessment reviewed for child #5 was not at least updated within a 6-month period. Last dated 9/10/25.
Corrected by Apr 2, 2026
- Violation
During the renewal inspection conducted 3/16/26, the record reviewed for staff #1 and #2 did not include an initial health assessment.
Corrected by Apr 2, 2026
- Violation
During the renewal inspection conducted 3/16/26, the record reviewed for staff #1 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. One reference letter was available for review.
Corrected by Apr 2, 2026
- Violation
During the renewal inspection conducted 3/16/26, upon request there was no verification available for review to verify the facility sent a copy of their emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
Corrected by Apr 2, 2026
- Violation
During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the shaken baby policy the policy did not address all three topics shaken baby, abusive head trauma and child maltreatment.
Corrected by Mar 28, 2025
- Violation
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through when arrived and observed the infant room out of ratio after a staff emergency that occurred. The ratio was 7-1.
Corrected by Mar 28, 2025
- Violation
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and did not see a daily schedule in the pre k room.
Corrected by Mar 28, 2025
- Violation
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children files, child # 5 was missing an updated child service report in the file.
Corrected by Mar 28, 2025
- Violation
3270.124(b)(2) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children files child #2 was missing the physician phone number on the emergency contact form.
Corrected by Mar 28, 2025
- Violation
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files child # 2 was missing information on disability this area was left blank.
Corrected by Mar 28, 2025
- Violation
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children files children #4 and #5 were missing update emergency contact forms and were also missing updated financial agreement forms.
Corrected by Mar 28, 2025
- Violation
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children files child #1 health assessment was missing the statement free from communicable disease.
Corrected by Mar 28, 2025
- Violation
3270.182(4) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children files child #2 was missing a consent or acknowledgement for special meds/diet this area was left blank.
Corrected by Mar 28, 2025
- Violation
3270.192(2)(ii) · A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff # 2 was missing proof of education in the file. staff #3 was missing experience in the file.
Corrected by Mar 28, 2025
- Violation
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files, staff #3 was missing the FBI results in the file.
Corrected by Mar 28, 2025
- Violation
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff # 2 was missing two written references in the file.
Corrected by Mar 28, 2025
- Violation
During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the emergency plan and did not see the plans for continuity of care included in the plan.
Corrected by Feb 18, 2024
- Violation
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the stall files staff #8, staff #10 and staff #12 were all missing the NSOR clearance in their files.
Corrected by Feb 18, 2024
- Violation
3270.34(a)(6) · A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative reviewed the staff files staff, staff #1 was missing a staff evaluation in the file.
Corrected by Feb 18, 2024
- Violation
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and observed missing outlet covers in the gym near the chalk board and near the cubbies.
Corrected by Jan 18, 2024
- Violation
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and discovered peeling paint on the in the young toddler room along the wall. There were also holes in the bathroom that is shared between the Turtles and pre k on the wall near the trash can.
Corrected by Feb 18, 2024
- Violation
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and observed two highchairs in the infant room that needed to be cleaned.
Corrected by Feb 18, 2024
- Violation
During the renewal inspection the certification representative reviewed the children's files, children #1 and #2 were both missing a child service report in the file.
Corrected by Feb 18, 2024
- Violation
3270.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative reviewed the children's files children # 5 and #6 both were missing the release person on their financial agreement.
Corrected by Jan 18, 2024
- Violation
3270.124(b)(2) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files, child # 1 was missing the physician phone number. child #2 was missing the physician's address and phone number.
Corrected by Feb 18, 2024
- Violation
3270.166(4) · Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and discovered that a blue sippy cup without a label on it.
Corrected by Feb 18, 2024
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.
During the unannounced monitoring the certification representative requested to view the staff files that were present at the time of the unannounced monitoring health and safety certificate along with their CPR training. staff # 1 was missing a health and safety certificate in the file.
Corrected by Dec 1, 2023
- Violation
During the renewal inspection conducted on 6/6/23, there was an outlet with a protective cover missing on the back wall inside of the gym.
Corrected by Jun 6, 2023
- Violation
3270.124(b)(2) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 6/6/23, child #1 did not have their physicians name on their emergency contact form. Child #2 and #3 did not have their physician's address.
Corrected by Jun 23, 2023
- Violation
Child #4, #5, #6, and #9 did not have did not have their health insurance policy number included in their emergency contact information. Child #7, #8, #10, and #11 did not have their health insurance coverage and policy number included in their emergency contact information.
Corrected by Jun 29, 2023
- Violation
The emergency contact information of child #7, #10, #11, #13, #14, #16, and #17 did not include the address of the persons designated by the parents to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by Jun 30, 2023
- Violation
At the time of the inspection the facilities emergency plan had no written record of any review or update in the past 12 months.
Corrected by Jun 1, 2022
- Violation
At the time of the inspection the base boards in the bathrooms on the second floor and the molding trim in the large muscle play space had peeling paint.
Corrected by Jul 15, 2022
- Violation
3270.124(b)(4) · Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.
At the time of the inspection the record of child #1 was lacking in written consent for emergency medical care on their emergency contact form.
Corrected by Jun 1, 2022
- Violation
At the time of the inspection the facility did not have proof of the operability of the fire detection system.
Corrected by Jun 1, 2022
- Violation
During an unannounced inspection on 08/30/2021, the certification representative observed areas of the facility to be unclean. The air vent in the toddler room was found to be dirty; the refrigerator in the toddler room had spillage in the bottom of the refrigerator that needed to be cleaned; pipes under the sink in the infant room had rust and sticky dirt caked on them; in the infant room, the tiles were the floor and baseboard meet have dirt and dust caked into the corners; in the lower level Preschool Room, the area of the floor where the carpet and tile meet, the tile is peeling away from the tack strip; the refrigerator in the pre-k room in the lower level Preschool Room had areas of spillage and debris inside and is in need of cleaning.
Corrected by Sep 8, 2021
- Violation
During an unannounced inspection on 08/30/2021, the toddler classroom and two year old classroom are missing protective covers for electrical outlets.
Corrected by Sep 6, 2021
- Violation
During an unannounced inspection on 08/30/2021, the certification representative observed a box cutter on the changing table in the two-year-old room.
Corrected by Sep 6, 2021
- Violation
During an unannounced inspection on 08/30/2021, the certification representative observed all the emergency stairway exits blocked by boxes and furniture.
Corrected by Sep 6, 2021
- Violation
During an unannounced inspection on 08/30/2021, the infant room contained three wooden cribs lined against the rear wall in the sleeping area that did not meet the ASTM CPSC requirements.
Corrected by Sep 6, 2021
- Violation
During an unannounced inspection on 08/30/2021, a black plastic trash bag observed on the floor in the infant room in the sleeping area that was accessible to children.
Corrected by Sep 6, 2021
- Violation
During an unannounced inspection on 08/30/2021, the refrigerator in the two-year-old room had a thermometer reading 55 degrees.
Corrected by Sep 6, 2021
- Violation
During an unannounced inspection on 08/30/2021, staff person # 1 could not name the 6 children for which she was responsible.
Corrected by Sep 6, 2021
- Violation
3270.134(a) · A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.
During an unannounced inspection on 08/30/2021, Staff person #2, in the toddler classroom did not wash the hands of a child after changing the child's diaper.
Corrected by Sep 6, 2021
- Violation
During an unannounced inspection on 08/30/21, staff person #2 lifted the top of the hands free trash can using a gloved hand to dispose of the soiled diaper instead of using the lift pedal
Corrected by Sep 6, 2021
- Violation
During an unannounced inspection on 08/30/21, staff person #2 in the toddler room did not wash her hands after changing a child's diapers.
Corrected by Sep 6, 2021
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Mar 16, 2026 inspection noted: “During the renewal inspection conducted 3/16/26, the continuity of operations reviewed did not include backing up or retrieving health and other key records/fil…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Mar 12, 2025 inspection noted: “During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the shaken baby policy the policy did not address all three topics shaken baby,…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Jan 18, 2024 inspection noted: “During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the emergency plan and did not see the plans for continuity of care included in…” — what has changed since then?
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