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Under The Willow Preschool
- licensed capacity
- 23
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Under The Willow Preschool
Under The Willow Preschool is a child care center in Marietta, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 23 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:15 AM to 4:00 PM. It describes a Waldorf approach, with after-school care and preschool.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 30 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Child care center
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- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 23 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 8:15 AM to 4:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:15 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:15 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:15 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:15 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Programs | After-school care and preschool |
|---|---|
| Approach | Waldorf |
| Daily life | Snacks provided |
| Licensed capacity | 23 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
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State record
Inspection reports for Under The Willow Preschool
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 23 children
- License number
- #CER-00252693
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 12, 2025: 9 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 30 rules in all · 30 corrected
- Safety and hazards 10
- Health, medication and illness 7
- Records and paperwork 4
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Background checks 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Transportation 1
For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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Dec 12, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training at facility
“Documentation of experience was not available in the staff files for Staff #1 and Staff #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 14, 2026
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“Diaper wipes labeled "Keep out of reach of children" were observed to be stored in an under-sink cabinet that was accessible to children. Corrected on site by moving the wipes to an area inaccessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2025
3270.66(d) Toxic plants not permitted
“A pothos plant was observed in the rainbow room. An Ivy plant was observed growing under a shrub where children were playing on the playground.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2025
3270.74 Emergency Numbers Posted
“The phone number of the nearest hospital was not included in the posting by the telephone.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 2, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Areas of chipped paint were observed in the main room behind the cushioned chair and along the wall to the right of the parent board.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 2, 2026
3270.111(a) Written plan
“Daily activities schedule was not available in the rainbow room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 2, 2026
3270.124(c)/3270.124(e) Each child care space/Written emergency plan posted
“Emergency contact information for each child was not available in the rainbow room. The emergency transportation plan was not available in the rainbow room. The emergency transportation plan was not available in the main room. Corrected on site by posting the document on the parent board.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 2, 2026
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Documentation showed that fire system testing exceeded 30 days between tests between 3/19/25 - 4/19/25 and 10/1/25 - 11/1/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Documentation of a current state police clearance for Staff #3 showed a date of 9/3/23 and a previous clearance dated 4/12/18, exceeding the requirement that clearance be updated every 60 months. It was reported by the director that the staff member worked in a child care role during the time that the clearance was expired.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2025
Dec 3, 2024Inspection13 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During paperwork review, it was noted that Staff #1 had an FBI clearance form dated 3/6/2019. This is 9 months past the requirement to have clearances updated every 60 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2024
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During the inspection, it was observed that a bottle of sunscreen was kept in a child's cubby. Vaseline was stored under the bathroom sink. Both items were accessible to children and labeled Keep out of Reach of Children. On the playground, the shed door was observed to be unlocked. A gas can and lawn tools were located in the shed. ALL ITEMS CORRECTED ON SIGHT.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 11, 2025
3270.123(a) Signed
“A space for the operator signature was not available on the Agreement Form.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 11, 2025
3270.133(6)/3270.133(7) Written consent/Medication log
“During the inspection, a medication log for Child #1 was not available for albuterol, which was onsite at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 11, 2025
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“Documentation addressing accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions were not included in the emergency plan, which is also posted for families.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 11, 2025
3270.27(c)/3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Training regarding plan/Fire safety - 1 yr.
“Documentation of annual fire safety training was not available. Documentation of annual emergency plan training was not available. The director explained that they conducted the training on 9/4/24 (fire safety) 9/24/24 (emergency plan training) and updated the Staff Data Sheet with the date for all staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 11, 2025
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“During the inspection, documentation that the annual traffic letter was sent to the local authorities was not available.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2025
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“During the inspection, the water temperature from the bathroom sink measured 132 degrees F.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 11, 2025
3270.75(a) In child care spaces
“First aid kits were not available in all child care spaces. There are two distinct spaces for children and an outdoor space. There is one first aid kit, which did not travel to the outdoor play space with the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 11, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“A wooden tabletop that was splintering was located on the playground. CORRECTED ON SITE.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2024
3270.118(c) Vet's certificate required
“During the inspection, it was noted that a veterinarian's certificate of current rabies immunization was not available for one dog (Moses).”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Documentation of a written policy addressing shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment was not available. Documentation of a plan for continuity of operations was not available within the emergency plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 11, 2025
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“During paperwork review, it was noted that Staff #2 provided a health assessment dated 7/31/23, which was beyond one year prior to start date.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 11, 2025
Dec 11, 2023Inspection8 rules cited
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“There was no record on file of a completed Emergency Drill within the past 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2024
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Fire detection testing was completed on 11/4/23 and again on 12/19/23, which is greater than 30 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2024
3270.133(1) Original container
“Medication for child #1 was not in the original box.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2024
3270.133(3) Name on bottle
“Medication for child #1 did not contain the child's full name.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2024
3270.131(e)(2)(i) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“Child #1 did not have a handwritten exemption for immunizations on file. Document on file was a form letter signed by the parent, which is not accepted.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff #1 had Mandated Reporter training completed on 5/6/18 and updated on 8/7/23, which is greater than 60 months. Updated Mandated Reporter training is on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2024
3270.133(6) Written consent
“There was no parental consent to administer medication on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2024
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test
“Staff number 3 had a TB test dated November 2017, which was not completed within 12 months prior to employment.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2024
Dec 19, 2022Inspection14 rules cited
3270.31(f)/3270.31(h) Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #1,2,3,4 and 5 did not have the updated health and safety training on file. Staff person #1,2,3,4, and 5 may not be left unsupervised until updated health and safety training has been completed.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2023
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“Staff person #5 had a health assessment dated 11/18/22, which was completed after the start date.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2023
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“Staff number 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 did not have Pediatric CPR/First Aide on file”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2023
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“Agreement form for child number 4 does not list release persons”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2023
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“Emergency contact form for child number 2 did not include the address for the persons to whom the child may be released. Emergency contact form for child number 4 did not include the address for the persons to whom the child may be released. Emergency contact form for child number 5 did not include the address for the persons to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2023
3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“Emergency contact form for child number 3 did not include information on the child's special needs or disabilities. Emergency contact form for child number 5 did not include information on the child's special needs or disabilities.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff person #2 did not have an FBI clearance on file. Staff person #2 may not work in a child care setting until clearance if obtained. Staff Person #4 did not have a valid State Police Clearance on file. Clearance on file listed result as "Request Under Review" and did not list the results of the background check. Staff #5 did not have a completed state police clearance on file. Document on file was the receipt of registration but the clearance document with results of the check was not on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2023
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first Aid kit was observed to be missing gloves. Corrected on site.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2023
3270.123(a) Signed
“Agreement form for child number 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 were not signed by the operator.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2023
3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“Agreement form for child number 1 did not include the child's arrival or departure times Agreement form for child number 4 did not include the child's arrival or departure times.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2023
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“Emergency contact form for child number 1 did not include the father's work address. Emergency contact form for child number 2 did not include the father's work address. Emergency contact form for child number 3 did not include the father's work address. Emergency contact form for child number 4 did not include a work address or phone number for the mother and father”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2023
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“Agreement form for child number 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 did not include the child's date of admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2023
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Fire detection testing was completed on 1/1/22 and again on 2/1/22, which is greater than 30 days Fire detection testing was completed on 3/1/22 and again on 4/1/22, which is greater than 30 days Fire detection testing was completed on 10/1/22 and again on 11/1/22, which is greater than 30 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff person number 1 and number 2 were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person number 1 and number 2 did not have pediatric CPR/First Aide on file while caring for children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2023
- Sep 9, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Dec 20, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Under The Willow Preschool
Is Under The Willow Preschool licensed?
Yes. Under The Willow Preschool is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Under The Willow Preschool last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on December 12, 2025, with 9 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Under The Willow Preschool had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 30 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 30 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Under The Willow Preschool care for?
23, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Under The Willow Preschool accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Under The Willow Preschool's hours?
Monday to Friday, 8:15 AM to 4:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Under The Willow Preschool cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 426-3322 to ask.
What is Under The Willow Preschool's phone number?
(717) 426-3322.
Where is Under The Willow Preschool?
45 W Walnut St, Marietta, PA 17547. The nearest other daycare we list is Susquehanna Waldorf School, 0.1 miles away.