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Willow Cove Early Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 86
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Willow Cove Early Learning Center
Willow Cove Early Learning Center is a child care center in Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 86 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, preschool, special-needs / inclusion care and summer camp.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 62 rules across 13 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSummer campAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 86 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Programs | Infant care, preschool, special-needs / inclusion care, summer camp and toddler care |
|---|---|
| Staff | Pediatric-CPR Trained |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Languages | sign language |
| Licensed capacity | 86 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Willow Cove Early Learning Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance (provisional)
- Capacity
- 86 children
- License number
- #CER-00258057
Summary
14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 30, 2026: 6 rules cited
Rules cited on 13 of 14 visits · 62 rules in all · 61 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 14
- Staff training and qualifications 14
- Health, medication and illness 12
- Safety and hazards 7
- Background checks 6
- Records and paperwork 4
- Food and nutrition 3
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Safe sleep 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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Jul 30, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“On 7/30/26, at approximately 1:30pm in the Infant Room, 1 staff person and 5 children of mixed ages (4 infants and 1 young toddler) were observed. Therefore, the staff: child ratio was exceeded by 1 child.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2026
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“On 7/30/26, at approximately 1:50pm during naptime in PS 4 Room, two preschool age children were observed sleeping on their cots with their blanket covering their entire face therefore making it difficult for staff to see and assess the needs of those children as they napped.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2026
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“2ND CITATION: On 7/30/26, at approximately 1:30pm, this certification rep. was let into the building by Staff person #2. At the onset of a supervision and ratio check in the Infant Room, 1 staff and 5 children of mixed ages (4 infants and 1 young toddler) were observed and Staff person #1 claimed responsibility for all 5 children. Staff person #2 stated they were in the room prior to certifications arrival and responsible for 2 infants. Staff person #2 stated they had left the room to alert Staff person #4 that certification was present prior to letting this certification rep. into the building. During that time Staff person #2 was not physically present with their children in their supervisory group. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 5/5/26”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2026
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“Staff person #3 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #3 has not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First Aid/CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2026
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“On 7/30/26, at approximately 1:40pm during naptime in the Nursery Room, 1 staff and 9 older toddlers were observed. 7 children were observed resting on cots, 1 one toddler was awake in a highchair, and another toddler was awake walking around the room and engaging with the toddler in the highchair. The staff: child ratio was exceeded by 3 children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2026
3270.25(b) Post the inspection summary
“The facility's inspection summary from 5/5/26 that contained a regulatory noncompliance citation needing verified as corrected, was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2026
May 5, 2026Inspection13 rules cited
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The staff file for Staff person #7 was observed to lack a staff evaluation.”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2026
3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months
“The child file for Child #1, who is a young toddler, was observed to contain an updated health report dated 2/4/26 which was conducted more than 6 months from the previously dated 7/12/25 health report on file.”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2026
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“The child file for Child #2, who is a preschool age child, was observed to contain an updated health report dated 6/9/25 which was conducted more than 12 months from the previously dated 5/30/24 health report on file.”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2026
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The staff file for Staff person #1, was observed to contain a current health assessment dated 6/2/24 which was conducted more than 12 months prior to providing initial service in a childcare setting (See IS CODE SHEET).”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2026
3270.37(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(ii) 8th grade + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The staff file for Staff person #6 who is functioning as an Aide, lacked proof of two years of experience working with children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2026
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“The staff file for Staff person #2 lacked 6 of the 12 clock hours of annual childcare training required from 12/2024 - 12/2025.”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The staff file for Staff person #5 was observed to contain fire safety trainings that were conducted more than 12 months apart; those fire safety trainings are dated 7/14/25 and 5/6/24.”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2026
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #3 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid and CPR training. Staff person #3 has since completed the training on 4/4/26. Staff person #7 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid and CPR training. Staff person #7 has since completed the training on 4/27/26.”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The staff file for Staff person #5 contained a current DHS FBI clearance dated 1/6/25 which was not renewed within 60 months of the previously dated 12/4/19 DHS FBI clearance expiring.”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2026
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The staff file for Staff person #4 who is functioning as an Assistant Group Supervisor, lacked proof of education.”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2026
3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children
“The outdoor play space bag containing the first-aid kit was observed on the table accessible to the preschool age children playing outside.”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2026
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“At 10:20am, in the Littles Room, a preschool age child was observed receiving a therapy session with a third-party therapist and a facility staff person was present to supervise that child. The facility was unable to provide documentation of a release form signed by the parent allowing their child to receive services outside of the classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2026
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“At approximately 1:40pm during naptime in the Preschool 4 Room, two staff and 22 preschool age children were observed. During the onset of a supervision/ratio check, when staff were asked to identify and name all of the children who they were responsible for Staff person #5 identified and named 10 preschool age children and Staff person #8 identified and named 10 preschool aged children thus leaving 2 preschool age children unaccounted for. When asked who was responsible for the 2 unnamed children Both staff said that Staff person #9, who was not present in the room, was responsible for those two children. When staff were asked where Staff #9 was neither staff knew where or why staff person #9 was not in the room.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2026
Apr 16, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
3270.193(a) Confidential; stored in locked cabinet
“The staff files were observed to be stored in a filing cabinet that was not locked at time of the unannounced inspection. Additionally, a staff persons file was observed left out on a desk in the same area.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2026
3270.183(a) Locked cabinet
“The child files were observed to be stored in a filing cabinet that was not locked at time of the unannounced inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2026
Feb 9, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The file for Staff #1, who has resided out of Pennsylvania in the last five years, lacked required West Virginia Clearances. The file for Staff #2 contained Mandated Reporter training that was updated in an interval greater than 60 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2026
Nov 4, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“During a complaint investigation conducted on 11/4/25, video surveillance footage from 10/28/25 showed that at approximately 11:20am in the Littles Room, during the time while staff was sweeping the floor, Child #2 walked over to a table, picked up a pair of adult scissors, and walked around with them for approximately 19 seconds, after which Child #1 grabbed the scissors away from Child #2 and cut themselves.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2025
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“During a complaint investigation conducted on 11/4/25, video surveillance footage from 10/28/25 showed that at approximately 11:20am in the Littles Room, Staff #1 was observed sweeping the floor and, at times, had their back turned to the children and lacked sightlines to the five children in care. During the time while staff was sweeping, Child #2 walked over to a table, picked up a pair of adult scissors, and walked around with them for approximately 19 seconds, after which Child #1 grabbed the scissors away from Child #2 and cut themselves. The lapse in supervision resulted in Child #2 being able to obtain the scissors and Child #1 sustained an injury that required stitches.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2026
3270.20(a)(1) Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child
“During a complaint investigation conducted on 11/4/25 it was determined that on 10/28/25 Child #1 sustained an injury while in care that required stitches, was taken to the emergency room for treatment, and the facility did not notify the Western Region Office of the incident within 24 hours.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2025
Nov 4, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“During a complaint investigation conducted on 11/4/25, video surveillance footage from 10/28/25 showed that at approximately 11:20am in the Littles Room, during the time while staff was sweeping the floor, Child #2 walked over to a table, picked up a pair of adult scissors, and walked around with them for approximately 19 seconds, after which Child #1 grabbed the scissors away from Child #2 and cut themselves.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2025
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“During a complaint investigation conducted on 11/4/25, video surveillance footage from 10/28/25 showed that at approximately 11:20am in the Littles Room, Staff #1 was observed sweeping the floor and, at times, had their back turned to the children and lacked sightlines to the five children in care. During the time while staff was sweeping, Child #2 walked over to a table, picked up a pair of adult scissors, and walked around with them for approximately 19 seconds, after which Child #1 grabbed the scissors away from Child #2 and cut themselves. The lapse in supervision resulted in Child #2 being able to obtain the scissors and Child #1 sustained an injury that required stitches.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2026
3270.20(a)(1) Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child
“During a complaint investigation conducted on 11/4/25 it was determined that on 10/28/25 Child #1 sustained an injury while in care that required stitches, was taken to the emergency room for treatment, and the facility did not notify the Western Region Office of the incident within 24 hours.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2025
Oct 27, 2025Visit1 rule cited
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“During a self-reported noncompliance investigation conducted on 10/27/25, video surveillance footage from 10/14/25 showed that at approximately 1:46pm in the Preschool 3 room during naptime, Staff person #1 was observed picking up Child #1, who is the staff's own child from their cot, taking them over to the teacher's desk in the back right corner of the room, where Staff #1 sits down in the chair with Child #1 on their lap and then can be seen slapping Child #1's face with an open right hand. Staff person #1 can then be seen turning Child #1 over, laying them over their lap, and proceeded to hit Child #1 on their back side four times with a closed right fist. Child #1 walked over to his cot upset and laid down. At approximately 1:48pm Staff person #1 returned to Child #1's cot and slapped them on their head before resuming putting items away in the children's cubbies inside that were inside the room. This all occurred while other children were in the room napping.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 14, 2025
Oct 8, 2025Inspection10 rules cited
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.192(3) Exam communicable disease/Health assessment, TB test
“The staff file for Staff person #6 contained a current health assessment dated 9/5/24 that lacked examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 16, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for Staff person #1 (See IS Code Sheet), who has resided out of state within the previous five years, was observed to lack a New Jersey Sex Offender Registry Check Child as required by the Child Protective Service Law (CPSL). The staff file for Staff person #2 contained a current State Police clearance dated 7/18/25, a current Child Abuse clearance dated 7/21/25 and a current DHS FBI clearance dated 7/22/25 all of which were not renewed within 60 months of the previously dated 6/3/20 State Police clearance, 6/2/20 Child Abuse clearance and 6/11/20 DHS FBI clearance expiring. The file for staff person #5 was observed to contain a current National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) check dated 8/27/25 which was not obtained prior to first day working with children (See IS CODE SHEET) required for provisional hiring under the CPSL.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2025
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The staff file for Staff person #4 contained a current health assessment dated 3/3/25 which was not conducted prior to providing initial service in a childcare setting. The staff file for Staff person #8, contained a current health assessment dated 9/22/25 which was conducted more than 24 months from the previously dated 11/15/22 health assessment on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The staff file for Staff person #2 contained current mandated reporter training dated 7/19/25 which was not renewed within 60 months from the previously existing mandated reporter certificate dated 7/18/20.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2025
3270.163(b) Breakfast items from three groups
“Upon observing the breakfast menu, it was observed that only 2 out of 3 food groups were being offered during the week: either cereal and milk, French toast and milk, Waffles and milk, and pancakes and milk.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2025
3270.107 Refrigerator
“The refrigerator located in the Littles Room was observed to lack a thermometer.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2025
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The child file for Child #1, who is a preschool age child, was observed to contain an updated health report dated 4/1/25 which was conducted more than 12 months from the previously dated 3/26/24 health report on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2025
3270.151(c)(5)/3270.192(3) Physician/CRNP assessment/Health assessment, TB test
“The staff file for Staff person #6 contained a current health assessment dated 9/5/24 that the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide childcare.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 16, 2025
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/CPR training. Staff person #3 and Staff person #7 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/CPR training; Staff person #3 has since completed the training on 9/16/25 and Staff person #7 on 9/27/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2025
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The current annual fire system inspection report was not on file at time of inspection and was not done annually. The previous inspection report on file was dated 9/9/24. Staff person #9 reported the fire company was at the facility to test the alarms the morning of 10/8/25 however a written report of that test was not on file at time of inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2025
- Dec 20, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Dec 4, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.166(2) New foods - parent's consent
“Per staff statements Child #1, an infant age child, was fed puffs on 11/19/24 without parental consent.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 2, 2025
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Oct 2, 2024Inspection15 rules cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Observed the annual fire system inspection report was completed more than 12 months after the previous inspection report. The previous inspection report was dated 5/31/23 and the most recent inspection report is dated 9/9/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2024
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“An annual emergency drill was observed to be conducted on 8/2/24 which was more than 12 months after the previously documented emergency drill dated 5/8/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2024
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The child file for Child #1 contained a current emergency contact form that was not reviewed and signed by the parent every 6 months; the two most recent reviews of the emergency contact form were signed on 5/24/23 and 12/5/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2024
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The staff file for Staff person #3, contained a current health assessment dated 5/7/24 which was conducted more than 24 months from the previously dated 3/11/22 health assessment on file. The staff file for Staff person #4, contained a current health assessment dated 7/8/24 which was conducted more than 24 months from the previously dated 6/28/22 health assessment on file. The staff file for Staff person #6 contained a current health assessment dated 3/20/24 and tuberculosis screening test and results dated 3/11/24 which were not conducted prior to providing initial service in a childcare setting.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2024
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“*At approximately 1:35pm, during naptime in the PS 4 Room, one staff and 15 preschool age children were observed. During the onset of supervision/ratio check, Staff person #1 identified and named only 7 children thus leaving the other 8 children unaccounted for. When asked who was responsible for the 8 unnamed children Staff person #1 said Staff person #4, who was out of the room on their break, was responsible for those children. At approximately 1:40pm, during naptime in the Older Toddler (Nursery Room), one staff and 12 older toddlers were observed. During the onset of supervision/ratio check, Staff person #10 identified and named only 6 children thus leaving the other 6 children unaccounted for. When asked who was responsible for the 6 unnamed children Staff person #10 said Staff person #6, who was out of the room on their break, was responsible for those children.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 14, 2024
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“**At approximately 1:35pm, during naptime in the PS 4 Room, one staff and 15 preschool age children were observed. During the onset of supervision/ratio check, Staff person #1 identified and named only 7 children thus leaving the other 8 children unaccounted for. When asked who was responsible for the 8 unnamed children Staff person #1 said Staff person #4, who was out of the room on their break, was responsible for those children. At approximately 1:40pm, during naptime in the Older Toddler (Nursery Room), one staff and 12 older toddlers were observed. During the onset of supervision/ratio check, Staff person #10 identified and named only 6 children thus leaving the other 6 children unaccounted for. When asked who was responsible for the 6 unnamed children Staff person #10 said Staff person #6, who was out of the room on their break, was responsible for those children.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2024
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“***At approximately 1:35pm, during naptime in the PS 4 Room, one staff and 15 preschool age children were observed. During the onset of supervision/ratio check, Staff person #1 identified and named only 7 children thus leaving the other 8 children unaccounted for. When asked who was responsible for the 8 unnamed children Staff person #1 said Staff person #4, who was out of the room on their break, was responsible for those children. At approximately 1:40pm, during naptime in the Older Toddler (Nursery Room), one staff and 12 older toddlers were observed. During the onset of supervision/ratio check, Staff person #10 identified and named only 6 children thus leaving the other 6 children unaccounted for. When asked who was responsible for the 6 unnamed children Staff person #10 said Staff person #6, who was out of the room on their break, was responsible for those children.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2024
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“At approximately 10:28am, in the Infant Room, an infant was observed to be asleep in a crib that was up against another crib resulting in there not being at least 2 feet of space on three sides of the crib while it was in use.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2024
3270.78/3270.113(a) Lighting/Supervised at all times
“At approximately 1:40pm, in the Older Toddler Room during nap time, the room was observed to lack adequate lighting thus making is difficult for staff to see the children's faces in order to properly supervise the children as they napped.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2024
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The staff file for Staff persons #2, #3, #4, and #7 contained a current staff evaluation that was not dated therefore it cannot be determined if the staff evaluations were completed at least once every 12 months from the previously dated 9/27/23 staff evaluation on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2024
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The staff file for Staff person #4 who is functioning as an Assistant Group Supervisor, lacked one year of experience working with children. The staff file for Staff person #9 who is functioning as an Assistant Group Supervisor, lacked two years of experience working with children; only 2, 078 hours were documented.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2024
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“The staff file for Staff person #8 lacked documentation of having participated in annual emergency plan training for 2024; the last documented training was dated 8/21/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The staff file for Staff person #2 was observed to contain fire safety trainings that were conducted more than 12 months apart; those fire safety trainings are dated 8/1/24 and 7/25/23. The staff file for Staff person #4 was observed to contain fire safety trainings that were conducted more than 12 months apart; those fire safety trainings are dated 8/1/24 and 7/26/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2024
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #5 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety Training; Staff person #5 has since completed the training on 1/12/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2024
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The staff file for Staff person #5 contained current mandated reporter training dated 3/18/24 which was not renewed within 60 months from the previously existing mandated reporter certificate dated 2/5/19.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2024
Aug 5, 2024Complaint investigation8 rules cited
3270.137 Children with Symptoms of Disease
“Based on staff interviews a child who was excluded from care for having a communicable disease was permitted to return to care without a doctor's note indicating that they are no longer considered a threat to the health of others.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2024
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“In the PK 4 Room, 3 staff and 21 PreK children were observed. When asked to name the children in their respective supervision groups, the following occurred: Staff person #1 stated that 7 children were in their supervision group, but only named 4 and disclosed they did not know the names of the other three children in their group. Staff person #2 took approximately 3 minutes to match names to children in their group and after naming the 9th child in their supervision group, children in the room reminded Staff person #2 that the child they named was not in attendance. Staff person #3 required assistance from Staff person #2 to say the names of the two children in their supervision group. Therefore, it was determined that the staff did not know the names of all of the children in their respective supervision groups”
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“In the Nursery School Room (Older Toddler Room) an electrical outlet located on the wall above the small children's bookshelf and accessible to children under 5 years of age was observed to be missing an outlet cover.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2024
3270.33(a)/3270.36(b)(5) Each staff person meets quals/HS/GED + 2 yrs
“The staff file for Staff person #1, who is functioning as an assistant group supervisor, contained a foreign diploma that lacked additional documentation to show that the diploma had been evaluated to determine its validity and whether or not it meets qualifications for the position.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2024
3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters
“The staff file for Staff person #1, who is functioning as an assistant group supervisor, contained a foreign diploma that lacked additional documentation to show that the diploma had been evaluated to determine its validity and whether or not it meets qualifications for the position.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2024
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The staff file for Staff person #1 who is functioning as an Assistant Group Supervisor, lacked proper documentation of verification of two years' experience working with children; Staff person #1 disclosed that they filled out the employee verification form themself and did have the previous employer complete to verify employment.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2024
3270.153 Facility Person/Symptoms of Disease
“Based on staff interviews multiple staff who were excluded from working at the facility for having a communicable disease were permitted to return to work without a doctor's note indicating that they are no longer considered a threat to the health of others.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2024
3270.136(b) Parent info communicable diseases
“As a result of a complaint investigation conducted on 8/5/24, it was determined that the facility failed to inform parents of enrolled children during specific and separate outbreaks of COVID and Hand, Foot Mouth disease.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2024
Aug 5, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
3270.137 Children with Symptoms of Disease
“Based on staff interviews a child who was excluded from care for having a communicable disease was permitted to return to care without a doctor's note indicating that they are no longer considered a threat to the health of others.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2024
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“In the PK 4 Room, 3 staff and 21 PreK children were observed. When asked to name the children in their respective supervision groups, the following occurred: Staff person #1 stated that 7 children were in their supervision group, but only named 4 and disclosed they did not know the names of the other three children in their group. Staff person #2 took approximately 3 minutes to match names to children in their group and after naming the 9th child in their supervision group, children in the room reminded Staff person #2 that the child they named was not in attendance. Staff person #3 required assistance from Staff person #2 to say the names of the two children in their supervision group. Therefore, it was determined that the staff did not know the names of all of the children in their respective supervision groups”
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“In the Nursery School Room (Older Toddler Room) an electrical outlet located on the wall above the small children's bookshelf and accessible to children under 5 years of age was observed to be missing an outlet cover.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2024
3270.33(a)/3270.36(b)(5) Each staff person meets quals/HS/GED + 2 yrs
“The staff file for Staff person #1, who is functioning as an assistant group supervisor, contained a foreign diploma that lacked additional documentation to show that the diploma had been evaluated to determine its validity and whether or not it meets qualifications for the position.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2024
3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters
“The staff file for Staff person #1, who is functioning as an assistant group supervisor, contained a foreign diploma that lacked additional documentation to show that the diploma had been evaluated to determine its validity and whether or not it meets qualifications for the position.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2024
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The staff file for Staff person #1 who is functioning as an Assistant Group Supervisor, lacked proper documentation of verification of two years' experience working with children; Staff person #1 disclosed that they filled out the employee verification form themself and did have the previous employer complete to verify employment.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2024
3270.153 Facility Person/Symptoms of Disease
“Based on staff interviews multiple staff who were excluded from working at the facility for having a communicable disease were permitted to return to work without a doctor's note indicating that they are no longer considered a threat to the health of others.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2024
3270.136(b) Parent info communicable diseases
“As a result of a complaint investigation conducted on 8/5/24, it was determined that the facility failed to inform parents of enrolled children during specific and separate outbreaks of COVID and Hand, Foot Mouth disease.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2024
Mar 11, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person # 1 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire. SEE IS CODE SHEET. The current revised 10-hour health and safety training is now on file and dated 1/2/24.”
Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2024
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff person #1 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 2/5/19.”
Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2024
Oct 19, 2023Inspection10 rules cited
3270.82(e) Toilet and sinks proper height
“The sink in the Infant Room, which is occasionally used by toddlers whenever they receive care in that space, was observed to lack a platform or steps for the toddlers to use while washing their hands.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for Staff person #2 was observed to lack a valid DHS FBI Clearance. The file for Staff person #3 was observed to contain a Child Abuse Clearance on file dated 5/23/23 which was not obtained prior to hire (See IS CODE Sheet). The file for Staff person #7 was observed to contain a National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) check on file dated 10/26/22 and there was no documentation of having applied for the NSOR check prior to date of hire (See IS CODE SHEET) required for provisional hiring under the CPSL. The file for Staff person #8 was observed to lack a valid DHS FBI Clearance; A Department of Education (DOE) FBI clearance was on file which is not an acceptable FBI clearance per the Child Protective Service Law (CPSL).”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 16, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff person #10 through Staff person #15 had not completed the one-hour Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 training by 12/30/22 as required per announcement C-22-06. All staff have now completed the required training.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 16, 2023
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“In the PS 3 Room a stapler was observed stored in a 3-tier rolling cart accessible to the preschool age children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 19, 2023
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff person #1 had not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 10/2/18. Staff person #1 completed the required mandated reporter training on 10/18/23. Staff person #3 had not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet). Staff person #3 has since completed the training on 5/17/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 16, 2023
3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB
“The staff file for Staff person #4 contained a current tuberculosis screening and results dated 9/29/23 which was not conducted prior to providing initial service in a childcare setting. The staff file for Staff person #6 contained a current tuberculosis screening and results dated 4/12/23 which was not conducted prior to providing initial service in a childcare setting.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 16, 2023
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The file for staff person #4 was observed to lack a health assessment on file prior to hire (See IS CODE SHEET); The health assessment on file for staff person #4 is dated 9/20/23. The file for staff person #6 was observed to lack a health assessment on file prior to hire (See IS CODE SHEET); The health assessment on file for staff person #6 is dated 4/12/23. The file for staff person #8 was observed to lack a health assessment on file prior to hire (See IS CODE SHEET); The health assessment on file for staff person #8 is dated 10/3/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 16, 2023
3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months
“The child file for Child #1, who was a young toddler at the time, was observed to contain an updated health report dated 2/6/23 which was conducted more than 6 months from the previously dated 1/10/22 health report on file. The child file for Child #2, who is a young toddler, was observed to contain health reports that were conducted more than 6 months apart; those health report dates are dated 9/30/22 and 12/13/21. The child file for Child #3, who is a young toddler, was observed to contain health reports that were conducted more than 6 months apart; those health report dates are dated 10/3/22 and 10/4/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 16, 2023
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“The sink in the Young Toddler Room was observed to lack a handwashing sign.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #1, Staff person #2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety Training. Staff person #1 and Staff person #2 have since completed the training. Staff person #6 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Updated 10hr. Health and Safety Training; the 6hr and 1hr Health and Safety Trainings were on file which are not acceptable for new staff hired after 10/4/22. Staff person #7 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/CPR. Staff person #7 has since completed the training. Staff person #9 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety training and Pediatric First Aid/CPR. Staff person #9 has since completed the trainings.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 16, 2023
Oct 14, 2022Inspection20 rules cited
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The child file for Child #2 contained an emergency contact information form that lacked the name of the child's physician.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2022
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“The child file for Child #7 and Child #8 contained a financial agreement form that lacked the child's admission date.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2022
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“Staff person #6 self reported that after a young toddler's diaper is changed that child's hands are cleaned with a baby wipe and not washed at the sink with soap and water.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2022
3270.82(e) Toilet and sinks proper height
“The sink located within the Young Toddler room was observed to lack a platform or steps for the young toddlers to use while washing their hands.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2022
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The staff file for Staff person #2, who is functioning as an Assistant Group Supervisor, lacked one year of experience working with children. The staff file for Staff person #4, Staff person #7, Staff person #9, and Staff person #12 who are all functioning as Assistant Group Supervisors, lacked two years of experience working with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2022
3270.35(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(iv) Bachelor's/Transcript, diploma and letters
“The staff file for Staff person #3 and Staff person #10 and Staff person #11, who are functioning as a Group Supervisor, contained a bachelor of science diploma that did not list the degree awarded thus making is difficult to determine if the degree is in a related human service field.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff person #1 lacked a disclosure statement on file at time of hire a disclosure dated 10/12/22 is on file. Staff person #2 lacked a valid DHS FBI clearance at time of hire; a DOE FBI clearance dated 5/13/20 was on file which is not an acceptable FBI clearance per the Child Protective Service Law (CPSL). The file for staff person #3 was observed not to contain a National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) certificate within 45 days of hire (See IS CODE SHEET). Staff person #3 also lacked a valid DHS FBI clearance at time of hire; a DOE FBI clearance was on file which is not an acceptable FBI clearance per the Child Protective Service Law (CPSL). The file for staff person #4 was observed to lack a valid DHS FBI clearance; a DOE FBI clearance was on file. The file for staff person #5 was observed not to contain a NSOR certificate within 45 days of hire (See IS CODE SHEET). Staff person #5's NSOR certificate is dated 9/23/22. The file for staff person #6 lacked a Child Abuse clearance prior to hire (See IS CODE SHEET); Staff person #6 has a Child Abuse clearance on file dated 3/29/22. Staff person #6 was also observed not to contain a NSOR certificate within 45 days of hire; a NSOR certificate dated 9/22/22 is on file. The staff file for Staff person #7 was observed to lack a valid DHS FBI clearance; a DOE FBI clearance was on file. The staff file for Staff person #9 was observed to lack a Child Abuse clearance. The file for staff person #10 was observed not to contain documentation of application of an FBI clearance prior to date of hire (See IS CODE SHEET) required for provisional hiring under the CPSL. Staff person #10 also lacked a valid State Police and Child Abuse clearance prior to hire; a State Police clearance dated 9/23/22 and a Child Abuse clearance dated 9/27/22 are on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2022
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #1, #3, #5, #7, #12, #13, and #14 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First-Aid/CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2022
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“In PS 4 Room a container of push pins were observed inside the top left desk drawer which was unlocked and accessible to children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2022
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The facility emergency plan lacked information regarding volunteer emergency preparedness and continuity of operations included in their emergency plan. The facility also lacked a handwritten policy and procedure identifying the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2022
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The current fire inspection was not conducted annually as evidence by the last two fire inspections were dated 4/7/22 and 2/22/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2022
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The staff file for Staff person #10 and Staff person #12 lacked one nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2022
3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test
“The file for Staff person #12 lacked a health assessment and tuberculin skin test on file prior to date of hire {See IS CODE SHEET).”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2022
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The child file for Child #2 contained a financial agreement and an emergency contact information form that were not reviewed and updated by the parent at least once in a 6-month period; the last two reviews for the emergency contact form were dated 10/10/21 and 6/20/22 and were 1/11/22 and 9/9/22 for the financial agreement. The child file for Child #3 contained a financial agreement and an emergency contact information form that were not reviewed and updated by the parent at least once in a 6-month period; the last two reviews for the emergency contact form were dated 10/5/21 and 9/15/22 and were 1/3/22 and 8/14/22 for the financial agreement. The child file for Child #4 contained a financial agreement and an emergency contact information form that were not reviewed and updated by the parent at least once in a 6-month period; the last two reviews for the emergency contact form were dated 1/24/22 and 9/19/22 and were 1/3/22 and 9/19/22 for the financial agreement. The child file for Child #5 contained a financial agreement that was not reviewed and updated by the parent at least once in a 6-month period; the last two reviews for the financial agreement were dated 1/3/22 and 9/21/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2022
3270.151(c)(5) Physician/CRNP assessment
“The staff file for Staff Person #8 contained a current health assessment dated 8/25/22 that lacked the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2022
3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB
“The file for staff person #2 was observed to not contain documentation of a tuberculosis screening and the results prior to date of hire (See IS CODE SHEET); the tuberculosis screening on file for staff person # 2 is dated 6/30/22. The file for Staff person #12 lacked tuberculosis screening and the results on file prior to date of hire (See IS CODE SHEET). The file for staff person #10 was observed to not contain documentation of a tuberculosis screening and the results prior to date of hire (See IS CODE SHEET); the tuberculosis screening on file for staff person #10 is dated 9/21/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2022
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The file for staff person #2 was observed to not contain documentation of a health assessment being completed within 12 months prior to date of hire (See IS CODE SHEET). The health assessment on file for staff person # 2 is dated 6/30/22. The file for Staff person #12 lacked a health assessment on file prior to date of hire {See IS CODE SHEET).”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2022
3270.133(3) Name on bottle
“In Preschool 4 room a Tylenol was observed to lack the name of the child for whom the medication is intended to be used by.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2022
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The child file for Child #3, who is a preschool age child (See IS CODE SHEET), was observed to contain an updated health report dated 10/3/22 which was conducted more than 12 months from the previously dated 4/8/21 health report on file. The child file for Child #4, who is a preschool age child (See IS CODE SHEET), was observed to contain an updated health report dated 10/6/22 which was conducted more than 12 months from the previously dated 9/22/21 health report on file. The child file for Child #6, who is a preschool age child (See IS CODE SHEET), was observed to contain an updated health report dated 10/6/22 which was conducted more than 12 months from the previously dated 8/9/21 health report on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2022
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The child file for Child #1 contained an emergency contact information form that lacked the address for one of the designated release persons.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2022
Aug 9, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“Upon review of the facility's fire drill log it has been more than 60 days since a fire drill was conducted as evidence by the last documented fire drill was conducted on 6/7/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2022
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Upon review of the facility's fire alarm testing log it has been more than 30 days since the fire alarms were tested as evidence by the last documented test was conducted on 7/7/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2022
Dec 27, 2021Inspection5 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility
“Staff file #1 contained documentation of mandated reporter training completed on 6/24/15 and 7/18/20 which exceeded the 60 months as required by CPSL.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2021
3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“The emergency exit door in the infant room was obstructed with a pack n play and a rocking chair.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 27, 2021
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“The facility's emergency plan lacked a plan that provides accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2021
3270.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“Child file #1 lacked documentation of annual influenza vaccination administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2021
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“Staff files #2, #3 and #4 lacked documentation of completion of Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR within 90 days of hire.,”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Willow Cove Early Learning Center
Is Willow Cove Early Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Willow Cove Early Learning Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Willow Cove Early Learning Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on July 30, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Willow Cove Early Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 62 rules across 13 of 14 visits in the last 3 years; 61 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 Willow Cove Early Learning Center care for?
86, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Willow Cove Early Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Willow Cove Early Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Willow Cove Early Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (724) 379-7977 to ask.
What is Willow Cove Early Learning Center's phone number?
(724) 379-7977.
Where is Willow Cove Early Learning Center?
510 Willowbrook Plaza, Belle Vernon, PA 15012. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Cubs Daycare and Learning Center, 0.5 miles away.