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Willow Tree Early Learning Center

6750 Iroquois Trl Suite 1, Allentown, PA 181044.8· 35 reviews
licensed capacity
123
open each week
5 days

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About Willow Tree Early Learning Center

Willow Tree Early Learning Center is a child care center in Allentown, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 123 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 18 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
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Type
Child care center
Ages
6 weeks - 5 years
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
123 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

Ages6 weeks - 5 years
ProgramsInfant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
StaffPre-K program is taught by a certified elementary school teacher
SafetyOutdoor playground
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Discounts10% off for second child
Licensed capacity123 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Willow Tree Early Learning Center

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
123 children
License number
#CER-00249500
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 17, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 18 rules in all · 18 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 4
  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Background checks 2
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • 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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  1. Apr 17, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days

      “An unannounced inspection was conducted at the facility on April 17,2026 at that time the facility's fire drill and detection log was reviewed and the last documented fire drill was conducted on February 5, 2026.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2026

  2. Dec 16, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “A renewal inspection was conducted at the facility on 12/16/25, at that time a review of staff files was conducted. Staff person #1 did not have a NSOR on file prior to employment as is required as evidenced by NSOR dated 7/2/25. (See code sheet for date of hire).”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.103 Small Toys and Objects

      “A renewal inspection was conducted at the facility on 12/16/25, at that time there were sensory bottles in the young toddler room that contained small objects that have a diameter of less than 1 inch and were accessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “A renewal inspection was conducted at the facility on 12/16/25, at that time the facility's fire drill and detection log was reviewed and there were more than 30 days between system tests March 28, 2025 to April 28, 2025.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2025

  3. Dec 17, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

      “Child #1 and Child #2 did not have signed parental consent for emergency medical care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “There were 2 plastic bins, containing toys, that were cracked and broken.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

      “Staff person #1 had more than 24 months between physicals 6/2022 to 8/2024.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

      “Child #1 and Child #2 did not have signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “Emergency drills were conducted 2/23/23 and then not again until 8/15/24 per emergency drill logs.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers

      “Two trash cans for soiled diapers in the toddler area were not hands- free.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2024

  4. Aug 29, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(5) Original label

      “A bottle of infant pain relief medication expired June 2024.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “Per the facility's fire drill and detection log there were more than 30 days between tests of the fire detection system on April 1, 2024 to May 6, 2024, and then again July 3 to August 5, 2024,”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “There was a small hole in the wall in the 2-year-old room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2024

  5. Dec 20, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.35(e) 46 or more children- additional group sups

      “The facility exceeds 45 children, but does not have a group supervisor as a staff member. There were 54 kids on site at the time of inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff person #1 and #2 has not completed the required Pediatric First Aid/CPR pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet)”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “The facility's emergency plan did not address continuity of operations.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2024

    • Transportation

      3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points

      “The facility did not have any documentation of notifying local traffic safety authorities of the location of the facility and the pedestrian and vehicular routes around the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2024

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “Staff #1 did not have the correct FBI clearance. The current clearance on file is from out of state and not a DHS clearance.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 21, 2023

  6. Dec 20, 2022Visit2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(b) No physical punishment

      “On 12/8/22, Staff #1 pulled child #1, who was stuck between the ball pit and the wall, up by the hand, directly resulting in an injury to the child's elbow (Nursemaid's Elbow).”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2022

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(b) No physical punishment

      “On 12/8/22, Staff #1 pulled child #1, who was stuck between the ball pit and the wall, up by the hand, directly resulting in an injury to the child's elbow (Nursemaid's Elbow).”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2022

  7. Dec 19, 2022Inspection9 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “During renewal inspection on 12/19/22 cert rep reviewed several children's files. CHILD #1 emergency contact form and financial agreement were last updated 6/2/22. CHILD #3 emergency contact form was last updated on 5/6/22 and financial agreement was last updated on 4/6/22. These dates are more than 6 months ago.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 2, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

      “During renewal inspection on 12/19/22 cert rep reviewed several children's files. CHILD #2 (see code sheet for date of birth) does not have the third Rotavirus immunization or any influenza immunizations. There are no exemption letters in child's file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 2, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “During renewal inspection on 12/19/22 STAFF #1 did not have verification of qualifications including childcare experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. STAFF #2, an assistant group supervisor possessing a high school diploma, did not have verification of 2,500 hours of prior childcare experience in file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 2, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.151(b) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Conducted by physician, PA or CRNP

      “During renewal inspection on 12/19/22 STAFF #1 (see code sheet for start date) had an After-Visit Summary printout dated 11/11/21. This is not a signed health assessment, and it was more than 12 months before STAFF #1's start date. STAFF #3 (see code sheet for start date) had tuberculosis results in file, but no health assessment/physical form.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 2, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test

      “During renewal inspection on 12/19/22 STAFF #1 (see code sheet for start date) did not have results of current tuberculosis screening in file. STAFF #3 (see code sheet for start date) had results of tuberculosis screening in file. The date was after STAFF #3's start date.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 2, 2023

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “During renewal inspection on 12/19/22, the file of STAFF #3 (see code sheet for start date) did not contain completed NSOR information required under the CPSL. A copy of the application for the NSOR dated 10/3/22 is in file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 2, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76/3270.77(a) Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster

      “During renewal inspection on 12/19/22 cert rep observed damaged paint in the preschool room in the corner of the science area and behind the bookshelf.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 2, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.32(a)/3270.37(c) Comply with CPSL/Aides supervised all times

      “During renewal inspection on 12/19/22 at 9:50 am STAFF #4 and 5, who were both identified as Aides and are provisional hires, were observed in the Toddler 2 room working alone with children and were not in the vicinity of a permanent employee. At 10:00 am STAFF #3, who was identified as an Aide and is a provisional hire, was observed in the Crawler room working alone with children and was not in the vicinity of a permanent employee.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “During renewal inspection on 12/19/22 STAFF #1, 3, 5 (see code sheet for start dates) were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. STAFF #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First Aid & CPR by a PQAS-certified instructor. STAFF #3 & STAFF #5 have not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First Aid & CPR by a PQAS-certified instructor and CCDBG Health & Safety training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2022

  8. May 24, 2022Complaint investigation8 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “On 5/24/22 during an unannounced inspection, Staff 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 had 1st Aid and CPR training that is not on the approved curriculum list and was conducted by a trainer who is not PQAS certified.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 25, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “As of an unannounced inspection on 5/24/22, Staff #6 (see code sheet for hire date) had not complete the required health and safety training topics and has been employed for more than 90 days.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 24, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “As of an unannounced inspection on 5/24/22, Staff #6 (see code sheet for hire date) had not complete the required health and safety training topics and has been employed for more than 90 days.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 24, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “On 5/24/22 during an unannounced inspection, the fire alarm system was not being tested every 30 days as required. Staff #8 stated that they recently made the fire alarm system independent from the shopping center and that the program can now set off the alarm by calling the company to put it in test mode.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 25, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days

      “On 5/24/22 during an unannounced inspection, the most recently documented fire drill at the facility was 12/14/21.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 25, 2022

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “On 5/24/22 during an unannounced inspection, Staff 1 (see code sheet for hire date) did not have a signed disclosure statement on file. Staff #2 (see code sheet for hire date) did not have NSOR clearance or a signed disclosure statement on file and was observed working with children. Staff #6 (see code sheet for hire date) did not have the FBI clearance or the NSOR on file. Staff #12 (see code sheet for hire date) did not have an FBI clearance or the NSOR on file. Staff #12 had a State Police clearance on file that was obtained for volunteer purposes, which is not able to be used for childcare employment purposes.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 24, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “On 5/24/22 during an unannounced inspection, Staff 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 had 1st Aid and CPR training that is not on the approved curriculum list and was conducted by a trainer who is not PQAS certified.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.51 Similar Age Level

      “On 5/24/22 during an unannounced inspection between 8:30am and 8:45am, the infant room had 7 infants with staff #7, and the Preschool room had 14 preschoolers with staff #3.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2022

  9. May 24, 2022Inspection8 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “On 5/24/22 during an unannounced inspection, Staff 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 had 1st Aid and CPR training that is not on the approved curriculum list and was conducted by a trainer who is not PQAS certified.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 25, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “As of an unannounced inspection on 5/24/22, Staff #6 (see code sheet for hire date) had not complete the required health and safety training topics and has been employed for more than 90 days.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 24, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “As of an unannounced inspection on 5/24/22, Staff #6 (see code sheet for hire date) had not complete the required health and safety training topics and has been employed for more than 90 days.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 24, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “On 5/24/22 during an unannounced inspection, the fire alarm system was not being tested every 30 days as required. Staff #8 stated that they recently made the fire alarm system independent from the shopping center and that the program can now set off the alarm by calling the company to put it in test mode.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 25, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days

      “On 5/24/22 during an unannounced inspection, the most recently documented fire drill at the facility was 12/14/21.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 25, 2022

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “On 5/24/22 during an unannounced inspection, Staff 1 (see code sheet for hire date) did not have a signed disclosure statement on file. Staff #2 (see code sheet for hire date) did not have NSOR clearance or a signed disclosure statement on file and was observed working with children. Staff #6 (see code sheet for hire date) did not have the FBI clearance or the NSOR on file. Staff #12 (see code sheet for hire date) did not have an FBI clearance or the NSOR on file. Staff #12 had a State Police clearance on file that was obtained for volunteer purposes, which is not able to be used for childcare employment purposes.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 24, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “On 5/24/22 during an unannounced inspection, Staff 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 had 1st Aid and CPR training that is not on the approved curriculum list and was conducted by a trainer who is not PQAS certified.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.51 Similar Age Level

      “On 5/24/22 during an unannounced inspection between 8:30am and 8:45am, the infant room had 7 infants with staff #7, and the Preschool room had 14 preschoolers with staff #3.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2022

  10. Jan 27, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “Staff Person #1, date of hire 11/1/2021, does not have an FBI clearance on file. Staff Person #2, date of hire 12/1/2021, does not have a National Sex Offender Registry certification on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2022

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “Staff person #3 began in a child care position at the facility on 8/1/2021 and did not obtain her National Sex Offender Registry certification until 11/22/2021.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2022

Copied from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Jun 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Is Willow Tree Early Learning Center licensed?

Yes. Willow Tree Early Learning Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Willow Tree Early Learning Center last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on April 17, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Willow Tree Early Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 18 rules across 5 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 18 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 Tree Early Learning Center care for?

123, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Willow Tree Early Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Willow Tree Early Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Willow Tree Early Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 351-1147 to ask.

What is Willow Tree Early Learning Center's phone number?

(610) 351-1147.

Where is Willow Tree Early Learning Center?

6750 Iroquois Trl Suite 1, Allentown, PA 18104. The nearest other daycare we list is Lehigh Valley Sports Turf, 0.5 miles away.

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (license and visits).