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Willowdale Childrens Academy
- licensed capacity
- 102
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Willowdale Childrens Academy
Willowdale Childrens Academy is a child care center in Avondale, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 102 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 26 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 102 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 102 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Willowdale Childrens Academy has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Willowdale Childrens Academy
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 102 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00258461
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 19, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 26 rules in all · 24 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 6
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Background checks 4
- Safety and hazards 3
- Records and paperwork 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Safe sleep 2
- Supervision and ratios 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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May 19, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant
“Fire Extinguisher leading to the stairwell displayed a re-charge status.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2026
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“In the Young Toddler classroom, soiled carpet and storage bins were observed.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026
May 21, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.133(5) Original label
“During the Renewal Inspection on May 21, 2025, it was observed in the Pre-K room that medication prescribed to child number 1 had an expiration date of September 17, 2024.”
Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2025
Jan 22, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“Staff members number one and two did not have Emergency Plan Training on file during the allocated unannounced inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“Staff member number two did not have Pediatric CPR Training on file and was working unsupervised.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“Staff member number 3 had an expired Fire Safety Training with date 12/3/23 on file during the allocated unannounced inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff member number 1 did not have FBI clearance on file and staff member number 2 did not State Police clearance on file during the allocated unannounced inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“Staff member number one did not have two written nonfamily references on file during the allocated unannounced inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2025
3270.94(a)(9) Written record
“There were no written documentation of fire drills at the facility during the time of the allocated unannounced inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2025
3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test
“Staff number one did not have health assessment on file during the allocated unannounced inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2025
Jun 24, 2024Visit5 rules cited
3270.192(5) Two written references
“On 6/24/24, Staff #1 file did not contain two letters of written references.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2024
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(iv) Each staff person meets quals/Transcript, diploma and letters
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 6/12/24, Staff #1 was observed working unsupervised in the infant room. Staff #1 file did not contain verification of education in order to determine staff qualifications for the position in which Staff #1 was performing.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2024
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff #1 file contained PA Criminal Clearance and Child Abuse Clearance dated over 60 months as required by CPSL. Staff #1 renewed PA Criminal clearance the day of inspection, 6/12/24. Staff #1 renewed Child Abuse Clearance on 6/23/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children in the infant room unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Mandated Reporter Training (expired 10/1/18).”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 9, 2024
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“On 6/12/24, at time of renewal, Staff person #1 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months as required by CPSL. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 10/1/18.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 9, 2024
Jun 12, 2024Inspection11 rules cited
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“On 6/12/24, at time of renewal inspection, Staff #3 file did not contain a completed FBI clearance issued by the Department of Human Services as required by CPSL.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2024
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“On 6/12/24, at time of renewal, diaper cream instructing to "keep out of reach of children" was observed accessible to children in an unlocked diapering cabinet in the Young Toddler Room. Lysol was observed accessible to children on top of the toilet located in the Chipmunk room. Cleaning products were observed accessible to children under an unlocked sink cabinet located in the lower-level bathroom area.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2024
3270.102(a)/3270.104(a) Clean and good repair/Clean, good repair, proper size
“On 6/12/24, at time of renewal, two tall cubby shelves in the Older Toddler room were not secured to the wall in order to prevent them from being pulled forward and possibly injuring a child.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2024
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“On 6/12/24, at time of renewal, children were observed resting on cots in the Older Toddler room. The rest cots were not labeled for the individual use of specific children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2024
3270.119 Infant sleep position
“On 6/12/24, at time of renewal, Child #1 was observed asleep in a swing in a position not recommended by the AAP.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 25, 2024
3270.134(a)/3270.152 Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene
“On 6/12/24, at time of renewal inspection, Staff #1 was observed changing the diapers of two children in the Toddler Room. Staff #1 did not ensure that children's hands were washed upon completing each diaper change. Additionally, Staff #1 did not wash their own hands after each diaper change.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2024
3270.135(b) Surfaces cleaned
“On 6/12/24, at time of renewal, Staff #1 was observed changing a diaper in the Toddler Room. Upon completing the diaper change, Staff #1 did not clean the surface with a sanitizing solution prior to placing another child on the surface.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2024
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“On 6/12/24, at time of renewal, Staff #2 file did not contain an updated health assessment. The last health assessment was dated 11/12/21.”
3270.181(d)/3270.181(e) Dated signature affixed/Emergency master file updated
“On 6/12/24, at time of renewal, emergency contact information located in the childcare spaces where children were receiving care were not updated with a dated signature at least once in a 6-month period.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2024
3270.191 Individual Records
“On 6/12/24, at time of renewal, an individual record was not on file at the facility for Staff #5.”
3270.14 Pertinent Laws & Regulations
“On 6/12/24, at time of renewal, Staff #4 file did not contain the one-hour Health & Safety Update training required by the OCC.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2024
Jul 11, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
3270.107 Refrigerator
“Observed thermometer not working in Pre-k classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2023
Jul 20, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
3270.107 Refrigerator
“Observed Turtles classroom with a broken thermometer in refrigerator.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2022
- Feb 18, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Willowdale Childrens Academy
Is Willowdale Childrens Academy licensed?
Yes. Willowdale Childrens Academy is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Willowdale Childrens Academy last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 19, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Willowdale Childrens Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 26 rules across 5 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 24 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 Willowdale Childrens Academy care for?
102, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Willowdale Childrens Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Willowdale Childrens Academy'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 Willowdale Childrens Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (484) 720-8069 to ask.
What is Willowdale Childrens Academy's phone number?
(484) 720-8069.
Where is Willowdale Childrens Academy?
3 Moxley Rd, Avondale, PA 19311. The nearest other daycare we list is Avon Grove Nazarene Day Care, 1.6 miles away.