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Willowdale Children's Academy
- licensed capacity
- 87
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Willowdale Children's Academy
Willowdale Children's Academy is a child care center in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 87 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 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 47 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 87 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
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 87 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Willowdale Children's Academy
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 87 children
- License number
- #CER-00254704
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 7, 2026: 17 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 47 rules in all · 47 corrected
- Records and paperwork 11
- Staff training and qualifications 8
- Health, medication and illness 7
- Safety and hazards 6
- Supervision and ratios 5
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Background checks 3
- Safe sleep 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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Apr 7, 2026Inspection17 rules cited
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, did not complete their mandated reporter training.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2026
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, has not completed part 1 of the health & safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2026
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 3, did not contain the annual emergency plan training.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2026
3270.133(7) Medication log
“During the inspection, it was observed that the facility did not have a medication log for child 6.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2026
3270.192(5) Two written references
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, 3, did not include two written, nonfamily references.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2026
3270.82(g) Clean and good repair
“While conducting my inspection I observed that the bathroom floor beside the toilet was dirty and so was the toilet brush.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2026
3270.14 Pertinent Laws & Regulations
“During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have the update and required policy changes for shaken baby syndrome. 1. Prevention/identification of maltreatment”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2026
3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 2, did not include acceptable verification of experience.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2026
3270.182(6) Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading
“While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 4, did not contain signed parental consent for transportation.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2026
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, did not contain the physician's name.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2026
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 2, 3, 5, did not include their parent's home/work address or telephone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2026
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 4, did not include their policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2026
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“During the inspection, it was observed that they had not conducted their annual emergency drill.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2026
3270.134(a) Child's hands washed
“During the inspection, it was observed that staff 3, did not wash the child's hands after diapering.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2026
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“During the inspection, it was observed that the facility was not conducting a fire drill every 60 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2026
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“During the inspection, it was observed that the following rooms did not have their rest equipment labeled correctly. Pre K-2, & Turtle 1 & 2”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2026
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 3, 5, did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2026
Mar 13, 2025Inspection15 rules cited
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the inspection, it was observed that there was peeling paint on the wall by the window.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the inspection, it was observed that the socket cover was off the outlet in the block area of the preschool room.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, did not have a first aid & CPR training.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, hired March 2025, did not include FBI clearance, State police clearance, nor a NSOR certification.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2025
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“During the inspection, it was observed that the facility had not conducted an emergency drill within the last year.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2025
3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, did not include a current health assessment or a tuberculin skin tests.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2025
3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 2, did not contain acceptable verification of experience.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2025
3270.192(1)/3270.192(2)(i) Name, address, and phone/Age
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, did not the name, address and telephone number of the facility person, nor did it include verification of age.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2025
3270.74 Emergency Numbers Posted
“During the inspection, it was observed that the emergency number were not in the Turtle room.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2025
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 2. did not contain an updated agreement form.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2025
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that children 1, 3, did not include the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2025
3270.134(a) Child's hands washed
“During the inspection, it was observed that staff 2 did not wash the child's hands after diapering.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2025
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“During the inspection, it was observed that staff 2, 3, did not know how many children were in the room. Staff 3 did not know all the children she was responsible for.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2025
3270.111(a) Written plan
“During the inspection, it was observed that a daily schedule was not posted in the Turtle 2 room.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2025
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“During the inspection, it was observed that the rest equipment in Turtle 2 room was not labeled.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2025
Nov 19, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“During my investigation, it was found that there were several incidents that happened, and no report was done.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2024
Mar 12, 2024Inspection14 rules cited
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“While reviewing the children's files I observed that staff 2, 3, 4, did not include verification of child care experience.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2024
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“During my inspection I observed that the facility had not sent a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2024
3270.192(4) CPSL information
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1 hired on April, 2016, did not have a current State Police clearance, & staff 5 hired on August, 2022, did not contain their out-of-state clearances (GA).”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2024
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“During my inspection I observed that the facility had not conducted their annual emergency drill.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2024
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“During my inspection I observed that the facility's emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2024
3270.133(7) Medication log
“During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have medication logs for any of the prescribed medications onsite.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2024
3270.70(a) 65º F minimum
“During my inspection I observed that the Young Toddler room was really cold and there was no way to verify the temperature.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2024
3270.123(a)(1) Amount of fee
“While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 5, 8, did not have the fee to be charged per day or per week.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2024
3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 3-6, and 8, 9, did not include their child's arrival and departure times on their agreement form.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2024
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 3-6, 9, did not have the date of the child's admission on their agreement form.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2024
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1-9, did not include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2024
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 4, did not include policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2024
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 5, 8, did not include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2024
3270.14 Pertinent Laws & Regulations
“During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have all the update and required policy changes. 1. Shaken baby syndrome sign/symptoms 2. Strategies for crying/fussing/distraught children 3. Prevention/identification of maltreatment”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2024
Apr 10, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test
“During the renewal inspection dated 4/10/2023, certification representative reviewed staff #1 file and there was an expired health assessment dated 2/21/2021.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2023
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During renewal inspection dated 4/10/2023, certification representative observed that in the infant room there was chipped plaster behind the chair, and there was chipped paint on the wall in the pre K #1 room, the bathroom, and on the wall in the gym.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2023
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During the renewal inspection dated 4/10/2023, certification representative observed that there were toxic materials such as Hand Sanitizer, Desetin Rash Ointment, and cleaning materials in multiple rooms throughout the facility that were accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2023
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During renewal inspection dated 4/10/2023, certification representative observed that the library, the Pre-K room #2, the gym, and the turtle #1 room have electrical outlets that do not have protective covers on them. Those outlets are accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During renewal inspection dated 4/10/2023 the file of staff person #2, hired, 9/14/2017 contains a child abuse clearance dated 9/8/2017 which is more than 60 months old. There is no application in the file for an updated child abuse clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2023
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“During the renewal inspection dated 4/10/2023, certification representative observed that the naptime cots for the turtle #2 room were not labeled for the use of a specific child.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2023
- Jun 2, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 22, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
3270.152 Adult Hygiene
“Staff person #1 was observed changing a child's diaper and did not wash her hands after diapering the child.”
Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2022
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“The facility's emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2022
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“The letter given to parents regarding the emergency plan did not explain the emergency procedure updates to the plan as required in 3270.27 subsection a.”
Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2022
3270.27(a)(1) Emergency plan
“The facility's emergency plan did not provide for shelter of children during an emergency including lock down procedures.”
Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Willowdale Children's Academy
Is Willowdale Children's Academy licensed?
Yes. Willowdale Children's Academy is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Willowdale Children's Academy last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on April 7, 2026, with 17 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Willowdale Children's Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 47 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 47 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 Children's Academy care for?
87, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Willowdale Children's Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Willowdale Children's 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 Children's Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (484) 770-8490 to ask.
What is Willowdale Children's Academy's phone number?
(484) 770-8490.
Where is Willowdale Children's Academy?
10 Ponds Edge Dr, Chadds Ford, PA 19317. The nearest other daycare we list is Kennett YMCA at Hillendale Elementary, 1.1 miles away.