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Willowdale Children's Academy
- licensed capacity
- 136
- 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 West Chester, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 136 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 34 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 136 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 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 |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 136 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Willowdale Children's Academy has not listed its tuition.
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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
- 136 children
- License number
- #CER-00254782
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 16, 2026: 11 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 34 rules in all · 34 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 9
- Health, medication and illness 7
- Records and paperwork 4
- Safety and hazards 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Background checks 3
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Food and nutrition 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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Mar 16, 2026Inspection11 rules cited
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During the renewal inspection conducted 3/16/26, the record reviewed for staff #1 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. One reference letter was available for review.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 2, 2026
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During the renewal inspection conducted 3/16/26, the emergency contact and agreement reviewed for child #1, #2, #3 and #4 was not updated within a 6-month period. Last dated, child #1 and #2 9/2/25, Child #3 9/1/25 and 8/14/25, child #4 1/6/25 and 1/5/25. The emergency contact reviewed for child #5 did not include a date.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 2, 2026
3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months
“During the renewal inspection conducted 3/16/26, the health assessment reviewed for child #5 was not at least updated within a 6-month period. Last dated 9/10/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 2, 2026
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“During the renewal inspection conducted 3/16/26, the record reviewed for staff #1 and #2 did not include an initial health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 2, 2026
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection conducted 3/16/26, upon request there was no verification available for review to verify the facility sent a copy of their emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 2, 2026
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“During the renewal inspection conducted 3/16/26, there were no handwashing signs over the toilets in the 1year old classroom, prekindergarten classroom or the preschool classroom that states a facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 16, 2026
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the renewal inspection conducted 3/16/26, chip paint was observed on the pink wall near the back infant crib inside of the infant classroom. Chip paint was also observed on the white wall along the edge of the door entrance in the hall near the 2-year-old classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2026
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During the renewal inspection conducted 3/16/26, Aquaphor and diaper rash paste was observed in an unlocked closet under the diaper changing table inside of the 2-year-old classroom. Bleach, several cans of paint, mildew and mode stain remover were observed on the floor in an unlocked closet inside of the children's gym area.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 16, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection conducted 3/16/26, the file of facility person #1 (See code sheet for hire date) does not contain a completed NSOR verification or out of state clearances (Delaware). The file of facility person #2 (See code sheet for hire date) does not contain a completed state police history clearance. The file did not contain copies of a request for the PA state police clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 2, 2026
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the renewal inspection conducted 3/16/26, the continuity of operations reviewed did not include backing up or retrieving health and other key records/files and managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills during the aftermath of the disaster.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 2, 2026
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training at facility
“During the renewal inspection conducted 3/16/26, the record reviewed for staff #2 and #3 did not include verification of childcare experience for the position performing (Assistant group supervisor).”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 2, 2026
Mar 12, 2025Inspection12 rules cited
3270.192(4) CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files, staff #3 was missing the FBI results in the file.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff # 2 was missing two written references in the file.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2025
3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files child # 2 was missing information on disability this area was left blank.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2025
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children files children #4 and #5 were missing update emergency contact forms and were also missing updated financial agreement forms.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2025
3270.182(4) Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children files child #2 was missing a consent or acknowledgement for special meds/diet this area was left blank.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2025
3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children files child #1 health assessment was missing the statement free from communicable disease.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2025
3270.111(a) Written plan
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and did not see a daily schedule in the pre k room.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the shaken baby policy the policy did not address all three topics shaken baby, abusive head trauma and child maltreatment.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2025
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through when arrived and observed the infant room out of ratio after a staff emergency that occurred. The ratio was 7-1.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2025
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children files child #2 was missing the physician phone number on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2025
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children files, child # 5 was missing an updated child service report in the file.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2025
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff # 2 was missing proof of education in the file. staff #3 was missing experience in the file.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2025
Jan 18, 2024Inspection10 rules cited
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and observed two highchairs in the infant room that needed to be cleaned.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2024
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative reviewed the children's files, children #1 and #2 were both missing a child service report in the file.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2024
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative reviewed the children's files children # 5 and #6 both were missing the release person on their financial agreement.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 18, 2024
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files, child # 1 was missing the physician phone number. child #2 was missing the physician's address and phone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2024
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and discovered that a blue sippy cup without a label on it.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2024
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and observed missing outlet covers in the gym near the chalk board and near the cubbies.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 18, 2024
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and discovered peeling paint on the in the young toddler room along the wall. There were also holes in the bathroom that is shared between the Turtles and pre k on the wall near the trash can.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the emergency plan and did not see the plans for continuity of care included in the plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the stall files staff #8, staff #10 and staff #12 were all missing the NSOR clearance in their files.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2024
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“During the renewal inspection the certification representative reviewed the staff files staff, staff #1 was missing a staff evaluation in the file.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2024
Nov 27, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“During the unannounced monitoring the certification representative requested to view the staff files that were present at the time of the unannounced monitoring health and safety certificate along with their CPR training. staff # 1 was missing a health and safety certificate in the file.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2023
Jun 6, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 6/6/23, child #1 did not have their physicians name on their emergency contact form. Child #2 and #3 did not have their physician's address.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2023
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact information of child #7, #10, #11, #13, #14, #16, and #17 did not include the address of the persons designated by the parents to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2023
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“Child #4, #5, #6, and #9 did not have did not have their health insurance policy number included in their emergency contact information. Child #7, #8, #10, and #11 did not have their health insurance coverage and policy number included in their emergency contact information.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2023
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 6/6/23, there was an outlet with a protective cover missing on the back wall inside of the gym.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2023
May 30, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant
“At the time of the inspection the facility did not have proof of the operability of the fire detection system.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2022
3270.76/3270.77(a) Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster
“At the time of the inspection the base boards in the bathrooms on the second floor and the molding trim in the large muscle play space had peeling paint.”
3270.27(b) Plan reviewed/updated annually
“At the time of the inspection the facilities emergency plan had no written record of any review or update in the past 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2022
3270.124(b)(4) Written consent
“At the time of the inspection the record of child #1 was lacking in written consent for emergency medical care on their emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 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 March 16, 2026, with 11 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 34 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 34 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?
136, 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 (610) 344-9400 to ask.
What is Willowdale Children's Academy's phone number?
(610) 344-9400.
Where is Willowdale Children's Academy?
307 Westtown Rd, West Chester, PA 19382. The nearest other daycare we list is Chester County Intermediate Unit Child Care, 0.4 miles away.