Description: The atmosphere in our facility is warm and stimulating. Willow Cove is designed to promote the safety and well being of the children at their various stages of development. We value each child as an individual and work to provide an environment and experiences that encourage exploration, discovery and invention. Children are always learning about themselves and their world, whether snuggling in a lap, playing in the
sandbox, listening to a story, engaging in dramatic play, painting, running or climbing. Every experience provides an opportunity for children to identify and express their feelings, assert themselves, listen to others, negotiate and resolve conflicts. We pay special attention to building self-esteem and promoting social relationships.
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns, as the provider may have already addressed some or all issues. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
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| 2020-01-27 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The seat on a blue chair in the school age room was cracked posing pinch points to the children in care. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The crack on the seat of the blue chair in the school age room was repaired. In the future, all toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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| 2020-01-27 | Renewal | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The mat placement in the preschool 3 room lacked 2 feet of space on three sides of each mat while the children were napping. Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Mat placement was adjusted in the preschool 3 room with 2 feet of space on three sides of each mat while the children were napping. in the future, at least 2 feet of space will be provided on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use. |
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| 2020-01-27 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The child files #1, #2, #3, and #4 lacked the health insurance coverage and policy numbers on the emergency contact forms. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child file #1, #2, #3, and #4 provided Health Insurance coverage and policy numbers on the Emergency Contact Form. In the future, all emergency contact information will contain health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
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| 2020-01-27 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child file #4, DOE 1/28/19, lacked an updated health report at least every 6 months for young toddler as required. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child file #4 has a scheduled Dr. appointment on 2/19/20 for updated 6 month Health Assessment. Initial Health Assessment was on 8/21/19, but only submitted vaccination page. In the future, the operator will require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. |
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| 2020-01-27 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child files #4 and #5 lacked documentation of updated Influenza vaccines administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child file #4 and #5 signed an exemption form declining the influenza vaccination. In the future, the facility will require a signed exemption form or provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. |
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| 2020-01-27 | Renewal | 3270.133(5) - Original label | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The facility contained the following expired medications: Epi Pen, Inhaler, Methylphenidate liquid, Acetaminophen, and Children's Tylenol. Prescription Diazepam lacked the original prescription for the child in which the medication was intended. Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The facility removed all expired medication, and medication that lacked the original prescription for the child in which the medication was intended. In the future, all medication will be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label. |
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| 2020-01-27 | Renewal | 3270.133(7) - Medication log | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The toddler 1 room contained Mystasin cream that lacked a medication log for administration to the child while in care. Correction Required: An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Mystastin cream in toddler 1 room is now logged in the medication log for administration to the child in care. In the future, an operator will establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered. |
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| 2020-01-27 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff file #3, DOH 9/30/19, contained a health assessment dated 1/7/20 and TB results dated 10/3/19, which were conducted after initial hire at the facility. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) In the future all facility persons will obtain a health assessment and tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. |
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| 2020-01-27 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff file #1, DOH 8/12/19, lacked copy of valid DHS FBI clearance in the file. Staff file #2, DOH 3/5/19, contained valid PA State Criminal Record dated 3/28/19, a valid Child Abuse Clearance dated 3/24/19, and a valid DHS FBI clearance dated 4/19/19, all of which were obtained after first date of working with children. Staff file #3, DOH 9/30/19, contained a DOE FBI which is not valid for child care and a receipt for NSOR clearance dated 12/3/19 which was after first date of working with children. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 and #3 may not work in a child care position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #1 and #3 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff file #1 was excluded from the childcare facility until FBI clearance was resent. Staff file #1 received FBI Clearance. Staff file #3 was excluded from the childcare facility until correct FBI clearance was received. Staff file #3 provided proper FBI clearance in lieu of the Department of Education's FBI clearance. In the future, the operator will comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490. A facility person's record will include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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| 2020-01-27 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The preschool 3 room lacked a protective receptacle cover in the receptacle by the play kitchen on left side of the wall. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A protective receptacle cover was placed in the preschool 3 room. In the future, all protective receptacle covers will be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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| 2020-01-27 | Renewal | 3270.67(d) - Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The trash receptacles in the school age room, the preschool 4-5 room and the kitchen containing contaminated trash lacked lids. Correction Required: Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A lidded trash receptacle was placed in the school age room, the preschool 4-5 room, and in the kitchen. In the future, all trash receptacles that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles. |
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| 2020-01-27 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit located in the preschool 4-5 room lacked non porous gloves. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Nonporous gloves were placed in the first-aid kit located in the preschool 4-5 room. In the future, all first-aid kits will contain soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. |
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| 2020-01-27 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The girls room lacked a written handwashing sign posted near the toilet. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A written handwashing sign was posted in the girls restroom near the toilet. In the future 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. |
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| 2019-08-21 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.51 - Similar Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 8/21/19, in the preschool room staff #1 identified 17 preschool children applying naptime ratios when children were awake and active and not napping. Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The required Staff Child ratio will be maintained at all times including naptime. |
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| 2019-08-21 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.55(b) - Other staff on premises | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff #2 left the building during naptime leaving staff #1 with 17 preschool children during naptime on 8/21/19. Correction Required: Staff persons who are on duty but are not providing child care during naptime shall remain in the child care portion of the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person on duty shall remain at the facility premises during naptime. |
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