Woodlyn Academy - Woodlyn PA Child Care Center

1936 MACDADE BLVD , WOODLYN PA 19094
(610) 874-2255

About the Provider

Description:

Woodlyn Academy provides an academic, caring, and safe environment for Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers and School Age Children. 

The foundation of Woodlyn Academy’s program is built on a partnership between families and the school, a place where learning and development occur naturally.

Infant Program (6 weeks through 16 months)

Toddler Program (17 months through 24 months)

Pre-School Program (age 3 through kindergarten

Woodlyn Academy Accepts CCIS. Click Here To Learn More.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00184358
  • Capacity: 208
  • Age Range: 6 weeks to 12 years old
  • State Rating: 3
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Type of Care: Before and After School, Daytime, Drop-in Care, Emergency Care, Full-Time, Kindergarten, Part-Time
  • Transportation: To/From School
  • Schools Served: Chester-Upland - Pick-Up service to/from school, Ridley - Pick-Up service to/from school
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 15
  • District Office Phone: (610) 713-2115 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2019-10-01 Renewal 3270.102(e) - Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT THE ONLY PLAY SPACE IS NOW OUTDOORS. THE GROUND SURFACE IS WOOD MULCH.

Correction Required: Pea gravel and other materials with a diameter of less than 1 inch may not be used in spaces where infants or toddlers receive care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE MULCH HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM THE YARD AND REPLACED WITH ARTIFICIAL GRASS. IF THE YARD HAS EQUIPMENT ADDED OR THE GROUND SURFACE REPLACED, THE PROVIDER WILL ENSURE THAT THE CORRECT GROUND SURFACE COVERING IS USED.
2018-10-03 Renewal 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM FOR CHILD #4 DID NOT HAVE THE PHYSICIAN NAME, ADDRESS, OR TELEPHONE NUMBER.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE PROVIDER WILL HAVE THE PARENT COMPLETE THE MISSING INFORMATION ON THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM. THE PROVIDER WILL ENSURE THAT ALL EMERGENCY CONTACT FORMS ARE FULLY COMPLETED AT APPLICATION AND UPDATE.
2018-10-03 Renewal 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT NONE OF THE CHILD CARE SPACES HAD A PLAN IDENTIFYING THE MEANS OF TRANSPORTING A CHILD TO AN EMERGENCY AND THE STAFFING PROVISIONS FOR THE REMAINING CHILDREN.

Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A PLAN WILL BE DEVELOPED AND POSTED IN EACH CHILD CARE SPACE IDENTIFYING THE "EMERGENCY TRANSPORTATION PROCEDURE". THE PROVIDER WILL ENSURE THAT THE PLAN REMAINS USABLE AND POSTED BY REVIEWING AT LEAST ONCE ANNUALLY.
2018-10-03 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT STAFF #1 DID NOT HAVE A COMPLETED, VALID, FBI CLEARANCE ON FILE AT THE FACILITY.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -- 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 #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
STAFF #1 WILL BE REMOVED FROM CARE UNTIL THE COMPLETED FBI CLEARANCE IS PROVIDED TO THE FACILITY TO PUT IN THE FILE. THE PROVIDER WILL ENSURE THAT ALL CLEARANCES ARE UPDATED PRIOR TO THEIR 60 MONTH EXPIRATION DATE.
2018-08-22 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.133(7) - Medication log Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the complaint inspection the certification representative observed that the facility had administered medication without a medication log being completed by the parent prior to administration or by staff after administration.

Correction Required: An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The facility will require all medication for children have a medication log completed by the parent before it can be left at the facility. Medication logs will be completed by staff within 15 minutes of being administered to a child. The director/supervisor will ensure that the medication policy is being followed by maintaining a copy of all initial medication logs, completed by the parent, in the office. In addition the director/supervisor will check at the end of each week that those logs have been completed by staff.
2018-08-22 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.133(7)(iv) - Amount to administer Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF THE UNANNOUNCED COMPLAINT INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT THE FAILITY HAD ADMINISTERED MEDICATION WITHOUT DOCUMENTING THE AMOUNT ON THE MEDICATION LOG.

Correction Required: A medication log shall include the amount of medication administered.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE PROVIDER WILL ENSURE THAT WHEN MEDICATION IS ADMINISTERED THE AMOUNT WILL BE DOCUMENTED ON THE MEDICATION LOG WITHIN 15 MINUTES OF ADMINISTRATION. THE DIRECTOR/SUPERVISORS WILL ENSURE THAT ALL MEDICATION LOGS ARE BEING COMPLETED CORRECTLY BY CONDUCTING WEEKLY MEDICATION LOG CHECKS.
2018-08-06 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.67(c) - No insects or rodents Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 8/6/18 at unannounced inspection certification representative observed mouse droppings behind the bookshelf in the prek space and behind the kitchen set in the preschool space.

Correction Required: Evidence of infestation of insects or rodents in the facility is not permitted.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will follow the recommendation of the exterminator and will have an exterminator visit regularly. Provider will ensure that all areas of the facility are cleaned thoroughly each day.
2017-11-13 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 11/13/17 at complaint investigation cerftification representative observed that the file of staff person # 1 contained a rap sheet stating staff person is on parole. Staff person # 1 may not work with children.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider has terminated the employment of staff person # 1. Provider will review all rap sheets with OCDEL prior to hiring staff.
2017-06-12 Initial review 3270.131(a)(1) - Initial health report for infant dated no more than 3 months Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 6/12/17 at initial inspection certification representative observed that the file of child # 1 did not contain a health assessment.

Correction Required: The initial health report for an infant must be dated no more than 3 months prior to the first day of attendance at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will obtain a health assessment for child # 1 that is no more than 3 months before the child's first day in attendance prior to issuance of a certificate of compliance. Child was excluded from care 7/3/17.
2017-06-12 Initial review 3270.131(d)(5) - Immunization record Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 6/12/17 at initial inspection certification representative observed that the file of child # 2 did not contain a review of the child's immunizations.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child`s immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will obtain a review of child # 2's immunizations prior to issuance of a certificate of compliance.
2017-06-12 Initial review 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON 6/12/17 at initial inspection certification representative observed that the file of staff person # 1 contained a fire safety training certificate dated over 12 months ago.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility`s fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person # 1 will complete fire safety training and submit documentation to provider prior to issuance of a certificate of compliance. Fire safety will completed annually.

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