Willowdale Childrens Academy
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About the Provider
Westtown Children's Academy is a privately owned Keystone STAR 4 Early Education Center. Since opening our first location in March 2008, we have become one of the top early learning centers in the state of PA. At Westtown Children's Academy, we are committed to providing high quality early childhood education programs in the West Chester and Chadds Ford Areas in a safe and secure environment for your child. We offer a range of programs for children ages 6 weeks through school-age. Whether you are looking for part-time, full-time, before and after care or just Summer Camp care we can cater to your needs.
Hours of Operation
- Monday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Reason | Description | Status |
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| 2026-05-28 | Renewal | 3270.61(f) - No business simultaneous use | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.61(f) Description: No business simultaneous use Noncompliance Area: On May 28, 2026, during the renewal inspection, classroom #7 was not being utilized as childcare space. The space was being utilized as a staff lounge. Correction Required: Indoor space in which children are receiving care may not be used simultaneously for other business, commercial, social or another purpose unrelated to the child care being offered. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Talk to owner to have room removed from the license. |
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| 2026-05-28 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: On May 28, 2026, during the renewal inspection there were no handwashing signs with the written requirements, (a facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating) over the sink and over the changing table in classroom #1. 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.) We placed handwashing signs over the sink and changing table. |
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| 2025-05-20 | Renewal | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: On 5/20/25, at time of inspection, three infants were observed in cribs positioned behind a separating wall in the middle of room. Staff #1 and Staff #3 were observed on the other side of the wall, preventing them from properly supervising the sleeping infants. Correction Required: Children must be supervised at all times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will have a teacher stay with infants who are sleeping or we will move the crib to the active side where staff are. |
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| 2025-05-20 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(5) - Physician/CRNP assessment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(5) Description: Physician/CRNP assessment Noncompliance Area: On 5/20/25, at time of inspection, Staff #2 health assessment did not include the physician's assessment of their suitability to provide childcare. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #2 will obtain health assessment that addresses the suitability to work with children. |
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| 2025-05-20 | Renewal | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: On 5/20/25, at time of inspection, an infant was observed being fed while sitting in a highchair. The infant was not strapped/buckled in the highchair in order to ensure the safety of the infant. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All infants will be strapped into highchairs correctly. |
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| 2025-05-20 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: On 5/20/25, at time of inspection, Staff #1 file did not contain a complete PA Criminal Clearance as required by CPSL. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff member has obtained a new PA Criminal Clearance with signature "disseminated date" at the bottom. |
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| 2025-05-20 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: On 5/20/25, at time of inspection, diaper cream was observed accessible to children in an unlocked cabinet under the diapering station and under an unlocked cabinet under the sink in the infant room. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Diaper cream was removed and place in an area inaccessible to children. |
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| 2025-05-20 | Renewal | 3270.76/3270.77(a) - Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76/3270.77(a) Description: Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: On 5/20/25, at time of inspection, rust and peeling paint was observed on the bottom of the door frame located on the PS outdoor play space. Additionally, damaged plaster and peeling paint was observed on the wall located in the empty classroom. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The door was sanded down and painted. Chipped paint has been fixed. |
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| 2025-05-20 | Renewal | 3270.82(e) - Toilet and sinks proper height | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(e) Description: Toilet and sinks proper height Noncompliance Area: On 5/20/25, at time of inspection, a sink located in the young toddler room did not contain a stepstool/platform to enable children to easily access the sink. Correction Required: Toilets and sinks shall be at proper heights for children using them or shall be easily approached by means of platforms or steps. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Step stool was placed at toddler sink. |
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| 2025-05-20 | Renewal | 3270.91(a) - Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.91(a) Description: Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed Noncompliance Area: On 5/20/25, at time of inspection, an art easel was observed obstructing the exit door located in the PK classroom. Highchairs were observed blocking the exit door located in the infant room. Table and chairs were observed obstructing the exit door located in the older toddler room during rest time. Correction Required: Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All exit doors will have no items in front or leaning on them. |
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| 2024-07-01 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on July 1, 2024, certification representative observed stained ceiling tiles in the gym, tigers, twos, turtles and preschool rooms, and molding in need of repair in the hallway and turtle rooms. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider has repaired all areas in need of repair. |
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| 2024-07-01 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on July 1, 2024, certification representative observed chipped paint in the gym, infant room, preK 1, and turtles rooms. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider has repaired all areas of chipped paint. |
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| 2023-07-21 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed facility files and the policy for Shaken Baby Syndrome and Child Maltreatment did not address the identification and prevention of child maltreatment per Announcement C-22-03 that was issued on January 24,2022. Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will add the identification and prevention of Child Maltreatment to the shaken baby/Abusive Head Trauma and Child Maltreatment policy and keep it on file at the facility. |
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| 2023-07-21 | Renewal | 3270.27(f) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(f) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed facility files and there was no documentation to show that the emergency plan was sent to the local municipality and the county emergency management agency. Correction Required: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will submit their emergency plan to the local municipality and the county emergency management agency and keep a record of the submission on file. |
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| 2023-07-21 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 3 staff files and the file for staff #3 is missing GA clearances. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -1may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will obtain the GA clearances(CRIMINAL,STATE AND NSOR) for staff #3 and the plan of supervision is to have staff #3 always supervised by a group supervisor until the GA clearances arrive. |
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| 2022-07-26 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(2)/3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan/Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(2)/3270.27(a)(5) Description: Emergency plan/Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED THE FACILITY FILES AND THE EMERGENCY PLAN DID NOT INCLUDE INFORMATION ON HOW STAFF ARE TO RESPOND IN THE EVENT OF A LOCK DOWN, SHELTER IN PLACE, EVACUATION AND DID NOT INCLUDE ACCOMODATIONS FOR INFANTS, TODDLERS, CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES AND CHILDREN WITH CHRONIC MEDICAL CONDITIONS. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for evacuation of children from the facility building and evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises. The evacuation routes and evacuation plans to exit the building may be the same as those required by §3270.94 (relating to fire drills).The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) PROVIDER WILL UPDATE THE EMERGENCY PLAN TO INCLUDE HOW STAFF ARE TO RESPOND IN THE EVENT OF A LOCK DOWN, SHELTER IN PLACE, EVACUATION AND DID NOT INCLUDE ACCOMODATIONS FOR INFANTS, TODDLERS, CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES AND CHILDREN WITH CHRONIC MEDICAL CONDITIONS. |
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| 2022-07-26 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(4) - Contact when ended | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(4) Description: Contact when ended Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED THE FACILITY FILES AND THE EMERGENCY PLAN DID NOT PROVIDE A METHOD FOR PARENTS TO BE NOTIFIED THAT AN EMERGENCY HAS ENDED AND TO PROVIDE INSTRUCTION AS TO HOW PARENTS CAN SAFELY BE REUNITED WITH THEIR CHILDREN. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) PROVIDER WILL UPDATE THE EMERGENCY PLAN TO INCLUDE A METHOD FOR PARENTS TO BE NOTIFIED THAT AN EMERGENCY HAS ENDED AND TO PROVIDE INSTRUCTION AS TO HOW PARENTS CAN SAFELY BE REUNITED WITH THEIR CHILDREN. |
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| 2022-07-26 | Renewal | 3270.31(g) - Professional development certificate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(g) Description: Professional development certificate Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 5 STAFF FILES AND THE FILES OF STAFF #1,STAFF #2,STAFF #3,STAFF #4 AND STAFF #5 DID NOT INCLUDE THE 10 HR HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING. Correction Required: Completion of professional development shall be documented by the signature and title of a representative of the professional development entity and include the date professional development was completed. Documentation shall be retained in the facility person's file or maintained in an electronic system as designated by the Department. Documentation of the completion of the professional development under subsection (f) taken from September 30, 2016, forward satisfies this requirement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) PROVIDER WILL HAVE STAFF #1,STAFF #2,STAFF #3,STAFF #4 AND STAFF #5 OBTAIN THE 10 HR HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING. |
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| 2022-07-26 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 5 STAFF FILES AND THE FILES FOR STAFF #1 IS MISSING GA CLEARANCES,STAFF #2 IS MISSING CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CLEARANCE AND STAFF #2, STAFF #3 AND STAFF #4 ARE MISSING MANDATED REPORTER TRAININGS. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1may 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 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.) PROVIDER WILL OBTAIN THE GA CLEARANCES FOR STAFF #1,CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK FOR STAFF #2 AND HAVE STAFF #2,STAFF #3 AND STAFF #4 TAKE MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING |
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