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Willow Hill Elementary School

Willow Grove, PA · Montgomery County
1700 Coolidge Ave, Willow Grove, PA 19090
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Quick Facts

Capacity
999 children
Languages
English, English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
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State Rating
2

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Contact Information

📞 (215) 657-3800
1700 Coolidge Ave
Willow Grove, PA 19090
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00255365
License Issued
Aug 6, 2026
Active Through
Aug 6, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 17

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We are a dynamic and culturally diverse learning community located approximately 5 miles from Philadelphia in a suburban residential area.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-04-16 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(7) - Parent home/work address, phone/Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone/Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, children # 1 did not have enrolling parent's information documented on their emergency contact forms. The emergency contact forms being used by the facility and for children #1-5 did not have release persons information documented on their children's emergency contact form.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parents of all children listed shall have all required information documented on their children's emergency contact forms including children # 1-5 as required per regulations.
2026-04-16 Renewal 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) - Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3)

Description: Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, the emergency contact forms being used for child # 1-5 did not have written consent for emergency medical care documented on the form.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency contact forms for children # 1-5 shall have written consent for emergency medical care documented on their forms.
2026-04-16 Renewal 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(5)

Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, the emergency contact forms for children # 1-5 did not have written parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff documented on their forms.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency contact forms shall be updated to including parental consent for admin of minor first aid for children # 1-5 as required per regulations.
2026-04-16 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, staff person # 1, who lived out of the state of Pa within the last 5 years did not have required clearances for that state (TX) documented on file

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 # 1- may not work in a childcare 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 childcare position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person # 1 shall be required to obtain required out of state clearances form the state they formerly resided and they shall be documented in their record as required per regulations. (Note: staff person #1 has resigned from their position at facility)
2025-04-30 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, staff person #4 did not have an updated health assessment documented in their record. (Last health assessment dated 3/9/23)

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. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #4 shall be required to have an updated health assessment completed and it shall be documented in their record as required.
2025-04-30 Renewal 3270.241(b)(10) - Child health. Sections 3270.131-3270.134(a) and 3270.136-3270.138. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.241(b)(10)

Description: Child health. Sections 3270.131-3270.134(a) and 3270.136-3270.138.

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection children #1 and #2 did not have a health assessment documented in their records.

Correction Required: An equivalent health report completed by a school is acceptable as documentation of child health for a school-age child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parents of children #1 and #2 shall provide a health assessment to be documented in their children's records.
2025-04-30 Renewal 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, staff person # 3 did not have 12 hours of childcare training documented in their record. Only 6 hours were observed.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #3 shall completed 6 more hours of childcare training to be in compliance with the 12hour childcare training requirements.
2025-04-30 Renewal 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, staff person #1 did not have an annual evaluation completed by the director as required per regulations.

Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director shall complete an evaluation for staff person #1 and it shall be documented in their record.
2025-04-30 Renewal 3270.37(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(iv) - HS/GED/Transcript, diploma and letters Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.37(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(iv)

Description: HS/GED/Transcript, diploma and letters

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, staff person #2 did not have proof of high school diploma documented in their record to help qualify them for their position as an Aide at facility.

Correction Required: An aide shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate. A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person # 2 shall provide proof of education and it shall be documented in their record to help qualify them for their position at facility.
2025-04-30 Renewal 3270.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, the first aid kit was missing soap and had only one bandage in the kit.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Soap and more bandages shall be added to first aid kit. The contents shall be monitored to ensure that all required items a present.
2025-04-30 Renewal 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, the last fire drill documented on the fire drill log was dated 4/14/24 which is over the 60-day requirement.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The facility shall complete a fire drill within the next month and shall be in compliance with completing fire drills at least every 60 days thereafter.
2024-05-15 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, staff person #2 only had one out of the two required non-family references documented in their record.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person # 2 shall provide another reference that complies with regulations and shall be documented in their record as required.
2024-05-15 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) - Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10)

Description: Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, staff person # 1 and #2 did not have required pediatric first aid and CPR training documented in their records.

Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Both staff person # 1 and #2 shall have completed pediatric first aid /CPR training documented in their records as required per regulations. Note: Staff person #1 has voluntarily terminated employment at this facility.
2024-05-15 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, Staff person #3 did not have required NSOR certificate documented in their record.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 3- may not work in a childcare 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 #3-- may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #3 shall be removed from care with children until required NSOR certificate is obtained and documented in their records as required per regulaitions
2023-05-24 Renewal 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) - Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)

Description: Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: In review of children's files, child 1 file contained and incomplete health assessment and illegible immunization record.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parent was made aware of illegible immunization report and incomplete health assessment and asked to provide up to date reports. Parent was notified that without completion of a complete health assessment and immunization record child #1 will not be able to return to program for the 2023-2024 school year.
2023-05-24 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: In review of health and safety documents, staff person 1 had not completed health and safety professional development training updates required by OCDEL within the prescribed timeframe of 12/30/22.

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. Staff person 1 will have until 06/15/23 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person 1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS, at minimal, who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person 1, staff person 1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 completed the course on June 30, 2023.
2023-05-24 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: In review of staff files, staff/facility persons 4 and 5 file failed to have a staff health assessment included in file. Facility person 5, health assessment contained in file was for a child/pupil.

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. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #4 final day of employment with the Greater Philadelphia YMCA was June 15th, 2023, as she has relocated to a different state. Staff #4 health assessment was completed May 30th, 2023. Staff #5 health assessment was completed on May 18th, 2023, staff member turns 18 on August 3rd, 2023, and will return to program in September contingent upon a up to date and complete health assessment on the required health form.
2023-05-24 Renewal 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) - Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)

Description: Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: In review of staff files, facility person 5 file failed to include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method.

Correction Required: 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. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #5 tuberculosis testing was completed on June 2nd, 2023, staff member turns 18 on August 3rd, 2023, and will return to program in September contingent upon a up to date tuberculosis results on the required health form.
2023-05-24 Renewal 3270.192(2)(iv) - Transcript, diploma and letters Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(iv)

Description: Transcript, diploma and letters

Noncompliance Area: In review of staff files, staff persons 1 and 3 file failed to contain transcripts verifying area of studies/major in which degree was received in.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 has transcripts available but were not within their file on the day of review. Staff #3 final day of employment for the Greater Philadelphia YMCA was June 15th, 2023, as she has accepted a position in her degree field outside of the YMCA.
2023-05-24 Renewal 3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: In review of staff files, staff person 2 had not been trained on the facility's emergency plan at the time of the file review inspection.

Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #2 completed training on the emergency plan on 02/16/23.
2023-05-24 Renewal 3270.31(f)(10)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10)/3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR/Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: In review of health and safety documents, staff person 2 and 4 failed to have completed required training in pediatric first aid/CPR within 90 days of hire. Staff person 2 received first aid/CPR is not in required pediatric.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. Staff persons 2 and 4 will have until 07/12/23 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff persons 2 and 4 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by a (AGS, primary staff person, or family child care home staff person) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff persons 2 and 4, staff persons 2 and 4 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #4 final day of employment with the Greater Philadelphia YMCA was June 15th, 2023, as she has relocated to a different state. Staff #2 completed pediatric first aid on March 15th, 2023, the pediatric certificate was not included in the staff's file.
2023-05-24 Renewal 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: In review of staff files, staff person 4 file failed to include proof of education.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #4 final day of employment with the Greater Philadelphia YMCA was June 15th, 2023, as she has relocated to a different state. A copy of her diploma was on hand but not in the staff's file the day of review.
2022-06-01 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized

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