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La Willow Grove LLC

2321 Blair Mill Rd, Willow Grove, PA 19090 · Montgomery County
2 core-safety citations in last 12 months 6 complaint investigations found violations Keystone STAR 1

La Willow Grove LLC is a certified child care center in Willow Grove, PA, with capacity for 149 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times and confirmed violations in 6 complaint investigations. The state cited 84 violations, 12 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for training & qualifications (24 of 84). 18 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #11 of 11 centers in Willow Grove and has more citations per inspection than 96% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 96% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. Among the most cited
#11 of 11 centers in Willow Grove
12 Core-safety citations
72 Other citations
6 Inspections
6 Complaint investigations that found violations
84 citations from 13 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 18 in the last 12 months · last inspected Apr 17, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Apr 17, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Jan 23, 2026 · Inspection · citation found May 1, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Apr 4, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation found May 16, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Aug 4, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation found Jun 9, 2023 · Inspection · citation found May 12, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation found Mar 14, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation found Jul 25, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation found Jun 16, 2022 · Inspection · citation found Jun 1, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation found Nov 15, 2021 · Report/investigation · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Training & qualifications 24
Records & paperwork 19
Health & medication 16
Building & playground safety 7
Background checks 6
Emergency preparedness 4
Caregiver conduct 3
Food & feeding 2
Staff ratios 2
Supervision 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Apr 17, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
At time of inspection, staff person #4 did not have required child abuse clearance documented in their record. In addition, Staff person # 4 - #6 did not have required out of state clearances of state (NJ) that they resided within the last 5 years.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 28, 2026): “Staff person #4 shall obtain required child abuse clearance. In addition, staff persons # 4-6 shall also obtain required out of state clearances for NJ as required per regulations.”
Citation Apr 17, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
At time of inspection, room # 4 did not have tweezers contained in the first aid kit.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 17, 2026): “The first-aid kit was provided with tweezers once this oversight was brought to the facility director's attention.”
Citation Apr 17, 2026 Inspection Food & feeding
Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107
At time of inspection, room # 7 did not have an operating thermometer inside to ensure it is maintaining a temperature of 45 degrees or less for the food that is being stored for the children to eat.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 17, 2026): “An operating thermometer was placed inside the refrigerator in room #7 once this oversight was brought to the attending of the facility.”
Citation Apr 17, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Immunization record/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)/3270.182(1)
At time of inspection, child #2 did not have an updated review of immunized status documented in their record.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 28, 2026): “The parents of child # 2 shall be asked to provide and updated immunization record for their child to be documented in their record as required per regulations.”
Citation Apr 17, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
At time of inspection, staff person #3 did not have an annual written evaluation completed by the director.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 28, 2026): “The director shall complete an annual evaluation for staff person #3 and it shall be documented in her record.”
Citation Apr 17, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)
At time of inspection, staff person # 1,2 did not have proof of experience documented in their records to qualify them for their positions as AGS at facility
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 28, 2026): “Both staff persons listed shall be required to provide proof of experience documented in their records to qualify them for their positions as AGS at facility.”
Citation Apr 17, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Aide qualifications/Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.37(b)/3270.192(2)(iv)
Staff person # 6 and #7 did not have proof of education documented in their records to help qualify them for their positions of Aide at facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 28, 2026): “Staff person # 6 and #7 shall be required to provide proof of education level completed documented in their records to help qualify them for their positions of Aides at facility.”
Citation Apr 17, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed /Amount of fee 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)/3270.123(a)(1)
At time of inspection, the agreement form for the parents of child #1 did not have the fee amount to be paid documented and it was not signed by the operator.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 28, 2026): “The fee agreement for child # 1 shall be updated to include the fee amount to be paid for childcare and it shall be signed by both the operator and parent as required per regulations.”
Citation Apr 17, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Designated release persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(5)
At time of inspection, the agreement form for child#2 did not have names of release persons documented as required per regulations.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 28, 2026): “The parents of child #2 shall be required to provide the names of the persons to whom their child may be released, and the names shall be documented on their child's agreement form as required.”
Core safety Jan 23, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
At time of inspection, staff person #3 did not have FBI and NSOR certificate documented in their record. Staff person #4 did not have child abuse clearance documented in their record. Staff person #7 did not have required state police clearance documented in their record. In addition, staff person # 2 who has lived outside of PA did not have required out of state clearances documented in their record.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 18, 2026): “Staff #2-4 and 7 shall be removed from care with children until required clearances are obtained and documented in their records as required per regulations. (Staff person #3 seasonal and shall not return unless required documents are received)”
Citation Jan 23, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii)
At time of inspection, staff persons # 1-7 did not have required emergency plan training documented in their records.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 18, 2026): “All staff listed (staff person #1-7) shall be training regarding the facility emergency plan and it shall be documented in each person's file as required per regulations.”
Citation Jan 23, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
At time of inspection, staff persons # 3, 4 and 8 did not have current health assessments documented in their records.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 18, 2026): “Staff persons #3, 4 and 8 shall provide required health assessments to attest they are in good health and fit to work with children.”
Citation Jan 23, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)
At time of inspection, staff person # 6-8 did not have proof of negative TB screening or x-ray reading documented in their record at initial employment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 18, 2026): “All staff listed shall be required to provide negative TB screening and/or x-ray reading documented in their records at initial employment as required per regulations.”
Citation Jan 23, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)/3270.192(2)(ii)
Staff persons # 2-3 and 6 did not have required health and safety training completed and documented in their records.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 18, 2026): “Staff person # 2,3 and 6 shall complete required health and safety training and it shall be documented in each person's record as required per regulations.”
Citation Jan 23, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)
Staff person # 1, 4,6 and 7 did not have proof of education and/or experience documented in their records to help quality them for their positions as Assistant Group Supervisors at facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 18, 2026): “All staff listed shall be required to provide proof of education and/or experience to be documented in their records to help qualify them for their positions at facility.”
Citation Jan 23, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Individual Records 55 Pa. Code §3270.191
At time of inspection, staff person # 5 did not have an individual record documented at facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 18, 2026): “A complete record for staff person # 5 shall be complied and documented in facility.”
Citation Jan 23, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
At time of inspection, staff persons #1, 3-4 and 7 did not have two nonfamily references documented in their records.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 18, 2026): “All staff persons listed shall be required to provide two written, non-family references to be documented in their records to attest to their ability to work well with children.”
Citation Jan 23, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)(10)
At time of inspection, staff persons #1 and #2 did not have required pediatric first aid and CPR training documented in their records.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 18, 2026): “Both staff persons # 1 and #2 shall complete required pediatric first aid and CPR training which shall be documented in their records as required per regulations.”
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Core safety May 1, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
Staff person # 9 and #13 did not have a signed disclosure statement. Staff person # 16 and 17 did not have required NSOR certificate documented in their records.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 18, 2025): “Staff person # 16 and 17 shall be removed from care with children until required NSOR certificates are obtained and documented in their files. In addition, staff person #9 and #13 shall have required signed disclosure statements documented in their records.”
Citation May 1, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(ii)
At time of inspection, there was no documentation to prove that staff person #7,12 and 13 received initial and/or annual emergency plan training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 18, 2025): “All staff listed shall receive required emergency plan training and it shall be documented in each staff persons record.”
Citation May 1, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
At time of inspection, the first aid kit for room # 8 did not have tweezers and room #7 and 9 did not have gloves inside of the first aid kit.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 1, 2025): “All missing items in the first aid kits were provided to the first aid kits once missing items were identified by cert rep.”
Citation May 1, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Clean, age appropriate/2 feet apart 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)/3270.106(f)
At time of inspection, room #9 did not have appropriate names listed on chart and/or labeled on the rest equipment children were using in the space. In addition, the rest equipment was not placed with 2 ft of space on 3 sides as required.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 18, 2025): “The staff shall be instructed to make sure that all rest equipment in the facility is labeled for specific use and charts are updated with the appropriate names as required. In addition, staff shall receive a refresher on how to space rest equipment to ensure that all children's rest equipment have…”
Citation May 1, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
At time of inspection, staff person # 3-5,7 and 13 did not have a current health assessment with documented negative TB screening documented in their records.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 18, 2025): “All staff listed shall have required health assessments with negative TB screening documented in their records as required.”
Citation May 1, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)
At time of inspection, Child #1 did not have health assessment with immunization documented in their record. Child # 5 did not have an updated health assessment documented in their record.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 18, 2025): “The parents of child # 1 and 5 shall be required to provide a current health assessment and updated immunization as required.”
Citation May 1, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training/Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)
At time of inspection, staff person # 12,14 and 16 did not have required pediatric first aid /CPR training documented in their records as required per regulations. In addition, staff person #17 did not have required health and safety training completed and documented in their record as required.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 18, 2025): “All staff persons listed shall have required pediatric first aid/CPR or Health & Safety training documented in their records.”
Citation May 1, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
At time of inspection, the following staff persons (#2,4,10,11 and 12) did not have an annual written evaluation completed by the director.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 21, 2025): “All staff listed shall receive an annual written evaluation and it shall be documented in their record”
Citation May 1, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Associate's + 2 yrs/HS/GED + 2 yrs 55 Pa. Code §3270.35(b)(3)/3270.36(b)(5)
At time of inspection, staff persons # 3, #9, #13 and 17 did not have two years of experience to qualify them for their positions of AGS at facility. In addition, staff # 7 did not have proof of education and experience to qualify her for her position as AGS at facility. Staff person # 11 did not her foreign degree evaluated to qualify her for her position as GS at facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 21, 2025): “All staff listed shall have all required education and/or experience documented in their records to help qualify them for their positions at facility.”
Citation May 1, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Amount of fee 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(1)
At time of inspection, child #1 did not have an agreement from with the fee listed.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 18, 2025): “The fee shall be added to the agreement for child # 1 added as required.”
Citation May 1, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information/Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)/3270.124(b)(7)
At time of inspection, Children # 1 and #3 did not have the address of release person documented on their emergency contact forms. In addition, the emergency contact form for child# 4 did not have the health insurance policy number documented on form as required.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 18, 2025): “The parents of all children listed shall provide the address of release person and/or policy number of insurance and it shall be documented on their emergency contact form.”
Citation May 1, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
At time of inspection, the emergency contact form for all the children in care was not present in room#7 and #8.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 18, 2025): “The staff shall be required to review the emergency contact forms documented in their classrooms weekly to ensure that all children in care have emergency contact forms present in the childcare spaces where children are in care.”
Citation May 1, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(3)/3270.182(5)
At time of inspection, the parents of children # 1 and #2 did not provide signed parental consent for emergency medical care and administration of minor first aid documented in their records.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 18, 2025): “In the future, all emergency contact forms shall be reviewed to ensure that all parents have provided written consent for emergency medical care and administration of minor first aid documented in their child's records.”
Citation May 1, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
At time of inspection, staff person # 5,7,9,13 and 17 did not have two non-family references documented in their records.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 21, 2025): “All staff listed shall have two non-family references documented in their records that attest to their ability to serve as childcare staff at facility.”
Citation May 1, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii)
Staff person # 1,2 4,8,10,11,12,15 and 16 did not have the proof of completion of 12hours of childcare training documented in their records.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 18, 2025): “All staff listed shall have required 12 hours childcare training documented in their records and shall complete required training annually as required.”
Citation Apr 4, 2025 Complaint investigation Records & paperwork
Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(7)
Facility had a gap in reporting incidents that had occurred at facility between March 24th to March 26th.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 21, 2025): “All staff shall report accidents, injuries and illnesses involving children in their care at facility and a copy of report shall be given to parent as required per regulations. A review of this policy/regulation shall occur with all staff at next staff meeting. A copy of meeting agenda shall be…”
Core safety May 16, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
At time of inspection, staff person # 2 did not have required updated FBI clearance (2/27/19) documented in her record. Staff person # 8 did not have required NSOR certificate documented in her record.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 15, 2024): “Staff shall be removed from care with children until required clearance and/or certificate is obtained and documented in their records as required.”
Core safety May 16, 2024 Inspection Staff ratios
Similar Age Level/Mixed Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.51/3270.52
During time of inspection, the maximum grouping sizes were not being maintained in several rooms within the facility. (room #6,8 and 9)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 15, 2024): “The childcare rooms shall be restructured and/or reorganized in order to maintain compliance with the maximum grouping size for each age level within the facility while understanding that the maximum number is dictated by the age of the youngest child within each group.”
Citation May 16, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Initial health report for young toddler no more than 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)(2)/3270.182(1)
At time of inspection, child # 1 did not have an initial health assessment documented in their record.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 15, 2024): “The parents of child #1 shall provide a health assessment as required and file shall have updated health assessments as required per regulations.”
Citation May 16, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1)
At time of inspection, child #2 did not have updated annual health assessment documented in their record. (last health assessment dated 12/13/21)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 15, 2024): “In the future, all children shall have required updated health assessments documented in their records as required per regulations.”
Citation May 16, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3)
Staff person #10 and #18 did not have required health assessment with negative TB screening documented in their records.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 15, 2024): “All staff listed shall provide a health assessment with negative TB screening to be documented in their records as required.”
Citation May 16, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)
At time of inspection, staff person # 11,13, and 20 did not have negative TB screening documented in their records.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 15, 2024): “All staff listed shall be required to provide proof of negative TB screening results to be documented in their records.”
Citation May 16, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff person - 18 yrs./Age 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(b)/3270.192(2)(i)
At time of inspection, Staff person # 10,#16 and #17 did not have proof o age documented in their records.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 10, 2024): “All staff listed shall provide proof of age and it shall be documented in their records as required per regulations.”
Citation May 16, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii)
Staff person # 1 and #5 did not have required fire safety training documented in their records.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 10, 2024): “Both staff shall receive required fire safety training and it shall be documented in their records.”
Citation May 16, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)/3270.192(2)(iii)
At time of inspection, staff person #10, #16 did not have required health and safety training documented in their records.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 15, 2024): “All staff listed shall have required health and safety training and it shall be documented in their records as required per regulations.”
Citation May 16, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
At time of inspection, the director had not completed annual written evaluations for staff person #1,4,6, 9,14,15 and 19.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 15, 2024): “The director shall provide written evaluations for all staff listed.”
Citation May 16, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Designated release persons/Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(5)/3270.124(b)(7)
At time of inspection, child #1 do not have the name of release person documented on agreement form. Child #2 did not have the addresses of release person documented on the emergency contact form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 15, 2024): “The parents of both children shall provide the required release person information on their agreement and emergency contact form as required per regulations.”
Citation May 16, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3)
At time of inspection, the parents of child #1 did not provide written consent from emergency medical care and administration of minor first aid.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 15, 2024): “The parents of child # 1 shall be asked to provide written consent for emergency medical care and administration of minor first aid as required.”
Citation May 16, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
At time of inspection, staff person #5 and 10 did not have required non-family references documented in their records.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 15, 2024): “Both staff shall provide required references to be documented in their records as required per regulations.”
Citation May 16, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii)
At time of inspection, staff person # 2, #11, #12, #14, #17 did not have required 12 hours of childcare training documented in their records.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 10, 2024): “All staff listed shall receive required childcare training and is shall be documented in their records as required per regulations.”
Citation Aug 4, 2023 Complaint investigation Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
During unannounced inspection on Friday, 08/04/23, a compliant investigation was conduction regarding mold in the infant room. Per staff interview it was confirmed mold was detected in facility due to broken compressor in air conditioning unit.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 4, 2023): “Children were moved to the multipurpose room. Dehumidifiers were placed in classrooms. On 08/01/23, Serv Pro came out to test air quality. On 08/02/23, Stanley Steemer came out to clean. On 08/04/23, Serv Pro came out to retest air quality.”
Core safety Jun 9, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
In review of staff files, staff persons 4 and 13, employed more than 45 days, file failed to include FBI clarences. Staff persons 6, 14 and 19, employed more than 45 days, file failed to include PA state police clearance. Staff persons 6 and 19 file included the request and not the completed PA state clearance. Staff persons 9 and 15, employed more than 45 days and has resided outside the state of PA within 60 months, file failed to include out of state criminal history, child abuse clearance and sex offender registry check. Staff person12, employed more than 45 days, file failed to include NSOR certificate.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 4, 2023): “Staff persons 4, 6, 9, 12, 14, 15 and 19 will not return to facility until required CPSL clearances are provided. Staff person 13 last day of employment was 06/09/23.”
Citation Jun 9, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
In review of emergency plan documents, facility's emergency plan failed to include statement regarding continuity of operations.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 10, 2023): “Emergency plan will be updated to include a statement addressing continuity of operations.”
Citation Jun 9, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Inaccessible to children/Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(b)/3270.75(c)
During renewal inspection on Friday, 06/09/23, cert rep observed first aid kit located in rooms 1 and 5 failed to contain gloves. Cert rep observed first aid kits throughout the facility was accessible to children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 4, 2023): “Gloves was placed in first aid kit located in rooms 1 and 5. First-aid kits in the facility will be made inaccessible to children.”
Citation Jun 9, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.76/3270.82(g)
During renewal inspection on Friday, 06/09/23, cert rep observed damaged baseboard by back exit door in room 1 and in room there was a broken toilet that was not flushing.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 4, 2023): “Repairs will be made.”
Citation Jun 9, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
During renewal inspection on Friday, 06/09/23, cert rep observed chip paint located on the wall in room 1.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 10, 2023): “Paint will be repaired.”
Citation Jun 9, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Clean, age appropriate/2 feet apart 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)/3270.106(f)
During renewal inspection on Friday, 06/09/23, cert rep observed cribs in the room 2 failed to have 2 feet of space on 3 sides while in use and rest equipment in room 6 failed to be labeled with child's name.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 4, 2023): “Cribs will be adjusted in room 2 to create 2 feet of space on 3 sides when in use and a cot list will be created for rest equipment in room 6.”
Citation Jun 9, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
In review of staff files, staff persons 14, 18, 23, 24 and 25 file failed to include a health assessment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 21, 2023): “Staff persons 14, 18, 23, 24 and 25 will provide required health assessments.”
Citation Jun 9, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)
In review of staff files, staff persons 1, 14, 18, 23 and 24 file failed to include TB results.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 17, 2023): “Staff persons 1, 14, 18, 23 and 24 will provide TB results.”
Citation Jun 9, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
In review of health and safety documents, staff persons 4, 8, 10 and 20 had not completed health and safety professional development training updates required by OCDEL within the prescribed timeframe of 12/30/22.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 15, 2023): “Staff persons 4, 8, 10 and 20 have completed PA health and safety update.”
Citation Jun 9, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)/3270.192(2)(iii)
In review of health and safety documents, staff persons 12 and 17 failed to have completed required training in health and safety topics within 90 days of hire. Staff person 17 completed Health and Safety Basics: Requirements for Certification after 06/30/18, which is no longer counted towards the new Health and Safety Professional development requirements.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 17, 2023): “Staff persons 12 and 17 will not work unsupervised until required trainings in health and safety topics are completed.”
Citation Jun 9, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Bachelor's/Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.35(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(iv)
In review of staff files, staff persons 1 and 25 file failed to inlcude transcripts verifying area of studies/major in which degree was received in.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 10, 2023): “Staff person 1 has provided her transcripts verifying area of studies. Staff person 25 will provide their transcripts.”
Citation Jun 9, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)
In review of staff files, staff persons 2 and 6 file failed to include acceptable proof of education and verification of 2 years (2500 hours) of experience working with children. Staff persons 2 and 6 file included education received abroad that had not been evaluated to determine US equivalent. Staff persons 3, 4, 10, 12, 15, 19 and 23 file failed to include verification of 2 years (2500 hours) of experience working with children. Staff person 15 verified 1385.6 hours working with children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 21, 2023): “Staff persons 2, 3, 4, 6, 10, 12, 15, 19 and 23 will provide child care verification and staff persons 2 and 6 position will be changed to aides until education received abroad has been evaluated.”
Citation Jun 9, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
In review of children's files, children enrolled 6 months or more failed to have a service report proving information about the child's growth and development.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 10, 2023): “A service report will be completed for children enrolled 6 months or more.”
Citation Jun 9, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
During renewal inspection on Friday, 06/09/23, cert rep observed children receiving care in rooms 1, 5, 6 and 8 failed to have their emergency contact information present in childcare space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 9, 2023): “Emergency contact information was placed in child care space.”
Citation Jun 9, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
In review of staff files, staff persons 1, 5, 23 and 25 file failed to include two written nonfamily letters.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 17, 2023): “Staff persons 1, 5, 23 and 25 will provide two written, nonfamily references.”
Citation Jun 9, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)(10)/3270.192(2)(iii)
In review of health and safety documents, staff persons 7, 9, 11, 12 and 16 failed to have completed required health and safety training in pediatric first aid/CPR within 90 days of hire. Staff person 9 first aid/CPR training was completed online and staff persons 11 and 12 received pediatric first aid/CPR that does not meet PQAS requirements.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 17, 2023): “staff persons 7, 9, 12 and 16 will not work unsupervised until required health and safety training in pediatric first aid/CPR is completed. Staff person 11 last day of employment was 06/26/23.”
Citation Jun 9, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii)
In review of staff files, staff persons 10 and 21 failed to have completed 12 hours of annual professional development. Staff person 10 file contained only 9.5 hours of PD training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 17, 2023): “Staff persons 10 and 21 will complete annual PD training hours.”
Core safety May 12, 2023 Complaint investigation Supervision
Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(1)
During compliant investigation on Friday, 05/12/23, by way of staff interviews, cert rep determined that a staff member was not properly supervising children during bathroom time and not following facility's bathroom procedure.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 12, 2023): “Facility conducted their own investigation and determined staff was not properly supervising. Staff was terminated effective 05/04/23. Staff will supervise children at all-times and following facility's bathroom procedure.”
Core safety Mar 14, 2023 Complaint investigation Staff ratios
Similar Age Level/Supervision on and facility premises 55 Pa. Code §3270.51/3270.113(a)(2)
During unannounced inspection on Tuesday, 03/14/23, cert rep observed classroom 4 out of ratio. There were 11 preschool age children with 1 staff member.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 25, 2023): “Ratios will always be maintained.”
Core safety Jul 25, 2022 Complaint investigation Caregiver conduct
No ridicule or threaten harm 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(c)
During compliant inspection on Monday, 07/25/22, cert rep was informed that a staff member did use inappropriate language when speaking of a child.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 25, 2022): “Staff received a disciplinary action (verbal warning) regarding company's general conduct guidelines (use of abusive language). Disciplinary action was documented and filed in staff record.”
Core safety Jun 16, 2022 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
In review of staff files, staff person 1 file failed to contain current mandated reporter training. Mandated reporter training included in file was last completed on 02/24/17. Staff persons 2, 5 and 7 file failed to include FBI clearances. Staff persons 5 and 7 file contain DOE FBI clearances. Staff person 9 file failed to include child abuse and FBI clearance. Staff persons 10 and 17 file failed to include NSOR certificate. Staff person 12 file failed to include required FBI clearance and mandated reporter training. Staff person 12 file contain DOJ FBI clearances. Staff person 13, a provisional hire, file failed to include a copy of requests for the PA state clearance. Staff person 14 file failed to include NSOR certificate and mandated reporter training. Staff person 15, a provisional hire, file failed to include required FBI clearance or copy of requests for DHS FBI clearance. DOE FBI clearance was contained in staff person's 15 file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 12, 2022): “Staff persons 2, 5, 7, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 17 will not return to facility until required CPSL clearances are provided. Staff person 1, 12, and 14 will complete mandated reporter training.”
Citation Jun 16, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
2 feet apart 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(f)
During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 06/22/22, cert rep observed cribs in the infant room (Room 2), failed to have 2 feet of space on 3 sides while in use.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 22, 2022): “Cribs were adjusted to create 2 feet of space on 3 sides.”
Citation Jun 16, 2022 Inspection Food & feeding
Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107
During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 06/22/22, cert rep observed refrigerators throughout the facility, thermometers read above 45° F.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 12, 2022): “All thermometers will be replaced with new ones.”
Citation Jun 16, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
No styrofoam 55 Pa. Code §3270.108(c)
During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 06/22/22, cert rep observed children eating meals on Styrofoam plates. erved on
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 25, 2022): “Styrofoam plates will no longer be used to serve meals.”
Citation Jun 16, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
In review of staff files, staff persons 7, 11, 13 and 15 file failed to include a health assessment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 3, 2022): “Staff persons will provide required health assessments.”
Citation Jun 16, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)
In review of staff files, staff persons 11, 13 and 15 file failed to include TB results.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 3, 2022): “Staff persons will provide TB results.”
Citation Jun 16, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
In review of emergency plan documents, facility failed to have conducted an annual drill.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 3, 2022): “A drill on the emergency plan will be conducted.”
Citation Jun 16, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
On file at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.18(a)
Provider did not have a copy of the facility's current liability insurance on file at the time of the renewal inspection on Wednesday, 06/22/22. Liability insurance on file expired on 06/15/22.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 25, 2022): “The LE will provide an updated copy of the facility's general liability insurance.”
Citation Jun 16, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)/3270.192(2)(iii)
In review of staff files, staff persons 1, 2, 9 and 14, all employed more than 90 days, failed to have completed required professional development training in health and safety requirements.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 16, 2022): “Staff persons will complete required health and safety training.”
Citation Jun 16, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Bachelor's/Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.35(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(iv)
In review of staff files, staff person 8, a GS, file failed to include verification of education in ECE or related fields.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 12, 2022): “Staff will provide copy of transcripts.”
Citation Jun 16, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)
In review of staff files, staff persons 2, 3, 4, 8, 11, 13 and 18 file failed to include verification of 2 years (2500 hours) of experience working with children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 3, 2022): “Staff persons will provide child care verification.”
Citation Jun 16, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 06/22/22, cert rep observed a child receiving care in room 2 failed to have their emergency contact information present in childcare space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 22, 2022): “Emergency contact information was placed in child care space.”
Citation Jun 16, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
In review of staff files, staff persons 2, 3, 5, 6, 19, 11, 16 and 18 file failed to include two written nonfamily letters.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 12, 2022): “Staff persons will provide two written, nonfamily references.”
Core safety Jun 1, 2022 Self-reported violation Caregiver conduct
No physical punishment 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(b)
During compliant investigation on Wednesday, 06/01/22, by way of staff interviews, cert rep determined that a staff member use physical punishment towards a child.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 1, 2022): “Facility conducted their own investigation. After conduction an investigation and interviewing staff and parent, it was determine that staff did cause harm to child and staff was terminated on 04/22/22. Staff meeting was held on 05/14/22 to cover supervision policy. At hire staff are required to…”
Core safety Nov 15, 2021 Complaint investigation Caregiver conduct
No harsh language 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(d)
During compliant inspection on Monday, 11/15/21, it was bought to the cert rep's attention that a staff person was witness speaking aggressively to children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 15, 2021): “Staff member received counseling with management, additional training in supervision and classroom management as well as mentoring.”

“Core safety” marks citations about supervision and staff ratios, discipline and caregiver conduct, background checks, child protection and safe sleep, the topics our score weights most. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity. “Follow-up” marks a violation re-cited at a follow-up visit, counted once. How scores work.

Complaint investigations and reported incidents

Violation found Apr 4, 2025 Complaint investigation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.
Violation found Aug 4, 2023 Complaint investigation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.
Violation found May 12, 2023 Complaint investigation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.
Violation found Mar 14, 2023 Complaint investigation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.
Violation found Jul 25, 2022 Complaint investigation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.
Violation found Jun 1, 2022 Self-reported violation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.
Violation found Nov 15, 2021 Complaint investigation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.

Pennsylvania’s search lists complaint investigations in which the state found at least one violation (“verified complaints”). It does not say what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it. Incident investigations look into something that happened at the center; self-reported violations are ones the center reported to the state itself.

Daily rates

Age group Full time, per day Part time, per day
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $78.28 $50.77
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $72.32 $47.03
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $72.32 $47.03
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $64.48 $42.18
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $49.94 $32.49
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $49.94 $32.49

The daily price the center lists in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search for families paying privately. The state notes that rates are subject to change and programs don’t have to share them, so confirm with the center. See what daycare costs in Pennsylvania.

About this center

Capacity 149 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Aug 11, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Nov 4, 2020 · what STARS means
Operator La Willow Grove LLC
Hours Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–6:30 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (215) 657-2400
State certificate # CER-00258913
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Not checked by Daycare Record

Common questions

Has La Willow Grove LLC had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 12 violations since 2021 on the topics Daycare Record treats as core safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). The most recent, on Apr 17, 2026 (background checks): “At time of inspection, staff person #4 did not have required child abuse clearance documented in their record. In addition, Staff person # 4 - #6 did not have required out of state clearances of state (NJ) that they…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about La Willow Grove LLC?

Pennsylvania lists 6 complaint investigations since 2021 in which it found at least one violation; the violations are listed above. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is La Willow Grove LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Nov 4, 2020. Keystone STARS is Pennsylvania’s quality rating program for child care, from STAR 1 to STAR 4. It measures program quality, not inspection results, so read both.

How does La Willow Grove LLC compare with other daycares in Willow Grove?

It is #11 of 11 centers in Willow Grove by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 96% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was La Willow Grove LLC last inspected?

Apr 17, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does La Willow Grove LLC cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $78.28 for infant, $72.32 for young toddler, $72.32 for older toddler, $64.48 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs La Willow Grove LLC?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is La Willow Grove LLC.

Certified centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services inspection records (Office of Child Development and Early Learning, Bureau of Certification Services), including each finding and the center’s plan of correction. Rule numbers refer mostly to 55 Pa. Code Chapter 3270, the rules for child care centers; a few cite Chapter 20, which covers every certified facility. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; the “core safety” label and the score are Daycare Record’s.

To check the state’s own record, search the center’s name on COMPASS Child Care Provider Search and open its inspection history. Data refreshed Oct 16, 2026.

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