Under the Willow Preschool
Under the Willow Preschool is a certified child care center in Marietta, PA, with capacity for 23 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 44 violations, 4 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (12 of 44). 9 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #5 of 5 centers in Marietta and has more citations per inspection than 85% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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Documentation of a current state police clearance for Staff #3 showed a date of 9/3/23 and a previous clearance dated 4/12/18, exceeding the requirement that clearance be updated every 60 months. It was reported by the director that the staff member worked in a child care role during the time that the clearance was expired.
Diaper wipes labeled "Keep out of reach of children" were observed to be stored in an under-sink cabinet that was accessible to children. Corrected on site by moving the wipes to an area inaccessible to children.
A pothos plant was observed in the rainbow room. An Ivy plant was observed growing under a shrub where children were playing on the playground.
The phone number of the nearest hospital was not included in the posting by the telephone.
Areas of chipped paint were observed in the main room behind the cushioned chair and along the wall to the right of the parent board.
Documentation showed that fire system testing exceeded 30 days between tests between 3/19/25 - 4/19/25 and 10/1/25 - 11/1/25.
Documentation of experience was not available in the staff files for Staff #1 and Staff #2.
Daily activities schedule was not available in the rainbow room.
Emergency contact information for each child was not available in the rainbow room. The emergency transportation plan was not available in the rainbow room. The emergency transportation plan was not available in the main room. Corrected on site by posting the document on the parent board.
During paperwork review, it was noted that Staff #1 had an FBI clearance form dated 3/6/2019. This is 9 months past the requirement to have clearances updated every 60 months.
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Documentation of annual fire safety training was not available. Documentation of annual emergency plan training was not available. The director explained that they conducted the training on 9/4/24 (fire safety) 9/24/24 (emergency plan training) and updated the Staff Data Sheet with the date for all staff.
During the inspection, it was observed that a bottle of sunscreen was kept in a child's cubby. Vaseline was stored under the bathroom sink. Both items were accessible to children and labeled Keep out of Reach of Children. On the playground, the shed door was observed to be unlocked. A gas can and lawn tools were located in the shed. ALL ITEMS CORRECTED ON SIGHT.
During the inspection, the water temperature from the bathroom sink measured 132 degrees F.
First aid kits were not available in all child care spaces. There are two distinct spaces for children and an outdoor space. There is one first aid kit, which did not travel to the outdoor play space with the children.
A wooden tabletop that was splintering was located on the playground. CORRECTED ON SITE.
During the inspection, it was noted that a veterinarian's certificate of current rabies immunization was not available for one dog (Moses).
During the inspection, a medication log for Child #1 was not available for albuterol, which was onsite at the facility.
During paperwork review, it was noted that Staff #2 provided a health assessment dated 7/31/23, which was beyond one year prior to start date.
Documentation addressing accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions were not included in the emergency plan, which is also posted for families.
During the inspection, documentation that the annual traffic letter was sent to the local authorities was not available.
Documentation of a written policy addressing shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment was not available. Documentation of a plan for continuity of operations was not available within the emergency plan.
A space for the operator signature was not available on the Agreement Form.
Child #1 did not have a handwritten exemption for immunizations on file. Document on file was a form letter signed by the parent, which is not accepted.
Medication for child #1 was not in the original box.
Medication for child #1 did not contain the child's full name.
There was no parental consent to administer medication on file.
Staff number 3 had a TB test dated November 2017, which was not completed within 12 months prior to employment.
There was no record on file of a completed Emergency Drill within the past 12 months.
Fire detection testing was completed on 11/4/23 and again on 12/19/23, which is greater than 30 days.
Staff #1 had Mandated Reporter training completed on 5/6/18 and updated on 8/7/23, which is greater than 60 months. Updated Mandated Reporter training is on file.
Staff person number 1 and number 2 were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person number 1 and number 2 did not have pediatric CPR/First Aide on file while caring for children.
Staff person #2 did not have an FBI clearance on file. Staff person #2 may not work in a child care setting until clearance if obtained. Staff Person #4 did not have a valid State Police Clearance on file. Clearance on file listed result as "Request Under Review" and did not list the results of the background check. Staff #5 did not have a completed state police clearance on file. Document on file was the receipt of registration but the clearance document with results of the check was not on file.
The first Aid kit was observed to be missing gloves. Corrected on site.
Staff person #5 had a health assessment dated 11/18/22, which was completed after the start date.
Fire detection testing was completed on 1/1/22 and again on 2/1/22, which is greater than 30 days Fire detection testing was completed on 3/1/22 and again on 4/1/22, which is greater than 30 days Fire detection testing was completed on 10/1/22 and again on 11/1/22, which is greater than 30 days.
Staff number 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 did not have Pediatric CPR/First Aide on file
Staff person #1,2,3,4 and 5 did not have the updated health and safety training on file. Staff person #1,2,3,4, and 5 may not be left unsupervised until updated health and safety training has been completed.
Agreement form for child number 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 were not signed by the operator.
Agreement form for child number 1 did not include the child's arrival or departure times Agreement form for child number 4 did not include the child's arrival or departure times.
Agreement form for child number 4 does not list release persons
Agreement form for child number 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 did not include the child's date of admission.
Emergency contact form for child number 1 did not include the father's work address. Emergency contact form for child number 2 did not include the father's work address. Emergency contact form for child number 3 did not include the father's work address. Emergency contact form for child number 4 did not include a work address or phone number for the mother and father
Emergency contact form for child number 3 did not include information on the child's special needs or disabilities. Emergency contact form for child number 5 did not include information on the child's special needs or disabilities.
Emergency contact form for child number 2 did not include the address for the persons to whom the child may be released. Emergency contact form for child number 4 did not include the address for the persons to whom the child may be released. Emergency contact form for child number 5 did not include the address for the persons to whom the child may be released.
“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.
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Common questions
Has Under the Willow Preschool had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 4 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 Dec 12, 2025 (background checks): “Documentation of a current state police clearance for Staff #3 showed a date of 9/3/23 and a previous clearance dated 4/12/18, exceeding the requirement that clearance be updated every 60 months. It was reported by the…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Under the Willow Preschool?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Under the Willow Preschool since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Under the Willow Preschool’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Mar 19, 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 Under the Willow Preschool compare with other daycares in Marietta?
It is #5 of 5 centers in Marietta by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 85% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Under the Willow Preschool last inspected?
Dec 12, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
Who runs Under the Willow Preschool?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Jacqueline D Randazzo.
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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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