Woodlyn Academy
Woodlyn Academy is a certified child care center in Woodlyn, PA, with capacity for 227 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times and confirmed violations in 2 complaint investigations. The state cited 23 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (17 of 23). 6 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #152 of 254 centers in Delaware County and has fewer citations per inspection than 50% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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On 6-15-2026 during a complaint investigation, it was verified that there are rodents/mouse droppings in the facility.
On 6-15-2026 during a complaint investigation, it was verified that the facility had staples, dirt and other things on the floor in the rear of the building.
On 6-15-2026 during a complaint investigation, it was verified that the operator did not mail or deliver a written report to the appropriate regional office within 72 hours after child #1 received emergency room treatment.
On 6-15-2026 during an allocated unannounced monitoring visit, the cabinet in the Mixed Toddlers room was unlocked containing baby oil. The cabinet in the Preschool C room was unlocked with Barbasol shaving cream. The changing table in the Young Toddlers room was unlocked and contained A & D ointment and Desitin Cream.
On 6-15-2026 during an allocated unannounced monitoring visit, the middle rear room contained visible hazards, such as a white cooler, multiple boxes and bags filled with boxes in the childcare space. The first rear room had visible hazards including cribs that were stacked with boxes, bags, a highchair, wall paintings, a green electronically operated tool, children's climbing toys and more.
On 6-15-2026 during an allocated unannounced monitoring visit, the changing table in the Young Toddlers room had a screw sticking out. The bottom drawer of the dark gray/black bin in the Infants room was broken with sharp edges.
On 9-18-2025 during a Renewal inspection, several trash cans in the School-Age section that were not lidded, contained used tissues/napkins that appeared to be contaminated with human secretions.
On 9-18-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the water temperature in the boys bathroom of the School-Age area was 120° F.
On 9-18-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the yellow oven door and toy sink in the School-Age room was dirty. The Lego table in the 3rd small rec room was dirty and the turf in the outdoor play space was separated causing a tripping hazard.
On 9-18-2024 during a Renewal inspection, staff person #1 was alone with 7 children in care, the youngest being 2yrs old.
On 9-18-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the Older Toddler C classroom had an unlocked cabinet containing Lysol spray.
On 9-18-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the Mixed Toddlers room had an exposed nail on the divider for classes. The plastic/glass divider for the gross motor area was dirty.
On 9-18-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the bin in the Older Toddler A Room containing magnetic tiles was broken. The toy car in the outdoor plays pace had a broken steering wheel.
On 9-18-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of child #1 was missing the Medical policy number.
On 7-24-2024 during an unannounced visit, the steps in the older toddler classroom were dirty. The floor in the young toddler classroom was dirty. The walls and floors in the school-age classrooms were dirty.
On 7-24-2024 during an unannounced visit, the toy kitchen in the school-age classroom was dirty.
On 7-24-2024 during an unannounced visit, the large rec room in the rear of the building next to the green room was over capacity with 14 children.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/25/203 observed peeled paint in the Woodland Warriors room, Steam Camp A room, Steam Camp B room, Social Emotional room, Older Toddler B room, and Infant room.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/25/203 observed the toilet tank cover was missing in the 3rd stall of the girl's bathroom.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/25/203 observed the children's couch in the Preschool room and Older Toddler room had rips in them.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/25/203 observed child #1, #2, #4, #5 and #6's health report did not include immunization reporting requirements in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code §27.77 or exemption letter.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/25/203 observed child #7's health report did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/25/203 observed child #3's emergency contact information did not include the telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
“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
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $68.00 | — |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $68.00 | — |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $63.60 | $38.20 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $59.60 | $35.80 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $56.40 | $33.80 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $45.60 | $45.60 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $45.60 | $45.60 |
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
Common questions
Has Woodlyn Academy had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 1 violation 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 Sep 18, 2024 (staff ratios): “On 9-18-2024 during a Renewal inspection, staff person #1 was alone with 7 children in care, the youngest being 2yrs old.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Woodlyn Academy?
Pennsylvania lists 2 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 Woodlyn Academy’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Dec 15, 2025. 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 Woodlyn Academy compare with other daycares in Delaware County?
It is tied for #152 of 254 centers in Delaware County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 50% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Woodlyn Academy last inspected?
Jun 15, 2026 (allocated unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Woodlyn Academy cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $68.00 for newborn, $68.00 for infant, $63.60 for young toddler, $59.60 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Woodlyn Academy?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Woodlyn Academy LLC.
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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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