Woodlyn Elementary School is a certified child care center in Woodlyn, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 29 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (13 of 29). 9 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #141 of 254 centers in Delaware County and has fewer citations per inspection than 53% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
Fewer citations than 53% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #141 of 254 centers in Delaware County
2
Core-safety citations
27
Other citations
6
Inspections
0
Complaint investigations that found violations
29 citations from 6 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 9 in the last 12 months · last inspected Apr 13, 2026
Every state visit
Violation found
No violation
Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits
What inspectors cited most
Records & paperwork
13
Emergency preparedness
6
Training & qualifications
5
Building & playground safety
2
Health & medication
1
Staff ratios
1
Supervision
1
Citations, newest first
Citation
Apr 13, 2026
Inspection
Health & medication
Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3)
On 4-13-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the files of staff persons #2 and #5 did not include up to date health assessments.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 8, 2026): “Staff Persons have obtained up to date Health Assessments.”
Citation
Apr 13, 2026
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
On 4-13-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the files of staff persons #1, #2 and #5 did not have a current Fire safety training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 8, 2026): “Staff Persons has completed Fire Safety”
Citation
Apr 13, 2026
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Signed 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)
On 4-13-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the agreement forms of child #1 and #3 were not signed by the operator.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 15, 2026): “Agreement forms of child #1 and #3 have been signed by the operator.”
Citation
Apr 13, 2026
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
On 4-13-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of child #3 did not include the health insurance coverage and policy number.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 8, 2026): “Health Insurance information has been updated by parent/guardian”
Citation
Apr 13, 2026
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
On 4-13-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of child #2 did not include the release person's address.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 8, 2026): “Address has been updated on the Emergency contact form by Parent/Guardian”
Citation
Apr 13, 2026
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)
On 4-13-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact form and agreement form of child #1 and #3 had not been updated within a 6-month period. The emergency contact form of child #2 had not been updated within a 6-month period.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 8, 2026): “Emergency Contact Forms have been updated.”
Citation
Apr 13, 2026
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
On 4-13-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the files for staff persons #3 and #4 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 8, 2026): “Staff Persons have obtained their two non-family references.”
Citation
Apr 13, 2026
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
On 4-13-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the files of staff persons #2 and #5 did not have the required 12 hours of annual training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 8, 2026): “Staff persons have completed their annual 12 hours”
Citation
Apr 13, 2026
Inspection
Training & qualifications
General requirements for facility persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.33(d)
On 4-13-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the files of staff persons #3 and #6 did not have Pediatric first-aid/CPR trainings on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 8, 2026): “Staff persons have completed their CPR training”
Similar Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.51
On 4-24-2025 during a Renewal inspection, staff person #1 was out of ratio at the bathroom with 14 children in care, the youngest child being 5 or 6 years old.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 30, 2025): “Staff person #2 joined to be in compliance.”
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Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(1)
On 4-24-2025 and 4-30-2025 during a Renewal inspection, staff persons #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 had trouble identifying the accurate number of children assigned. A total of 41 children were present; however, none of the staff persons present were able to identify the number of children present.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 21, 2025): “Provider will ensure that staff receives Better Kid Care training to address the supervision issue.”
Citation
Apr 24, 2025
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
On 4-24-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the facility did not have a written agreement between the school and childcare program's legal entity documenting the school's process for the disposal of hazardous materials and biological contaminants.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 21, 2025): “Provider reached out to the school district to obtain a letter stating they are responsible for the garbage disposal.”
Citation
Apr 24, 2025
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
On 4-24-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the first-aid kit was missing scissors.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 14, 2025): “Scissors were added to the first-aid kit.”
Citation
Apr 24, 2025
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Immediate access 55 Pa. Code §3270.24(a)
On 4-24-2025 during a Renewal inspection, staff files were not accessible to the Program Certification Representative.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 14, 2025): “Provider has ensured that the files are currently on site.”
Citation
Apr 24, 2025
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
On 4-24-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of child #2 did not include the health insurance/MA policy number.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 14, 2025): “Provider had parent fill out missing information to ensure health insurance coverage is complete.”
Citation
Apr 24, 2025
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)
On 4-24-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact forms of children #1 and #3 had not been updated within a 6-month period.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 14, 2025): “Provider will ensure that the parents of children 1 and 3 do a periodic 6-month review of the documents.”
Citation
May 29, 2024
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
On 5-29-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of child # 3 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for Medical benefits. Child #4's emergency contact form did not include health insurance coverage information.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 6, 2024): “Director will obtain health insurance coverage and policy number on the emergency contact form for child #3. Director will also obtain health insurance coverage information on the emergency contact form for Child # 4”
Citation
May 29, 2024
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
On 5-29-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of child #4 did not include release persons address.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 6, 2024): “Director will obtain the release persons address on the emergency contact form for child#4”
Citation
May 29, 2024
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)
On 5-29-2024 during a Renewal inspection, children #1 and #2 did not have updated emergency contact forms.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 6, 2024): “The emergency contact forms for children #1 and child #2 will be updated”
Citation
May 29, 2024
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
On 5-29-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the financial agreement form of child #1 had not been updated.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 6, 2024): “The financial agreement for child #1 will be updated.”
Citation
Apr 19, 2023
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility had an emergency plan that did not include all facility persons and their duties during an emergency. The facilities emergency plan did not outline the continuity of operations during an emergency.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 12, 2023): “The provider will update their emergency plan to include continuity of operations that will include backing up or retrieving health and other key records/files and managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills during the aftermath of the disaster.”
Citation
Apr 19, 2023
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not have documentation of the completion of an emergency drill.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 12, 2023): “The provider will conduct an emergency drill and document the drill on the DHS emergency drill log.”
Citation
Apr 19, 2023
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not have documentation of sending the emergency plan to the local and county emergency management agency.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 12, 2023): “The provider will send a copy of the facility's emergency plan to the local and county emergency management agency. The provider will document this on the "emergency plan delivery document". This form will be kept on file at the facility.”
Citation
Feb 16, 2022
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan/Plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)/3270.27(d)
AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT THE FACILITY DID NOT HAVE AN EMERGENCY PLAN DEVELOPED OR POSTED IN THE FACILITY.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 13, 2022): “THE OPERATOR WILL DEVELOP AND POST AN EMERGENCY PLAN THAT MEETS THE REQUIREMENT OF 3270.27.”
Citation
Feb 16, 2022
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Letter to parents 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(e)
AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTTIVE OBSERVED THAT THE FACILITY DID NOT HAVE A LETTER TO PARENTS THAT EXPLAINED THE EMERGENCY PROCEDURES.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 13, 2022): “THE OPERATOR WILL SEND A LETTER WITH THE EMERGENCY PLAN TO THE PARENTS OF THE FACILITY.”
Citation
Feb 16, 2022
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
AT THE TIME OF THE RNEEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT THE OPERATOR DID NOT HAVE VERIFICATION OF PROVIDING THE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY WITH A COPY OF THE EMERGENCY PLAN.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 13, 2022): “THE OPERATOR WILL SEND A LETTER OF THE EMERGENCY PLAN TO THE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY.”
Citation
Feb 16, 2022
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Associate's + 3 yrs 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(b)(3)
AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT THE IDENTIFIED SITE DIRECTOR, STAFF #1 DID NOT HAVE 3 YEARS OF VERIFIED CHILDCARE EXPERIENCE.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 1, 2022): “THE OPERATOR WILL PROVIDE VERIFICATION OF 3 YEARS OF CHILDCARE EXPERIENCE OR APPOIN ANOTHER STAFF PERSON TO THE POSITION OF DIRECTOR.”
Citation
Feb 16, 2022
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.25(a)
AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT THE FACILITY DID NOT HAVE INFORMATION ON ACCESSING THE REGULATIONS OR ON CONTACTING THE REGIONAL CHILD CARE OFFICE.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 18, 2022): “THE OPERATOR WILL POST THE LINK TO THE REGULATIONS ONLINE ALONG WITH DIRECTIONS FOR CONTACTING THE REGIONAL OCDEL OFFICE.”
Citation
Feb 16, 2022
Inspection
Training & qualifications
General requirements for facility persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.33(d)
AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT NEITHER OF THE 2 STAFF PERSONS AT THE FACILITY HAD VERIFICATION OF THE COMPLETION OF CPR TRAINING.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 1, 2022): “ONE OR MORE OF THE STAFF PERSONS AT THE FACILITY WILL OBTAIN PEDIATRIC CPR AND FIRST-AID TRAINING.”
“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.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $43.07 | $31.51 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $43.07 | $31.51 |
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
—
Certificate status
Regular
Certificate valid through
Jun 8, 2027
Operator
Right at School LLC
Hours
Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone
(215) 356-6873
State certificate #
CER-00257575
Common questions
Has Woodlyn Elementary School had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 2 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 24, 2025 (staff ratios): “On 4-24-2025 during a Renewal inspection, staff person #1 was out of ratio at the bathroom with 14 children in care, the youngest child being 5 or 6 years old.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Woodlyn Elementary School?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Woodlyn Elementary School since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Woodlyn Elementary School’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Jul 2, 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 Woodlyn Elementary School compare with other daycares in Delaware County?
It is tied for #141 of 254 centers in Delaware County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 53% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Woodlyn Elementary School last inspected?
Apr 13, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Woodlyn Elementary School cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $43.07 for young school-age, $43.07 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Woodlyn Elementary School?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Right at School LLC.
Certified centers nearby
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2 Chester Rd, Wallingford · 1.1 mi away · 106 spots About typical
1312 Macdade Blvd, Woodlyn · 0.2 mi away · 84 spots More citations than most Right at School at Grace Park Elementary
1097 7th Ave, Swarthmore · 0.5 mi away Too few inspections to compare Notre Dame de Lourdes School
990 Fairview Rd, Swarthmore · 0.8 mi away · 56 spots About typical Woodlyn Academy
1936 Macdade Blvd, Woodlyn · 1.0 mi away · 227 spots About typical Crossroads Before & After School Program
927 S Providence Rd, Wallingford · 1.0 mi away · 60 spots Fewer citations than most Kehillah Early Learning Center
2 Chester Rd, Wallingford · 1.1 mi away · 106 spots About typical
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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