The Children's Courtyard Willow Grove

Medium-high risk Play equipment 5 feet high or less needs at least six inches of loose-fill surfacing (such as mulch) underneath.

State rule 746.4907(a)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less"

Inspector's note: The preschool/school-age playground did not have 6 inches of loose fill.

Corrected Mar 26, 2026, verified by the state Apr 10, 2026.

Medium risk Screen time must not be used during eating or rest times.

State rule 746.2207(c)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times"

Inspector's note: A child was observed watching videos on a tablet during nap time while other children were napping. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver put the tablet away.

Corrected Mar 12, 2026, verified by the state Apr 10, 2026.

Medium risk Each infant's written feeding instructions must be reviewed and updated every 30 days.

State rule 746.2421(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days"

Inspector's note: 3 out of 4 infant's files reviewed did not have current infant feeding instructions.

Corrected Mar 26, 2026, verified by the state Mar 19, 2026.

Medium-low risk Each employee's file must hold the signed affidavit (Form 2985).

State rule 746.901(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)"

Inspector's note: 1 out of 10 employee's files reviewed did not have a notarized affidavit.

Corrected Mar 26, 2026, verified by the state Mar 19, 2026.

Medium-low risk Each employee's file must hold the signed affidavit (Form 2912).

State rule 746.901(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)"

Inspector's note: 2 out of 10 employee's files reviewed did not have a preemployment affidavit.

Corrected Mar 26, 2026, verified by the state Mar 19, 2026.

High risk The state prohibits certain punishments of children, such as hitting, grabbing, shaming, withholding food or rest, or locking a child in a room.

State rule 746.2805(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling"

Inspector's note: Based on evidence obtained during the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver used inappropriate discipline as the caregiver grabbed a child by the arm, leaving fingernail indentations.

Corrected Aug 22, 2025, verified by the state Sep 4, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).