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Willows Early Learning Tree LLC

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
5535 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA 19139
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Quick Facts

Capacity
17 children
Languages
English, American Sign Language, Cambodian, Chinese - Cantonese, Chinese - Mandarin, English, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Vietnamese
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
2

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Contact Information

📞 (484) 649-7609
5535 Spruce St
Philadelphia, PA 19139
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00253946
License Issued
May 3, 2026
Active Through
May 3, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 22

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About the Provider

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Willows Early Learning Tree LLC is a Child Care Center in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 17 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
  • Tuesday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
  • Wednesday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
  • Thursday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
  • Friday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
  • Saturday 6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
  • Sunday 6:00 AM - 6:00 AM

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-03-12 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2025-07-31 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced inspection on 07/31/2025, staff person one only had health assessment dated 08/12/2022 on file.

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator will make sure that all staff have required and current health assessment on file as required, including prior to being hired and at least every two years afterwards, when required. Staff person # 1 is no longer employed at the daycare effective 8-4-2025.
2025-07-31 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced inspection on 07/31/2025, emergency plan training was not on file for staff person one.

Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator will make sure that all staff have required emergency plan training on file as required, including any updates and reviews. Staff Person # 1 is no longer employed at the daycare effective 8-4-2025.
2025-07-31 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced inspection on 07/31/2025, staff person one did not have record of annual 12 clock hours on file.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator will make sure that all staff have required annual 12 hours childcare training on file as required by periodically checking staff files for required updates. Staff person #1 is no longer employed at the daycare effective 8-4-2025.
2025-07-31 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced inspection on 07/31/2025, staff person one did not have record of Fire Safety Training on file.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator will make sure that all staff have required annual fire safety training on file as required by periodically checking staff files for required updates. Staff person #1 is no longer employed at the daycare effective 8-4-2025.
2025-07-31 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10)

Description: Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced inspection on 07/31/2025, staff person one did not have PQAS approved Pediatric First Aid Training on file.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator will make sure that all staff have required Pediatric 1st Aid/CPR by a PQAS trainer on file prior to working alone with children within the 90 days required. Staff person #1 is no longer employed at the daycare effective 8-4-2025.
2025-07-31 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced inspection on 07/31/2025, staff person one did not have written evaluation on file.

Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator will make sure that all staff have required annual evaluation on file as required. The operator will periodically check staff files to assure complinace. Staff person #1 is no longer employed at the daycare effective 8-4-2025.
2025-07-31 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced inspection on 07/31/2025, peeling paint was observed on front wall toward front of main space.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator has repaired the peeling paint observed on the front wall toward the front main gate. The operator will periodically check all surfaces to assure no chip and or peeling paint is present.
2025-07-31 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.95(b) - Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(b)

Description: Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced inspection on 07/31/2025, the annual fire inspection on file was dated 07/14/2024.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator will assure that the fire inspection report is current and will adhere to requirements under the subsection described.
2025-03-04 Renewal 3270.94(a)(9) - Written record Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(9)

Description: Written record

Noncompliance Area: During the Unannounced Renewal Inspection, there was no written record for Fire Drills maintained on file at the facility.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that a written record is maintained on file at the facility indicating the specific time of day of the drill, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, and the names of the facility persons and the number of children who participate in the fire drill.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will send you my fire drill log.
2024-11-21 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: On November 1st, 2024, staff member # 1 was outside with 4 children in the outdoor play space when one child escaped the property briefly without their knowledge.

Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will have all staff members take at least two hours of PQAS approved training on the subject of supervision.
2024-03-22 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: Representative observed a red buggy stroller in the outdoor play space area which included no straps for any of the seats. There were colorful tiled mats also in the outdoor play area that were extremely dirty.

Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I just bought the stroller from another center. I haven't put in the straps as yet. I will remove the stroller from the facility until straps have been installed. I will throw-out the dirty mats.
2024-03-22 Renewal 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.104(a)

Description: Clean, good repair, proper size

Noncompliance Area: Representative observed colorful play mats used to sit on by staff and children during free play were heavily soiled.

Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will bleach them down after every use.
2024-03-22 Renewal 3270.134(a) - Child's hands washed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.134(a)

Description: Child's hands washed

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, a representative observed children during snack time that did not wash hands before eating.

Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I corrected my staff members. I will reinforce handwashing before every meal. All children washed hands before lunch.
2024-03-22 Renewal 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.166(4)

Description: Bottles labeled

Noncompliance Area: A representative observed water cups for children located in the fridge had no label with the children's names.

Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We normally do not use any cups from home once the children are trained. Once the children are trained we will ensure they no longer come with any cups from home.

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