Willow Child Development Center
15438 ROUTE 86, MEADVILLE, PA 16335Childery Rating: 4/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.4 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.5 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.1 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Keystone STARS rating of STAR 4. Structural quality reflects a 67% violation rate across 3 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected February 2026). The structural rating also includes Pennsylvania's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Pennsylvania caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:5, and preschool ratios at 1:10. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 6 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Keystone STARS STAR 4 (Max 4) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 18
- Cost
- Free — Head Start
- Head Start is federally funded and free to enrolled, income-eligible families.
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1) and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). None of the 2 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Feb 2, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Handwashing Signs; 2026-02-023270.82(h)
3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2026-02-02 | 3270.107 | Refrigerator; 2026-02-02 | 3270.124(b)(7) | Name/address/phone release person; 2026-02-02 | 3270.124(c) | Each child care space; 2026-02-02 | 3270.131(d)(7) | Free from contagious/communicable disease; 2026-02-02 | 3270.131(d)(8) | Age appropriate screenings complete
Feb 12, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Training Regarding plan/Exp, Educ., Training at Facility; 2025-02-123270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii)
3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2025-02-12 | 3270.77(a) | No peeling paint or plaster; 2025-02-12 | 3270.111(a) | Written plan; 2025-02-12 | 3270.123(a)(3) | Services proceeded; 2025-02-12 | 3270.124(b)(6) | Insurance coverage information; 2025-02-12 | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) | Immunization record/Dismissal policy; 2025-02-12 | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/He; 2025-02-12 | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) | Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff perso; 2025-02-12 | 3270.25(a) | Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable reg; 2025-02-12 | 3270.131(a) | Health information
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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