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Gwynedd Friends School

1101 Dekalb Pike, North Wales, PA 19454
licensed capacity
96
open each week
5 days
yearly, posted tuition
$1,145
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About Gwynedd Friends School

Gwynedd Friends School is a child care center in North Wales, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 96 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based and Play-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, part-time care and pre-k. It lists yearly tuition of $1,145.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Preschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolFaith-basedPosts tuition
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Ages 2-6
Hours today
8:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Licensed capacity
96 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Thursday8:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Friday8:30 AM to 3:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesAges 2-6
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based (Quaker), Play-based
CurriculumLearning Without Tears: Get Set for School
MoreFounded 1943
Licensed capacity96 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Gwynedd Friends School lists yearly tuition of $1,145.

Yearly · program, in its own wordsPrice
After Care Program: Preschool, Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten 2:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.$1,145
Enrichment Classes: Preschool (includes lunch bunch) 12:00 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.$1,145
2 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.

State record

Inspection reports for Gwynedd Friends School

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
96 children
License number
#CER-00257089
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 21, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Background checks 1

For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Apr 21, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

      “During the renewal inspection on 4/21/26, it was observed that the records of child #3 did not contain an updated health report. Document dated 1/30/2025.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “During the renewal inspection on 4/21/26, it was observed that the records of child #1, and child #3 did not include the address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. The records of child #4 did not include address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released”

      Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone

      “During the renewal inspection on 4/21/26, it was observed that the records of child #2, child #3, and child #4 did not include the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2026

  2. Apr 23, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone

      “During the renewal inspection on 4/23/25, it was observed that the records of child #1 and child #2 did not include the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2025

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “During the renewal inspection on 4/23/25, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not include an acceptable PA State Police Criminal Record clearance.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2025

  3. Apr 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Apr 18, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jul 6, 2022InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Jun 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Gwynedd Friends School

Is Gwynedd Friends School licensed?

Yes. Gwynedd Friends School is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Gwynedd Friends School last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on April 21, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Gwynedd Friends School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 2 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 5 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Gwynedd Friends School care for?

96, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Gwynedd Friends School accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Gwynedd Friends School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Gwynedd Friends School cost?

Yearly tuition of $1,145, as it lists it.

What is Gwynedd Friends School's phone number?

(215) 699-5392.

Where is Gwynedd Friends School?

1101 Dekalb Pike, North Wales, PA 19454. The nearest other daycare we list is North Wales Elementary School, 1 miles away.

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (license and visits).