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North Wales Academy

4701 N 16th St # 13, Philadelphia, PA 191415.0· 1 review
licensed capacity
41
open each week
5 days

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About North Wales Academy

North Wales Academy is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 41 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: school-age children

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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Licensed capacity
41 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity41 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

North Wales Academy has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for North Wales Academy

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
41 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00246088
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 7, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 11 rules in all · 11 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Health, medication and illness 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 7, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “Certification representative conducted an allocated unannounced inspection. There was "keep out of reach of children" hand soap on lower shelf in bathroom #1. (Corrected on site).”

      Correction date in the state record: May 7, 2026

  2. Sep 9, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #1 and #2 did not have updated CSR assessments on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.67(c) No insects or rodents

      “Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, cert rep witnesses a roach crawling across the facility floor.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.18(a) On file at facility

      “Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, the liability insurance on file was expired. Provider did not have a copy of the current liability insurance policy on file at the facility. (Corrected on site).”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2025

  3. Sep 19, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “On September 19, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #1, #2 and #3 did not have the most recent growth and development assessment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 19, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “On September 19, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #1 did not include health insurance coverage or the policy number.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 19, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times

      “On September 19, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The fee agreement for child #3 did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 19, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(b) Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “On September 19, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, the fire drill log did not have documentation that the alarm is being tested every 30 days.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 19, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(a)(3) Initial health report for older toddler/preschool no more than 1 year

      “On September 19, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #1 did not have an initial health assessment on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 19, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.105 High Chairs

      “On September 19, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, the infant room did not have a highchair.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 19, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “On September 19, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The emergency contact and fee agreement for child #1 and #2 was outdated.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 19, 2024

  4. Oct 3, 2023Inspection13 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “On October 3, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility did not have a completed emergency drill log available.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.134(a) Child's hands washed

      “On October 3, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. After changing a toddler's diaper, staff person #2 did not wash the child's hands. In addition, when the preschool children came back in from outside play, they did not wash their hands before having their snacks.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates

      “On October 3, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The fee agreement for child #1 and #3 did not include their admission date.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “On October 3, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility emergency plan did not include recognition of potential signs/symptoms of shaken baby syndrome or abuse head trauma. In addition, the plan did not include strategies for coping with fussy crying children or identification of child maltreatment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(b) Plan reviewed/updated annually

      “On October 3, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The emergency plan posted and used by the facility was last updated 6/21/22.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “On October 3, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #1did not include an updated emergency plan training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2023

    • Background checks

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

      “On October 3, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #2 did not include a NSOR clearance.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “On October 3, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection there was (keep out of reach of children) hand soap on crates in the children's bathroom, in reach of the children. (Corrected on site).”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “On October 3, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The carpets in the infant/toddler classroom and throughout the facility were dirty and needed to be shampooed.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2023

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate

      “On October 3, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The rest equipment in the prek classroom had not been labeled for the use of a specific child. (Corrected on site).”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons

      “On October 3, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The fee agreement for child #2 did not include the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2023

    • Transportation

      3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points

      “On October 3, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The annual letter to be sent to the local traffic safety authorities had not been updated or sent to the local authorities.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(f) Emergency plan

      “On October 3, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facilities did not have evidence showing that their emergency plan had been sent to the local municipality.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2023

  5. May 11, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.51 Similar Age Level

      “On May 11, 2023 during the unannounced inspection, the Cert Rep observed the Older Toddler group out of ratio, there were 8 children and 1 teacher, Staff #3 acknowledged the youngest child was 2 years old.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 11, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(e) Restraints prohibited

      “On May 11, 2023 during the unannounced inspection, the Cert Rep observed 2 children restrained in high chairs in the Older Toddler and Preschool groups.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 11, 2023

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “On May 11, 2023 during the unannounced inspection, the fie of Staff #1 did not contain evidence of a Child Abuse clearance, FBI clearance and NSOR clearance. The file of Staff #2 dd not contain evidence of a Child Abuse clearance, FBI clearance and NSOR clearance. The file of Staff #3 did not contain evidence of an FBI clearance. Staff #1 was working alone in the infant classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “On May 11, 2023 during the unannounced inspection, the Cert Rep observed Staff #3 leave the classroom leaving 8 children unsupervised.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 11, 2023

  6. Sep 20, 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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Questions about North Wales Academy

Is North Wales Academy licensed?

Yes. North Wales Academy is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was North Wales Academy last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on April 7, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has North Wales Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 11 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 North Wales Academy care for?

41, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does North Wales Academy accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are North Wales Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does North Wales Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (267) 385-5929 to ask.

What is North Wales Academy's phone number?

(267) 385-5929.

Where is North Wales Academy?

4701 N 16th St # 13, Philadelphia, PA 19141. The nearest other daycare we list is Lamont Academy, 0.1 miles away.

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