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North Wales Academy

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
4701 N 16th St # 13, Philadelphia, PA 19141
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Quick Facts

Capacity
41 children
Age Range
Six Weeks to 12 Years Old
Rate Range
137 to 210
Type of Care
After School, Before School, Before and After School, Daytime, Full-Time
Transportation
Field Trips, To/From School
Languages
English, English
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
4

Contact Information

📞 (267) 385-5929
4701 N 16th St # 13
Philadelphia, PA 19141
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00246088
License Issued
Dec 9, 2025
Active Through
Dec 9, 2026
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
Accreditation
Keystoe Stars
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 22

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About the Provider

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North Wales Academy is a premier preschool created for children ranging in age from 6 weeks to 12 years. We are located in the Cheltenham Square Mall and 13 East Price Street in Philadelphia. At North Wales Academy we appreciate childhood as an exceptional and valuable stage of life, we respect the dignity, worth and uniqueness of each child. Our program promotes the development of skills, social competence as well as self-esteem. North Wales Academy is an intellectually engaging and responsive environment that encourages an interest in learning for young children. Our qualified faculty incorporates a wide variety of experiences, materials, equipment and teaching strategies in constructing curriculum to accommodate a broad range of children’s differences in styles of learning, needs and interest. Our teachers prepare comprehensive lesson plans that enable children to attain appropriate developmental milestones across various branches of learning such as: Language, Reading, Science, Mathematics, Arts, Social Sciences, Computer, Music, Physical Education and Health At North Wales Academy we make it a priority to know each child well! Our teachers establish positive and personal relationships with the children and continually observe their spontaneous play and interaction to discover each child’s interest, abilities and developmental progress.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-04-07 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: 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 Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
At the time of inspection, provider moved the toxics up high, out of reach of the children.
2025-09-09 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

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

Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have staff completed assessments for the children.
2025-09-09 Renewal 3270.18(a) - On file at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.18(a)

Description: On file at facility

Noncompliance Area: 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 Required: The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
At the time of inspection provider printed out an updated copy of the current liability insurance.
2025-09-09 Renewal 3270.67(c) - No insects or rodents Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.67(c)

Description: No insects or rodents

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

Correction Required: Evidence of infestation of insects or rodents in the facility is not permitted.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have an exterminator come out to treat the facility.
2024-09-19 Renewal 3270.105 - High Chairs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.105

Description: High Chairs

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

Correction Required: High chairs shall have a wide base and a T-shaped safety strap.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will purchase a highchair with t-straps.
2024-09-19 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: 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 Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will complete growth and development assessments for each child.
2024-09-19 Renewal 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(4)

Description: Arrival/departure times

Noncompliance Area: 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 Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have parent complete fee agreement
2024-09-19 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: 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 Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have the parent complete missing information on the emergency contact form.
2024-09-19 Renewal 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)

Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

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

Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have parents complete updated emergency contact forms and fee agreements.
2024-09-19 Renewal 3270.131(a)(3) - Initial health report for older toddler/preschool no more than 1 year Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(a)(3)

Description: Initial health report for older toddler/preschool no more than 1 year

Noncompliance Area: 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 Required: The initial health report for an older toddler or preschool child shall be dated no more than 1 year prior to the first day of attendance at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have parents bring in initial health assessments.
2024-09-19 Renewal 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: 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 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.)
Provider will sound the alarm and keep documentation on file.
2023-10-03 Renewal 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: 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 Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
At the time of inspection, the staff added numbers to the mats to reflect the numbers on the mat chart.
2023-10-03 Renewal 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5)

Description: Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: 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 Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have parents add missing information to the fee agreement.
2023-10-03 Renewal 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) - Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2)

Description: Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates

Noncompliance Area: 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 Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will gather admission dates and add them to the fee agreements.
2023-10-03 Renewal 3270.134(a) - Child's hands washed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.134(a)

Description: Child's hands washed

Noncompliance Area: 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 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.)
Provider will review handwashing times with all staff throughout the day.

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