North Penn Extended Gwynedd Square Elem School
North Penn Extended Gwynedd Square Elem School is a certified child care center in Lansdale, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 7 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for training & qualifications (3 of 7). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #6 of 25 centers in Lansdale and has fewer citations per inspection than 82% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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During the inspection on 10/15/2025 the file records for staff person #1 did not include verification of education and training prior to service at the facility.
During the inspection on 10/24/24 staff person #3 was observed providing direct child care and their file did not include a state police clearance. Staff Person #3--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.
During the inspection on 10/24/24 staff person# 1 was observed providing direct child care and their file included a health assessment that did not include a physical examination and examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.
During the inspection on 10/24/24 the file record for staff person # 2 did not include acceptable verification of education, the degree observed did not identify the study/major of the degree conferred.
During the inspection on 10/24/2024 the file records for staff person #4 did not include verification of child care experience prior to service at the facility.
During the inspection on 11/16/2023 the file record for staff person #1 did not include FBI clearance. Facility Person #1--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.
During the inspection on 11/16/2023 the file records for child # 1, 2 and 3 did not include a health assessment that included a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease and did not include a health assessment that included a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section.
“Core safety” marks citations about supervision and staff ratios, discipline and caregiver conduct, background checks, child protection and safe sleep, the topics our score weights most. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity. “Follow-up” marks a violation re-cited at a follow-up visit, counted once. How scores work.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $59.00 | $22.91 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $59.00 | $22.91 |
The daily price the center lists in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search for families paying privately. The state notes that rates are subject to change and programs don’t have to share them, so confirm with the center. See what daycare costs in Pennsylvania.
About this center
Common questions
Has North Penn Extended Gwynedd Square Elem School had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 2 violations since 2021 on the topics Daycare Record treats as core safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). The most recent, on Sep 16, 2024 (background checks): “During the inspection on 10/24/24 staff person #3 was observed providing direct child care and their file did not include a state police clearance. Staff Person #3--- may not work in a child care position at the…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about North Penn Extended Gwynedd Square Elem School?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at North Penn Extended Gwynedd Square Elem School since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is North Penn Extended Gwynedd Square Elem School’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Mar 12, 2026. Keystone STARS is Pennsylvania’s quality rating program for child care, from STAR 1 to STAR 4. It measures program quality, not inspection results, so read both.
How does North Penn Extended Gwynedd Square Elem School compare with other daycares in Lansdale?
It is #6 of 25 centers in Lansdale by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 82% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was North Penn Extended Gwynedd Square Elem School last inspected?
Sep 5, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does North Penn Extended Gwynedd Square Elem School cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $59.00 for young school-age, $59.00 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs North Penn Extended Gwynedd Square Elem School?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is North Penn School District.
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Citations are quoted from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services inspection records (Office of Child Development and Early Learning, Bureau of Certification Services), including each finding and the center’s plan of correction. Rule numbers refer mostly to 55 Pa. Code Chapter 3270, the rules for child care centers; a few cite Chapter 20, which covers every certified facility. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; the “core safety” label and the score are Daycare Record’s.
To check the state’s own record, search the center’s name on COMPASS Child Care Provider Search and open its inspection history. Data refreshed Oct 16, 2026.
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