North Penn Extended Walton Farm Elementary School
North Penn Extended Walton Farm Elementary School is a certified child care center in Lansdale, PA, with capacity for 99 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 13 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (5 of 13). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #11 of 25 centers in Lansdale and has fewer citations per inspection than 73% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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During the inspection on 10/9/25 staff person #1 was observed providing direct child care and their file included a health assessment that did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.
During the inspection on 10/9/25 staff person #1 was observed providing direct child care and their file included a health assessment that did not include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
During the inspection on 10/9/25 the file records for child #1, 2,3,4, and 5 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on emergency contact form.
During the inspection on 10/24/24 the file for staff person#1 did not include a NSOR. Saff person #2 was observed providing direct child care and did not have a DHS FBI clearance, NSOR, mandated reporter training, and a signed disclosure statement. Staff Persons #1 and 2--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.
During the inspection on 10/24/24 staff person #7 stated that they were assigned 7 children, they read the list of names but could only identify 5 of their 7 assigned children.
During the electronic inspection on 10/25/24 the file for staff person#2 didn't include current fire safety training at the time of inspection on 10/24/24.
During the inspection on 10/24/24 the file record for child # 1 did not include an agreement that specified the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
During the inspection on 10/24/24 the file record for child #1 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
During the inspection 10/24/2024 staff person #2 was observed providing direct child care but did not have a file record on the premises.
During the electronic inspection on 10/25/24 the file for staff person #2 did not include an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
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.
During the inspection on 11/16/2023 the facility did not have staff files and children's financial agreements and health assessments on the premises accessible to DHS.
During the inspection 11/16/2023 the file records for staff person # 1,2 and 3 did not include annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
“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.) | $56.00 | $22.55 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $56.00 | $22.55 |
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 Walton Farm Elementary 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 the file for staff person#1 did not include a NSOR. Saff person #2 was observed providing direct child care and did not have a DHS FBI clearance, NSOR, mandated reporter training, and a…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about North Penn Extended Walton Farm Elementary School?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at North Penn Extended Walton Farm Elementary 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 Walton Farm Elementary School’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Oct 17, 2025. 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 Walton Farm Elementary School compare with other daycares in Lansdale?
It is #11 of 25 centers in Lansdale by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 73% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was North Penn Extended Walton Farm Elementary School last inspected?
Sep 5, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does North Penn Extended Walton Farm Elementary School cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $56.00 for young school-age, $56.00 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs North Penn Extended Walton Farm Elementary 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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