North Wales Academy · Philadelphia
4701 N 16th St # 13, Philadelphia, PA 19141 · Philadelphia County
Keystone STAR 4
North Wales Academy is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 41 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times. The state cited 35 violations, 5 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (11 of 35). 8 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #775 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 58% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
More citations than 58% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #775 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
5
Core-safety citations
30
Other citations
7
Inspections
0
Complaint investigations that found violations
35 citations from 7 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 8 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 8, 2026
Every state visit
Violation found
No violation
Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits
What inspectors cited most
Records & paperwork
11
Building & playground safety
9
Health & medication
4
Emergency preparedness
4
Transportation
2
Background checks
2
Staff ratios
1
Supervision
1
Caregiver conduct
1
Citations, newest first
Citation
Sep 8, 2026
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There was keep out of reach hand soap on low counter. (Corrected on site).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 8, 2026): “At the time of inspection, provider moved toxics up high.”
Citation
Sep 8, 2026
Inspection
Building & playground safety
110º F or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.69(b)
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The hot had a temperature of 121.5° F.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 8, 2026): “Provider will have hot water adjusted.”
Citation
Sep 8, 2026
Inspection
Building & playground safety
On excursions 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(d)
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The first aid kit in room #2 and the one located in the transportation van were both missing a bottle of water.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 8, 2026): “Provider will add water to the first aid kits.”
Citation
Sep 8, 2026
Inspection
Health & medication
Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(c)
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The health printout on file for child #3 was not signed by a physician.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 8, 2026): “Provider will have parent bring in a signed health assessment.”
Citation
Sep 8, 2026
Inspection
Transportation
Insured 55 Pa. Code §3270.176(a)
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The van insurance located in the vehicle was outdated.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 8, 2026): “Provider will get add a current insurance card to the file and vehicle.”
Citation
Sep 8, 2026
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #3 was missing an updated CSR child assessment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 8, 2026): “Provider will have teacher complete missing CSR assessment.”
Citation
Sep 8, 2026
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Admission date 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The fee agreement for child #1 and #2 did not include the date of admission.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 8, 2026): “Provider will add admission dates to fee agreements.”
Citation
Apr 7, 2026
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
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).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 7, 2026): “At the time of inspection, provider moved the toxics up high, out of reach of the children.”
Citation
Sep 9, 2025
Inspection
Building & playground safety
No insects or rodents 55 Pa. Code §3270.67(c)
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, cert rep witnesses a roach crawling across the facility floor.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 15, 2025): “Provider will have an exterminator come out to treat the facility.”
Citation
Sep 9, 2025
Inspection
Records & paperwork
On file at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.18(a)
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).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 9, 2025): “At the time of inspection provider printed out an updated copy of the current liability insurance.”
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Citation
Sep 9, 2025
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #1 and #2 did not have updated CSR assessments on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 15, 2025): “Provider will have staff completed assessments for the children.”
Citation
Sep 19, 2024
Inspection
Building & playground safety
High Chairs 55 Pa. Code §3270.105
On September 19, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, the infant room did not have a highchair.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 30, 2024): “Provider will purchase a highchair with t-straps.”
Citation
Sep 19, 2024
Inspection
Health & medication
Initial health report for older toddler/preschool no more than 1 year 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)(3)
On September 19, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #1 did not have an initial health assessment on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 30, 2024): “Provider will have parents bring in initial health assessments.”
Citation
Sep 19, 2024
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(b)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 30, 2024): “Provider will sound the alarm and keep documentation on file.”
Citation
Sep 19, 2024
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 30, 2024): “Provider will complete growth and development assessments for each child.”
Citation
Sep 19, 2024
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Arrival/departure times 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(4)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 30, 2024): “Provider will have parent complete fee agreement”
Citation
Sep 19, 2024
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 30, 2024): “Provider will have the parent complete missing information on the emergency contact form.”
Citation
Sep 19, 2024
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)
On September 19, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The emergency contact and fee agreement for child #1 and #2 was outdated.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 30, 2024): “Provider will have parents complete updated emergency contact forms and fee agreements.”
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
On October 3, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #2 did not include a NSOR clearance.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 11, 2023): “Provider will not allow staff members who does not have clearances to supervise children.”
Citation
Oct 3, 2023
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Plan reviewed/updated annually 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(b)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 11, 2023): “Provider will review and add updates to the emergency plan.”
Citation
Oct 3, 2023
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
On October 3, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #1did not include an updated emergency plan training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 11, 2023): “Provider will review the emergency plan with staff and have them sign off.”
Citation
Oct 3, 2023
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
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).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 11, 2023): “At the time of inspection provider removed the hand soap and put it out of reach of the children.”
Citation
Oct 3, 2023
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 11, 2023): “Provider will have the nighttime cleaning staff shampoo the carpets throughout the facility.”
Citation
Oct 3, 2023
Inspection
Health & medication
Clean, age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)
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).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 11, 2023): “At the time of inspection, the staff added numbers to the mats to reflect the numbers on the mat chart.”
Citation
Oct 3, 2023
Inspection
Health & medication
Child's hands washed 55 Pa. Code §3270.134(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 11, 2023): “Provider will review handwashing times with all staff throughout the day.”
Citation
Oct 3, 2023
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
On October 3, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility did not have a completed emergency drill log available.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 11, 2023): “Provider will complete an emergency drill and document the information.”
Citation
Oct 3, 2023
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 11, 2023): “Provider will send the most recent copy of the emergency plan to the local municipality and keep documentation on file.”
Citation
Oct 3, 2023
Inspection
Transportation
Pick-up and drop-off points 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 11, 2023): “Provider will update their letter and send to the local traffic safety authorities.”
Citation
Oct 3, 2023
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 11, 2023): “Provider will add potential signs/symptoms of shaken baby syndrome, abuse head trauma, strategies for coping with fussy crying children and identification of child maltreatment to their current emergency plan.”
Citation
Oct 3, 2023
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Designated release persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(5)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 11, 2023): “Provider will have parents add missing information to the fee agreement.”
Citation
Oct 3, 2023
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2)
On October 3, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The fee agreement for child #1 and #3 did not include their admission date.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 11, 2023): “Provider will gather admission dates and add them to the fee agreements.”
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 22, 2023): “Staff will bring in the requested clearances, Staff will not work in a child care position until clearances are obtained”
Similar Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.51
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 12, 2023): “The operator will assure that staff-child ratios are maintained at all times, including the toddler room.”
Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)
On May 11, 2023 during the unannounced inspection, the Cert Rep observed Staff #3 leave the classroom leaving 8 children unsupervised.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 12, 2023): “The operator will assure that children are supervised at all times. In addition, staff will not leave children alone. Finally staff will receive a minimum of two hours of supervision training, training will be completed by 5/26/2023.”
Restraints prohibited 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(e)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 12, 2023): “The operator will assure that no child is restrained and or movement restricted by being placed in the high chair.”
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $85.00 | $80.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $80.00 | $76.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $75.00 | $74.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $70.00 | $66.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $70.00 | $66.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $70.00 | $66.00 |
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
Capacity
41 children
Certificate status
Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through
Dec 9, 2026
Operator
Tonys World III LLC
Hours
Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–5:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone
(267) 385-5929
State certificate #
CER-00246088
Common questions
Has North Wales Academy had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 5 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 Oct 3, 2023 (background checks): “On October 3, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #2 did not include a NSOR clearance.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about North Wales Academy?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at North Wales Academy since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is North Wales Academy’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Dec 2, 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 Wales Academy compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #775 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 58% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was North Wales Academy last inspected?
Sep 8, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does North Wales Academy cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $85.00 for infant, $80.00 for young toddler, $75.00 for older toddler, $70.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs North Wales Academy?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Tonys World III LLC.
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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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