Right at School at McIu Early Learning Academy
Right at School at McIu Early Learning Academy is a certified child care center in West Norriton, PA, with capacity for 18 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it twice. The state cited 9 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (5 of 9). All 9 came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #7 of 10 centers in West Norriton and has more citations per inspection than 58% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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During the renewal on 6/9/26 Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. During the renewal on 6/9/26 Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: (Pediatric First aid and CPR).
During the renewal inspection on 6/9/26 the operator did not have verification that the fire alarm system was tested every 30 days as required or a current fire alarm inspection report for the facility.
During the renewal inspection on 6/9/26 a health assessment was not on file for child #1 and #2.
During the inspection on 1/29/26 ceiling tiles with water damage were observed in the boys and the girls restroom.
During the inspection on 1/29/26 the operator had not set up the classroom with supplies and materials. (Materials were purchased in a storage cabinet however many items had not been opened and assembled.
During the inspection on 1/29/2026 the operator did not have the ASTMF test data for the unitary play surface/play structure fall zone on file at the facility.
During the inspection on 1/29/26 the file for staff person #1 did not include a health assessment as required.
During the inspection on 1/29/2026 the operator was unable to sound the fire alarm system. The operator did not a verification/receipt of when the alarm system was installed and the operator did not have a current fire inspection report for the system on file.
During the inspection on 1/29/26 the file for staff person #2 did not include acceptable verification of 2500 clock hours of experience with children.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $54.50 | $27.25 |
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 Right at School at McIu Early Learning Academy had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 1 violation 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 Jun 9, 2026 (supervision): “During the renewal on 6/9/26 Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. During the renewal on 6/9/26 Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre- service training required prior to…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Right at School at McIu Early Learning Academy?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Right at School at McIu Early Learning Academy since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Right at School at McIu Early Learning Academy’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Aug 10, 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 Right at School at McIu Early Learning Academy compare with other daycares in West Norriton?
It is #7 of 10 centers in West Norriton 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 Right at School at McIu Early Learning Academy last inspected?
Jun 9, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Right at School at McIu Early Learning Academy cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $54.50 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Right at School at McIu Early Learning Academy?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Right at School 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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