Upper Gwynedd Child Learning Center
Upper Gwynedd Child Learning Center is a certified child care center in North Wales, PA, with capacity for 298 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 (accredited) rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 2 violations, none of them core-safety. 1 citation came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #3 of 14 centers in North Wales and has fewer citations per inspection than 95% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
Every state visit
What inspectors cited most
Citations, newest first
During the renewal inspection on 1/22/26, it was observed that the records of child #1 did not include an updated health record.
At the time of inspection facility person 1 & 2 did not have annual staff evaluation on file.
“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.) | $84.20 | $84.20 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $80.00 | $80.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $80.00 | $80.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $69.40 | $69.40 |
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 Upper Gwynedd Child Learning Center had any serious violations?
No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 2 other citations, listed above.
Have there been complaints about Upper Gwynedd Child Learning Center?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Upper Gwynedd Child Learning Center since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Upper Gwynedd Child Learning Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4 (accredited), effective Jul 1, 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 Upper Gwynedd Child Learning Center compare with other daycares in North Wales?
It is #3 of 14 centers in North Wales by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 95% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Upper Gwynedd Child Learning Center last inspected?
Jan 15, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Upper Gwynedd Child Learning Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $84.20 for infant, $80.00 for young toddler, $80.00 for older toddler, $69.40 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Upper Gwynedd Child Learning Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Bright Horizons Childrens Centers 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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