North Wales Academy
Data last updated · May 2026
Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.4 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.5 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.1 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Keystone STARS rating of STAR 4. Structural quality reflects an 89% violation rate across 9 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected November 2025). The structural rating also includes Pennsylvania's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Pennsylvania caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:5, and preschool ratios at 1:10. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 6 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Keystone STARS STAR 4 (Max 4) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 41
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:5 10 Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2) and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Nov 25, 20252 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Child Abuse Reporting3270.19(b)
- Every 60 Days; 2025-11-253270.94(a)(1)
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) | Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff perso
Nov 8, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL/CPSL Information; 2024-11-083270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
3270.192(5) | Two written references
Aug 2, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL; 2024-08-023270.32(a)
3270.66(b) | Original container; 2024-08-02 | 3270.107 | Refrigerator; 2024-08-02 | 3270.124(c) | Each child care space
Apr 18, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Lidded Waste receptacles/Disposable Diapers; 2024-04-183270.82(i)/3270.135(a)(3)
3270.113(a)(1) | Staff assigned to specific children; 2024-04-18 | 3270.152 | Adult Hygiene
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None