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Abacus Montessori Academy

180 E Butler Ave, Chalfont, PA 18914 · Bucks County
Keystone STAR 1

Abacus Montessori Academy is a certified child care center in Chalfont, PA, with capacity for 104 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 4 times. The state cited 9 violations, none of them core-safety, most often for building & playground safety (8 of 9). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #2 of 6 centers in Chalfont and has fewer citations per inspection than 72% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 72% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
#2 of 6 centers in Chalfont
0 Core-safety citations
9 Other citations
4 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
9 citations from 4 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 16, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Jul 16, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Jul 30, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Jan 29, 2025 · Inspection · no citation Oct 1, 2024 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety 8
Records & paperwork 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Jul 16, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
At time of renewal inspection on 7/16/26, cracked siding on the outside of the building was observed while walking to the outside play space. The cracked areas were near where the gate opened and could pose a hazard if a child touched the sharp edges while passing through the area.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 14, 2026): “The owner will be notified, and the cracked siding will be repaired.”
Citation Jul 16, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(3)/3270.182(5)
At time of renewal inspection on 7/16/26, the file for child #1 did not include signed parental permission for emergency medical care of for the administration of minor first aid procedures by facility staff.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 17, 2026): “The parent will be notified to complete the emergency contact form by providing a signature for the child to receive emergency medical care and to receive minor first aid procedures by facility staff.”
Citation Jul 30, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
At time of renewal inspection on 7/30/25, the ceiling vent in the bathroom located in the indoor play space was visibly dirty and dusty. The ceiling tile and light above the sink were dislodged and not secure.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 12, 2025): “The maintenance person will be contacted to repair or replace the ceiling tile and light fixture, so it is secured in the ceiling and does not pose a hazard. The ceiling vents in the bathrooms located in the indoor play area will be cleaned.”
Citation Jul 30, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
At time of renewal inspection on 7/30/25, handwashing signs stating when children and adults should wash hands were not posted by several sinks throughout the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 31, 2025): “The director will copy additional handwashing signs with the required wording and post them in all areas missing a sign.”
Citation Jul 30, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Small Toys and Objects 55 Pa. Code §3270.103
At time of renewal inspection on 7/30/25, plastic bags were observed hanging in the cubby in the older toddler room and were accessible to children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 31, 2025): “The bags were removed during the renewal inspection and placed in an area that is not accessible to children.”
Citation Oct 1, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Toxic plants not permitted 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(d)
At time of inspection on 10/1/24, toxic plants (snake plant and rubber fig) were observed in the Primary 1 and Primary 2 room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 1, 2024): “Both plants were removed from the classrooms during the inspection.”
Citation Oct 1, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
At time of inspection on 10/1/24, the following physical site items were observed: stained ceiling tiles were observed in the Primary 2, Toddler 2, and indoor play space. The cabinet doors under the sink in the play space were damaged at the bottom and slightly crumbling when touched. The bottom of the exit door in the Toddler 1 room was visibly rusty.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 10, 2024): “The maintenance person has been contacted to begin physical site repairs. The ceiling tiles will be replaced, the cabinet doors under the sink in the play area will be replaced, and the rust at the bottom of the door in Toddler 1 will be removed.”
Citation Oct 1, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
At time of inspection on 10/1/24, chipped gray paint was observed on the canopy poles on the outside play space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 10, 2024): “Maintenance has been contacted to repaint the canopy poles on the playground.”
Citation Oct 1, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair/Lidded waste receptacles 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(g)/3270.82(i)
At time of inspection on 10/1/24, heaters with visible rust were observed in the bathrooms of the Primary 2 and Primary 3 classrooms. Also, sink/bathroom areas in the Primary 2 and Toddler 2 classrooms were observed to have trash cans without lids.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 10, 2024): “Trash cans with lids will be purchased and all bathroom and sink areas will have lidded trash cans.”

“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.) $83.14 —
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $76.21 $61.20
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $76.21 $61.20
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $66.97 $54.27
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $69.28 $54.27

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 104 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Oct 10, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Jan 10, 2025 · what STARS means
Operator Abacus Montessori Academy LLC
Hours Monday–Friday 7:30 AM–5:30 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (332) 217-5873
State certificate # CER-00259867
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Common questions

Has Abacus Montessori Academy had any serious violations?

No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 9 other citations, listed above.

Have there been complaints about Abacus Montessori Academy?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Abacus Montessori Academy since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Abacus Montessori Academy’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Jan 10, 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 Abacus Montessori Academy compare with other daycares in Chalfont?

It is #2 of 6 centers in Chalfont by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 72% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Abacus Montessori Academy last inspected?

Jul 16, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Abacus Montessori Academy cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $83.14 for infant, $76.21 for young toddler, $76.21 for older toddler, $66.97 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Abacus Montessori Academy?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Abacus Montessori Academy LLC.

Certified centers nearby

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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