Bethany Childrens House Montessori Preschool
Bethany Childrens House Montessori Preschool is a certified child care center in Honesdale, PA, with capacity for 41 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 4 times. The state cited 13 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (7 of 13). 5 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #1 of 5 centers in Honesdale and has fewer citations per inspection than 70% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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During a renewal inspection on 11/12/25, certification rep reviewed the file for staff # 1 (see code sheet for DOH). The Childline clearance on file dated 5/12/22 is designated for a volunteer, therefore not valid. The FBI clearance on file dated 8/6/24, is not a DHS clearance, there for it not valid.
During a renewal inspection on 11/12/25 certification rep reviewed staff files # 2 and 3 (see code sheet for dates of hire). The health assessment with TB test results on file for staff # 2 was dated 10/12/25, which is not within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a childcare setting. More than 24 months passed between health assessments on file for staff # 3; this is evidenced by staff health assessments dated 9/29/23 and 10/27/25.
During a renewal inspection on 11/13/25, the last emergency drill logged at the facility was dated 6/3/2024.
During a renewal inspection on 11/12/25, certification rep reviewed the file of staff # 1. They were hired as an assistant group supervisor; there is no proof of education on file.
During a renewal inspection on 11/12/25, child # 1 and 2 files were reviewed. There was no parent work address or phone number on the emergency contact forms on file.
During a renewal inspection on 11/14/24, operator stated although staff do training on shaken baby syndrome, the facility does not have a written policy to address shaken baby syndrome and the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 1/17/24. At that time, molding was observed peeling pack from the wall near the floor in the back right corner of the Pre Primary 2 room.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 1/17/24. At that time, the financial agreement provided by the facility is not signed by the operator.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 1/17/24. At that time, the financial agreement provided by the facility did not include the provided services.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 1/17/24. At that time, the financial agreement provided by the facility does not include designated release persons.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 1/17/24. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact information for Child #2 did not include the work address and phone number of the parents.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 1/17/24. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact information for Child #1 and Child #2 did not include the address of the release persons.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 1/17/24. At that time, the emergency contact forms were not in the classrooms where the children were receiving care.
“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.
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Common questions
Has Bethany Childrens House Montessori Preschool 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 Nov 12, 2025 (background checks): “During a renewal inspection on 11/12/25, certification rep reviewed the file for staff # 1 (see code sheet for DOH). The Childline clearance on file dated 5/12/22 is designated for a volunteer, therefore not valid. The…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Bethany Childrens House Montessori Preschool?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Bethany Childrens House Montessori Preschool since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Bethany Childrens House Montessori Preschool’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Jul 30, 2019. 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 Bethany Childrens House Montessori Preschool compare with other daycares in Honesdale?
It is #1 of 5 centers in Honesdale by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 70% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Bethany Childrens House Montessori Preschool last inspected?
Nov 12, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
Who runs Bethany Childrens House Montessori Preschool?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Bethany Childrens House INC.
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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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