Centre Square Montessori School House Main BLDG 1
Centre Square Montessori School House Main BLDG 1 is a certified child care center in Blue Bell, PA, with capacity for 224 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 18 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). 3 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #8 of 14 centers in Blue Bell and has fewer citations per inspection than 55% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #1 did not include the individual's out of state clearances for the state the individual lived in other than PA in the last five years. Also, the file for staff member #2 did not include the individual's out of state clearances for the state the individual lived in other than PA in the last five years.
At the time of inspection, the emergency contact form for child #1 did not have the parent signature for consent of emergency medical and minor first-aid.
At the time of inspection, the emergency contact and financial agreement form for child #1 had not been updated or reviewed by the parents of the children in the last 6 months.
At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #1 indicated the initial health assessments with TB results were dated after the staffer was hired to work with children.
At the time of inspection, the emergency contact information for child #1 was missing the health insurance policy number.
At the time of inspection, the outer wall of building two was in desrepair.
At the time of inspection, the file for child #2 did not include a child service report signed by the child's parent in the last six months.
At the time of inspection, the emergency contact form for child #1 did not include written consent signed by the parent for emergency medical and administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
During the renewal inspection on 11/10/2022 the file for staff person #1 did not include the Child Abuse Clearance, FBI Clearance, NSOR or mandated reporters training.
During the renewal inspection on 11/10/2022 a large wooden climber/ship was observed on the playground and was not mounted over the required loose fill.
During the renewal inspection on 11/10/2022 prescription medication was not in the original container and did not contain written instructions that were provided from the individual who prescribed the medicine. (Instructions for administration contained on a prescription label are acceptable).
During the renewal inspection on 11/10/2022 the file for staff person #2 did not have the required health assessment.
During the renewal inspection on 11/9/2024 Staff person #2 did not have verification of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.
During the renewal inspection on 2/8/2021 the file for staff person #1 did not have a completed NSOR clearance.
During the renewal inspection on 2/8/2022 large plants were observed blocking the sliding glass doors and the foyer/sunroom exit and the exit door in the toddler classroom could not open fully due to the proximity of the swing set.
During the renewal inspection on 2/8/2022 the double swing glider located on the playground had areas of rust.
During the renewal inspection on 2/8/2022 the file for staff person #1 did not have TB testing dates and results on file at the facility.
During the renewal inspection on 2/8/2022 the operator did not have proof of purchase as required by Act 62 on file at the facility.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $57.69 | $39.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $57.69 | $33.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $48.46 | $29.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $48.46 | $42.00 |
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 Centre Square Montessori School House Main BLDG 1 had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 3 violations 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 Feb 5, 2026 (background checks): “At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #1 did not include the individual's out of state clearances for the state the individual lived in other than PA in the last five years. Also, the file for staff…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Centre Square Montessori School House Main BLDG 1?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Centre Square Montessori School House Main BLDG 1 since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Centre Square Montessori School House Main BLDG 1’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Jun 6, 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 Centre Square Montessori School House Main BLDG 1 compare with other daycares in Blue Bell?
It is #8 of 14 centers in Blue Bell by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 55% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Centre Square Montessori School House Main BLDG 1 last inspected?
Feb 5, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Centre Square Montessori School House Main BLDG 1 cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $57.69 for young toddler, $57.69 for older toddler, $48.46 for preschool, $48.46 for young school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Centre Square Montessori School House Main BLDG 1?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Happy Hours Montessori School 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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