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Clover Montessori School

7134 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19119 · Philadelphia County
Keystone STAR 4 (accredited)

Clover Montessori School is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 33 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 (accredited) rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times. The state cited 30 violations, none of them core-safety, most often for records & paperwork (19 of 30). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #478 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 62% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 62% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #478 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
0 Core-safety citations
30 Other citations
7 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
30 citations from 7 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Mar 26, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Mar 26, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Oct 29, 2025 · Inspection · no citation Apr 8, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Apr 4, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Apr 21, 2023 · Inspection · citation found May 16, 2022 · Inspection · citation found Dec 7, 2021 · Inspection · no citation
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork 19
Building & playground safety 4
Health & medication 4
Food & feeding 1
Emergency preparedness 1
Training & qualifications 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Mar 26, 2026 Inspection Food & feeding
Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107
At time of renewal inspection on 3/26/26, the refrigerator used for children's lunches did not have a thermometer to ensure the temperature remains 45 degrees Fahrenheit or below.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 6, 2026): “A new thermometer will be purchased for the refrigerator.”
Citation Apr 8, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Toxic plants not permitted 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(d)
During renewal inspection on 4/8/25, daffodils were observed in a planter in the outdoor play space
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 17, 2025): “The planter with the daffodils will be moved outside of the childcare space so they are not accessible to the children.”
Citation Apr 8, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Exam communicable disease/Information re: medical problems 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(4)
During renewal inspection on 4/8/25, the health assessment for staff person #1, completed by the physician, indicated a communicable disease with no accompanying information to describe the conditions and the risk it might pose to others exposed to this individual.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 17, 2025): “The form was filled out incorrectly by the physician. Staff person #1 will return to the doctor's office to have the questions answered correctly on the form.”
Citation Apr 8, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
During renewal inspection on 4/8/25, the facility's emergency contact form did not include an area for parents to list the addresses of the release persons.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 25, 2025): “The emergency contact form will be updated to include an area for parents to list the addresses of the persons to whom the child may be released.”
Citation Apr 8, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
During renewal inspection on 4/8/25, the agreement forms for child #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 had not been updated within the past 6 months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 25, 2025): “The parents will be contacted to review the agreement form and provide a signature and date to acknowledge the review.”
Citation Apr 4, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Toxic plants not permitted 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(d)
During walkthrough at renewal inspection, toxic plants were observed in the front room child care space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 17, 2024): “The plants will be removed from the classroom.”
Citation Apr 4, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
During walkthrough at renewal inspection chipped paint was observed under the sink and behind the toilet in the bathroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 17, 2024): “The paint will be touched up so there are no areas of chipped or damaged paint.”
Citation Apr 4, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)
During child file review at renewal inspection, the health report for child #2 had a date of 1/4/23 and was more than 12 months old.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 1, 2024): “The parent will be notified to provide an updated health report for child #2. This will be placed in the child file.”
Citation Apr 4, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Arrival/departure times 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(4)
During child file review at renewal inspection, the agreement for child #2 and #3 did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 9, 2024): “The parents of child #2 and #3 will be contacted to fill in the arrival and departure times for each child.”
Citation Apr 4, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
During child file review at renewal inspection, the emergency information for child #1 did not include the health insurance and policy number of coverage for the child.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 9, 2024): “The parent will be contacted to provide the health insurance and policy number under which the child is covered. This will be written on the emergency information for the child.”
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Citation Apr 4, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
During child file review at renewal inspection, the emergency information for child #1, #2, and #3 did not include the addresses of the person to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 9, 2024): “The parents will be contacted to provide the addresses of all the release person listed on the emergency contact form.”
Citation Apr 4, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)
During walkthrough at renewal inspection, the medical transport plan, which identifies the procedures taken if a child needs emergency medical care was not posted in each child care space at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 10, 2024): “The medical transport plan will be developed and posted in each child care space at the facility and it will be taken on any excursions away from the facility.”
Citation Apr 4, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos/Dated signature affixed 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)/3270.181(d)
During child file review at renewal inspection, the financial agreement for child #2, #3, and #4 had not been reviewed/updated with a new parent signature and date within the past 6 months
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 9, 2024): “The director will have the parents review the financial agreement for children #2, #3, and #4. The review/update will be acknowledged with a new signature and date.”
Citation Apr 21, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
There was not proper documentation of emergency plan training at the time of initial hire and annually thereafter.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 28, 2023): “The operator developed a sign-in sheet that will be used to document emergency plan training.”
Citation Apr 21, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)
The agreements for facility children #1 and #3 were not signed by the operator.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 27, 2023): “The operator will develop a new agreement for facility children #1 and #3 and ensure they are signed by both the parent and the operator.”
Citation Apr 21, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Designated release persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(5)
The agreement for facility child #3 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 27, 2023): “The agreement form will specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released for facility child #3.”
Citation Apr 21, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
The emergency contact forms for facility children #2 and #3 did not include the parent's work information.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 27, 2023): “The operator will obtain the parent's work information on the emergency contact forms of facility children #2 and #3.”
Citation Apr 21, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
The emergency contact form for facility children #3 and #5 did not include the addresses of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 27, 2023): “The operator will obtain the addresses of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the children may be released on the emergency contact forms of facility children #3 and #5.”
Citation Apr 21, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
During the onsite inspection 5/4/2023, Certification Representative observed that all children's emergency contacts were not in the child care space the children were receiving care. There were several children in the front classroom and their emergency contact forms were in the back classroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 5, 2023): “The operator will ensure that the children's emergency contact forms are kept in the classrooms the children are receiving care.”
Citation Apr 21, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months/Emergency master file updated 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(e)
During the onsite inspection on 5/4/2023, Certification Representative observed several emergency contact forms in classrooms that were not updated at least once every 6 months as required.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 5, 2023): “The operator will ensure that all emergency contact forms are updated at least every six months in the master file and all other facility records including the classroom's forms.”
Citation Apr 21, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos/Dated signature affixed 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)/3270.181(d)
The agreement forms for facility children #1 - #5 were not updated at least every six months. The emergency contact forms for facility children #1, #4 and #5 were not updated at least once every six months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 27, 2023): “The emergency contact forms for facility children #1, #4 and #5 have been updated. The operator will ensure this is done within a six month time frame or any time there is a change in information. The operator will have all parents review and update the children's agreement forms.”
Citation Apr 21, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(iv)
The record for facility staff #1 contained questionable college transcripts as verification of education. The transcripts in the staff record did not list the staff name. After further research, it was concluded that the staff person would have been approximately 10 years old when starting college based on staff's age and the dates on the college transcript.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 9, 2023): “The operator scheduled a meeting with facility staff #1 to discuss the transcripts. Facility staff #1 did not show up for the meeting and resigned via text message with no explanation of the transcripts. Moving forward the operator will thoroughly review all documents provided by staff to ensure…”
Citation May 16, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Glass 55 Pa. Code §3270.81
On 5/24/2022 Certification Representative observed that the lower door glass and two windows in the childcare space did not have a visual strip or other visual identification on them.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 25, 2022): “The operator will place some type of visual identification on the glass where needed.”
Citation May 16, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)
There was not a current health assessment within the past 12 months on file for facility child #2. The health assessment on file was dated 12/23/2020.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 3, 2022): “The operator will obtain a current health assessment for facility child #2.”
Citation May 16, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(c)
It could not be determined that a health provider completed the health assessment for facility child #1. The document submitted was not signed or dated by a health provider.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 25, 2022): “The operator will obtain the required health assessment information for facility child #1.”
Citation May 16, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
Facility staff #1 did not have the required health and safety trainings within 90 days of hire.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 27, 2022): “Facility staff #1 will obtain the required Health and Safety training.”
Citation May 16, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)
The agreement for facility child #4 was not signed/dated by the parent. The agreement for facility child #5 was not signed/dated by the operator.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 25, 2022): “The operator will ensure the required signatures are on the agreement forms of facility child #4 and #5.”
Citation May 16, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)
The agreements for facility children #2, #3, #4 and #5 did not specify the date of the child's admission.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 25, 2022): “The operator will specify on the agreement forms for children #2, #3, #4 and #5 the date of admission.”
Citation May 16, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
The emergency contact forms for children #1 and #4 did not list work information of the parent.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 25, 2022): “The operator will obtain the work information of the parents on the emergency contact forms for facility children #1 and #4.”
Citation May 16, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
The emergency contact forms for facility children #3 and #5 did not specify the address of the release persons.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 25, 2022): “The operator will obtain the addresses of all release persons on the emergency contact forms for facility children #3 and #5.”

“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.

Enforcement actions

Issuance of Provisional Certificate of Compliance at the time of Initial Dec 14, 2021
COMPASS status: Pending Appeal · the center has since been granted a regular certificate

Negative sanctions Pennsylvania lists for this center, such as a downgrade to a provisional certificate, refusing to renew or revoking its certificate of compliance, with the status COMPASS shows. “Operation permitted” means the center may keep operating while it appeals; “operation not permitted” means it may not.

Daily rates

Age group Full time, per day Part time, per day
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $113.20 —
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $45.55 —

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 33 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Jun 7, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 4 (accredited)
since Sep 23, 2025 · what STARS means
Operator Clover Montessori School
Hours Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (215) 326-9216
State certificate # CER-00254228
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Common questions

Has Clover Montessori School had any serious violations?

No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 30 other citations, listed above.

Have there been complaints about Clover Montessori School?

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

What is Clover Montessori School’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4 (accredited), effective Sep 23, 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 Clover Montessori School compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?

It is tied for #478 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 62% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Clover Montessori School last inspected?

Mar 26, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Clover Montessori School cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $113.20 for preschool, $45.55 for young school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Clover Montessori School?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Clover Montessori School.

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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