Pennsylvania · Pottstown · 19464

Creative Minds Montessori School

1374 Commerce Dr # A, Pottstown, PA 19464 · Montgomery County

Keystone STAR 2

Creative Minds Montessori School is a certified child care center in Pottstown, PA, with capacity for 153 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times. The state cited 29 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (6 of 29). 3 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #10 of 27 centers in Pottstown and has fewer citations per inspection than 52% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 52% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical

#10 of 27 centers in Pottstown

2 Core-safety citations

27 Other citations

7 Inspections

0 Complaint investigations that found violations

29 citations from 7 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 3 in the last 12 months · last inspected Mar 24, 2026

Every state visit

Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork 6

Building & playground safety 5

Training & qualifications 4

Emergency preparedness 4

Transportation 3

Health & medication 3

Food & feeding 2

Background checks 1

Sleep safety 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Mar 24, 2026 Inspection Transportation

Pick-up and drop-off points/Safe routes posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)/3270.171(c)

Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility did not have an annual written letter posted or sent to their local traffic safety authorities mentioning the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 14, 2026): “Provider will create a safe routes letter and send it to the local traffic safety. The letter will be posted in a conspicuous location at the facility.”

Citation Mar 24, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork

Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)

Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #1, #2, #3, #4 or #5 did not include CSR assessments or assessments done with an approved assessment tool.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 14, 2026): “Provider will have staff complete CSR assessments for all children.”

Citation Mar 24, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications

Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)

Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #1 did not include the required 12 clock hours of childcare training.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 14, 2026): “Provider will have staff complete 9 more hours of childcare training in approved topics of early childhood education.”

Core safety Mar 25, 2025 Inspection Background checks

Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Certification representative completed a renewal inspection. The record for Staff person #1 did not include an NSOR clearance or a mandated reporter training.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 9, 2025): “Provider will have staff person complete mandated reporter training and check on the status of the NSOR clearances.”

Core safety Mar 25, 2025 Inspection Sleep safety

Infant sleep position 55 Pa. Code §3270.119

Certification representative completed a renewal inspection. There were boppy pillows inside infant crips (prepping them upward) while they were sleeping.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 8, 2025): “Provider will remove all boppy pillows from cribs.”

Citation Mar 25, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)

Certification representative completed a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #1 did not include emergency plan training.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 8, 2025): “Provider will review the emergency plan training with staff.”

Citation Mar 25, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety

No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)

Certification representative completed a renewal inspection. There was peeing paint in the infant room behind the door and in the preschool classrooms #1 and #2.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 9, 2025): “Provider will have peeling paint repaired.”

Citation Mar 25, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety

Lidded waste receptacles 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(i)

Certification representative completed a renewal inspection. Both bathrooms located in preschool classroom #1 and #2 did not have lidded waste cans.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 9, 2025): “Provider will purchase lidded trash cans for the bathrooms.”

Citation Mar 25, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety

Small Toys and Objects 55 Pa. Code §3270.103

Certification representative completed a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, there were several plastic bags in the (located next to the toddler changing table) in reach of the children. (Corrected on site).

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 25, 2025): “At the time of inspection, the plastic bags were placed out of reach of children.”

Citation Mar 25, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety

High Chairs 55 Pa. Code §3270.105

Certification representative completed a renewal inspection. The high chairs located in the infant room did not have T-shaped safety straps.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 8, 2025): “Provider will add T-shaped safety straps to the high chairs.”

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Citation Mar 25, 2025 Inspection Health & medication

2 feet apart 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(f)

Certification representative completed a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, there was an infant sleep in a crib that did not have at least 2 feet of space on three sides. (Corrected on site).

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 25, 2025): “At the time of inspection, the teacher moved the child from the crib. Later, cribs were moved 2 feet apart for nap.”

Citation Mar 25, 2025 Inspection Food & feeding

Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107

Certification representative completed a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, the refrigerator located in the infant room had a temperature above 45° F.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 8, 2025): “Provider will have the refrigerator serviced.”

Citation Mar 25, 2025 Inspection Health & medication

Exam communicable disease 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(3)

Certification representative completed a renewal inspection. The health assessment of file for staff person #1 did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 8, 2025): “Provider will have staff complete a health assessment form that include an examination for communicable diseases.”

Citation Mar 25, 2025 Inspection Food & feeding

Bottles labeled 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(4)

Certification representative completed a renewal inspection. The bottles located in the infant classroom were not labeled with children names.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 8, 2025): “Provider will have staff label all bottles.”

Citation Mar 25, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications

Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

Certification representative completed a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #2 did not include an updated fire safety training.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 8, 2025): “Provider will have staff complete fire safety training.”

Citation Mar 25, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork

Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)

Certification representative completed a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #1 did not include two written nonfamily references letters.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 8, 2025): “Provider will have staff bring in reference letters.”

Citation Mar 26, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety

No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)

On March 26, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There was peeling light tan paint and unpainted plater located in the infant classroom and toddler classroom.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 23, 2024): “Provider will have someone re-paint to repair all peeling paint and plater.”

Citation Mar 26, 2024 Inspection Health & medication

Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)

On March 26, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #2 did not include an updated health assessment.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 23, 2024): “Provider will have the parent bring in an updated health assessment.”

Citation Mar 26, 2024 Inspection Transportation

Safe pick-up and drop-off in writing/Safe routes posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(b)/3270.171(c)

On March 26, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility pick-up and drop off procedures were not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 23, 2024): “Provider will create pick-up and drop off procedures and post in a conspicuous location used by parents.”

Citation Mar 26, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)

On March 26, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The current emergency plan did not have accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, or children with chronic medical conditions.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 23, 2024): “Provider will add required accommodations to the emergency plan.”

Citation Mar 26, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)

On March 26, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility did not have an emergency drill log indicating the time or different types of drills.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 23, 2024): “Provider will conduct an emergency drill and document it on the Emergency Drill log.”

Citation Mar 26, 2024 Inspection Transportation

Pick-up and drop-off points 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)

On March 26, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility did not send an annual letter to the local traffic safety authorities about the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 23, 2024): “Provider will create a letter and give it to the local traffic safety authority.”

Citation Mar 26, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications

Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)

On March 26, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, the record for staff person #1 did not include an annual written evaluation.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 23, 2024): “Provider will create a written evaluation for the teachers.”

Citation Mar 26, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork

Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)

On March 26, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #1 did not include an updated developmental assessment.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 23, 2024): “Provider will have staff complete and review the child's developmental assessment.”

Citation Mar 26, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork

Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2)

On March 26, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for children #4 did not include a fee agreement to specify updated fee information or the date of the child's admission.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 23, 2024): “Provider will complete a fee agreement for the child and add admission date.”

Citation Mar 26, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork

Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)

On March 26, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The emergency contact form for child #4 did not include the telephone number of the child's physician.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 23, 2024): “Provider will have the parent complete missing physician information on the emergency contact form.”

Citation Mar 26, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork

Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)

On March 26, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time on inspection, the record for child #2 did not include a completed financial agreement. In addition, the fee agreement for child #3, #5 and #6 was outdated.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 23, 2024): “Provider will have parents complete financial agreement and update the ones that are outdated.”

Citation Mar 21, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Every 60 days 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)

ON MARCH 21, 2022 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE OF THE FACILITY CONDUCTING A FIRE DRILL AT LEAST ONCE EVERY 60 DAYS, THE LAST DOCUMENTED FIRE DRILL WAS 10/22/2021

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 22, 2022): “COMPLETED FIRE DRILL ON THE MORNING OF 3/22/2022”

Citation Mar 21, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications

Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)

ON MARCH 21, 2022 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE OF STAFF #1 DID NOT CONTAIN EVIDENCE OF AN ANNUAL MINIMUM OF 12 CLOCK HOURS OF CHILD CARE TRAINING, THE FILE CONTAINED 10 CLOCK HOURS

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 22, 2022): “STAFF COMPLETED TWO HOUR TRAINING COURSE”

“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.)	$81.00	—
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.)	$81.00	—
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.)	$75.20	—
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K)	$67.60	—
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.)	$64.00	$26.00
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.)	$64.00	$26.00

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

Capacity 153 children

Certificate status Regular

Certificate valid through Jun 26, 2027

Keystone STARS STAR 2
since Sep 11, 2025 · what STARS means

Operator Creative Minds Montessori School INC

Hours Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–5:30 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare

Phone (610) 327-0717

State certificate # CER-00254732

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Common questions

Has Creative Minds Montessori School had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 2 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 Mar 25, 2025 (background checks): “Certification representative completed a renewal inspection. The record for Staff person #1 did not include an NSOR clearance or a mandated reporter training.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Creative Minds Montessori School?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Creative Minds 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 Creative Minds Montessori School’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 2, effective Sep 11, 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 Creative Minds Montessori School compare with other daycares in Pottstown?

It is #10 of 27 centers in Pottstown by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 52% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Creative Minds Montessori School last inspected?

Mar 24, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Creative Minds Montessori School cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $81.00 for infant, $81.00 for young toddler, $75.20 for older toddler, $67.60 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Creative Minds Montessori School?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Creative Minds 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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