Datzyk Montessori School Day Care
Datzyk Montessori School Day Care is a certified child care center in Allentown, PA, with capacity for 40 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 25 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (11 of 25). 1 citation came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #52 of 82 centers in Allentown and has more citations per inspection than 62% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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Staff #1 did not update their clearances every 60 months as evidenced by a previous PA State Police clearance dated 4/27/20 and an updated PA State Police clearance dated 11/21/25, and a previous PA Child Abuse History clearance dated 5/1/20 and an updated PA Child Abuse History clearance dated 11/25/25.
Staff Person #1, Staff Person #2, and Staff Person #3's National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) verification's were dated November 19, 2019.
Child's records did not include health insurance information.
Staff #1's state police and child abuse clearance were requested for specifically to be a volunteer. For a staff member, volunteer clearances are unacceptable.
The facility had a shelter and lock down procedure within the facility's emergency plan, however, did not have the policy in their parent letter. The facility had an evacuation procedure within the facility's emergency plan, however, did not have the policy in their parent letter. The facility had a method to contact parents within the facility's emergency plan, however, did not have the policy in their parent letter. The facility had a method to inform parents that an emergency has ended with instructions on how to reunite the parents with their children within the facility's emergency plan, however, did not have the policy in their parent letter.
Several Lysol disinfectant wipes and sprays were observed in a cabinet in the young toddler room without a lock on it. The cabinet was accessible to the children.
In the young toddler room emergency telephone numbers were not posted.
It was observed in the young toddler room that several ceiling tiles were stained and/or damaged.
It was observed in the young toddler room that the glass window had a crack on the lower left side.
It was observed in the young toddler room that there was not a lid on the garbage.
It was observed that the operator was utilizing a portable space heater.
Epi pen Medication for child #1 was not in its original container.
The facility did not have a policy that addressed accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities or children with chronic medical conditions within their facility plan or in the parent letter.
Provider did not have any documentation on emergency drills being conducted annually.
Fire alarm testing log was observed to have dates 9/28/23, 10/31/23, 11/30/23, and 12/2/23. The month from September to October indicates that 33 days had past before testing the fire alarm. Fire alarm testing is required every 30 days.
The provider did not have any documentation that their emergency plan had been submitted to the local municipality and to the county EMA.
The facility did not have documentation that the local safety authorities had been notified of the facilities use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.
The facility did not have an emergency transportation plan posted.
Windows on the second floor, which are accessible to children open more than 6 inches.
A paper towel dispenser on the wall in the toddler bathroom had areas of rust and peeling paint.
Staff persons #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, and #8 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/30/2022. All staff completed the training on 1/11/23 or 1/12/23.
Staff Persons #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, and #7 do not have pediatric first aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum or by a PQAS certified instructor.
Emergency telephone numbers were not posted by each telephone in the facility.
There were no signs by the sinks to remind children and staff to wash their hands.
Toddlers lunches, which include milk and milk products and meat, are not being stored in the refrigerator. They were in lunchboxes with ice packs.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $56.26 | $41.91 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $56.26 | $30.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $56.26 | $30.00 |
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 Datzyk Montessori School Day Care 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 Jan 29, 2026 (background checks): “Staff #1 did not update their clearances every 60 months as evidenced by a previous PA State Police clearance dated 4/27/20 and an updated PA State Police clearance dated 11/21/25, and a previous PA Child Abuse History…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Datzyk Montessori School Day Care?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Datzyk Montessori School Day Care since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Datzyk Montessori School Day Care’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Jul 26, 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 Datzyk Montessori School Day Care compare with other daycares in Allentown?
It is #52 of 82 centers in Allentown by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 62% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Datzyk Montessori School Day Care last inspected?
Jan 29, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Datzyk Montessori School Day Care cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $56.26 for older toddler, $56.26 for preschool, $56.26 for young school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Datzyk Montessori School Day Care?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Datzyk 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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