Happy Minds Montessori
Happy Minds Montessori is a certified child care center in Horsham, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times. The state cited 21 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for training & qualifications (7 of 21). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #8 of 9 centers in Horsham and has fewer citations per inspection than 69% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
Every state visit
What inspectors cited most
Citations, newest first
On the day of visit Staff#1 only have (1) non-family reference in the files.
On the day observing the files Staff#8 hired over 45 days did not have a current NSOR in the files. Staff#9 did not have out of State Clearances in the files.
On the day of visit Staff#1 Staff#2 Staff#3 Staff#4 Staff#5 Staff#6 Staff#7 Staff#8 and Staff#10 did have a current Fire safety training in the files.
On the day of observing the files Child#1 and Child#2 did not have Health insurance coverage and policy number on the Emergency Contact Form.
On the day of visit observed the files for child#1 the Emergency Contact which was missing the release person address and telephone number.
On the day of visit staff#1 and staff#2 did not have the current emergency plan training in the files.
Observed stained tiles in the preschool room.
On the day observing the files child#2 is missing the current physical in the files.
On the day of observing the files staff#2 did not have the current physical in the files.
On the day observing the files Child#1 Child#2 and Child#3 did not have a current admission date in the files.
On the day of observing the files staff#2 was missing 2 hours of childcare training in the files.
At the time of the renewal inspection staff #1 did not have proof of all clearances including mandated reporter training. Staff #2 did not have proof of FBI, NSOR, and mandated reporter training. Staff #3 did not have proof of all clearances including mandated reporter training.
At the time of the renewal inspection, staff #1, #2, and #3 did not have proof of a current health assessment.
At the time of the renewal inspection, staff #1, #2, and #3 did not have proof of required health & safety training.
At the time of the renewal, staff #3 did not have proof of education and experience.
At the time of the renewal inspection, staff #1, #2, and #3 did not have proof of two non-family references.
At the time of the renewal inspection staff #1 and #2 did not have proof of pediatric first aid and CPR.
At the time of the renewal inspection staff #2 did not have a state police clearance, FBI clearance, NSOR certificate, and mandated reporter training; staff #5 did not have a current DHS FBI; staff #6 did not have a current DHS FBI clearance, staff #10 did not have a current state police clearance, a current child abuse clearance and an updated mandated reporter training; staff #13 did not have a current DHS FBI clearance as the one provided was a Dept of Aging clearance; staff #17 did not have a child abuse clearance and mandated reporter training. This is a continued non-compliance from the last renewal inspection.
At the time of the renewal inspection staff 2 did not have proof of a current health assessment. This is a continued non-compliance from the last renewal inspection.
At the time of the renewal inspection staff 2 did not have proof of an updated health & safety training, 5 did not have proof of a 10 hour health & safety training, 6 did not have proof of an updated 10 hour health & safety training, 9 did not have proof of updated 10 hour health & safety training, and 11 did not have proof of a health & safety training or a health & safety training update. This is a continued non-compliance from last renewal inspection.
At the time of the renewal inspection staff 2 and 3 did not have proof of pediatric first aid & CPR. This is a continued non-compliance from the last renewal inspection.
At the time of the renewal inspection staff #2 did not have a state police clearance, FBI clearance, NSOR certificate, and mandated reporter training; staff #5 did not have a current DHS FBI; staff #6 did not have a current DHS FBI clearance, staff #10 did not have a current state police clearance, a current child abuse clearance and an updated mandated reporter training; staff #13 did not have a current DHS FBI clearance as the one provided was a Dept of Aging clearance; staff #17 did not have a child abuse clearance and mandated reporter training.
At the time of the renewal inspection staff 2 did not have proof of a current health assessment.
At the time of the renewal inspection staff 2 did not have proof of an updated health & safety training, 5 did not have proof of a 10 hour health & safety training, 6 did not have proof of an updated 10 hour health & safety training, 9 did not have proof of updated 10 hour health & safety training, and 11 did not have proof of a health & safety training or a health & safety training update.
At the time of the renewal inspection staff 2 and 3 did not have proof of pediatric first aid & CPR.
“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.) | $73.80 | $73.80 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $71.00 | $71.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $71.00 | $71.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $68.80 | $53.80 |
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 Happy Minds Montessori 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 Jul 29, 2025 (background checks): “On the day observing the files Staff#8 hired over 45 days did not have a current NSOR in the files. Staff#9 did not have out of State Clearances in the files.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Happy Minds Montessori?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Happy Minds Montessori since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Happy Minds Montessori’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1. 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 Happy Minds Montessori compare with other daycares in Horsham?
It is #8 of 9 centers in Horsham by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 69% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Happy Minds Montessori last inspected?
May 8, 2026 (allocated unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Happy Minds Montessori cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $73.80 for infant, $71.00 for young toddler, $71.00 for older toddler, $68.80 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
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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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