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Happy Minds Montessori

1355 Business Center Dr, Horsham, PA 19044 · Montgomery County
Keystone STAR 1

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

Fewer citations than 69% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
#8 of 9 centers in Horsham
3 Core-safety citations
18 Other citations
7 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
21 citations from 7 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected May 8, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) May 8, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Jul 29, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Aug 20, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Jul 7, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Apr 28, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Jan 26, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Jan 6, 2022 · Inspection · no citation
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Training & qualifications 7
Records & paperwork 5
Health & medication 4
Background checks 3
Emergency preparedness 1
Building & playground safety 1

Citations, newest first

Citation May 8, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
On the day of visit Staff#1 only have (1) non-family reference in the files.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 22, 2026): “The facility will be in compliance with 3270.19(5) at all times.”
Core safety Jul 29, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 3, 2025): “The Provider will be in compliance with 3270.32(a)/.192(4) at all times.”
Citation Jul 29, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 3, 2025): “The Provider will assure that all staff are n compliance with 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) at all times.”
Citation Jul 29, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 1, 2025): “The facility will be in compliance with 3270.124(b)(6) at all times.”
Citation Jul 29, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
On the day of visit observed the files for child#1 the Emergency Contact which was missing the release person address and telephone number.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 1, 2025): “The Provider will be in compliance with 3270.124(b)(7) at all times.”
Citation Aug 20, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
On the day of visit staff#1 and staff#2 did not have the current emergency plan training in the files.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 24, 2024): “The facility will be in compliance with 3270.27(c) at all times.”
Citation Aug 20, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
Observed stained tiles in the preschool room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 24, 2024): “The facility will be in compliance with 3270.76 at all times.”
Citation Aug 20, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Initial health report for older toddler/preschool no more than 1 year/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)(3)/3270.182(1)
On the day observing the files child#2 is missing the current physical in the files.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 24, 2024): “The facility will be in compliance with 3270.131(a)(3)/.182(1) at all times.”
Citation Aug 20, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3)
On the day of observing the files staff#2 did not have the current physical in the files.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 25, 2024): “The facility will be in compliance with 3270.151(c)(1)/.192(3) at all times.”
Citation Aug 20, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2)
On the day observing the files Child#1 Child#2 and Child#3 did not have a current admission date in the files.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 24, 2024): “The facility will be in compliance with 3270.123(a)(6)/.182(2) at all times.”
Citation Aug 20, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
On the day of observing the files staff#2 was missing 2 hours of childcare training in the files.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 24, 2024): “The facility will be in compliance with 3270.31(e) at all times.”
Core safety Jul 7, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 4, 2023): “Staff #1 and #3 are no longer at the facility. All staff will have proof of all clearances including mandated reporter training.”
Citation Jul 7, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
At the time of the renewal inspection, staff #1, #2, and #3 did not have proof of a current health assessment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 7, 2023): “Staff #1 and #3 are no longer working at the facility. All staff will have proof of a current health assessment while working at the facility.”
Citation Jul 7, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
At the time of the renewal inspection, staff #1, #2, and #3 did not have proof of required health & safety training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 16, 2023): “Staff #1 last day at the facility was 7/28/23. Staff #3 last day at the facility was 8/4/23. All staff will have proof of a current health and safety training.”
Citation Jul 7, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
HS/GED + 2 yrs 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(5)
At the time of the renewal, staff #3 did not have proof of education and experience.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 4, 2023): “Staff #4 last day at the facility was 8/4/23. All staff will have proof of education and experience while employed at the facility.”
Citation Jul 7, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
At the time of the renewal inspection, staff #1, #2, and #3 did not have proof of two non-family references.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 16, 2023): “Staff #1 and #3 are no longer employed at the facility. All staff will have proof of two non-family references before working at the facility.”
Citation Jul 7, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)(10)
At the time of the renewal inspection staff #1 and #2 did not have proof of pediatric first aid and CPR.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 4, 2023): “Staff #1 last day at the facility was 7/28/23. All staff will have proof of pediatric first aid and CPR.”
Follow-up Apr 28, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 7, 2023): “All staff will have required clearances and mandated reporter training necessary to work with children at the facility. A plan of who the facility will operate with limited staff was provided on 4/17/23. Staff #2 no longer employed at the facility. Last day of employment was 6/15/23.”
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Follow-up Apr 28, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 7, 2023): “All staff will have a current health assessment while working at the facility. Staff #2 no longer works at the facility.”
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Follow-up Apr 28, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 7, 2023): “All staff will complete health & safety training within 90 days of working at the facility.”
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Follow-up Apr 28, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)(10)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 7, 2023): “All staff will have pediatric first aid & CPR training. Staff #2 is no longer employed at the facility. Staff last day was 6/15/23.”
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Core safety Jan 26, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Apr 28, 2023): “All staff will have all required clearances and mandated reporter training necessary to work with children at the facility. A plan of how the facility will operate with limited staff was provided on 4/17/23.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jan 26, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
At the time of the renewal inspection staff 2 did not have proof of a current health assessment.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Apr 28, 2023): “All staff will have a current health assessment while working at the facility.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jan 26, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Apr 28, 2023): “All staff will complete health & safety training within 90 days of working at the facility.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jan 26, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)(10)
At the time of the renewal inspection staff 2 and 3 did not have proof of pediatric first aid & CPR.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Apr 28, 2023): “All staff will have pediatric first aid & CPR training.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized

“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

Capacity —
Certificate status Regular
Certificate dated through Aug 26, 2025
Keystone STARS STAR 1
Operator —
Hours Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (267) 477-4550
State certificate # CER-00228508
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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.

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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