International Montessori Schools at Dillworthtown
International Montessori Schools at Dillworthtown is a certified child care center in West Chester, PA, with capacity for 173 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 29 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (15 of 29). 5 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #18 of 37 centers in West Chester and has fewer citations per inspection than 53% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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At the time of the inspection the following CPSL violations were observed: The record of staff person #2 was lacking a complete Pennsylvania State Police Clearance, the record of staff person #3 was lacking a complete National Sex Offender Letter, the record of staff person #4 was lacking a complete FBI fingerprint clearance.
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 was lacking certification of the pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.
At the time of the inspection the financial agreement of child #1 was lacking documentation to specify the date of the child's admission.
At the time of the inspection the emergency contact information for the children in care was not present in any of the child care spaces where they were receiving care.
At the time of the inspection the record of child #1 had emergency contact information and financial agreement neither of which had been reviewed and signed as updated in at least once in a 6-month period
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and observed an outlet missing an outlet cover.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and observed the ceiling in a measured space room needing repair.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walkthrough and observed peeling paint in the primary 2 room on wall under tree.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a walk-through of the outside play space and observed shallow areas in the mulch that needed to be replenished.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files children #1 and #2 were both missing the statement free from communicable disease on the health assessment.
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During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and observed 3 children's cups without labels.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and observed the daily schedule not posted in a classroom
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files, child # 4 was missing the release person address on the emergency contact form.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/18/23, tiles in the multipurpose basement classroom were cracked and rising.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 7/19/22, Certification Representative did not observe emergency telephone numbers of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center posted by the telephone in the Pre-primary 1 classroom.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 7/19/22, Certification Representative did not observe a first-aid kit accompanying the Primary 1 camp group while they were in the facility's outdoor play space.
During the renewal inspection conducted 7/19/22, Certification Representative observed clutter, including a lamp, baskets, and small storage bins stacked on top of sleeping cots in the Pre-primary 2 classroom.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 7/19/22, Certification Representative did not observe a health assessment on file for staff person #2.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 7/19/22, Certification Representative did not observe a facility policy and procedure to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 7/19/22, Certification Representative did not observe an address of the individual designated by the parent to whom child #1 may be released.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 7/19/22, Certification Representative did not observe two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 7/19/22, staff person #3 had not completed the following pre-service training with in 90 days of their hire date: Pediatric First Aid & Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). Staff person #3's CPR certification was titled, Heartsaver First AID CPR AED Program, which does not meet the DHS requirements of having Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR training conducted by an approved Pennsylvania Quality Assurance System (PQAS) Instructor using an OCDEL recognized curriculum.
ON 11/5/21, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION. CHILD #1,#4,#5 DID NOT HAVE THE SPECIFIC FEE AMOUNT ON THE AGREEMENT FORM.
ON 11/5/21, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION. CHILD #1, and #2 DID NOT HAVE THE PHYSICIAN ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER ON THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM.
ON 11/5/21, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION. CHILD #1 DID NOT HAVE THE HAVE THE ENROLLING PARENTS ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER.
ON 11/5/21, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION. CHILD #2 DID NOT HAVE THE INSURANCE POLICY INFORMATION ON THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM.
ON 11/5/21, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION. CHILD #1,#2, AND#4 DID NOT HAVE THE ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER OF THE INDIVIDUAL DESIGNATED PERSON CHILD MAY BE RELEASED TO.
ON 11/5/21, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, STAFF PERSON #2 DID NOT HAVE EVIDENCE OF ACCEPTABLE VERIFICATION OF EDUCATION IN STAFF PERSONS INDIVIDUAL FILE.
ON 11/5/21, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS INITIAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT WITH SUBSEQUENT TB, X-RAYS, OR MEDICAL DOCUMENTATION OBSERVED IN THE INDIVIDUAL STAFF PERSON #1 FILE.
“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.
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Common questions
Has International Montessori Schools at Dillworthtown had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 1 violation 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 May 18, 2026 (background checks): “At the time of the inspection the following CPSL violations were observed: The record of staff person #2 was lacking a complete Pennsylvania State Police Clearance, the record of staff person #3 was lacking a complete…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about International Montessori Schools at Dillworthtown?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at International Montessori Schools at Dillworthtown since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is International Montessori Schools at Dillworthtown’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Oct 9, 2020. 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 International Montessori Schools at Dillworthtown compare with other daycares in West Chester?
It is #18 of 37 centers in West Chester by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 53% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was International Montessori Schools at Dillworthtown last inspected?
May 18, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
Who runs International Montessori Schools at Dillworthtown?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is BR Partners.
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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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