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International Montessori Schools at Dillworthtown

1385 Birmingham Rd, West Chester, PA 19382 · Chester County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months Keystone STAR 1

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.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 53% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
#18 of 37 centers in West Chester
1 Core-safety citations
28 Other citations
6 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
29 citations from 6 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 5 in the last 12 months · last inspected May 18, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) May 18, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Jun 5, 2025 · Inspection · no citation May 24, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Aug 18, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Jul 19, 2022 · Inspection · citation found Nov 5, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork 15
Building & playground safety 8
Training & qualifications 2
Health & medication 2
Background checks 1
Food & feeding 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety May 18, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 25, 2026): “Staff person #2 will not return to a child care position until their staff record is completed with a complete Pennsylvania State Police Clearance, staff person #3 will not return to a child care position at the facility until such a time when their staff record is updated with a complete National…”
Citation May 18, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 25, 2026): “Provider will update the record of staff person #1 with the certification of the pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation training.”
Citation May 18, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)
At the time of the inspection the financial agreement of child #1 was lacking documentation to specify the date of the child's admission.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 25, 2026): “Provider will update the financial agreement of child #1 with documentation to specify the date of the child's admission.”
Citation May 18, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 25, 2026): “At the time of the inspection the emergency contact information for the children in care was brough to the child care spaces where they were receiving care.”
Citation May 18, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
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
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 25, 2026): “Provider will update the record of child #1 with an updated emergency contact information and financial agreement which had been reviewed and signed as updated by enrolling parents.”
Citation May 24, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and observed an outlet missing an outlet cover.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 24, 2024): “The provider replaced the missing outlet covers onsite.”
Citation May 24, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and observed the ceiling in a measured space room needing repair.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 18, 2024): “The provider will have all repairs made to the ceiling by 6/24/24.”
Citation May 24, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walkthrough and observed peeling paint in the primary 2 room on wall under tree.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 18, 2024): “The provider will correct all areas of peeling paint.”
Citation May 24, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(c)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 18, 2024): “The provider will replenish all areas in the plays space that has shallow areas.”
Citation May 24, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Free from contagious/communicable disease 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(7)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 18, 2024): “The provider will notify the parents of the children and request for them to provide a statement from the physician stating their child is free from communicable disease.”
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Citation May 24, 2024 Inspection Food & feeding
Bottles labeled 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(4)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and observed 3 children's cups without labels.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 24, 2024): “The provider corrected the violation onsite creating labels for the cups”
Citation May 24, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Posted in group space 55 Pa. Code §3270.111(b)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and observed the daily schedule not posted in a classroom
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 24, 2024): “The provider corrected the citation on site and posted the daily schedule in the classroom.”
Citation May 24, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 18, 2024): “The provider will notify the parent of the child and request for them to provide the missing information.”
Citation Aug 18, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/18/23, tiles in the multipurpose basement classroom were cracked and rising.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 27, 2023): “Director will contact maintenance company to make repairs to tiles.”
Citation Jul 19, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Emergency Numbers Posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.74
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 19, 2022): “Provider will ensure that emergency telephone numbers are securely posted in the Pre-primary 1 classroom.”
Citation Jul 19, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
In child care spaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 19, 2022): “Provider will remind staff the importance of taking a first-aid kit with them each time they leave the facility.”
Citation Jul 19, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 20, 2022): “Provider will have staff remove the items and place them in storage.”
Citation Jul 19, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 7/19/22, Certification Representative did not observe a health assessment on file for staff person #2.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 27, 2022): “Provider will request that staff person #2 have a health assessment completed.”
Citation Jul 19, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 8, 2022): “Provider will create a prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment policy for the facility.”
Citation Jul 19, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 20, 2022): “Provider will email the parents of child #1 and ask them for the release persons address.”
Citation Jul 19, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 1, 2022): “Provider will inform staff person #1 that two nonfamily references are required for her staff record.”
Citation Jul 19, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)(10)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 12, 2022): “Staff person #3 will have until 8/10/22 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person # 3 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS or higher who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there…”
Citation Nov 5, 2021 Inspection Records & paperwork
Amount of fee 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(1)
ON 11/5/21, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION. CHILD #1,#4,#5 DID NOT HAVE THE SPECIFIC FEE AMOUNT ON THE AGREEMENT FORM.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 25, 2022): “PROVIDER WILL REVIEW AND COMPLETE THE AGREEMENT FORMS WITH THE ENROLLING PARENT.”
Citation Nov 5, 2021 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 25, 2022): “PROVIDER WILL OBTAIN THE PHYSICIANS ADDRESS AND TELEPHONE NUMBER FROM ENROLLING PARENT.”
Citation Nov 5, 2021 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
ON 11/5/21, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION. CHILD #1 DID NOT HAVE THE HAVE THE ENROLLING PARENTS ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 25, 2022): “PROVIDER WILL OBTAIN THE ENROLLING PARENTS ADDRESS AND TELEPHONE NUMBER FROM ENROLLING PARENT.”
Citation Nov 5, 2021 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
ON 11/5/21, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION. CHILD #2 DID NOT HAVE THE INSURANCE POLICY INFORMATION ON THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 25, 2022): “PROVIDER WILL OBTAIN THE INSURANCE POLICY FOR ENROLLED CHILD FROM THE ENROLLING PARENT.”
Citation Nov 5, 2021 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 25, 2022): “PROVIDER WILL OBTAIN THE INDIVIDUAL DESIGNATED RELEASE PERSONS ADDRESS AND TELEPHONE NUMBER FROM ENROLLING PARENT.”
Citation Nov 5, 2021 Inspection Records & paperwork
Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(iv)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 25, 2022): “PROVIDER WILL OBTAIN ACCEPTABLE VERIFICATION OF EXPERIENCE FOR STAFF PERSON #2.”
Citation Nov 5, 2021 Inspection Records & paperwork
Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(3)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 25, 2022): “STAFF PERSON #1 WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE FACILITY UNTIL A UPDATED HEALTH ASSESSMENT IS OBTAINED.”

“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.

About this center

Capacity 173 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Jul 29, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Oct 9, 2020 · what STARS means
Operator BR Partners
Phone —
State certificate # CER-00257937
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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.

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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