International Montessori Schools at Paoli INC
International Montessori Schools at Paoli INC is a certified child care center in Paoli, PA, with capacity for 107 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 18 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (6 of 18). 7 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #103 of 214 centers in Chester County and has fewer citations per inspection than 64% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walk through and observed children being allowed to leave their classrooms unsupervised to go to their cubbies. Certification representative was the only adult present when multiple children came to the front of the facility where the cubbies are unsupervised.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's files and the files for child #5 did not include a record of immunizations and the child is Still enrolled at the facility.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's files and the file for child#5 did not have an initial or subsequent health report.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 staff files and the file for staff #1 did not include a verification of childcare experience.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's file and the the agreement form for child #1 and child #5 does not include the fee amount or day it is to be paid.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's file and the file for child #1, child #2, child#3, child#4 and child #5 do not have the address for the physician on the emergency contact form.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files and there was no certificate of occupancy on file at the facility.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed facility files and the file did not include a water bill for proof that the well water is safe.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walk through and there was chipped paint on the door of room P1.
During the initial inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walkthrough and the seesaw in the play area had chipped paint
During the initial inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walkthrough and there was no protective surface on the playground only faux grass.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walkthrough, and the climbing wall and slide lack guard rails.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files, and the emergency plan did not include information on how staff are to respond in the event of a lock down, shelter in place, evacuation or relocation and did not include a location for staff and children to relocate to.
Observed chipped paint in childcare space.
Observed staff not knowing assigned students.
Observed thermometer measuring 55 ° F.
Observed staff 1 file with no updated health assessment.
On the date of the physical site review of the inspection, staff was asked to produce the emergency contact information for the children in the room adjacent to the large muscle play space. Emergency contact information was not present in the room where the children were receiving care.
“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
Common questions
Has International Montessori Schools at Paoli INC had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 2 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 Apr 14, 2026 (supervision): “During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walk through and observed children being allowed to leave their classrooms unsupervised to go to their cubbies. Certification…” 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 Paoli INC?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at International Montessori Schools at Paoli INC 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 Paoli INC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Jul 11, 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 International Montessori Schools at Paoli INC compare with other daycares in Chester County?
It is tied for #103 of 214 centers in Chester County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 64% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was International Montessori Schools at Paoli INC last inspected?
Apr 14, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
Who runs International Montessori Schools at Paoli INC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is International Montessori Schools/Paoli.
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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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