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International Montessori Schools Foundation

70 Buckwalter Rd, Royersford, PA 19468 · Montgomery County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months Keystone STAR 1

International Montessori Schools Foundation is a certified child care center in Royersford, PA, with capacity for 145 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 23 violations, 5 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (8 of 23). 1 citation came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #13 of 20 centers in Royersford and has fewer citations per inspection than 57% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 57% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
#13 of 20 centers in Royersford
5 Core-safety citations
18 Other citations
6 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
23 citations from 7 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Feb 26, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) May 7, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation found Feb 26, 2026 · Inspection · no citation Feb 24, 2025 · Inspection · no citation Aug 13, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Feb 9, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Apr 27, 2023 · Inspection · citation found May 26, 2022 · 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 8
Training & qualifications 5
Supervision 2
Background checks 2
Building & playground safety 2
Staff ratios 1
Emergency preparedness 1
Food & feeding 1
Transportation 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety May 7, 2026 Self-reported violation Supervision
Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)
On May 7, 2026 during the complaint investigation, it was determined that Staff #1, who is also the parent, left Child #1 in the hallway and walked in a classroom, when they returned Child #1 was not there, Child #1 left building and was found walking down the street.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 2, 2026): “1. All staff were immediately informed, and safety protocols were reviewed and reinforced. A revised arrival procedure was implemented to ensure continuous supervision with no gaps in coverage. Staff members were assigned to specific supervision points, including the front gate, both ends of the…”
Core safety Aug 13, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
On August 13, 2024 during the unannounced inspection, the file of Staff #2 did not contain evidence of a FBI clearance.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 5, 2024): “Staff #2 will obtain the necessary FBI, staff will not work in a child care position until clearance is bought in.”
Core safety Aug 13, 2024 Inspection Staff ratios
Mixed Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.52
On August 13, 2024 during the unannounced inspection, the Cert Rep observed Staff #1 out of ratio, there were 10 children present, the Staff #1 acknowledged that the youngest was 1years old.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 5, 2024): “Staff #1 will be informed about the age of the youngest child in the group determining the staff to child ratio”
Core safety Aug 13, 2024 Inspection Supervision
Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(1)
On August 13, 2024 during the unannounced inspection, Staff #2 and Staff #3 did not know their primary care groups.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 5, 2024): “Director made sure each staff learned the group of children they're responsible for with their names and ages.”
Core safety Feb 9, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
On February 9, 2024 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #2 did not contain evidence of updated Criminal Background Clearance, FBI Clearance and Mandated Reporter Training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 23, 2024): “Staff #2 will obtain the necessary clearances; Staff #2 will not work in a child care position until clearances are obtained.”
Citation Feb 9, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
On February 9, 2024 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #4 did not contain evidence of being trained in the facility's emergency plan.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 23, 2024): “Director will give the facility's emergency plan to Staff #4 and include the training certificate on file in the facility.”
Citation Feb 9, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(g)
On February 9, 2024 during the renewal inspection, the Cert Rep observed rusty toilet fixtures in the preschool bathroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 23, 2024): “The Director will ensure rusty toilet fixtures are repaired by a maintenance personnel.”
Citation Feb 9, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)
On February 9, 2024 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #1 did not contain evidence of an updated Pediatric First /CPR training, the training on file was dated 10/22/2021.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 23, 2024): “The Director will make sure the staff obtains Pediatric First Aid/CPR training as soon as possible and include the certification on file in the facility.”
Citation Feb 9, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
On February 9, 2024 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #1 did not contain evidence of an updated fire safety training, the training on file was dated 11/17/2022.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 23, 2024): “The Director will ensure Staff #1 gets fire safety training annually.”
Citation Feb 9, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
On February 9, 2024 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #3 did not contain evidence of an updated staff evaluation.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 23, 2024): “The Director will provide a written evaluation of Staff #3 and include in the file in facility.”
Citation Feb 9, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
On February 9, 2024 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #1, Staff #2, and Staff #3 did not contain evidence of at least 12 clock hours of child care training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 12, 2024): “The staff members listed will complete the required amount of childcare training to reach the minimum of 12 hours for the year. The Director will direct the staff member to complete the 12 hours of training as soon as possible. The training certificates verifying completion will be placed in the…”
Citation Apr 27, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.76/3270.82(g)
In room 1, a water-stained ceiling tile was observed. Rusted metal was observed on the stall divider wall in the bathroom located in room 2.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 15, 2023): “The director will ensure all areas of disrepair cited are corrected to good repair.”
Citation Apr 27, 2023 Inspection Food & feeding
Written statement 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(1)
The file for child #1, D.O.B 5/2/22; did not include an infant feeding schedule obtain from the child's parent.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 15, 2023): “The director will obtain the written infant feeding schedule for all enrolling infants. The director will ensure that the infant feeding schedule is shared with the infant room staff and maintained in the infants' student record in main office.”
Citation Apr 27, 2023 Inspection Transportation
Pick-up and drop-off points 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)
The facility could not verify that the annual letter to the local traffic safety authority was sent to notify them of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian/ vehicular routes around the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 15, 2023): “The director will develop a letter notifying the local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the day care facility.”
Citation Apr 27, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
The agreement form observed for child #2 was dated 10/6/22. The child's agreement had not been reviewed or updated by the child's parent in more than 6 months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 15, 2023): “The director will contact the parent of the child listed to review, sign and date the child's agreement form. The director will ensure the completed updated form is placed in the child's file and a copy is provided to the parents.”
Citation Apr 27, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
The file record for staff members #1, #2, and #3 did not include verification of completion 12 clock hours of childcare training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 15, 2023): “The staff members listed will complete the required amount of child care training to reach the minimum of 12 hours for the year. The director will direct the staff member to complete the 12 hours of training, as soon as possible. The training certificate(s) verifying completion will be place in the…”
Citation May 26, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Arrival/departure times 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(4)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 5/26/2022, 13 child files were reviewed. Child # 2 and 3 files contained fee agreements that did not list the arrival and departure time for the child.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 2, 2022): “Entered correct arrival and departure times on the 2 enrollment contracts.”
Citation May 26, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Designated release persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(5)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 5/26/2022, 13 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 fee agreement did not specify persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 2, 2022): “Met with parents and obtained information on release persons and entered into the enrollment & emergency contract form.”
Citation May 26, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2)
During a renewal inspection 13 child files were reviewed. Child # 1,2 and 3 files contained fee agreements that did not specify the date of the child's admission.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 2, 2022): “The missing dates of admission, withdrawal of application were reviewed and entered into the enrollment documents.”
Citation May 26, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child emergency contact person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(a)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 5/26/2022, 13 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 file contained an emergency contact form that did not include the information for an emergency contact.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 2, 2022): “The correct emergency contact information was obtained and entered into the enrollment emergency form.”
Citation May 26, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 5/26/2022, 13 child files were reviewed. Child # 1,2 and 3 files contained an emergency contact form that did not list the enrolling parents work address. Child #1 form did not include the enrolling parent's work telephone number.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 2, 2022): “The correct work address and telephone numbers were obtained for each child and entered into the enrollment and emergency contact form.”
Citation May 26, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 5/26/2022, 13 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 file contained an emergency contact form that did not include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 2, 2022): “The missing information for the designated release person was obtained and entered into the enrollment and emergency contact form.”
Citation May 26, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 5/26/2022, 13 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 file contained an emergency contact form that was signed on 6/11/2021 and updated on 2/2/2022 and a fee agreement that was signed on 4/20/2021 and updated on 2/2/2022.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 2, 2022): “Current process was not followed due to Campus Director role transition. The process required first of 2 reviews to occur at the end of September and the end of April during the 2nd Parent Teacher Conference.”

“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.

Complaint investigations and reported incidents

Violation found May 7, 2026 Self-reported violation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.

Pennsylvania’s search lists complaint investigations in which the state found at least one violation (“verified complaints”). It does not say what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it. Incident investigations look into something that happened at the center; self-reported violations are ones the center reported to the state itself.

About this center

Capacity 145 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through May 23, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Apr 2, 2020 · what STARS means
Operator International Montessori Schools Foundation
Phone —
State certificate # CER-00253748
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Common questions

Has International Montessori Schools Foundation had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 5 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 May 7, 2026 (supervision): “On May 7, 2026 during the complaint investigation, it was determined that Staff #1, who is also the parent, left Child #1 in the hallway and walked in a classroom, when they returned Child #1 was not there, Child #1…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about International Montessori Schools Foundation?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at International Montessori Schools Foundation 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 Foundation’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Apr 2, 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 Foundation compare with other daycares in Royersford?

It is #13 of 20 centers in Royersford by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 57% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was International Montessori Schools Foundation last inspected?

Feb 26, 2026 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.

Who runs International Montessori Schools Foundation?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is International Montessori Schools Foundation.

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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