International Montessori Schools Foundation
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.
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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.
On August 13, 2024 during the unannounced inspection, the file of Staff #2 did not contain evidence of a FBI clearance.
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.
On August 13, 2024 during the unannounced inspection, Staff #2 and Staff #3 did not know their primary care groups.
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.
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.
On February 9, 2024 during the renewal inspection, the Cert Rep observed rusty toilet fixtures in the preschool bathroom.
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.
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.
On February 9, 2024 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #3 did not contain evidence of an updated staff evaluation.
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.
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.
The file for child #1, D.O.B 5/2/22; did not include an infant feeding schedule obtain from the child's parent.
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.
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.
The file record for staff members #1, #2, and #3 did not include verification of completion 12 clock hours of childcare training.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
“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
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
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.
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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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