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Keys Montessori School

695 School St, Indiana, PA 15701 · Indiana County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months Keystone STAR 1

Keys Montessori School is a certified child care center in Indiana, PA, with capacity for 19 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 34 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (14 of 34). 3 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #3 of 7 centers in Indiana and has more citations per inspection than 63% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 63% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
#3 of 7 centers in Indiana
3 Core-safety citations
31 Other citations
5 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
34 citations from 5 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 3 in the last 12 months · last inspected Apr 9, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Apr 9, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Apr 15, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Apr 22, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Sep 21, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Sep 14, 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 14
Training & qualifications 7
Health & medication 5
Emergency preparedness 4
Background checks 3
Building & playground safety 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Apr 9, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The two most current State Police Clearances on file for Staff Person #1 are dated 8/24/20 and 9/9/25, which are more than 60 months apart.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 7, 2026): “The clearance is now current and the director will make sure to submit the clearance in a more timely manor in the future to avoid the missed deadline.”
Citation Apr 9, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Exam communicable disease/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(3)/3270.192(3)
The current health assessment on file for Staff Person #2 indicates that the staff person has a communicable/contagious disease, with no additional information given.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 7, 2026): “The staff person spoke to the physician in charge of the office where {they} obtained the physical. The physician noted the mistake and corrected and initialed the form. The health care professional originally checked the wrong box. The staff person does not have a communicable/contagious disease.”
Citation Apr 9, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2)
The fee agreement on file for Child #1 was lacking a date of admission.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 7, 2026): “The director upon finding out that the date had been omitted, looked back in the records and indicated the date of admission.”
Core safety Apr 15, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The file for Staff Person #3 contained NSOR certificates dated 2/20/20 and 3/18/25 which are more than 60 months apart.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 1, 2025): “The director updated the NSOR immediately upon recognizing the lapse in dates.”
Citation Apr 15, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(c)/3270.182(1)
The health assessment on file for Child #1 is not signed or dated by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP making it invalid.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 1, 2025): “The director immediately contacted the family and requested the current physical form. The family returned the current physical form to the director promptly.”
Citation Apr 15, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
The file for Staff Person #1 contains a mandated reporter training certificate dated 4/9/20 which is more than 60 months ago.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 1, 2025): “The staff immediately completed the training.”
Citation Apr 15, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Arrival/departure times 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(4)
The agreement form on file for Child #1 and Child #2 were lacking the child's arrival and departure times.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 1, 2025): “The arrival and departure times were added to the child care agreement for both children.”
Citation Apr 22, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
The emergency plan trainings on file for Staff Persons #1, #2. #3 and #4 are dated 8/24/22 and 9/1/23 which are more than 12 months apart.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 2, 2024): “Director has noted on the calendar that the emergency training must be competed before or on September 30th for the 2024-2025 term.”
Citation Apr 22, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
The two most recent written documentation of an emergency drill on file at the facility are dated 2/12/23 and 4/8/24, which are more than 12 months apart.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 2, 2024): “Director has made a note in her calendar to conduct the next emergency drill before or on 4/08/2025.”
Citation Apr 22, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
The emergency contact for on file for Child #2 is lacking the work phone number for the enrolling parent.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 2, 2024): “Director approached the parent and had her complete the missing information on the emergency contact form.”
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Citation Apr 22, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Information re: special needs 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(5)
The emergency contact form on file for Child #2 was lacking information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 2, 2024): “Director approached the parent and had her complete the missing information on the emergency contact form.”
Citation Apr 22, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 was lacking the health insurance coverage and policy number, and for Child #2 the emergency contact form was lacking the health insurance policy number.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 2, 2024): “The director approached the parent and had her complete the missing information on the form. Phone was sent to the inspector with the updated information on the form.”
Citation Apr 22, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
The emergency contact forms on file for Child #1 and Child #2 are lacking the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 2, 2024): “Director approached parents and had them complete the missing address information on the form.”
Citation Sep 21, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
The two radiator covers in the corner of the childcare room were loose and have exposed screws.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 2, 2023): “The director had the custodian fix the covers and they are now solidly attached to the wall. Pictures have been sent to the inspector.”
Citation Sep 21, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1)
The immunization record on file for Child #1, Child #3, and Child #4 does not include an annual influenza vaccination.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 2, 2023): “The director obtained written documentation from the families of the three children indicating their decision to either get the flu shot at a later date or to not get a flu shot at all. Photos of these letters were sent to the inspector.”
Citation Sep 21, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
The most recent staff health assessment for staff #1 is dated 6/21/21 which is more than 24 months of required update.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 5, 2023): “Staff person #1 did receive a physical on November 30, 2022. She is obtaining the documentation from the physician and will forward a copy of the physical to the inspector upon receiving the document in the mail.”
Citation Sep 21, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
Staff #1, Staff #2, Staff #3 and Staff #4's file did not contain the PA Health and safety professional development training update which was due by 12/30/22.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 2, 2023): “The staff at the facility all completed the required training on 9/22/23. All completed certificates were emailed to inspector.”
Citation Sep 21, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(1)(iii)/3270.192(2)(iii)
The file for staff person #1 and staff person #2, was observed not to have completed 12 hours of annual training between the dates of 12/19/21-12/19/22. The file for staff person #3 included 10 of 12 required annual training hours completed between the dates of 12/19/21-12/19/22.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 13, 2023): “The director has starting to remedy this correction and staff have started to receive additional training hours. Certificates will be on on file.”
Citation Sep 21, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(b)/3270.182(8)
The files for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, and Child #5 all contain the original agreement.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 2, 2023): “The director will from this point forward, keep the copy of the original agreement on file, while giving the family the original signed copy of the agreement.”
Core safety Sep 14, 2022 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The file for staff person #2 contains an expired version of the disclosure statement, making in invalid.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 25, 2022): “Director replaced the expired disclosure statement with the current, valid, statement.”
Citation Sep 14, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
The facility's emergency plan was not updated by 7/01/22 to include volunteer training, a plan for practice drills, and a plan for continuity of operations.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 25, 2022): “Director updated the plan to include volunteer training, a plan for practice drills, and a plan for continuity of operations.”
Citation Sep 14, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Exemption documentation from parent/guardian 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(e)(1)
The file for child #1 lacks verification of a current Influenza vaccine administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 25, 2022): “Director contacted the parent and obtained a letter stating that the child will be vaccinated by November 15, 2022.”
Citation Sep 14, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
An emergency drill was not held in 2021.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 25, 2022): “The facility is in operation from September - May. Our emergency drill was held in May 2022 last year. Director will conduct emergency drills annually.”
Citation Sep 14, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)
A review of the file for staff #1, staff person #2 determined that the pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR training present in the file on 4/29/22 was not an approved training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 25, 2022): “The staff received the appropriate training in the Spring of 2022. Current certificates are held and on file for the staff.”
Citation Sep 14, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
Staff person #3 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see IS code sheet): Health and Safety.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 25, 2022): “Staff person #3 completed the training.”
Citation Sep 14, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Designated release persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(5)
The file for child #4 contains an agreement which lacks the parent-designated release person(s).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 27, 2022): “Director met with the parent at pick-up and requested that the parent indicate the person(s) designated to pick-up their child.”
Citation Sep 14, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)
The file for child #3 contains an agreement which lacks the date of the child's admission.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 27, 2022): “Director indicated on the agreement the date of admission (8/31/22) on Child #3's agreement.”
Citation Sep 14, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
The file for child #3 and child #5 contains emergency contact information which lacks the address of the child's physician. The file for child #2 contains emergency contact information which lacks phone number of the child's physician.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 27, 2022): “The director had the parents include the missing address and phone number for the physician on the emergency card for the children.”
Citation Sep 14, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
The file for child #3 contains emergency contact information which lacks the complete work address of the enrolling parent.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 27, 2022): “Director had the parent complete the missing work address on the emergency card.”
Citation Sep 14, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
The file for child #5 contains emergency contact information which lacks the health insurance policy number.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 27, 2022): “Parent was contacted regarding the missing policy number and parent then completed the missing information.”
Citation Sep 14, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
The file for child #2, #3, #4, and #5 contains emergency contact information which lacks the complete address of the parent-designated release person.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 27, 2022): “Director contacted the parents regarding the missing information and parents then were given an opportunity to complete the address information for their designated persons for pick-up.”
Citation Sep 14, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)
The file for child #3 lacks written consent for minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 27, 2022): “Director spoke with the parent regarding the missing consent and the parent then signed off on the emergency card indicating consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”
Citation Sep 14, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)(10)
The verification of pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR on file for staff person #3 is dated more than 90 days after staff person #3 was hired.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 27, 2022): “Staff person #3 received her CPR training in May/June.”
Citation Sep 14, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
The file for staff person #1 and staff person #3 contain 10 hours of childcare training completed in the most recent service year.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 7, 2022): “Staff will receive a full 12 hours of training.”

“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 19 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Jul 9, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Jul 25, 2019 · what STARS means
Operator Keys Montessori School INC
Phone —
State certificate # CER-00256788
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Common questions

Has Keys Montessori School had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 3 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 9, 2026 (background checks): “The two most current State Police Clearances on file for Staff Person #1 are dated 8/24/20 and 9/9/25, which are more than 60 months apart.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Keys Montessori School?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Keys Montessori School since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Keys Montessori School’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Jul 25, 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 Keys Montessori School compare with other daycares in Indiana?

It is #3 of 7 centers in Indiana by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 63% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Keys Montessori School last inspected?

Apr 9, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

Who runs Keys Montessori School?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Keys Montessori School INC.

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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.

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