Lansdale Montessori School
Lansdale Montessori School is a certified child care center in Lansdale, PA, with capacity for 18 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 19 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (9 of 19). 3 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #14 of 25 centers in Lansdale and has fewer citations per inspection than 64% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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During the inspection on 11/18/25 the file record for staff person #1 did not include the out of state clearances required for the state of Texas.
During the inspection on 11/18/25 the file record for child # 1 and 2 did not include an agreement that specified the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
During the inspection on 11/18/25 the file records for child # 1 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on emergency contact form.
During the inspection on 11/4/24 the file records for child #1,3 and 4 did not include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form.
During the inspection on 11/4/2024 the file records for child #2 and 3 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits on the emergency contact form.
During the inspection on11/4/24 the file records for child #1, 3 and 4 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
During the inspection 11/4/24 the file record for staff person # 1 did not include annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
During the inspection on 12/7/23 the file records for child #1 did not include a current health assessment.
During the inspection on 12/7/2023 the file records for staff person #1 did not include verification of education and prior to service at the facility.
During the inspection on 12/7/2023 the file records for staff person #2 and 3 did not include verification of child care experience prior to service at the facility.
During the inspection on 12/7/2023 the file records for child # 1 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care on emergency contact form.
During the inspection on 12/7/23 the file records for child # 1 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on emergency contact form.
During renewal inspection on February 2, 2023, the record of staff #1 did not include the NSOR Verification Certificate.
During renewal inspection on February 2, 2023, provider did not have the written notification of safe pedestrian crossways, pick-up and drop-off points and bike routes posted at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.
During renewal inspection on February 2, 2023, operator had not sent a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
During renewal inspection on February 2, 2023, the facility did not have a Shaken Baby, Abusive Head Trauma, and Child Maltreatment policy, the emergency plan did not address Continuity of Operations, and staff #1 did not complete the Health and Safety training update in the timeframe specified by DHS.
During renewal inspection on February 2, 2023, provider did not have a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency displayed conspicuously in the child care space.
During Renewal Inspection on February 2, 2023, the record of staff #1 did not contain two written, nonfamily references.
DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON FEBRUARY 24, 2022, THE HEALTH ASSESSMENT OF STAFF #1 WAS A VISIT SUMMARY THAT DID NOT INCLUDE THE PHYSICIAN ASSESSMENT OF THE PERSON'S SUITABILITY TO PROVIDE CHILDCARE, AND WAS NOT SIGNED BY THE PHYSICIAN.
“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 Lansdale Montessori School 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 Oct 31, 2025 (background checks): “During the inspection on 11/18/25 the file record for staff person #1 did not include the out of state clearances required for the state of Texas.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Lansdale Montessori School?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Lansdale 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 Lansdale Montessori School’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Apr 22, 2022. 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 Lansdale Montessori School compare with other daycares in Lansdale?
It is #14 of 25 centers in Lansdale 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 Lansdale Montessori School last inspected?
Oct 31, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
Who runs Lansdale Montessori School?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Lansdale Montessori School.
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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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