Learning My Way Montessori
Learning My Way Montessori is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 27 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 9 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (4 of 9). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #267 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 77% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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At the time of the inspection, Staff 1 did not have the required NSOR document on file and was working with children. Staff 1 did not qualify as a provisional hire.
At the time of the inspection, Cert Rep observed Staff 2 had 11 preschool children in the front room.
At the time of the inspection, Cert Rep observed staff 1 alone with 7 children, the youngest child was an infant.
At the time of the inspection, Cert Rep observed that the Pack 'N Plays on the infant/toddler side, were not labeled for the use of a specific child.
During renewal inspection certification rep observed outdoor play space did not have fencing or natural barriers are required to restrict to keep children from accessing an unsafe space.
During renewal inspection certification rep observed chip paint on the right and left walls of the toddler classroom and the bottom right of the stairs.
During complaint investigation the provider stated to the certification rep she did not hand in the incident report to the regional office within the 24 hour period.
DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON APRIL 13, 2022, THE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE MEASURED AT 114°F.
DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON APRIL 13, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED AREAS OF CHIPPED PAINT IN THE DOWNSTAIRS PRESCHOOL ROOM AND NEXT TO THE FRONT OF THE TOILET IN THE BATHROOM.
“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.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $90.65 | $71.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $85.33 | $66.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $83.20 | $66.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $73.96 | $52.24 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $67.12 | $42.74 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $67.12 | $42.74 |
The daily price the center lists in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search for families paying privately. The state notes that rates are subject to change and programs don’t have to share them, so confirm with the center. See what daycare costs in Pennsylvania.
About this center
Common questions
Has Learning My Way Montessori 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 Jun 26, 2025 (background checks): “At the time of the inspection, Staff 1 did not have the required NSOR document on file and was working with children. Staff 1 did not qualify as a provisional hire.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Learning My Way Montessori?
Pennsylvania lists 1 complaint investigation since 2021 in which it found at least one violation; the violations are listed above. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Learning My Way Montessori’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective May 15, 2026. 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 Learning My Way Montessori compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #267 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 77% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Learning My Way Montessori last inspected?
Jan 22, 2026 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does Learning My Way Montessori cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $90.65 for infant, $85.33 for young toddler, $83.20 for older toddler, $73.96 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Learning My Way Montessori?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Learning My Way Montessori LLC.
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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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