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Little City Montessori

1401 N 5th St, Philadelphia, PA 19122 · Philadelphia County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months Keystone STAR 1

Little City Montessori is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 125 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 45 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for training & qualifications (12 of 45). 9 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #946 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 73% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 73% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
Tied for #946 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
2 Core-safety citations
43 Other citations
6 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
45 citations from 6 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 9 in the last 12 months · last inspected Nov 3, 2025

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Nov 3, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Dec 19, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Feb 8, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Jan 4, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Feb 9, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Jan 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

Training & qualifications 12
Building & playground safety 10
Records & paperwork 8
Health & medication 6
Emergency preparedness 4
Background checks 2
Transportation 2
Food & feeding 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Nov 3, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 9 staff files and the file for staff #1 did not include FBI clearance and staff #2 did not include NJ out of state clearance (sex offender, child abuse and criminal history)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 25, 2025): “Provider will no longer have staff #1 and staff #2 working with children until staff #1 receive their FBI clearance and staff #2 receive their NJ out of state clearance (sex offender, child abuse and criminal history).”
Citation Nov 3, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
No business simultaneous use 55 Pa. Code §3270.61(f)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walkthrough, and the indoor play space was being used simultaneously for a meeting area.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 3, 2025): “Provider will remove the chairs and will only use the conference room in the building to hold meetings. CORRECTED ON-SITE”
Citation Nov 3, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
110º F or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.69(b)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walk through and the water temperature in was above 110° F.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 3, 2025): “Provider will lower the water temp so that it is below 110° f. CORRECTED ON-SITE.”
Citation Nov 3, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Exam communicable disease 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(3)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 9 staff files and the file for staff #6 did not include a health assessment examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 18, 2025): “Provider will obtain a health assessment examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. for staff #6.”
Citation Nov 3, 2025 Inspection Transportation
Pick-up and drop-off points 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed facility files and the file did not include an updated annual written notification to the local traffic safety authorities.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 3, 2025): “Provider will notify 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 childcare facility and keep a copy of the notification that was sent on file. CORRECTED ON-SITE”
Citation Nov 3, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 9 staff files and the file of staff #7 did not include PQAS certified pediatric CPR and first aid training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 20, 2025): “Provider will have staff #7 complete PQAS certified pediatric CPR and first aid training. Staff #7 may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee.”
Citation Nov 3, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 9 staff files and the file for staff #6 did not include an updated fire safety training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 4, 2025): “Provider will have staff #6 complete the fire safety training and will place the record of the training in the staff file.”
Citation Nov 3, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 9 staff files and the file for staff #3, staff #4 and staff #5 did not include a verification of education.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 18, 2025): “Provider will obtain verification of education for staff #3, staff #4 and staff #5.”
Citation Nov 3, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 9 staff files and the files for staff #6 did not include an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 4, 2025): “Provider will have staff #6 complete the required 12 hrs. of childcare trainings and place the record of the training in the staff file.”
Citation Dec 19, 2024 Inspection Food & feeding
Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107
On 12/19/24 during the renewal inspection, the refrigerator located in Classroom 105A had a temperature that read at 50 ° F.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 24, 2024): “A new refrigerator was purchased for the classroom”
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Citation Feb 8, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files, and the emergency plan was not updated to include continuity of operations or specific staff duties per announcement c-22-04, issued 4/19/22.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 8, 2024): “Provider will update the emergency plan to include the required updates per announcement c-22-04, issued 4/19/22 to include the continuity of operations and the specific staff and duties assigned.”
Citation Feb 8, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 2 staff files and the file for staff #1 did not have TB results.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 8, 2024): “Provider will obtain tb results for staff #1.”
Citation Feb 8, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files, and the emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with special needs and children with chronic medical conditions.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 8, 2024): “Provider will revise the emergency plan to include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Citation Feb 8, 2024 Inspection Transportation
Pick-up and drop-off points 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed facility files and there was no annual written notification to the local traffic safety authorities.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 8, 2024): “Provider will notify 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 child care facility and keep a copy of the notification that was sent on file.”
Citation Feb 8, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 2 staff files and the files for staff #1 and staff #2 did not include fire safety training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 8, 2024): “Provider will provide staff #1 and staff #2 with fire safety training.”
Citation Feb 8, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 2 staff files and the file for staff #1 and staff #2 did not have employee evaluations.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 8, 2024): “Provider will complete employee evaluations for staff #1 and staff #2.”
Citation Feb 8, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's file and the agreement forms for child #1, #2,child #3, child #4 and child #5 didn't have a date of admission.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 8, 2024): “Provider will put the admission date on the agreement form for child #1, child #2,child #3, child #4 and child #5.”
Citation Feb 8, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's files and the file for child #1 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 8, 2024): “Provider will obtain the written signature giving consent for emergency medical care from the parent of child #1.”
Citation Feb 8, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's file and the emergency contact forms for child #1,cild #2,child #3, child #4 and child #5 didn't have an address for the release person.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 8, 2024): “Provider will have the parents for child #1,child #2,child #3,child #4 and child #5 put the addresses for the release people on the emergency contact forms.”
Citation Feb 8, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's file and the emergency contact forms for child #1 didn't have a signed parental consent for minor first aid.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 8, 2024): “Provider will get the parents of child 1 to sign parental consent for minor first aid.”
Citation Feb 8, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 2 staff files and the file for staff #51 and staff #2 did not contain fire safety training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 8, 2024): “Provider will have staff #1 and staff #2 take 12 hrs of training as required.”
Citation Jan 4, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 4 staff files and the files for staff #1 and staff #2 did not contain the 1 hr health and safety training update that was due by December 30,2022 per Announcement C-22-06 that was issued on October 4,2022.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 11, 2024): “Provider will have staff #1 and staff #3 take the 1 hr health and safety training and have them supervised until the training is completed.”
Citation Jan 4, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 6 staff files and the files for staff #1,staff #2,STAFF #3, STAFF #4, STAFF #5 AND staff #6 did not contain a PQAS certified pediatric cpr/first aid certification from an approved provider /approved course.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 11, 2024): “Provider will have staff #2, STAFF #2, STAFF #3, STAFF #4, STAFF #5 AND STAFF #6 trained in a pqas certified pediatric cpr and first aid course given by a pqas certified instructor.”
Citation Feb 9, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
On excursions/Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(d)/3270.124(e)
At the time of the inspection the children were on a walking excursion to the park across the street and the first aid kit of group #1 observed was lacking in the required bottle of water as well as the written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 21, 2023): “A water bottle was made available at the time of the inspection and director did generate a copy of the written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency to be included in the excursion bag.”
Citation Feb 9, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)
At the time of the inspection the record of child #1 was lacking in a current valid health assessment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 21, 2023): “Director will inform the enrolling adults of child #1 that they will not be eligible to return to the program until such a time when they produce a current valid health assessment.”
Citation Feb 9, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)/3270.192(2)(iii)
At the time of the inspection the records of staff persons #3 and #4 were lacking in the required 1 hour update to the health and safety training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 21, 2023): “Provider will update the records of staff persons #3 and #4 with the required 1 hour update to the health and safety training.”
Citation Feb 9, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii)
At the time of the inspection the records of staff person #1` and #2 were lacking in the verification of child care experience to qualify them for the position they have been identified to perform at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 21, 2023): “Provider will conduct the verification of previous child care experience for staff person #1` and #2 in order to qualify them for the position they have been identified to perform at the facility. In the event that they do not have the experience required their title and duties will be adjusted.”
Core safety Jan 26, 2022 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
Facility person #3 was hired on 9/10/21, The file for facility person # 3 does not contain an out of state Tennessee child abuse clearance. Although the LE has an approved waiver on file effective 8/26/20, the requirement to have the out of state clearance by 45 days.on file was not met.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 18, 2022): “TEACHER REACHED OUT TO STATE OF TENESSEE AND APPLIED FOR CHILD ABUSE CLEARANCE. EXPECT REPLY SHORTLY”
Citation Jan 26, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.21
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 1/26/22, IN THE TODDLER 3 ROOM, THERE WAS A PAPER CUTTER ON THE FLOOR ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN CAUSING A POTENTIAL HAZARD TO CHILDREN.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 18, 2022): “paper cutter was moved to locked closet.”
Citation Jan 26, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 1/26/22, THERE WERE OUTLET COVERS MISSING FROM ELECTRICAL OUTLET IN THE TODDLER 3 ROOM.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 18, 2022): “ALL OUTLETS COVERED.”
Citation Jan 26, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 1/26/22, THERE WERE CLEANING SUPPLIES (CASCADE AND SURFACE CLEANER) IN AN UNLOCK CABINET UNDER THE SINK CAUSING A POTENTIAL HAZARD TO CHILDREN.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 18, 2022): “CABINETS WERE EQUIPPED WITH CHILD LOCKS.”
Citation Jan 26, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
110º F or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.69(b)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 1/26/22, THE WATER IN THE TODDLER 3 MEASURE 112 DEGREES FARENHEIT.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 18, 2022): “REGULATED UNDER SINK.”
Citation Jan 26, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 1/26/22, THE FIRST AID KIT IN SEVERAL ROOMS WERE MISSING ITEMS. THE TODDLER 3 ROOM WAS MISSING GUAZE, SCISSORS, TAPE AND TWEEZERS. THE FIRST AID KIT IN TODDLER 1 WAS MISSING SOAP. THE FIRST AID KIT IN PRIMARY 2 WAS MISSING SOAP.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 18, 2022): “TODDLER THREE WAS GIVEN A NEW FIRST AID KIT WITH ALL MISSING ITEMS. ALL CLASSROOMS GIVEN SOAP FOR THEIR FIRST AID KIT.”
Citation Jan 26, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Glass 55 Pa. Code §3270.81
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 1/26/22, THERE WERE NO VISUAL STRIPS IN THE TRAFFIC AREA OF THE TODDLER 3 ROOM, TODDLER 2 ROOM, PRIMARY 2 ROOM AND PRIMARY 3 ROOM.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 18, 2022): “DECALS WERE ORDERED FOR ALL CHILD HEIGHT GLASS PANELS. INSTALLATION ON WEEK OF 2/7.”
Citation Jan 26, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 1/26/22, THERE WERE NO HAND WASHING SIGNS INDICATING TO WASH HANDS AFTER TOILETING AND BEFORE EATING AT THE SINK THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 18, 2022): “NEW HAND WASHING SIGNS WERE POSTED IN ALL BATHROOM AND KITCHEN AREAS.”
Citation Jan 26, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Clean, age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 1/26/22, THE COTS IN THE TODDLER 3 ROOM AND TODDLER 1 ROOM WERE NOT ALL LABELED.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 18, 2022): “ALL COTS ARE NOW LABELLED.”
Citation Jan 26, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
2 feet apart 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(f)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 1/26/22, THE COTS WERE NOT 2 FEET APART WHILE CHILDREN WERE SLEEPING ON THEM.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 18, 2022): “COMMUNICATED TO STAFF THAT COTS MUST BE 2FT SPACED APART.”
Citation Jan 26, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Original container 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(1)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 1/26/22, THERE WAS MEDICATION PRESENT IN TODDLER 1 ROOM AND PRIMARY 2 ROOM THAT WAS NOT IN ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 18, 2022): “ALL MEDICATION BOXES WERE REPLACED BY PARENTS.”
Citation Jan 26, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 1/26/22, THE EMERGENCY PLAN DID NOT STATE HOW THE THE FACILITY SHALL PROVIDE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR INFANTS, TODDLERS, CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES AND CHILDREN WITH CHRONIC MEDICAL CONDITIONS.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 18, 2022): “AMEND EMERGENCY PLAN TO PROVIDE ACCOMODATIONS. ANY STUDENT THAT NEEDS SUPPORT WILL HAVE A DESIGNATED STAFF MEMBER TO ASSIST.”
Citation Jan 26, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FACILITY PROVIDED A FIRE DRILL REPORT WITH FIRE DRILL CONDUCTED MORE THAN 60 DAYS APART.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 18, 2022): “HEAD OF SCHOOL WILL PLAN NEXT DRILL WITHIN 60 DAYS OF LAST ONE.”
Citation Jan 26, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Bachelor's/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.35(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 1/26/22, STAFF 4 FILE DID NOT CONTAIN VERIFICATION FOR THE POSITION THEY HELD.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 18, 2022): “RECEIVED COMPLETED TRANSCRIPT AND PLACED IN FILE.”
Citation Jan 26, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Posted in group space 55 Pa. Code §3270.111(b)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 1/26/22, THE WRITTEN PLAN OF DAILY ACTIVITES WAS NOT POSTED IN THE TODDLER 3 GROUP SPACE.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 18, 2022): “WRITTEN PLAN WAS POSTED.”
Citation Jan 26, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 1/26/22, THE AGREEMENT WAS NOT SIGNED BY THE OPERATOR.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 18, 2022): “AGREEMENT WAS SIGNED.”
Citation Jan 26, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 1/28/22, THE AGREEMENT DID NOT STATE THE CHILD'S ADMISSION DATE FOR CHIILD 1,2,3,4 AND 5.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 18, 2022): “ALL AGREEMETNS NOT JUST ONES IN VIOLATION WAS REVIEWED AND UPDATED WITH SIGNATURE.”
Citation Jan 26, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 1/26/22, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THE CHILDREN IN ALL OF THE CHILD CARE SPACES WAS MODIFIED AND DID NOT INCLUDE ALL SPECIFICS OF THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 18, 2022): “EMERGENCY CONTACT PARENTAL CONSENT FORMS WERE PRINTED FOR EVERY CHILD AND PUT IN A FOLDER IN THE TO GO BAG.”

“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 125 children
Certificate status Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through Feb 13, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Feb 19, 2021 · what STARS means
Operator KertsmanBrothers LLC
Phone —
State certificate # CER-00248084
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Common questions

Has Little City Montessori 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 Nov 3, 2025 (background checks): “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 9 staff files and the file for staff #1 did not include FBI clearance and staff #2 did not include NJ out of state clearance (sex offender, child…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Little City Montessori?

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

What is Little City Montessori’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Feb 19, 2021. 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 Little City Montessori compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?

It is tied for #946 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 73% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Little City Montessori last inspected?

Nov 3, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

Who runs Little City Montessori?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is KertsmanBrothers LLC.

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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