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Main Line Montessori School INC

610 Conestoga Rd, Villanova, PA 19085 · Delaware County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months Keystone STAR 1

Main Line Montessori School INC is a certified child care center in Villanova, PA, with capacity for 52 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). 5 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 #110 of 254 centers in Delaware County and has fewer citations per inspection than 63% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 63% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #110 of 254 centers in Delaware County
2 Core-safety citations
17 Other citations
5 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
19 citations from 5 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 5 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 14, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Sep 14, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Sep 15, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Sep 30, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Nov 14, 2023 · Inspection · no citation May 12, 2023 · 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 6
Records & paperwork 6
Building & playground safety 3
Background checks 2
Emergency preparedness 2

Citations, newest first

Core safety Sep 14, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
On 09/14/26, during the renewal inspection, the file of staff person #4 contained a child abuse clearance, an FBI clearance, and an NSOR certificate dated in 2020.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 30, 2026): “Staff person #4 will be removed from direct care with children and will be returned to the classroom upon receipt of updated clearances.”
Citation Sep 14, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
On 09/14/26, during the renewal inspection, no evidence or documentation of an emergency drill being conducted within the last year was presented to the certification presented to the certification representative.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 22, 2026): “An emergency drill will be conducted and recorded.”
Citation Sep 14, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
On 09/14/26, during the renewal inspection, the file of staff persons #2 contained an evaluation dated 05/09/22, and the file of staff #4 contained an evaluation dated 02/06/23.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 22, 2026): “Director will conduct staff evaluations for staff #2 and #4.”
Citation Sep 14, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
On 09/14/26, during the renewal inspection, the file of staff persons #1 did not contain any nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 22, 2026): “Provider will get two written references for staff person #1.”
Citation Sep 14, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.25(a)
On 09/14/26, during the renewal inspection, no information on how to access the regulations in chapter 3270 electronically with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office was provided to parents.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 22, 2026): “Provider will post the QR code with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional childcare office and chapter 3270 regulations.”
Core safety Sep 15, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
On 09/15/2025, during the renewal inspection, staff person #1 did not have a completed Child Abuse Clearance, a completed DHS FBI Clearance, or a completed NSOR on file. Staff person #2 did not have a completed FBI clearance, a completed NSOR clearance, and a completed State Police clearance.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 6, 2025): “Staff person #1 has completed all of the required documents to work in a childcare facility. Staff person #2 has completed FBI clearance, State Police background check and the NSOR clearance. Staff person #1 and 2 will be provisional hires until all documents are returned, therefore, will not be…”
Citation Sep 15, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
On 09/15/2025, during the renewal inspection, Lysol spray was located on the wooden shelf that is easily accessed by children in classroom #1.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 30, 2025): “Cleaning materials were moved and inaccessible to children.”
Citation Sep 15, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Inaccessible to children 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(b)
On 09/15/25, during the renewal inspection, the first-aid kit in classroom #1 was on a low hook, leaving it accessible to children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 30, 2025): “The first-aid kit was removed and moved to an area that is inaccessible to children.”
Citation Sep 15, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
On 09/15/2025, during the renewal inspection, the first-aid kit in classroom #1 did not contain sterile gauze pads.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 30, 2025): “The first-aid kit was updated and has all of the required items.”
Citation Sep 15, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
On 09/15/25, during the renewal inspection, the file of staff person #3 did not contain the required health and safety training 1 hour update certificate.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 30, 2025): “File record of staff person #3 was updated with the required health and safety training one hour update certificate.”
Citation Sep 15, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
On 09/15/2025, during the renewal inspection, the files of staff person #3 and #6 did not contain any proof of participating in fire safety training annually.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 30, 2025): “File record for staff person #3 and 6 were updated with the fire safety annual training.”
Citation Sep 15, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
On 09/15/2025, during the renewal inspection, the files of staff persons #3, #5 and #6 did not contain evidence of 12 clock hours of child care training being completed in the last year.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 30, 2025): “File record for staff persons 3, 5, and 6 have updated to include their 12 clock hours of child care training.”
Citation Sep 30, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
File Record for Staff #4 did not include CCDBG health and safety professional development training
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 24, 2024): “File Record for Staff #4 was updated to include CCDBG health and safety professional development training”
Citation Sep 30, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
File records for Child #1 Child #2 Child #3 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 24, 2024): “File records for Child #1 Child #2 Child #3 was updated to include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Citation Sep 30, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(3)
File records for Child #2 and Child #3 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 24, 2024): “File records for Child #2 and Child #3 were updated to include signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child”
Citation Sep 30, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)
File records for Child # 2 and Child #3 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 24, 2024): “File records for Child # 2 and Child #3was updated to contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”
Citation Sep 30, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
File record for Staff #1, Staff #2, Staff #3, Staff #4 did not include an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 24, 2024): “File record for Staff #1, Staff #2, Staff #3, Staff #4 was updated to include an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.”
Citation May 12, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)
During the renewal inspection on 05/12/23, the emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for toddlers.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 12, 2023): “We updated the emergency plan to provide accommodations for toddlers.”
Citation May 12, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
On file at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.18(a)
During the renewal inspection on 05/12/23, the verification of liabililty insurance on file was expired.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 15, 2023): “The updated certificate of insurance was obtained and placed on file at the facility.”

“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.

Enforcement actions

Issuance of Provisional Certificate of Compliance at the time of Initial Jul 28, 2023
COMPASS status: Pending Appeal · the center has since been granted a regular certificate

Negative sanctions Pennsylvania lists for this center, such as a downgrade to a provisional certificate, refusing to renew or revoking its certificate of compliance, with the status COMPASS shows. “Operation permitted” means the center may keep operating while it appeals; “operation not permitted” means it may not.

About this center

Capacity 52 children
Certificate status Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through Nov 15, 2026
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Dec 18, 2023 · what STARS means
Operator Main Line Montessori School INC
Phone —
State certificate # CER-00248395
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Common questions

Has Main Line Montessori School INC 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 Sep 14, 2026 (background checks): “On 09/14/26, during the renewal inspection, the file of staff person #4 contained a child abuse clearance, an FBI clearance, and an NSOR certificate dated in 2020.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Main Line Montessori School INC?

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

What is Main Line Montessori School INC’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Dec 18, 2023. 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 Main Line Montessori School INC compare with other daycares in Delaware County?

It is tied for #110 of 254 centers in Delaware County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 63% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Main Line Montessori School INC last inspected?

Sep 14, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

Who runs Main Line Montessori School INC?

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

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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