Marias House Montessori INC

601 New Britain Rd, Doylestown, PA 18901 · Bucks County

1 core-safety citation in last 12 months Keystone STAR 1

Marias House Montessori INC is a certified child care center in Doylestown, PA, with capacity for 54 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 8 times. The state cited 49 violations, 7 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (23 of 49). 7 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #21 of 23 centers in Doylestown and has more citations per inspection than 62% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 62% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most

#21 of 23 centers in Doylestown

7 Core-safety citations

42 Other citations

8 Inspections

0 Complaint investigations that found violations

49 citations from 8 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 7 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 4, 2026

Every state visit

Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork 23

Building & playground safety 7

Training & qualifications 4

Health & medication 4

Supervision 3

Background checks 3

Emergency preparedness 3

Transportation 1

Staff ratios 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Aug 4, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety

Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed 55 Pa. Code §3270.91(a)

At the time of inspection on 8/4/2026, Certification Representatives observed the the door which exits from the atrium classroom to the outdoors was obstructed because the door was stuck shut. It took multiple attempts to open the exit door and was finally opened once the director went outside and used their foot to kick open the door from the outside of the door.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 14, 2026): “The company's regular licensed contractor adjusted the solid wood atrium exterior door to mitigate resistance from a small amount of seasonal (humidity-induced) swelling. The door now opens freely in all weather conditions.”

Citation Aug 4, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork

Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)

At the time of review, Certification Representative observed 3 children's files that did not have documentation that the emergency contact and agreement forms were updated at least once every six months. The updates were completed approximately 7 months apart.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 13, 2026): “Executive Director is aligning all families review/signature to a schedule of September / March (6 months) beginning immediately. Executive Director added an annual calendar reminder for February, and will continue to ensure that any other changes outside of this timeline will be…”

Core safety Oct 28, 2025 Inspection Supervision

Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21

At the time of inspection on 10/28/2025, Certification Representatives observed facility staff #1 was working alone in the Study classroom with a group of 7 children. Certification Representatives requested the record of facility staff #1 to review. The director provided Certification Representatives a file for facility staff #1. After a review of the record of facility staff #1 it was noted that there was not verification in the record that facility staff #1 completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Health and Safety training topics, Pediatric First Aid and CPR and emergency plan training.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 5, 2025): “Facility staff #1 has completed all required pre-service training including Health and Safety training topics, Pediatric CPR/First Aid, and Emergency plan training. True and correct copies of substantiating documentation is attached in Exhibit P-1.”

Citation Oct 28, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications

Each staff person meets quals/Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(iv)

At the time of inspection on 10/28/2025, Certification Representatives observed facility staff #1 was working alone in the Study classroom with a group of 7 children. Certification Representatives requested the record of facility staff #1 to review. The director provided Certification Representatives a file for facility staff #1. After a review of the record of facility staff #1 it was noted that there was not acceptable verification of education or experience in the record, as required to verify that facility staff #1 qualifies as at least an assistant group supervisor who can work alone with children.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 5, 2025): “Verification of education and experience was provided and attached is a true and correct copy of Facility staff #1's college transcript verifying her level of education and experience in Exhibit P-2.”

Citation Oct 28, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork

Designated release persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(5)

The agreements for facility children #1 - #5 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. **At the time of inspection on 10/28/2025, Certification Representative observed that the agreement forms for all children did not specify all of the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released as required. The operator added a statement to agreement forms that read "parents for release" but this does not include all persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. This is an on-going non-compliance from renewal inspection.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 5, 2025): “Operator issued a separate form titled, "Authorized Persons for Release of Child" for all current parents of children at the facility asking them to sign said form specifying the persons designated by parent(s) to whom the child may be released. Operator will ensure this information is on the…”

Citation Oct 28, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork

Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)

At the time of inspection on 10/28/2025, Certification Representatives observed that emergency contact forms were not present in the childcare spaces for the children in two classrooms. Upon entering the Study classroom, where 7 children were present, Certification Representatives requested to see the emergency contact information for 2 of the children. Facility staff #1 was unable to locate the emergency contact forms for these children as they were in a different room. Upon entering the Gallery classroom where 8 children were present, Certification Representatives requested to see the emergency contact information for 2 children. The emergency contact forms for all children were also not present in the classroom due being in a different room. Emergency contact information is required to be present in the childcare space the children are receiving care in.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 5, 2025): “Violation was corrected and emergency contact forms will be maintained in an Emergency Binder within the childcare space for children receiving care in that classroom space.”

Citation Oct 28, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork

Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)

At the time of inspection on 10/28/2025, Certification Representatives observed facility staff #1 was working alone in the Study classroom with a group of 7 children. Certification Representatives requested the record of facility staff #1 to review. The director provided Certification Representatives a file for facility staff #1. After a review of the record of facility staff #1 it was noted that there was not two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the persons suitability to serve as a facility person as required by regulations.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 5, 2025): “Operator provided copies of two (2) written, nonfamily references regarding Facility staff #1, which is attached as Exhibit P-5”

Core safety Aug 29, 2025 Inspection Background checks

Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)

At the time of the onsite inspection on 9/15/2025, Certification Representative observed facility staff #1, who is employed through a temp agency working in a classroom. Certification Representative reviewed the file for facility staff #1 and noted that FBI and NSOR clearance information on file was not legible. The clearances could not be verified because the copy provided was unreadable. The director acknowledged this was the only copy of the file at the facility. The director reported that the temp agency checked off all boxes on the cover page checklist for file requirements. During the file review of facility staff #2, it was noted that the Child Abuse clearance for facility staff #2 was not completed within 60 months as required. The Child Abuse clearances on file were dated 7/28/2020 and 8/29/2025.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 28, 2025): “Facility Staff #1 is a substitute employed by Child Care Careers (CCC), hired on a daily basis by Maria's House (MHMI). CCC requested, saw, and approved all of Facility Staff #1's paperwork, which was noted on the cover page shown to the Certification Representative. On 09/16/25, MHMI requested…”

Core safety Aug 29, 2025 Inspection Supervision

Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)

At the time of inspection on 9/15/2025, Certification Representative observed several occasions where children were not properly supervised. On one occasion Certification Representative observed a child leave the the Great Hall classroom and enter a back hallway while staff's back was turned and staff was unaware the child left the classroom. On one occasion a child left the Great Hall classroom and went into the vestibule area and stood up on a rocking chair when Certification Representative notified staff. Another occasion a child left the Gallery classroom and walked into the Great Hall area to their cubby and then returned to the Gallery classroom without staff supervising the child during the transition. Certification Representative observed this occurrence on several occasions where children transition out of the room without notifying the staff they are leaving a classroom or entering another. The procedure in place that was observed by Certification Representative did not ensure children were supervised at all times while moving from various rooms.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 28, 2025): “MHMI immediately addressed the issue and retrained all staff.”

Core safety Aug 29, 2025 Inspection Supervision

Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(1)

At the time of inspection on 9/15/2025, Certification Representative asked facility staff #1 who were the assigned children in their group. Facility staff #1 was both unsure of who was in their assigned groups and the whereabouts of all children in their stated group. There was a procedure in place for classroom assignments that specified which staff was responsible for the supervision of specific children but facility staff #1 did not appear to understand the procedure for identifying their assigned groups. ** At the time of inspection on 10/20/2025, Certification Representatives asked facility staff #3 to identify which children were in their assigned supervision group. Facility staff #3 pointed to and stated the names of 7 children. When Certification Representatives asked facility staff #4 to identify which children were in their assigned supervision group, facility staff #4 identified a group of 5 children which included three children who facility staff #3 had already identified in their assigned group. Once all staff were requested to identify the children who were in their assigned group it was noted that 28 out of 32 children were identified, leaving 4 children who were…

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 28, 2025): “The four children in question were the day's table setters. Children, whether they are table setters or not, are assigned to an adult at all times. However, instead of relying solely on the director to reassign the 4 table setters to a different adult at the conclusion of their table setting…”

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Citation Aug 29, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety

Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)

At the time of inspection on 9/15/2025, Certification Representative observed butane fluid and cleaning products were stored in the kitchen which were not locked or made inaccessible to children.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 20, 2025): “On 09/18/25, a new lock/latch set was place on the door. Documentation was provided with the POC submitted on 10/05/25.”

Citation Aug 29, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety

Three steps handrail 55 Pa. Code §3270.80(a)

At the time of inspection on 9/15/2025, it was noted that a set of exterior stairs which had three steps was not equipped with a handrail. *As of 12/8/2025, per Director, the provider has not received an installation date from the contractor for the handrail.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 19, 2025): “On 10/10/25, MHMI engaged a contractor to provide an estimate to install a handrail. Estimate was received on 10/16/25, and contractor hired. MHMI anticipates the handrail will be installed by 12/01/25. [same information provided in the 10/15/25 POC] There is no update to provide at this time.…”

Citation Aug 29, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety

Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed 55 Pa. Code §3270.91(a)

At the time of inspection on 9/15/2025, Certification Representative observed an exit door in the Atrium classroom, which provides direct access to the outside of the facility, was obstructed by a table against the door.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 28, 2025): “Table was moved immediately after inspection on 09/15/25. Documentation was provided via email with the POC submitted on 10/05/25.”

Citation Aug 29, 2025 Inspection Health & medication

Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)

There was not an update health report on file for facility child #3.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 28, 2025): “MHMI contacted the child's mother multiple times in September 2025, beginning on 09/02/25. MHMI received updated health assessment.”

Citation Aug 29, 2025 Inspection Health & medication

12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)

At the time of inspection, there was not a health assessment on file for facility staff #1 that was conducted within 12 months prior to staff providing initial service in the childcare setting.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 28, 2025): “Facility person(s) at MHMI will have a health assessment within 12 months prior to providing care to children or engaging in food preparation.”

Citation Aug 29, 2025 Inspection Transportation

Safe routes posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(c)

At the time of inspection on 9/15/2025 The written notification of safe routes was not posted at a conspicuous location in the child care facility. This was corrected onsite.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 28, 2025): “Written notification of safe routes was posted in a conspicuous location on 10/03/25. Documentation was provided via email with our initial POC submitted on 10/05/25.”

Citation Aug 29, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork

Signed 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)

The agreements for facility children #1 - #5 were not signed by the operator.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 28, 2025): “MHMI notes this item was added after submitting our initial POC on 10/05/25. All current agreements will include the operator's signature.”

Citation Aug 29, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork

Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)

There was not a child service report or another approved growth and development assessment, at least every six months as required, in the record of facility child #1, #3, #4 and #5. The assessment provided for facility child #1 was dated 10/23/2024. Only 1 assessment was provided for facility child #3, #4 and #5 which were dated 8/11/2025 by the director but not signed by the parent.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 28, 2025): “MHMI provided electronic records via email on 08/29/25, as requested by Certification Representative. MHMI implemented a new process for updating files on the opening day (09/02/25) of our Academic Year 25-26 to rectify missing information. On 09/15/25, MHMI received an email from the Certification…”

Citation Aug 29, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork

Designated release persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(5)

The agreements for facility children #1 - #5 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. **At the time of inspection on 10/28/2025, Certification Representative observed that the agreement forms for all children did not specify all of the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released as required. The operator added a statement to agreement forms that read "parents for release" but this does not include all persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. This is an on-going non-compliance.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 5, 2025): “MHMI utilizes the OCDEL approved Emergency Contact Form, which constitutes a thorough and comprehensive emergency release information. Our practice of keeping a single, current OCDEL approved form for this purpose is safe, secure, and highly efficient. If necessary to meet this unusual requirement…”

Citation Aug 29, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork

Parent receives original 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(b)

The original agreement forms for facility children #1 - #5 were not provided to the parent.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 28, 2025): “Parents have received their original agreements and copies have been placed in the children's files.”

Citation Aug 29, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork

Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)

The emergency contact form for facility child #5 did not include the address and telephone number of the child's health provider/source of medical care.

Citation Aug 29, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork

Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)

The emergency contact form for facility child #1 did not include the enrolling parent's work information or indicate if the information was not applicable.

Citation Aug 29, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork

Written consent 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(4)

The emergency contact form for facility child #3 did not include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.

Citation Aug 29, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork

Information re: special needs 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(5)

The emergency contact form for facility child #1 did not include information on the child's special needs/pertinent health information as noted on the child's health assessment.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 28, 2025): “MHMI provided electronic records via email on 08/29/25, as requested by Certification Representative. Child #1 had a regularly scheduled well-visit (health assessment) on 09/02/25. The child's mother provided the updated health form, which no longer lists "dairy intolerance". On 09/15/25, MHMI…”

Citation Aug 29, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork

Insurance coverage information/Emergency master file updated 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)/3270.181(e)

The emergency contact form for facility child #3 that was present in the classroom did not include the health insurance coverage and policy number. The form indicated to see attached but there was no information attached.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 28, 2025): “Child #3's health insurance policy numbers were included with her original Emergency Contact Form in her file on a separate page because the family utilizes three distinct health insurance policies. Certification Representative alerted MHMI to the missing second page in the instructional space…”

Citation Aug 29, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork

Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)

The emergency contact forms for facility children #2 and #4 did not include the addresses of all individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Citation Aug 29, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork

Dated signature affixed/Emergency master file updated 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(d)/3270.181(e)

At the time of inspection on 9/15/2025, Certification Representative could not determine that many of the children's emergency contact forms that were present in the classrooms were updated at least once every 6 months as required. Many of the children's emergency contact forms had dates from 2022, 2023 and 2024 and did not include recent dated signatures.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 28, 2025): “During our 2024 inspection, OCDEL approved our six-month verification document (provided via email with our initial POC submitted on 10/05/25). The Verification of Enrollment is included in every child's master file and meets the requirement for "affixing a dated signature to the record" as stated…”

Citation Aug 29, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork

Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)

The emergency contact form for facility child #3 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.

Core safety Nov 1, 2024 Inspection Background checks

Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

During renewal inspection on November 1, 2024, the record of staff #1 contained a Department of Justice FBI clearance, and did not contain a DHS FBI clearance.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 9, 2024): “Provider has obtained a DHS FBI Clearance for staff #1.”

Citation Nov 1, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21

During renewal inspection on November 1, 2024, the facility emergency plan did not address Continuity of Operations.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 27, 2024): “Provider has added Continuity of Operations to the emergency plan.”

Citation Nov 1, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety

Toxic plants not permitted 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(d)

During renewal inspection on November 1, 2024, certification representative observed a pothos plant in the atrium.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 1, 2024): “Provider removed the toxic plant from the child care space.”

Citation Nov 1, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork

Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)

During renewal inspection on November 1, 2024, the emergency contact information of child #1 did not contain the health insurance coverage information, and the emergency contact information of child #3 did not include the health insurance coverage information or policy number.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 6, 2024): “Provider has obtained this information from the children's parents.”

Citation Nov 1, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork

Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)

During renewal inspection on November 1, 2024, the emergency contact information of child #1 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, Nov 9, 2024): “Provider has obtained this information from the child's parent.”

Citation Nov 1, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork

Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(3)/3270.182(5)

During renewal inspection on November 1, 2024, the records of children #2 and #3 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care or for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff, both of which are required prior to admission.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 9, 2024): “Provider has obtained signed parental consents for both children.”

Follow-up May 15, 2024 Inspection Staff ratios

Similar Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.51

During follow-up inspection on May 15, 2024 at 11:55 am, certification representative observed a total of 52 preschool children in the main child care space with staff #1, 2, 3 and 4. Staff #5 arrived at 12:09 pm. Continued non-compliance.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 1, 2024): “THE REGIONAL OFFICE WILL PUT IN A REFERRAL WITH THE REGIONAL KEY FOR ALL STAFF TO RECEIVE RATIO/SUPERVISION TRAINING.”

Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.

Follow-up May 15, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety

Measurement and use of indoor child care space/No more than twice measured space 55 Pa. Code §3270.61/3270.61(h)(3)(iii)

During follow-up inspection on May 15, 2024 at 11:55 am, certification representative observed a total of 52 preschool children in the main child care space which measures for 19 children. Continued non-compliance.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 1, 2024): “The time of 11:55 am occurred specifically during mealtime. During mealtime, Executive Director will continue utilizing two rooms (Great Hall and Atrium) for mealtime (House luncheon).”

Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.

Core safety Apr 5, 2024 Inspection Background checks

Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

During renewal inspection on April 5, 2024, the record of staff #4 did not contain the results of the NSOR verification certificate.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 25, 2024): “Provider has obtained the NSOR for this staff.”