Meadowlane Montessori School
Meadowlane Montessori School is a certified child care center in Jenkintown, PA, with capacity for 66 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 14 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (4 of 14). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #5 of 8 centers in Jenkintown and has fewer citations per inspection than 73% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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On the day observing the files staff#1 did not have two non-family references in the files.
During unannounced inspection 07/23/2024, file of staff person #1 did not contain DHS FBI Clearance; file of staff person #1 contained a PDE FBI Clearance; file of staff person #1 did not contain requests for nor completed NSOR clearance.
During complaint investigation 07/23/2024, operator did not notify office within 24 hours that child #1 received emergency care treatment and did not provide department a written report within 72 hours.
During complaint investigation 07/23/2024, child #1 was served food for lunch that was hot enough that when it accidently spilled on child's lap, it resulted in a burn on the child's leg that required emergency treatment.
During unannounced inspection 07/23/2024, file of staff person #2 did not contain verification that emergency plan training had been received at time of initial employment.
During unannounced inspection 07/23/2024, first aid kit in shed by pool area did not contain all required items. First aid kit did not contain bandages, gauze pads, tape and soap.
During unannounced inspection 07/23/2024, stained ceiling tiles were observed in kitchen area above refrigerator and window.
During unannounced visit 07/23/2024, file of staff person #1 contained a health assessment more than 24 months old. Health assessment on file was dated 05/09/2022.
During unannounced visit 07/23/2024, file of staff person #2 did not contain initial health assessment, including TB test results, showing that staff person was free from communicable disease and suitable to work in child care.
During unannounced inspection 07/23/2024, file of staff person #1 and #2 did not contain two written, non family references attesting to staff person's suitability. File of staff person #1 contained one written reference; file of staff person #2 did not contain any references.
On the day of visit observed the files have the FBI clearance from the board of education and missing the mandated reporter training in the file.
On the day of visit Staff#1 did not have a current Emergency Plan Training in the files.
On the day of visit Staff#1 did not have a current Health and Safety training in the file.
On the day of visit Staff#1 did not have a 2 nonfamily references in the file.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $66.40 | — |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $66.40 | — |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $63.20 | $45.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $63.20 | $45.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $57.00 | $40.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $64.00 | $37.60 |
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 Meadowlane 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 Jul 23, 2024 (background checks): “During unannounced inspection 07/23/2024, file of staff person #1 did not contain DHS FBI Clearance; file of staff person #1 contained a PDE FBI Clearance; file of staff person #1 did not contain requests for nor…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Meadowlane Montessori School?
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 Meadowlane Montessori School’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Jun 6, 2019. 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 Meadowlane Montessori School compare with other daycares in Jenkintown?
It is #5 of 8 centers in Jenkintown by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 73% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Meadowlane Montessori School last inspected?
Oct 9, 2025 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does Meadowlane Montessori School cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $66.40 for newborn, $66.40 for infant, $63.20 for young toddler, $63.20 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Meadowlane Montessori School?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Meadowlane 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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