Middletown Montessori School is a certified child care center in Media, PA, with capacity for 60 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 4 violations, none of them core-safety. 2 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #1 of 15 centers in Media and has fewer citations per inspection than 90% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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On 12/11/25, during the renewal inspection, the first aid kit was located outside of the child care space, in the hallway.
On 12/11/2025, during the renewal inspection, the emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
During video inspection on 3/1/22, it was observed that the facility is storing children's lunches with ice packs in them and not in the refrigerator. Facility admitted that lunches can contain lunch meats or cheese, which are perishable.
On 3/1/2022, during the video inspection, staff person #1 was observed caring for children. The facility did not have a complete file available for this staff person. On 3/8/22, during an unannounced inspection, staff person #1 was not present 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.
About this center
Common questions
Has Middletown Montessori School had any serious violations?
No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 4 other citations, listed above.
Have there been complaints about Middletown Montessori School?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Middletown Montessori School since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Middletown Montessori School’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Feb 19, 2020. 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 Middletown Montessori School compare with other daycares in Media?
It is #1 of 15 centers in Media by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 90% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Middletown Montessori School last inspected?
Dec 11, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
Who runs Middletown Montessori School?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Middletown 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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