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Our House Montessori LLC

1733 Spring Garden St, Philadelphia, PA 19130 · Philadelphia County
Keystone STAR 1

Our House Montessori LLC is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 71 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 29 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (12 of 29). 6 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #717 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 55% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 55% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #717 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
2 Core-safety citations
27 Other citations
6 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
29 citations from 6 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 6 in the last 12 months · last inspected Dec 10, 2025

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Dec 10, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Jan 9, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Aug 26, 2024 · Inspection · no citation Jan 10, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Jan 24, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Jan 6, 2022 · Inspection · no citation
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

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

Citations, newest first

Citation Dec 10, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
During the renewal inspection on 12/10/2025, it was observed that an electrical outlet in the main floor hallway did not have a protective receptacle cover on it.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 10, 2025): “Will put a cover over the outlet.”
Citation Dec 10, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
During the renewal inspection on 12/10/2025, it was observed that Vaseline, Vaseline Lotion, and Cerave Moisturizing Lotion were on top of the shelf near the bathroom on the lower-level and the substances were accessible to the children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 12, 2026): “Will put all toxic substances out of reach of the children”
Citation Dec 10, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
During the renewal inspection on 12/10/2025, it was observed that there is chipping plaster on the wall going down the steps to the lower lever.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 12, 2026): “Will repair the plaster.”
Citation Dec 10, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
During the renewal inspection on 12/10/2025, it was observed that a resting mat on the second floor front room was splitting at the seams.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 12, 2026): “Will replace the mat.”
Citation Dec 10, 2025 Inspection Food & feeding
Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107
During the renewal inspection on 12/10/2025, it was observed that the temperature in the lower-level refrigerator could not be assessed because a thermometer was not placed in the refrigerator in the lower-level childcare space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 10, 2025): “Will put a thermometer in the refrigerator.”
Citation Dec 10, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
During the renewal inspection on 12/10/2025, it was observed that the lower-level back childcare space, the main floor middle and front room childcare spaces, and the second-floor front childcare space did not have Emergency Contact Forms in the childcare space for the children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 12, 2026): “Will make copies of all emergency contact forms and put them in a book and keep them in each room.”
Core safety Jan 9, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the renewal inspection on 1/9/2025, the file reviewed for staff person # 2 did not include a Mandated Reporter Training that is dated within a 60-month period. The mandated reporter training was dated, 08/24/2017. The file viewed for staff person # 3 did not include a DHS FBI Fingerprinting Clearance or Child Abuse Registry Clearance that is dated within a 60-month period. The FBI clearance was dated 07/12/19 and Child Abuse clearance was dated, 1/8/2019. The file for staff #4 was viewed and the DHS FBI Fingerprinting Clearance was not dated within the 60-month period. The FBI Clearance was dated 12/29/18. (See code sheet for hire dates)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 13, 2025): “Will have staff obtain the required clearances and trainings.”
Citation Jan 9, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
During the renewal inspection on 1/9/2025, Febreeze spray and Vaseline Lotion were observed in the bathroom near the kitchen, and Vaseline lotion, gallon bottles of hand soap, and paint and paint thinner were observed downstairs in the front room. These toxic substances were accessible to the children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 13, 2025): “Will remove toxic substances and put a lock on the bathroom near the kitchen.”
Citation Jan 9, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
During the renewal inspection on 1/9/2025, it was observed that there was chipped paint in the green room under the windowsill, and downstairs in the alcove there was two holes in the wall and chipped paint.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 13, 2025): “Will fix the holes in the plaster and repaint where necessary.”
Citation Jan 9, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
During the renewal inspection on 1/9/2025, it was observed that the bathroom near the kitchen did not have a sign stating that "A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating."
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 13, 2025): “Will post a sign near the sink and toilet.”
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Citation Jan 9, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
During the renewal inspection on 1/9/2025, it was observed that a resting mat downstairs was splitting open at the seam and the foam was exposed.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 9, 2025): “Will replace the mat.”
Citation Jan 9, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)
During the renewal inspection on 1/9/2025, the files for child #1 and child #2 were viewed and the child health assessment in each file was over the 12-month period. The health report for child #1 was dated 12/23/23, and for child #2 it was dated 9/6/23.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 13, 2025): “Will have the parents take their children to a doctor and provide a copy of the health report to the facility.”
Citation Jan 9, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Child's hands washed 55 Pa. Code §3270.134(a)
During the renewal inspection on 1/9/2025, it was observed that staff #2 did not wash the hands of child #1 after a diaper change.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 13, 2025): “Will retrain staff on the proper procedures for hand washing.”
Citation Jan 9, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3)
During the renewal inspection on 1/9/2025 the files for staff #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 were viewed and their most recent health assessment was not updated within a 24-month period. The health assessment for staff #1 was dated11/1/21, for staff #2 it was dated 4/13/21, for staff #3 the health report was dated 3/2/21, for staff #4 it was dated 1/31/22, and for staff #5 the health assessment was dated 5/9/21.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 13, 2025): “Will have all staff provide an updated health assessment from a medical professional.”
Citation Jan 9, 2025 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 on 1/9/2025, the file for child #2 was viewed and the Emergency Contact Form did not have written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 13, 2025): “Will have the parent provide the written consent.”
Citation Jan 9, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
During the renewal inspection on 1/9/2025, the file for child #3 was viewed and the Emergency Contact Form did not include the health insurance coverage and policy number.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 13, 2025): “Will have parent provide the information.”
Citation Jan 9, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)
During the renewal inspection on 1/9/2025, the files for child #1 and child #3 were viewed and the Emergency Contact Form and the Agreement was not updated within a 6-month period. The Emergency Contact Form and Agreement were both dated 4/17/24.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 13, 2025): “Will review the Agreement and the Emergency Contact Form with the parent and obtain their signature.”
Citation Jan 9, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(4)
During the renewal inspection on 1/9/2025, the file for child #2 was viewed and the Emergency Contact Form did not contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 13, 2025): “Will have parents complete the form in it's entirety”
Citation Jan 9, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)
During the renewal inspection on 1/9/2025, the file for child #2 was viewed and the Emergency Contact Form did not contain signed parental consent for the administration of minor first-aid by facility staff.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 13, 2025): “Will have parents provide all signatures.”
Citation Jan 9, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(6)
During the renewal inspection on 1/9/2025, the file for child #2 was viewed and the Emergency Contact Form did not contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 13, 2025): “Will have parents give written permission and sign where necessary.”
Citation Jan 10, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
During the renewal inspection dated 1//10/2024, certification representative observed that in the Ballroom upstairs that there was toxic cleaning material that was accessible to the children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 10, 2024): “Put the toxic substances on the top shelf so that it was not accessible to children.”
Citation Jan 10, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
During the renewal inspection dated 1/10/2024, certification representative observed that in the front basement room and the first floor back room there was paint chipping on the walls.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 25, 2024): “Will repaint the chipped paint in areas needed.”
Citation Jan 10, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean, good repair, proper size 55 Pa. Code §3270.104(a)
During renewal inspection dated 1/10/2024, certification representative observed that in the front basement area, there were cubbies that were not secured to the wall and were a tipping hazard.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 25, 2024): “Will attach cubby to the wall.”
Citation Jan 10, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Diapering materials storage 55 Pa. Code §3270.135(d)
During the renewal inspection dated 1/10/2024, certification representative observed that staff #1 did not change gloves or wash hands in between diaper changes.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 1, 2024): “Will train all staff in proper diaper change procedures.”
Citation Jan 10, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
During the renewal inspection dated 1/10/2024, certification representative reviewed staff person #2 file and staff person #2 had not completed the 10 hour Health and Safety training that is required by the 3270 regulations within 90 days of hire. (See code sheet for start date).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 25, 2024): “Until such time as the required training has been completed, Staff person #2 must be supervised when interacting with children, by a primary staff person who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person 2, staff…”
Citation Jan 10, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
During the renewal inspection on 1/10/2024, certification representative observed that emergency contact forms were not present in the childcare spaces.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 25, 2024): “Will put a folder near each door in the childcare spaces with emergency contacts for the children. and will also keep emergency contact forms in the travel bags.”
Core safety Jan 24, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the renewal inspection on 01.24.23, the record reviewed for Staff person #1 hired on 09.01.21, did not include out-of-state clearances (See LIS CODE).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 24, 2023): “Will have staff person submit out-of-state clearances from Texas by 02.24.23.”
Citation Jan 24, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
During the renewal inspection on 01.24.23, the Earth Classroom first aid kit did not contain tweezers and scissors.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 24, 2023): “Will put tweezers and scissors in the Earth Classroom on 01.24.23.”
Citation Jan 24, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)
During the renewal inspection on 01.24.23, the emergency plan reviewed did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 24, 2023): “Will update emergency plan to include required accommodations for infants, toddlers and children with special needs.”

“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 71 children
Certificate status Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through Feb 15, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Mar 26, 2020 · what STARS means
Operator Our House Montessori LLC
Phone —
State certificate # CER-00250149
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Common questions

Has Our House Montessori LLC 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 Jan 9, 2025 (background checks): “During the renewal inspection on 1/9/2025, the file reviewed for staff person # 2 did not include a Mandated Reporter Training that is dated within a 60-month period. The mandated reporter training was dated…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Our House Montessori LLC?

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

What is Our House Montessori LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Mar 26, 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 Our House Montessori LLC compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?

It is tied for #717 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 55% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Our House Montessori LLC last inspected?

Dec 10, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

Who runs Our House Montessori LLC?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Our House Montessori 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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