Our House Montessori LLC
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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)
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.
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.
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."
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
During the renewal inspection on 1/10/2024, certification representative observed that emergency contact forms were not present in the childcare spaces.
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).
During the renewal inspection on 01.24.23, the Earth Classroom first aid kit did not contain tweezers and scissors.
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.
“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.
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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.
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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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