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Philly Montessori

601 Christian St, Philadelphia, PA 19147 · Philadelphia County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months Keystone STAR 1

Philly Montessori is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 78 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 25 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for emergency preparedness (8 of 25). 4 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #747 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 57% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 57% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #747 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
3 Core-safety citations
22 Other citations
5 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
25 citations from 5 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 4 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jun 2, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Jun 2, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Jun 4, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Jun 26, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Jun 30, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Jul 28, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Emergency preparedness 8
Building & playground safety 4
Records & paperwork 4
Training & qualifications 4
Background checks 3
Food & feeding 1
Other standards 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Jun 2, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the renewal inspection on 06/04/26, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep did not observe the out of state child abuse and neglect clearance or the out of state sex offender check in the staff files of staff person #1.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 11, 2026): “Staff person will not hold a childcare position at the center.”
Citation Jun 2, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)
During the renewal inspection on 06/02/26, while reviewing fire drill logs, Cert Rep did not observe that the facility has been conducting fire drills at least once every 60 days, recent fire drills were conducted on 02/04/26 and 04/07/26, which is beyond the requirement.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 11, 2026): “Complete a fire drill by 06/07/26 before the 60-day window arrives since the last one was completed on 04/07/26.”
Citation Jun 2, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Hypothetical locations 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(4)
During the renewal inspection on 06/02/26, while reviewing fire drill logs, Cert Rep did not observe that the facility has been rotating hypothetical locations of the fire around the facility for each drill, the hypothetical location is the same for consecutive drills.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 11, 2026): “Change location for the next fire drill to Primary Classroom, then Toddler Classroom, and not repeat the same location back-to-back.”
Citation Jun 2, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
During the renewal inspection on 06/02/26, Cert Rep did not observe that the facility sent a copy of the emergency plan to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 11, 2026): “Director will drop off or mail a copy of emergency plan and updates and send Cert Rep proof.”
Citation Jun 4, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
During the renewal inspection on 06/04/25, while reviewing required paperwork on file, Cert Rep did not observe that the facility has been conducting annual emergency drills, last one completed on 04/22/24.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 1, 2025): “Annual Emergency drill will be completed soon and placed on file.”
Citation Jun 4, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)
During the renewal inspection on 06/04/25, while reviewing the facility fire drill logs, Cert Rep did not observe that the facility has been conducting fire drills at least once every 60 days, dates observed 01/04/25 and 04/30/25.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 1, 2025): “Fire drills will be completed every 60 days at a minimum.”
Citation Jun 26, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During the renewal inspection on 06/26/24, Cert Rep observed that the facility's emergency plan on file did not include continuity of operations planning.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 25, 2024): “Provider will add continuity of operations planning to emergency plan, send copy to parents, and post emergency plan.”
Citation Jun 26, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan/Plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)/3270.27(d)
During the renewal inspection on 06/26/24, Cert Rep did not observe accommodations for infants, toddlers and children with disabilities in the facility's emergency plan. Cert Rep also did not observe the facility's emergency plan posted at a conspicuous location in the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 25, 2024): “Provider will update, print, and post the emergency plan to include accommodations for toddlers and children with disabilities and post in conspicuous location where parents/visitors can see.”
Core safety Jun 30, 2023 Inspection Background checks
CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(4)
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1 hired on September 2018, did not have a current mandated reporter training, staff 2 hired on September 2022, and staff 4 hired on September 2022, did not have their out of state clearances.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 3, 2023): “Staff 1, 2, and 4, will always comply with CPSL. Staff 1, 2, and 4, will not provide care to any children at the facility until in full compliance with CPSL.”
Citation Jun 30, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
During my inspection I observed that there was no outlet cover on the electrical socket by the back door.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 3, 2023): “Provider will make sure that all electrical outlets have covers on them at all times.”
Citation Jun 30, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(g)
During my inspection I observed that the bathroom in the young toddler's room had a broke toilet paper holder.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 3, 2023): “Provider will make all necessary repairs to make sure that the facility is always in good repair and free of hazards.”
Citation Jun 30, 2023 Inspection Food & feeding
Bottles labeled 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(4)
During my inspection I observed that in the young toddler room there were unlabeled bottles.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 3, 2023): “Provider will make sure that all baby bottles are always labeled with the child name.”
Citation Jun 30, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.21
During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have all the update and required policy changes. 1. Shaken baby syndrome sign/symptoms 2. Strategies for crying/fussing/distraught children 3. Prevention/identification of maltreatment
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 3, 2023): “Provider will make sure that they make sure that they have created and are following all new policies.”
Citation Jun 30, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 2, and 3, did not have their update 1hr. health & safety training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 3, 2023): “Provider will make sure that all incoming staff complete their health & safety training within 90 days of hire.”
Citation Jun 30, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 4, did not have verification of childcare experience.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 3, 2023): “Provider will make sure that each staff person has verification of their experience.”
Citation Jun 30, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 2, and 3, did not have their annual 12 clock hours of child care training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 3, 2023): “Provider will make sure that all staff take their 12 clock hours of childcare training annually.”
Core safety Jul 28, 2022 Inspection Background checks
CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(4)
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, hired on June 2022, did not have a current copy of their FBI clearance.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 1, 2022): “Staff 1 will comply with CPSL at all times. Staff 1 will not provide care to any children at the facility until in full compliance with CPSL.”
Citation Jul 28, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
110º F or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.69(b)
During my inspection I observed that the facility's water was temp higher than 110 degrees.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 1, 2022): “Provider will make sure that the water in the facility does not temp higher that 110 degrees.”
Citation Jul 28, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
During my inspection I observed that the pipe in the main room was dripping water.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 1, 2022): “Provider will make all necessary repairs to make sure that the facility is always in good repair and free of hazards.”
Citation Jul 28, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
During my inspection I observed that the facility had not conducted any emergency drills.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 1, 2022): “Provider will create an emergency drill log and practice different emergency drill at least once a year.”
Citation Jul 28, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 3 did not have their annual fire safety training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 1, 2022): “Provider will make sure that all staff take their annual fire safety and documentation is in their file.”
Citation Jul 28, 2022 Inspection Other standards
Written plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.111(a)
During my inspection I observed that the play room did not have a daily schedule.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 1, 2022): “Provider will make sure that all room have a posted daily schedule at all times.”
Citation Jul 28, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1, 2, 3, did not have services provided filled in on their agreement form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 1, 2022): “Provider will make sure that all areas on the agreement form are filled in completely.”
Citation Jul 28, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1, 3-5, did not have their admission date on their agreement form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 1, 2022): “Provider will make sure that all areas on the agreement form are filled in completely.”
Citation Jul 28, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1-6, did not have their 12 clock hours of child care training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 1, 2022): “Provider will make sure that all staff take their 12 clock hours of childcare training annually.”

“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 78 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Sep 4, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Oct 1, 2019 · what STARS means
Operator Philly Montessori LLC
Phone —
State certificate # CER-00257184
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Common questions

Has Philly Montessori had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 3 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 Jun 2, 2026 (background checks): “During the renewal inspection on 06/04/26, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep did not observe the out of state child abuse and neglect clearance or the out of state sex offender check in the staff files of staff…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Philly Montessori?

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

What is Philly Montessori’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Oct 1, 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 Philly Montessori compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?

It is tied for #747 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 57% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Philly Montessori last inspected?

Jun 2, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

Who runs Philly Montessori?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Philly 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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