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Power of Two Montessori LLC

210 S Mill Rd, Kennett Square, PA 19348 · Chester County
Keystone STAR 1

Power of Two Montessori LLC is a certified child care center in Kennett Square, PA, with capacity for 26 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 14 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for emergency preparedness (4 of 14). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #5 of 11 centers in Kennett Square and has fewer citations per inspection than 66% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 66% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
#5 of 11 centers in Kennett Square
2 Core-safety citations
12 Other citations
5 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
14 citations from 5 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · none in the last 12 months · last inspected Oct 8, 2025

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Oct 8, 2025 · Inspection · no citation Oct 24, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Aug 30, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Dec 8, 2022 · Inspection · citation found Jun 2, 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 4
Training & qualifications 3
Records & paperwork 2
Background checks 2
Building & playground safety 2
Transportation 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Oct 24, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency master file updated 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(e)
At the time of inspection on 10/29/2024, Certification Representative observed that the emergency contact information in the classroom bags were not updated at least once every 6 months as required.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 22, 2024): “The operator will ensure that all emergency contact forms are updated at least every 6 months as required.”
Core safety Aug 30, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the inspection on 10/20/23 the file record for staff person #2 did not include a state police clearance and NSOR clearance. The file record for staff person #3 did not include a NSOR clearance. Facility Person #1, 2--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 3, 2023): “Staff persons 2 and 3 were removed from providing direct child care at the COB 10/20/23. Staff persons #2 an 3 will not provide direct child care at the facility until CPSL requirements are fulfilled.”
Citation Aug 30, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(b)
During the inspection on 10/20/2023 the facility had an annual fire inspection dated 2/8/22 and did not have any monthly testing.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 20, 2023): “Provider submitted a current fire annual inspection report dated 4/17/23.”
Citation Aug 30, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During the inspection on 10/20/2023 the facility had an emergency plan that did not address prevention of shaken baby syndrome, volunteer emergency preparedness training, practice drills, and continuity of operations.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 20, 2023): “Provider will update the emergency plan to address prevention of shaken baby syndrome, volunteer emergency preparedness training, practice drills, and continuity of operations.”
Citation Aug 30, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
During the inspection 10/20/23 the file record for staff person # 5 did not include annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 3, 2023): “Provider will update the file record for staff person #1 to include annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.”
Core safety Dec 8, 2022 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 3 staff files and the file for staff #2 is missing clearances for the state of Delaware.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 10, 2023): “Provider will obtain Delaware clearances for staff #2.”
Citation Dec 8, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.14
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed facility documents and the emergency plan did not include a statement regarding continuity of operations.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 13, 2022): “Provider will update the emergency plan to include a statement addressing continuity of operations.”
Citation Dec 8, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Contact when arises/Contact when ended 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files and the emergency plan did not include a method to contact parents or a method for staff to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 13, 2022): “Provider will ensure that the emergency plan includes a method to contact parents and a method for staff to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.”
Citation Dec 8, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 3 staff files and the files for #1, staff #2 and staff #3 did not contain emergency plan training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 13, 2022): “Provider will train staff #1, staff #2 and staff #3 on the facility emergency plan.”
Citation Dec 8, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan/Plan reviewed/updated annually 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(2)/3270.27(b)
During the renewal inspection,certification representative reviewed facility files and the emergency plan did not include a section on evacuation and was not updated per announcement c-22-04,issued 4/19/22.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 13, 2022): “Provider will update the emergency plan to include the required updates per announcement c-22-04,issued 4/19/22 to include the specific staff and duties assigned.”
Citation Dec 8, 2022 Inspection Transportation
Pick-up and drop-off points 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed facility files and there was no annual written notification to the local traffic safety authorities.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 13, 2022): “Provider will notify the local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility and keep a copy of that notification on file.”
Citation Dec 8, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 3 staff files and the files for staff #1,staff #2 and staff #3 did not contain fire safety training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 13, 2022): “Provider will provide staff #1,staff #2 and staff #3 with fire safety training and place a record of the training in the staff's file.”
Citation Dec 8, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(3)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 childrens files and the file for child #1 did not include signed parental consent for the administration of minor first aid by facility staff.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 3, 2023): “Provider will obtain the written signature giving consent to minor first aid from the parent of child #1.”
Citation Jun 2, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Large muscle space provided 55 Pa. Code §3270.62(a)
DURING THE FACILITY WALKTHROUGH, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE SAW THAT THERE WAS NO OUTDOOR OR INDOOR PLAY SPACE FOR CHILDREN.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 14, 2022): “PROVIDER WILL ERECT A GATE ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE FACILITY TO CREATE A SAFE OUTDOOR AREA.”

“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 26 children
Certificate status Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through Dec 14, 2026
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Mar 9, 2023 · what STARS means
Operator Power Of Two Montessori LLC
Phone —
State certificate # CER-00246277
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Common questions

Has Power of Two 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 Aug 30, 2023 (background checks): “During the inspection on 10/20/23 the file record for staff person #2 did not include a state police clearance and NSOR clearance. The file record for staff person #3 did not include a NSOR clearance. Facility Person…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Power of Two Montessori LLC?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Power of Two 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 Power of Two Montessori LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Mar 9, 2023. 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 Power of Two Montessori LLC compare with other daycares in Kennett Square?

It is #5 of 11 centers in Kennett Square by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 66% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Power of Two Montessori LLC last inspected?

Oct 8, 2025 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.

Who runs Power of Two Montessori LLC?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Power Of Two 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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