Providence Montessori School House
Providence Montessori School House is a certified child care center in Collegeville, PA, with capacity for 40 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it twice. The state cited 10 violations, none of them core-safety, most often for building & playground safety (6 of 10). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #7 of 16 centers in Collegeville and has more citations per inspection than 58% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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What inspectors cited most
Citations, newest first
During Renewal Inspection on 02/20/2026, Certification Staff observed that the Fee Agreement Forms for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, and Child #5 did not include a date of admission.
During initial inspection on 07/10/25, Certification staff observed that the facility's emergency plan was not posted in the facility in a conspicuous location accessible by parents.
During initial inspection on 7/10/25, Certification staff observed toxic cleaning materials on top of a cabinet in Primary Room #2, on a shelf in Primary Room #3, in 1st floor bathroom #1 and 2nd floor bathroom #1 that were not locked or made inaccessible to children.
During initial inspection on 7/10/25, Certification staff observed that 2 windows in the Pre-Primary Room, 3 windows in Primary Room #1, 3 windows in Primary Room #2, and 3 windows in Primary Room #3 opened to their full capacity, which was greater than 6 inches.
During initial inspection on 7/10/25, Certification staff observed that First Aid kits for the Pre-Primary Room, Primary Room #1, Primary Room #2, and Primary Room #3 were stored adjacent to each classroom door in an area accessible to children.
During initial inspection on 7/10/25, Certification staff observed that the First Aid kit used to travel outside of the facility did not contain a bottle of water.
During initial inspection on 7/10/25, Certification staff observed that the required handwashing signage stating that staff and able children must perform handwashing after toileting and before eating was not posted in the required areas. Improper handwashing signage was observed in the toileting and handwashing areas of the facility.
During initial inspection on 7/10/25, Certification staff observed that the stairwell adjacent to the hall library did not contain a secure barrier to prevent access to the stairwell.
During initial inspection on 7/10/25, Certification staff reviewed the facility's emergency plan and determined that it did not provide specific accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
During initial inspection on 7/10/25, Certification staff observed that contact information for OCDEL (the appropriate regional child care office) was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. Certification staff also observed that information on how to access the regulation in Chapter 3270 was also not posted.
“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.
Enforcement actions
Negative sanctions Pennsylvania lists for this center, such as a downgrade to a provisional certificate, refusing to renew or revoking its certificate of compliance, with the status COMPASS shows. “Operation permitted” means the center may keep operating while it appeals; “operation not permitted” means it may not.
About this center
Common questions
Has Providence Montessori School House had any serious violations?
No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 10 other citations, listed above.
Have there been complaints about Providence Montessori School House?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Providence Montessori School House since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Providence Montessori School House’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Mar 10, 2026. 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 Providence Montessori School House compare with other daycares in Collegeville?
It is #7 of 16 centers in Collegeville by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 58% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Providence Montessori School House last inspected?
Feb 20, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
Who runs Providence Montessori School House?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Providence Montessori School House 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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