The Montessori School
The Montessori School is a certified child care center in Dresher, PA, with capacity for 62 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 35 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (12 of 35). 8 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #5 of 5 centers in Dresher and has more citations per inspection than 65% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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At time of inspection, staff persons #1 and #2 did not have updated FBI clearances completed by Identigo as required. In addition, staff person # 5 did not have a copy of NSOR certificate documented in their record.
At time of inspection, staff person # 3 did not have proof of receiving annual emergency plan training documented in their record.
At time of inspection, child # 1 did not have an updated annual health assessment documented in their record.
At time of inspection, staff person #3 did not have current training in pediatric first aid and CPR training documented in their record.
At time of inspection, the agreement for child # 3 was not signed by the operator.
The emergency contact forms for children #2 and #3 did not have parental consent form emergency medical care and minor first aid documented in their records.
At time of inspection, staff persons # 3 and #4 shall complete required 12 hours of annual childcare training.
At time of inspection, staff persons # 2 and #3 did not have updated health and safety training documented in their records.
At time of inspection, staff person #1 had not received documented training regarding the facility emergency plan.
At time of inspection, child #2 did not have an updated health assessment documented in their record dated within the last 12 months. (last date 12/7/23)
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At time of inspection, staff person #1-3 did not have annual written evaluations completed by the director of facility.
The parents of child # 1 did not have an agreement documented in their record at time of inspection.
At time of inspection, staff person #4 did not have two non-family references documented in her record as required.
At time of inspection, staff person # 1did not have required 12 hours of childcare training completed. (4 hours documented)
At time of inspection, it was observed that designated staff had not conducted fire drills at least once every 60 days. The last two fire drills were conducted on 1/2/23 and 1/5 /24.
At time of inspection, children # 2 and #3 did not have initial health assessments with immunization records documented in their records.
At time of inspection, the facility had expired insurance on file and could not produce a valid/current copy of general liability insurance during inspection.
At time of inspection, child #1 did not have a signed completed agreement documented in their record.
While conducting the renewal inspection on 2/6/23 it was observed staff person# 2,5, and 6 file did not include verification of NSOR clearances. Staff person#3 file included expired state police clearance. Staff person# 4 file did not include state police clearance, NSOR clearance, mandated reporter training. Staff person#4 also out of state Atlanta Georgia clearances are required. Staff person#7 file did not include FBI clearance, NSOR clearance, mandated reporter training.
While conducting the renewal inspection on 2/6/23 it was observed staff persons # 2 through 7 file did not include emergency plan training.
While conducting the renewal inspection on 2/6/23 it was observed in classroom 1 and 2 the glass exit doors did not have visual identifications.
While conducting the renewal inspection on 2/6/23 it was observed child #5 entered the classroom from outside and did not wash his hands before sitting down to eat lunch.
While conducting the renewal inspection on 2/6/23 it was observed staff person# 5 did not include verification of TB test being completed. Staff persons# 4 and 6 file did not include verification of health assessment.
While conducting the renewal inspection on 2/6/23 it was observed child #1 cup was in the refrigerator with no name label.
While conducting renewal inspection on 2/6/23 it was observed staff persons # 2 through 6 file did not include fire safety training.
While conducting the renewal inspection on 2/6/23 it was observed staff persons #4 and 5 has not completed the required pediatric first aid /CPR training.
While conducting the renewal inspection on 2/6/23 it was observed child # 1 through 4 agreement form did not include the admissions date.
While conducting the renewal inspection on 2/6/23 it was observed a facility person #1 was hire on 2/6/23 from a staffing agency and was caring for children. The facility did not obtain a complete file from the staffing agency.
While conducting the renewal inspection on 2/6/23 it was observed staff persons# 4 and 5 file did not include verification of child care experience or transcript.
While conducting the renewal inspection on 2/6/23 it was observed staff person #4 file did not include two written nonfamily references.
While conducting the renewal inspection on 2/6/23 it was observed staff persons # 4 and 5 file did not include 12 clock hours of annual training completed
After review of the immunization record it was observed that child #1 did not have an updated immunization for influenza documented in their record or a letter of exemption explaining the reason for not being updated documented in file.
During time of inspection, the director did not completed annual written evaluations for staff person # 1-3.
During time of inspection, the parents of child #1 and #2 did not have the health insurance policy name and/or policy number documented on their child's emergency contact form. The parents of child # 2 and #3 did not have the address of release person in an emergency documented on emergency contact form.
During time of inspection, it was observed that the parents of child # 3 did not sign to give permission for emergency medical care and administration of minor first aid documented on their child's emergency contact form.
“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.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $99.00 | $81.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $99.00 | $81.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $99.00 | $81.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $99.00 | $81.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $99.00 | $81.00 |
The daily price the center lists in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search for families paying privately. The state notes that rates are subject to change and programs don’t have to share them, so confirm with the center. See what daycare costs in Pennsylvania.
About this center
Common questions
Has The Montessori School 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 16, 2026 (background checks): “At time of inspection, staff persons #1 and #2 did not have updated FBI clearances completed by Identigo as required. In addition, staff person # 5 did not have a copy of NSOR certificate documented in their record.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about The Montessori School?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at The Montessori School since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is The Montessori School’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Oct 19, 2018. 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 The Montessori School compare with other daycares in Dresher?
It is #5 of 5 centers in Dresher by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 65% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was The Montessori School last inspected?
Jan 16, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does The Montessori School cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $99.00 for young toddler, $99.00 for older toddler, $99.00 for preschool, $99.00 for young school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs The Montessori School?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is The Montessori School.
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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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