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The Montessori School

1701 Jarrettown Rd, Dresher, PA 19025 · Montgomery County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months Keystone STAR 1

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.

Inspection record

More citations than 65% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
#5 of 5 centers in Dresher
2 Core-safety citations
33 Other citations
5 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
35 citations from 5 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 8 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jan 16, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Jan 16, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Jan 23, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Feb 7, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Feb 6, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Jan 26, 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

Records & paperwork 12
Training & qualifications 9
Health & medication 6
Emergency preparedness 4
Background checks 2
Building & playground safety 1
Food & feeding 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Jan 16, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 18, 2026): “Both staff persons # 1 and #2 shall have their FBI clearances updated and completed by Identigo to be documented in their records as required per regulations. Staff person # 5 shall provide a copy of NSOR certificate to be documented in her record. Note: Staff person #1 on extended medical leave…”
Citation Jan 16, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
At time of inspection, staff person # 3 did not have proof of receiving annual emergency plan training documented in their record.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 18, 2026): “Staff person #3 shall receive annual training regarding the facility emergency plan training and it shall be documented in their record as required per regulations.”
Citation Jan 16, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1)
At time of inspection, child # 1 did not have an updated annual health assessment documented in their record.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 18, 2026): “The parents of child #1 shall be required to provide an updated health assessment and it shall be documented in their child's file as required per regulations.”
Citation Jan 16, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)
At time of inspection, staff person #3 did not have current training in pediatric first aid and CPR training documented in their record.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 18, 2026): “Staff person #3 shall complete required pediatric first aid training and CPR training. Once completed the training shall be documented in file.”
Citation Jan 16, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)
At time of inspection, the agreement for child # 3 was not signed by the operator.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 18, 2026): “The operator shall sign the agreement for child #3 and a copy shall be provided to the parents as required per regulations.”
Citation Jan 16, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(3)/3270.182(5)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 18, 2026): “The parents of both children identified shall be required to provide written consent for emergency medical care and minor first aid which shall be documented in both their records.”
Citation Jan 16, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii)
At time of inspection, staff persons # 3 and #4 shall complete required 12 hours of annual childcare training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 18, 2026): “Both staff persons # 3 and #4 shall complete required 12 hours of annual childcare training and it shall be documented in their records as per regulations.”
Citation Jan 16, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(j)
At time of inspection, staff persons # 2 and #3 did not have updated health and safety training documented in their records.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 18, 2026): “Both staff person # 2 and #3 shall completed updated health and safety training and it shall be documented in their records as required per regulations.”
Citation Jan 23, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii)
At time of inspection, staff person #1 had not received documented training regarding the facility emergency plan.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 11, 2025): “Staff person #1 shall receive training regarding the facility emergency plan and it shall be documented in her record.”
Citation Jan 23, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1)
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)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 11, 2025): “The parents of child #2 shall be required to provide an updated health assessment for their child to be documented in their record as required.”
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Citation Jan 23, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
At time of inspection, staff person #1-3 did not have annual written evaluations completed by the director of facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 11, 2025): “Staff person #1-3 shall have written evaluations completed and documented in their records as required.”
Citation Jan 23, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)
The parents of child # 1 did not have an agreement documented in their record at time of inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 11, 2025): “The parents of child #1 shall complete an agreement form and it shall be signed by both the parent and operator as required per regulations.”
Citation Jan 23, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
At time of inspection, staff person #4 did not have two non-family references documented in her record as required.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 11, 2025): “In the future, all staff shall have two non-family references to attest to their suitability to serve as a staff person at facility documented in their records.”
Citation Jan 23, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii)
At time of inspection, staff person # 1did not have required 12 hours of childcare training completed. (4 hours documented)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 11, 2025): “Staff person #1 shall obtain the required 12 hours of childcare training and it shall be documented in their record as required per regulations.”
Citation Feb 7, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 22, 2024): “A fire drill shall be conducted within the next two weeks and documented on the fire drill log as required. Moving forward fire drills shall be conducted at least every 60 days as required per regulations.”
Citation Feb 7, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Health information/ACIP recommended immunization record 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)/3270.131(e)
At time of inspection, children # 2 and #3 did not have initial health assessments with immunization records documented in their records.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 22, 2024): “The parents of both children #2 and #3 shall be required to provide a current health assessment with immunization status documented to be record in each child's file as required per regulations.”
Citation Feb 7, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
On file at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.18(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 22, 2024): “A current copy of general liability insurance shall be obtained and provided to show compliance with insurance required as per regulations.”
Citation Feb 7, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)
At time of inspection, child #1 did not have a signed completed agreement documented in their record.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 22, 2024): “The parents of child #1 shall obtain an agreement for their child and it shall be signed by both parent and operator as required per regulations.”
Core safety Feb 6, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 17, 2023): “Provider will provide verification of staff person # 2 NSOR, as well as providing staff person #3 state police clearance. Staff person #4 applied for NSOR on 2/13/23 and completed mandated reporter training. staff person #7 FBI clearances, mandated reporter training”
Citation Feb 6, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
While conducting the renewal inspection on 2/6/23 it was observed staff persons # 2 through 7 file did not include emergency plan training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 15, 2023): “Emergency procedure training occurred after school hours on 2/14/23. Verification of completion will be provided and placed in all staff that attended file.”
Citation Feb 6, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Glass 55 Pa. Code §3270.81
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 13, 2023): “Provider placed a poster on all classroom exit doors.”
Citation Feb 6, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Child's hands washed 55 Pa. Code §3270.134(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 17, 2023): “Provider will have all staff complete handwashing training and forward verification of completion.”
Citation Feb 6, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 15, 2023): “All staff have completed required health assessments and TB test; documentation will be provided.”
Citation Feb 6, 2023 Inspection Food & feeding
Bottles labeled 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(4)
While conducting the renewal inspection on 2/6/23 it was observed child #1 cup was in the refrigerator with no name label.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 10, 2023): “Moving forward all children cups and bottles will be labeled.”
Citation Feb 6, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
While conducting renewal inspection on 2/6/23 it was observed staff persons # 2 through 6 file did not include fire safety training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 15, 2023): “Provider will ensure that all staff fire safety training verification is included in each file.”
Citation Feb 6, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 13, 2023): “Staff person #4 and 5 will complete pediatric first aid /CPR training on 2/27/23.”
Citation Feb 6, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)
While conducting the renewal inspection on 2/6/23 it was observed child # 1 through 4 agreement form did not include the admissions date.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 17, 2023): “Provider updated all child # 1 through 5 agreement forms with admissions date.”
Citation Feb 6, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Individual Records 55 Pa. Code §3270.191
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 10, 2023): “Provider will not permit staff person# 1 return to work with children.”
Citation Feb 6, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 15, 2023): “Provider will ensure that all staff files include verification of education and prior work experience.”
Citation Feb 6, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
While conducting the renewal inspection on 2/6/23 it was observed staff person #4 file did not include two written nonfamily references.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 15, 2023): “Staff person # 4 provided 2 nonfamily member references to complete file.”
Citation Feb 6, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
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
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 15, 2023): “Verification of 12 hours of annual training for staff persons # 4 and 5 will be provided.”
Citation Jan 26, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(2)(i)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 25, 2022): “The parents of child # 1 shall provided and updated immunization record to reflect immunization for influenza or a letter from the parent for exemption shall be documented in the child's record as per regulations.”
Citation Jan 26, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
During time of inspection, the director did not completed annual written evaluations for staff person # 1-3.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 25, 2022): “During time of inspection, the director had not completed annual performance evaluations for staff person # 1-3.”
Citation Jan 26, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information/Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)/3270.124(b)(7)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 25, 2022): “The parents of child #1-3 shall be asked to provide the required health insurance/policy number and address of release person on their child's emergency contact forms where needed. The missing information shall be documented on each child's emergency contact form.”
Citation Jan 26, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(3)/3270.182(5)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 25, 2022): “The parent of child #3 shall be asked to sign emergency contact form in the areas that where omitted giving parental consent for emergency medical care and administration of minor first.”

“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

Capacity 62 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Apr 10, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Oct 19, 2018 · what STARS means
Operator The Montessori School
Hours Monday–Friday 7:30 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (484) 872-2300
State certificate # CER-00251783
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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.

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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