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VFKH Montessori School

188 W Ridge Pike, Royersford, PA 19468 · Montgomery County
Keystone STAR 1

VFKH Montessori School is a certified child care center in Royersford, PA, with capacity for 46 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 44 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (12 of 44). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #20 of 20 centers in Royersford and has more citations per inspection than 83% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 83% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
#20 of 20 centers in Royersford
2 Core-safety citations
42 Other citations
5 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
44 citations from 5 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · none in the last 12 months · last inspected Jan 13, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Jan 13, 2026 · Inspection · no citation Feb 25, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Mar 11, 2024 · Inspection · no citation Mar 30, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Feb 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

Records & paperwork 12
Building & playground safety 9
Emergency preparedness 7
Health & medication 7
Training & qualifications 5
Staff ratios 1
Food & feeding 1
Transportation 1
Background checks 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Feb 25, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
On February 25, 2025 during the renewal inspection, there was no evidence of the facility's continuity of operations in the emergency plan
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 21, 2025): “The Continuity of Operations will be added to the emergency plan.”
Citation Feb 25, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Initial health report for older toddler/preschool no more than 1 year 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)(3)
On February 25, 2025 during the renewal inspection, the file of Child #1, Child #2, Child #3 and Child #4 did not contain health assessments.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 21, 2025): “Updated health assessments were placed in the children files”
Citation Feb 25, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
On February 25, 2025 during the renewal inspection, there was no evidence of emergency drills being conducted at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 17, 2025): “An emergency drill was conducted 3/17/2025”
Citation Feb 25, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)
On February 25, 2025 during the renewal inspection, there was no evidence of the fire detection system being tested.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 5, 2025): “The fire detection system was tested and will be documented and kept on file”
Citation Feb 25, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
On February 25, 2025 during the renewal inspection, there was no evidence of the emergency plan being sent to the county emergency management agency.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 21, 2025): “The emergency plan was sent to Limerick township on 3/19/2025”
Citation Feb 25, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
On file at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.18(a)
On February 25, 2025 during the renewal inspection, there was no evidence of liability insurance at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 21, 2025): “The liability insurance is on file and has been sent to Cert Rep”
Citation Feb 25, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
On February 25, 2025 during the renewal inspection, the file of Child #1, Child #2, Child #3 and Child #4 did not contain child service reports.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 21, 2025): “Child assessments are completed in October and March, the child service reports were completed on March 7, 2025”
Citation Feb 25, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child emergency contact person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(a)
On February 25, 2025 during the renewal inspection, the file of Child #1, Child #2, Child #3 and Child #4 did not contain emergency contact forms.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 21, 2025): “Emergency contact forms were placed in the children files”
Citation Feb 25, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
On February 25, 2025 during the renewal inspection, the fee agreement of Child #1, Child #2, Child #3 and Child #4 did not contain evidence of being updated at least once in a 6 month period.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 21, 2025): “Emergency contact forms will be reviewed and updated”
Citation Feb 25, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Application, admission, withdrawal dates 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(2)
On February 25, 2025 during the renewal inspection, the file of Child #1, Child #2 and Child #3 did not contain evidence of admission date.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 21, 2025): “Admission date was added to fee agreement forms”
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Citation Feb 25, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Individual Records 55 Pa. Code §3270.191
On February 25, 2025 during the renewal inspection, there was no evidence of a individual file for Staff #1 and Staff #2.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 21, 2025): “Each staff person has an individual file at the facility”
Core safety Mar 30, 2023 Inspection Staff ratios
Similar Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.51
During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/30/2023 observed 13 children in the Pre-K room with the youngest being age 2 and the oldest age 6 with 1 staff person.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 17, 2023): “This program is licensed under the Dept. of Education from 8:30 to 3pm. There was a teacher and assistant onsite. There were 2 other staff with 5 toddlers. Reviewed ratio.”
Citation Mar 30, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/30/2023 observed staff person #1 and #2's files did not include verification of emergency plan training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 17, 2023): “The emergency training was added to each staff file. Completed on August 31, 2022.”
Citation Mar 30, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/30/2023 observed a electrical outlet without a protective receptacle cover in the Kinder Kammer Room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 17, 2023): “Cover was replaced.”
Citation Mar 30, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/30/2023 observed cleaning products under the sink in the staff bathroom that is child accessible.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 17, 2023): “Soap was removed from under the sink.”
Citation Mar 30, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Inaccessible to children 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(b)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/30/2023 observed the first-aid kit in the Pre-K room was child accessible as it was on the floor in front of the front door.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 17, 2023): “The first-aid kit in the Pre-K classroom is in a sealed container and was placed out of reach.”
Citation Mar 30, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/30/2023 observed the first-aid kit in the Toddler Cottage did not include tweezers and soap. Corrected on site 3/30/2023.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 17, 2023): “This was corrected onsite. The soap and tweezers were taken out and then put back.”
Citation Mar 30, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/30/2023 observed a broken cabinet in the kitchen in the Pre-K building, water damaged wall next to the fireplace.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 17, 2023): “A cabinet door has been removed and the cabinet sealed as it is being made and replaced as 3 other doors recently were. The water damage from "Hand washing exercise" on the edge of the baseboard will be repaired by our maintenance person.”
Citation Mar 30, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/30/2023 observed chipped pain in the Toddler building bathroom and in the Pre-K building classroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 17, 2023): “Maintenance person will paint where toilet roll rod was removed.”
Citation Mar 30, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(g)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/30/2023 observed the sink in the bathroom in the Pre-K rooms sink appears to be falling off the wall.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 17, 2023): “Sink was inspected and is secure to the wall. The caulking between the wall and sink cracked. The maintenance person will fill it.”
Citation Mar 30, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/30/2023 observed the Pre-K room sink and bathroom did not have handwashing signs posted.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 17, 2023): “Handwashing signs were posted.”
Citation Mar 30, 2023 Inspection Food & feeding
Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107
During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/30/2023 observed the refrigerator located in the Pre-K building did not have an operating thermometer.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 17, 2023): “Thermometers were replaced.”
Citation Mar 30, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/30/2023 observed child #2, #3 and #4's files did not include updated health reports within the 12-month time frame. Child #2's last health report on file is 8/24/2021. Child #3's last health report on file is 8/30/2021. Child #4's last health report on file did not include a date.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 17, 2023): “Parents were given health report form and instructed to submit most current records with vaccine.”
Citation Mar 30, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/30/2023 observed child #2, #3 and #5's health reports did not include verification of up-to-date influenza vaccines. Last vaccines on file are dated 10/4/2020, 3/3/2020 and 10/19/2021.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 17, 2023): “Parents were instructed to submit up to date vaccine record with flu vaccine.”
Citation Mar 30, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Free from contagious/communicable disease 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(7)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/30/2023 observed child #2's health report did not include an answer to the statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 17, 2023): “Childs parents instructed to submit a current and complete health report.”
Citation Mar 30, 2023 Inspection Transportation
Safe pick-up and drop-off in writing/Safe routes posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(b)/3270.171(c)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/30/2023 observed the facility did not have pick-up drop-off procedures posted in a conspicuous location in the childcare facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 17, 2023): “The procedures from the parent handbook were printed and posted.”
Citation Mar 30, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/30/2023 observed the emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 8, 2023): “The emergency plan will include the highlighted accommodations writing-emergency training + planning did include these accommodations with the Limerick emergency management director.”
Citation Mar 30, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/30/2023 observed the facility has not conducted an annual emergency drill.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 17, 2023): “The drill was planned for the school year this May.”
Citation Mar 30, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/30/2023 observed the facility did not provide verification of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates were sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 17, 2023): “The emergency plan is reviewed by the municipality onsite in August-verification of submitted plan will be made.”
Citation Mar 30, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Health information 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/30/2023 observed child #1's file did not include an initial health report.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 17, 2023): “Parent given form and instructions to submit health reports and vaccination record again.”
Citation Mar 30, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/30/2023 observed staff person #2's certification is in Basic Life Support CPR & AED.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 17, 2023): “Corrected by contacting Shoen Safety to schedule PQAS training and certification for staff #2 as we have done for all other staff.”
Citation Mar 30, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/30/2023 observed staff person #1 file did not include verification of updated firesafety training. Last one on file is from 8/31/2021.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 17, 2023): “Certificate of 8/31/2022 training was emailed to certification representative.”
Citation Mar 30, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/30/2023 observed staff person #2's file did not include verification of completion of CCDBG health and safety professional development.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 17, 2023): “The certificate was provided onsite- 10 hour training in April 2022 and 1 hour sup training Dec 2022.”
Citation Mar 30, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/30/2023 observed child #2, #4 and #5's agreement did not include the operator's signature.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 17, 2023): “Signature added.”
Citation Mar 30, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Designated release persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(5)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/30/2023 observed child #1, #3, #4 and #5's agreements did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 17, 2023): “Persons designated were confirmed from emergency form and added.”
Citation Mar 30, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/30/2023 observed child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5's agreements did not specify the date of the child's admission.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 17, 2023): “Date of admission was added.”
Citation Mar 30, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/30/2023 observed child #1, #2, #4 and #5's emergency contact information was not reviewed/updated within the 6-month time frame. Observed child #1, #3, #4 and #5's financial agreement did not get reviewed/updated within the 6-month time frame.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 17, 2023): “Parents were given forms again to update.”
Citation Mar 30, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Building Codes 55 Pa. Code §3270.15(b)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/30/2023 observed the provider could not provide verification of the certificate of occupancy.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 8, 2023): “Emailed to certification representative.”
Core safety Feb 2, 2022 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
At time of inspection, staff person#4 (hired 3/24/22) did not have required FBI clearance and mandated reporter training documented in her record.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 15, 2022): “Staff person #4 shall provide their FBI clearance and it shall be documented on the file. In addition, staff person #4 shall complete the required mandated reporter training and it shall be documented in her record.”
Citation Feb 2, 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)
An updated immunization record to show current immunization for influenza and/or immunization exemption forms were missing from the files of child #1 (flu dated-11/7/20), child #2 (flu dated-9/20/20, child #3 (no flu shot documented), child #4 (flu dated 11/30/20), child #5 (flu shot 10/30/20)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 15, 2022): “A request for current immunization form with current influenza immunization shall be requested by the parents and/or a signed immunization exemption form shall be documented in each child's record as required per regulations.”
Citation Feb 2, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2)
At time of inspection, staff person # 2 (hired 2016) did not have a current health assessment (last health assessment dated-2/11/20) documented in her record. Staff person #4 (hired 8/15/21) did not have a health assessment with negative TB screening documented in her record.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 19, 2022): “Staff person # 2 shall provide an updated health assessment to be documented in her record as required. Staff person # 4 shall have a current health assessment with negative TB screening documented in her record.”
Citation Feb 2, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(1)(iii)/3270.192(2)(iii)
At time of inspection, staff person # 1 (hired 9/1/88) only have 6 hours of annual child care training documented in their record. Staff person # 3 (hired 9/20/20) did not have any child care training hours documented in their record at time of inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 19, 2022): “Staff person # 1 and #3 shall provide proof of completed of 12 hours of child care training and it shall be documented in each staff person's record as required per regulations.”
Citation Feb 2, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
Staff person #3 (hired 8/20/20) did not have required health and safety training topics completed as required.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 19, 2022): “Staff person #3 shall complete all required health and safety trainings topics as required per regulations.”
Citation Feb 2, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)/3270.181(c)
The agreement forms being used by the facility does not include the date of admission. Therefore, the start dates for child #1-5 were not available for review on agreement forms as required. In addition, the agreement form and emergency contact forms for child # 1-5 had not been updated/signed within the last 6 months as required.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 15, 2022): “The agreement forms shall be updated to include the date of enrollment. The date of enrollment shall be documented and provided for child #1-5 selected for review. The agreement and emergency contact forms for all children listed shall be reviewed/updated and signed by their parent.”

“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 46 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Mar 1, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Sep 9, 2020 · what STARS means
Operator VFKH Montessori School INC
Phone —
State certificate # CER-00252661
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Common questions

Has VFKH 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 Mar 30, 2023 (staff ratios): “During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/30/2023 observed 13 children in the Pre-K room with the youngest being age 2 and the oldest age 6 with 1 staff person.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about VFKH Montessori School?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at VFKH 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 VFKH Montessori School’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Sep 9, 2020. 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 VFKH Montessori School compare with other daycares in Royersford?

It is #20 of 20 centers in Royersford by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 83% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was VFKH Montessori School last inspected?

Jan 13, 2026 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.

Who runs VFKH Montessori School?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is VFKH Montessori School INC.

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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.

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