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Bethany Children’s House Montessori Preschool

827 Church St, Honesdale, PA 184314.0· 4 reviews
licensed capacity
41
open each week
5 days

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About Bethany Children’s House Montessori Preschool

Bethany Children’s House Montessori Preschool is a child care center in Honesdale, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 41 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. It describes a Montessori and Play-based approach, with part-time care and preschool.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Montessori
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Type
Child care center
Ages
2.5 to 6 years old
Hours today
8:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Licensed capacity
41 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 2:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

Ages2.5 to 6 years old
ProgramsPart-time care and preschool
ApproachMontessori, Play-based
Staff-to-child ratioTeacher-to-student ratio of 6:1
StaffAll head teachers fully certified through NAMC
Daily lifeSnacks provided
AccreditationOther accreditation (North American Montessori Center (NAMC))
MoreFounded 1981
Licensed capacity41 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Bethany Children’s House Montessori Preschool has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Bethany Children’s House Montessori Preschool

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
41 children
License number
#CER-00248042
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 12, 2025: 5 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 13 rules in all · 13 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Background checks 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1

For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Nov 12, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “During a renewal inspection on 11/12/25, certification rep reviewed the file for staff # 1 (see code sheet for DOH). The Childline clearance on file dated 5/12/22 is designated for a volunteer, therefore not valid. The FBI clearance on file dated 8/6/24, is not a DHS clearance, there for it not valid.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “During a renewal inspection on 11/13/25, the last emergency drill logged at the facility was dated 6/3/2024.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.36(b)(5) HS/GED + 2 yrs

      “During a renewal inspection on 11/12/25, certification rep reviewed the file of staff # 1. They were hired as an assistant group supervisor; there is no proof of education on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

      “During a renewal inspection on 11/12/25 certification rep reviewed staff files # 2 and 3 (see code sheet for dates of hire). The health assessment with TB test results on file for staff # 2 was dated 10/12/25, which is not within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a childcare setting. More than 24 months passed between health assessments on file for staff # 3; this is evidenced by staff health assessments dated 9/29/23 and 10/27/25.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone

      “During a renewal inspection on 11/12/25, child # 1 and 2 files were reviewed. There was no parent work address or phone number on the emergency contact forms on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2025

  2. Nov 14, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “During a renewal inspection on 11/14/24, operator stated although staff do training on shaken baby syndrome, the facility does not have a written policy to address shaken baby syndrome and the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2024

  3. Jan 17, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(c) Each child care space

      “A renewal inspection was conducted on 1/17/24. At that time, the emergency contact forms were not in the classrooms where the children were receiving care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone

      “A renewal inspection was conducted on 1/17/24. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact information for Child #2 did not include the work address and phone number of the parents.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons

      “A renewal inspection was conducted on 1/17/24. At that time, the financial agreement provided by the facility does not include designated release persons.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “A renewal inspection was conducted on 1/17/24. At that time, the financial agreement provided by the facility did not include the provided services.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a) Signed

      “A renewal inspection was conducted on 1/17/24. At that time, the financial agreement provided by the facility is not signed by the operator.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “A renewal inspection was conducted on 1/17/24. At that time, molding was observed peeling pack from the wall near the floor in the back right corner of the Pre Primary 2 room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “A renewal inspection was conducted on 1/17/24. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact information for Child #1 and Child #2 did not include the address of the release persons.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2024

  4. Oct 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Jun 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Bethany Children’s House Montessori Preschool

Is Bethany Children’s House Montessori Preschool licensed?

Yes. Bethany Children’s House Montessori Preschool is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Bethany Children’s House Montessori Preschool last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on November 12, 2025, with 5 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Bethany Children’s House Montessori Preschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 13 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Bethany Children’s House Montessori Preschool care for?

41, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Bethany Children’s House Montessori Preschool accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Bethany Children’s House Montessori Preschool's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Bethany Children’s House Montessori Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (570) 251-7704 to ask.

What is Bethany Children’s House Montessori Preschool's phone number?

(570) 251-7704.

Where is Bethany Children’s House Montessori Preschool?

827 Church St, Honesdale, PA 18431. The nearest other daycare we list is Treasure House Child Development Center Honesdale, 0.3 miles away.

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (license and visits).