Gpy Franklin Elementary
Franklin And Grace St, Pottstown, PA
Creative Minds Montessori School
- licensed capacity
- 153
- open each week
- 5 days
- weekly, posted tuition
- $130
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About
About Creative Minds Montessori School
Creative Minds Montessori School is a child care center in Pottstown, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 153 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Montessori approach, with after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and infant care. It lists weekly tuition from $130 to $405.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 27 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 153 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks through kindergarten |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, full-time care, infant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Montessori |
| Staff | All teachers are Montessori trained |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 153 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Creative Minds Montessori School lists weekly tuition from $130 to $405.
| Weekly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Before and After School weekly fee (includes early dismissals, late starts, snow/no school days) | $130 |
| Infant Room: 6 weeks - 20 months, Weekly | $405 |
| Kindergarten Full Day, per week (40 weeks) | $330 |
| Primary Room: 3 years - 5 years ($268.00) | $268 |
| Primary Room: 3 years - 5 years ($287.00) | $287 |
| Primary Room: 3 years - 5 years ($338.00) | $338 |
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| Toddler Room: 20 months - 3 years, 3 Full days | $276 |
| Toddler Room: 20 months - 3 years, 4 Full days | $307 |
| Toddler Room: 20 months - 3 years, 5 Full days | $376 |
| Application Fee - non-refundable fee submitted with application | $150 |
| 2025 Weekly Camp Fee | $315 a week |
9 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
State record
Inspection reports for Creative Minds Montessori School
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 153 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00254732
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 24, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 5 visits · 27 rules in all · 27 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 5
- Records and paperwork 4
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Safety and hazards 3
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Safe sleep 2
- Food and nutrition 2
- Background checks 1
- Transportation 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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Mar 24, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
3270.171(a)/3270.171(c) Pick-up and drop-off points/Safe routes posted
“Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility did not have an annual written letter posted or sent to their local traffic safety authorities mentioning the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2026
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #1, #2, #3, #4 or #5 did not include CSR assessments or assessments done with an approved assessment tool.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2026
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #1 did not include the required 12 clock hours of childcare training.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2026
- Nov 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 25, 2025Inspection13 rules cited
3270.119 Infant sleep position
“Certification representative completed a renewal inspection. There were boppy pillows inside infant crips (prepping them upward) while they were sleeping.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2025
3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease
“Certification representative completed a renewal inspection. The health assessment of file for staff person #1 did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2025
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“Certification representative completed a renewal inspection. The bottles located in the infant classroom were not labeled with children names.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“Certification representative completed a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #1 did not include two written nonfamily references letters.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“Certification representative completed a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #2 did not include an updated fire safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Certification representative completed a renewal inspection. The record for Staff person #1 did not include an NSOR clearance or a mandated reporter training.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“Certification representative completed a renewal inspection. There was peeing paint in the infant room behind the door and in the preschool classrooms #1 and #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2025
3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles
“Certification representative completed a renewal inspection. Both bathrooms located in preschool classroom #1 and #2 did not have lidded waste cans.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2025
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“Certification representative completed a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, there were several plastic bags in the (located next to the toddler changing table) in reach of the children. (Corrected on site).”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2025
3270.105 High Chairs
“Certification representative completed a renewal inspection. The high chairs located in the infant room did not have T-shaped safety straps.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2025
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“Certification representative completed a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, there was an infant sleep in a crib that did not have at least 2 feet of space on three sides. (Corrected on site).”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2025
3270.107 Refrigerator
“Certification representative completed a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, the refrigerator located in the infant room had a temperature above 45° F.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2025
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“Certification representative completed a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #1 did not include emergency plan training.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2025
- Jul 31, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 26, 2024Inspection11 rules cited
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“On March 26, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time on inspection, the record for child #2 did not include a completed financial agreement. In addition, the fee agreement for child #3, #5 and #6 was outdated.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2024
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“On March 26, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #2 did not include an updated health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2024
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“On March 26, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility did not send an annual letter to the local traffic safety authorities about the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2024
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“On March 26, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility did not have an emergency drill log indicating the time or different types of drills.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2024
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“On March 26, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The current emergency plan did not have accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, or children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2024
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“On March 26, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, the record for staff person #1 did not include an annual written evaluation.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2024
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“On March 26, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There was peeling light tan paint and unpainted plater located in the infant classroom and toddler classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2024
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“On March 26, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #1 did not include an updated developmental assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2024
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“On March 26, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for children #4 did not include a fee agreement to specify updated fee information or the date of the child's admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2024
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“On March 26, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The emergency contact form for child #4 did not include the telephone number of the child's physician.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2024
3270.171(b)/3270.171(c) Safe pick-up and drop-off in writing/Safe routes posted
“On March 26, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility pick-up and drop off procedures were not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2024
- Mar 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 21, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“ON MARCH 21, 2022 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE OF THE FACILITY CONDUCTING A FIRE DRILL AT LEAST ONCE EVERY 60 DAYS, THE LAST DOCUMENTED FIRE DRILL WAS 10/22/2021”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2022
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“ON MARCH 21, 2022 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE OF STAFF #1 DID NOT CONTAIN EVIDENCE OF AN ANNUAL MINIMUM OF 12 CLOCK HOURS OF CHILD CARE TRAINING, THE FILE CONTAINED 10 CLOCK HOURS”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Creative Minds Montessori School
Is Creative Minds Montessori School licensed?
Yes. Creative Minds Montessori School is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Creative Minds Montessori School last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on March 24, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Creative Minds Montessori School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 27 rules across 3 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 27 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 Creative Minds Montessori School care for?
153, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Creative Minds Montessori School accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Creative Minds Montessori School's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Creative Minds Montessori School cost?
Weekly tuition from $130 to $405, as it lists it.
What is Creative Minds Montessori School's phone number?
(610) 327-0717.
Where is Creative Minds Montessori School?
1374 Commerce Dr # A, Pottstown, PA 19464. The nearest other daycare we list is Gpy Franklin Elementary, 1.4 miles away.