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Fishtown Montessori

1212 Marlborough St, Philadelphia, PA 19125
licensed capacity
64
open each week
5 days

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About Fishtown Montessori

Fishtown Montessori is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 64 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

MontessoriAccepts child care subsidy
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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
8:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Licensed capacity
64 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Thursday8:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Friday8:30 AM to 3:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity64 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Fishtown Montessori has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Fishtown Montessori

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
64 children
License number
#CER-00250623
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 9, 2025: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Safety and hazards 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. Dec 9, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 8 staff files and the file for staff #1, staff #2 and staff #3 did not include a PQAS certified pediatric CPR and first aid training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2026

  2. Dec 18, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(a)/3270.131(b)(2) Health information/Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

      “DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 5 CHILDRENS FILES AND THE FILES FOR CHILD #1 AND CHILD #2 DID NOT INCLUED A HEALTH ASSESSMENT.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.192(1) Name, address, and phone

      “DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 6 STAFF FILES AND THERE WAS NO PROOF OF ADDRESS INCLUDED IN THE FILE FOR STAFF #3.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.82(h) Handwashing signs

      “DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND THERE WERE NO HANDWASHING SIGNS THAT STATED, "STAFF AND CHILDREN SHALL WASH THEIR HANDS AFTER TOILETING AND BEFORE EATING" IN THE BLUE CLASSROOM BATHROOM AS WELL AS BY THE SINK AREA IN THE CHILDCARE SPACE IN THE BLUE, ORANGE, AND PURPLE CHILDCARE SPACE WERE THE REFRIGERATOR IS LOCATED.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENATIVE DID A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND FOUND THAT THERE WAS NO SOAP IN THE FIRST AID KIT IN THE BLUE CLASSROOM.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2024

    • Background checks

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

      “DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 6 STAFF FILES AND STAFF #3 FILE DID NOT INCLUDE OUT OF STATE MARYLAND CLEARANCES OR A RECEIPT REQUESTING OUT OF STATE CLEARANCES,”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2025

  3. Apr 16, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “During a renewal inspection conducted on 4/16/2024, 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 5 file contained a fee agreement that was dated 2/25/2023.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test

      “During a renewal inspection conducted on 4/16/2024, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1 file did not contain a TB test result as required at initial employment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.

      “During a renewal inspection conducted on 4/16/2024, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff member #2 file contained a fire safety training certificate dated 3/27/2023.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2024

  4. Feb 27, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “During the renewal inspection the certification representative reviewed staff 2 file and discovered that staff 2 did not take the approved first aid and cpr course.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “During the renewal inspection the Certification Rep. conducted a safety walk through and observed visible peeling paint on the wall located by the door in classroom 1 under postings.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size

      “During the renewal inspection the Certification Rep. conducted the facility walk through and observed a display case that was above waist length inside classroom 1. The display case is a visible tipping hazard inside the classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.181(b)/3270.182(1) Current/Initial and subsequent health reports

      “Upon review of the children's file the Certification Rep. discovered that child #1 was missing the entire health report in the file as well as the doctor's signature of the MD on the vaccination record. Child #4 is health report is not signed or dated by MD.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(b)/3270.181(c) Current/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “Upon reviewing the children's files during the renewal inspection, the Certification Rep. notice that Children 1through 5 were all missing updated and signed emergency contact forms and as well is updated and signed financial agreements.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2023

  5. Sep 19, 2022InspectionNo 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 Fishtown Montessori

Is Fishtown Montessori licensed?

Yes. Fishtown Montessori is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Fishtown Montessori last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on December 9, 2025, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Fishtown Montessori had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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 Fishtown Montessori care for?

64, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Fishtown Montessori accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Fishtown Montessori's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Fishtown Montessori cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 821-1455 to ask.

What is Fishtown Montessori's phone number?

(215) 821-1455.

Where is Fishtown Montessori?

1212 Marlborough St, Philadelphia, PA 19125. The nearest other daycare we list is Fishtown Montessori School, under 0.1 miles away.

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