Celebree School of Fishtown S1
1400 N Howard St, Philadelphia, PA
4.6· 27 reviews
Fishtown Montessori School
- licensed capacity
- 48
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Fishtown Montessori School
Fishtown Montessori School is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 48 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Montessori and Reggio Emilia approach, with preschool, summer camp and toddler care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 19 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers ages 18 months through 3 years old; Primary Classes ages 3 – 6 years old
- Hours today
- 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 48 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers ages 18 months through 3 years old; Primary Classes ages 3 – 6 years old |
|---|---|
| Programs | Preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Montessori, Reggio Emilia |
| Enrichment | Art projects, yoga, cooking, music |
| Staff | Trained Montessori educators |
| Daily life | Parents pack food; Snacks provided. Extended care: Extended hours that fit busy schedules |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| More | Founded 2017 |
| Licensed capacity | 48 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Fishtown Montessori School has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Fishtown Montessori School
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 48 children
- License number
- #CER-00248562
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 10, 2025: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 19 rules in all · 19 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 6
- Safety and hazards 5
- Records and paperwork 3
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Transportation 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Background checks 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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Nov 10, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children files and the health reports for child #1 did not include the statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2025
Dec 3, 2024Inspection16 rules cited
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“During the renewal inspection conducted 12/3/2024, the agreement reviewed for child #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 did not include the date of admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2024
3270.111(b) Posted in group space
“During the renewal inspection conducted 12/3/2024, a daily activity schedule was not posted in classroom C.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2024
3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“During the renewal inspection conducted 12/3/2024, the exit from the outdoor play space was observed obstructed with play equipment and a bag of soil/dirt.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2024
3270.75(c) Has all items
“During the renewal inspection conducted 12/3/2024, the first aid kit reviewed in the red classroom was missing soap and tweezers. Soap was also missing out of the Yellow and C classroom first aid kits”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2024
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During the renewal inspection conducted 12/3/2024, Aquaphor, ultra rich cream and hand sanitizer was observed on a low shelf in the yellow classroom bathroom, low and accessible to children. A box of shaving cream was observed on the floor, accessible to children in the C classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2024
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“During the renewal inspection conducted 12/3/2024, the records reviewed for child #3 and #5 did not include a health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2025
3270.94(a)(5) Evacuation routes posted
“During the renewal inspection conducted 12/3/2024, evacuation routes were not posted in conspicuous locations throughout the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2024
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During the renewal inspection conducted 12/3/2024, the record reviewed for staff #1 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2024
3270.182(6) Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading
“During the renewal inspection conducted 12/3/2024, the emergency contact reviewed for child #5 did not include signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2024
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During the renewal inspection conducted 12/3/2024, the agreement reviewed for child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 were not updated within a 6-month period.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2025
3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test
“During the renewal inspection conducted 12/3/2024, The record reviewed for staff person #2 did not include a health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2024
3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease
“During the renewal inspection conducted 12/3/2024, the health assessment reviewed for child #2 did not include the statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2025
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“During the renewal inspection conducted 12/3/2024, the health assessment reviewed for child 2 was not updated within a 12-month period. Last dated 11/15/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2025
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“During the renewal inspection conducted 12/3/2024, A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not displayed in the yellow classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2024
3270.61(a) Indoor space- small muscle
“During the renewal inspection conducted 12/3/2024, Classroom C which is childcare space was being utilized as a storage space. There were buckets, extra cots, materials, a box of shaving cream and extra toys being stored.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2024
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During the renewal inspection conducted 12/3/2024, an outlet surge was observed without protective receptacle covers in the electrical outlets in the main red childcare space.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2024
Apr 2, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 4/2/2024, 4 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 2 and 4 files did not contain CPSL clearances from the state/region were the staff members lived within the last five years. Staff member # 2 and 4 could not provide documentation of residence in PA for the last five years. Facility Person # 2 and 4 may not work in a child care position at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 2, 2024
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 4/2/2024, 4 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1 ,2 3, and 4 did not have annual training on the facility's emergency plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 2, 2024
Jan 24, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“During a renewal inspection Certification Supervisor reviewed staff files; the file of staff #2 did not include fire safety training taken within the last year.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During a renewal inspection Certification Supervisor reviewed the staff files; the file of staff #1 did not include the FBI clearance or State police clearance required to be considered a provisional hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2023
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“During a renewal inspection Certification Supervisor conducted a facility walkthrough; there were several sip cups in the main room that were not labeled.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2023
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“During a renewal inspection Certification Supervisor reviewed the staff files; the file of staff #1 did not include a health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2023
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During a renewal inspection Certification Supervisor reviewed the staff files; the file of staff #1 did not include two written references.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2023
Jan 25, 2022Inspection14 rules cited
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 1/25/22, THERE WAS NO EMERGENCY TRANSPORTATION PLAN POSTED IN A CONSPICUOUS LOCATION IN THE SMALL ROOM, THE LARGE ROOM AND THE TODDLER ROOM.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2022
3270.134(a) Child's hands washed
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 1/25/22, THE CERTIFICATION REP OBSERVED A MALE STUDENT NOT WASH HANDS AFTER USING THE TOILET.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2022
3270.151(b) Conducted by physician, PA or CRNP
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 1/25/22, THE PHYSICAL FORM PRESENT IN THE STAFF FILE WAS NOT SIGNED BY A PHYSICIAN.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2022
3270.171(c) Safe routes posted
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 1/25/22, THE FACILITY DID NOT HAVE THE SAFE ROUTES POSTED IN A CONSPICUOUS LOCATION IN THE CHILD CARE FACILITY.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2022
3270.182(2) Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 1/25/22, CHILD 1,2,3,4 AND 5 AGREEMENT FORM DID NOT STATE THE DATE OF ADMISSION ON THE AGREEMENT FORM.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2022
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 1/25/22, THE EMERGENCY PLAN DID NOT STATE THE HOW THE FACILITY WILL PROVIDE FOR ACCOMMODATIONS FOR INFANTS, TODDLERS, CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES AND CHILDREN WITH CHRONIC MEDICAL CONDITIONS.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2022
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 1/25/22, STAFF 5 FILE HAS NOT RECEIVED VERIFICATION OF BEING TRAINED IN PEDIATRIC FIRST AID AND PEDIATRIC CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION WITHIN 90 DAYS OF HIRE.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2022
3270.27(a)(1) Emergency plan
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE EMERGENCY PLAN DID NOT STATE THE LOCK DOWN PROCEDURE AS PART OF THE EMERENCY PLAN.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Facility person #1 was hired on 10/12/21. The file for facility person # 1 does not contain a completed DHS required FBI clearance. Although the LE has an approved waiver on file effective 1/27/20, the requirement to have the FBII on file within 45 days was not met. Facility person #2 was hired on 10/12/21. The file for facility person # 1 does not contain a completed DHS required FBI clearance. Although the LE has an approved waiver on file effective 1/27/20, the requirement to have the FBII on file within 45 days was not met.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2022
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 1/25/22, THERE WAS AN OUTLET BY THE BACKDOOR MISSING A PROTECTIVE COVER.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2022
3270.75(c) Has all items
“DURING THE RENEWAL ON 1/25/22, THE SMALL ROOM WAS MISSING SCISSORS AND SOAP FROM FIRST AID KIT.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2022
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 1/25/22, THERE WAS SPOTS ON THE CEILING BY THE BACK DOOR..”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2022
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 1/25/22, THERE WAS PEELING PAINT NEAR THE BACK DOOR.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2022
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 1/25/22, THERE WERE NO HANDWASHING SIGNS IN THE RESTROOM IN THE LARGE AREA OR THE TODDLER AREA.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Fishtown Montessori School
Is Fishtown Montessori School licensed?
Yes. Fishtown Montessori School is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Fishtown Montessori School last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on November 10, 2025, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Fishtown Montessori School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 19 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 19 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 School care for?
48, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Fishtown Montessori School accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Fishtown Montessori School's hours?
Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Fishtown Montessori School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 821-1455 to ask.
What is Fishtown Montessori School's phone number?
(215) 821-1455.
Where is Fishtown Montessori School?
307 E Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125. The nearest other daycare we list is Fishtown Montessori, under 0.1 miles away.