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Main Line Montessori School
- licensed capacity
- 52
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Main Line Montessori School
Main Line Montessori School is a child care center in Villanova, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 52 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. It describes a Montessori and Play-based approach, with full-time care, part-time care, preschool and toddler care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 17 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- 2 to 5 years
- Hours today
- 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 52 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | 2 to 5 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | Full-time care, part-time care, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Montessori, Play-based |
| Staff | Montessori certified and state credentialed teachers |
| More | Founded 1988 |
| Licensed capacity | 52 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Main Line Montessori School has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Main Line Montessori School
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 52 children
- License number
- #CER-00248395
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 14, 2026: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 17 rules in all · 17 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 6
- Safety and hazards 4
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Background checks 2
- Records and paperwork 1
- Supervision and ratios 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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Sep 14, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“On 09/14/26, during the renewal inspection, the file of staff person #4 contained a child abuse clearance, an FBI clearance, and an NSOR certificate dated in 2020.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2026
3270.192(5) Two written references
“On 09/14/26, during the renewal inspection, the file of staff persons #1 did not contain any nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2026
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“On 09/14/26, during the renewal inspection, no evidence or documentation of an emergency drill being conducted within the last year was presented to the certification presented to the certification representative.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2026
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“On 09/14/26, during the renewal inspection, no information on how to access the regulations in chapter 3270 electronically with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office was provided to parents.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2026
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“On 09/14/26, during the renewal inspection, the file of staff persons #2 contained an evaluation dated 05/09/22, and the file of staff #4 contained an evaluation dated 02/06/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2026
Sep 15, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“On 09/15/2025, during the renewal inspection, staff person #1 did not have a completed Child Abuse Clearance, a completed DHS FBI Clearance, or a completed NSOR on file. Staff person #2 did not have a completed FBI clearance, a completed NSOR clearance, and a completed State Police clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2025
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“On 09/15/2025, during the renewal inspection, the files of staff persons #3, #5 and #6 did not contain evidence of 12 clock hours of child care training being completed in the last year.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2025
3270.75(c) Has all items
“On 09/15/2025, during the renewal inspection, the first-aid kit in classroom #1 did not contain sterile gauze pads.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2025
3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children
“On 09/15/25, during the renewal inspection, the first-aid kit in classroom #1 was on a low hook, leaving it accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“On 09/15/25, during the renewal inspection, the file of staff person #3 did not contain the required health and safety training 1 hour update certificate.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“On 09/15/2025, during the renewal inspection, Lysol spray was located on the wooden shelf that is easily accessed by children in classroom #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“On 09/15/2025, during the renewal inspection, the files of staff person #3 and #6 did not contain any proof of participating in fire safety training annually.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2025
Sep 30, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
3270.182(3) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“File records for Child #2 and Child #3 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 14, 2024
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“File records for Child # 2 and Child #3 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 14, 2024
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“File record for Staff #1, Staff #2, Staff #3, Staff #4 did not include an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 14, 2024
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“File records for Child #1 Child #2 Child #3 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 14, 2024
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“File Record for Staff #4 did not include CCDBG health and safety professional development training”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 14, 2024
- Nov 14, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
May 12, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
3270.18(a) On file at facility
“During the renewal inspection on 05/12/23, the verification of liabililty insurance on file was expired.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2023
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection on 05/12/23, the emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for toddlers.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Main Line Montessori School
Is Main Line Montessori School licensed?
Yes. Main Line Montessori School is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Main Line Montessori School last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on September 14, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Main Line Montessori School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 17 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 Main Line Montessori School care for?
52, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Main Line Montessori School accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Main Line Montessori School's hours?
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Main Line Montessori School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 687-3400 to ask.
What is Main Line Montessori School's phone number?
(610) 687-3400.
Where is Main Line Montessori School?
610 Conestoga Rd, Villanova, PA 19085. The nearest other daycare we list is Ithan Montessori School, 0.3 miles away.