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1721 S Easton Rd, Doylestown, PA
4.7· 65 reviews
Marias House Montessori
- licensed capacity
- 54
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Marias House Montessori
Marias House Montessori is a child care center in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 54 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:50 AM to 5:00 PM. It describes a Montessori approach, with summer camp.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 53 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Three-year (3-6) Montessori cohort
- Hours today
- 7:50 AM to 5:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 54 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:50 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:50 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:50 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:50 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:50 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Three-year (3-6) Montessori cohort |
|---|---|
| Programs | Summer camp |
| Approach | Montessori |
| Enrichment | Golf, fencing, chess, organic gardening, equine and animal studies, culinary arts, team sports |
| Class size | Maximum of fifty 3-8 year-olds each week (summer Bridge program) |
| Staff | Trained and certified faculty |
| Discounts | Discounts for multiple weeks |
| Licensed capacity | 54 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Marias House Montessori has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Marias House Montessori
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 54 children
- License number
- #CER-00249561
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 4, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 6 visits · 53 rules in all · 44 corrected
- Records and paperwork 11
- Supervision and ratios 10
- Staff training and qualifications 9
- Health, medication and illness 9
- Safety and hazards 5
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Background checks 3
- Discipline and child guidance 2
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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Aug 4, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“At the time of inspection on 8/4/2026, Certification Representatives observed the the door which exits from the atrium classroom to the outdoors was obstructed because the door was stuck shut. It took multiple attempts to open the exit door and was finally opened once the director went outside and used their foot to kick open the door from the outside of the door.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2026
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“At the time of review, Certification Representative observed 3 children's files that did not have documentation that the emergency contact and agreement forms were updated at least once every six months. The updates were completed approximately 7 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2026
Oct 28, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(iv) Each staff person meets quals/Transcript, diploma and letters
“At the time of inspection on 10/28/2025, Certification Representatives observed facility staff #1 was working alone in the Study classroom with a group of 7 children. Certification Representatives requested the record of facility staff #1 to review. The director provided Certification Representatives a file for facility staff #1. After a review of the record of facility staff #1 it was noted that there was not acceptable verification of education or experience in the record, as required to verify that facility staff #1 qualifies as at least an assistant group supervisor who can work alone with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“At the time of inspection on 10/28/2025, Certification Representatives observed facility staff #1 was working alone in the Study classroom with a group of 7 children. Certification Representatives requested the record of facility staff #1 to review. The director provided Certification Representatives a file for facility staff #1. After a review of the record of facility staff #1 it was noted that there was not verification in the record that facility staff #1 completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Health and Safety training topics, Pediatric First Aid and CPR and emergency plan training.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2025
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“The agreements for facility children #1 - #5 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. **At the time of inspection on 10/28/2025, Certification Representative observed that the agreement forms for all children did not specify all of the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released as required. The operator added a statement to agreement forms that read "parents for release" but this does not include all persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. This is an on-going non-compliance from renewal inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2025
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“At the time of inspection on 10/28/2025, Certification Representatives observed that emergency contact forms were not present in the childcare spaces for the children in two classrooms. Upon entering the Study classroom, where 7 children were present, Certification Representatives requested to see the emergency contact information for 2 of the children. Facility staff #1 was unable to locate the emergency contact forms for these children as they were in a different room. Upon entering the Gallery classroom where 8 children were present, Certification Representatives requested to see the emergency contact information for 2 children. The emergency contact forms for all children were also not present in the classroom due being in a different room. Emergency contact information is required to be present in the childcare space the children are receiving care in.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 28, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“At the time of inspection on 10/28/2025, Certification Representatives observed facility staff #1 was working alone in the Study classroom with a group of 7 children. Certification Representatives requested the record of facility staff #1 to review. The director provided Certification Representatives a file for facility staff #1. After a review of the record of facility staff #1 it was noted that there was not two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the persons suitability to serve as a facility person as required by regulations.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2025
Aug 29, 2025Inspection21 rules cited
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“At the time of the onsite inspection on 9/15/2025, Certification Representative observed facility staff #1, who is employed through a temp agency working in a classroom. Certification Representative reviewed the file for facility staff #1 and noted that FBI and NSOR clearance information on file was not legible. The clearances could not be verified because the copy provided was unreadable. The director acknowledged this was the only copy of the file at the facility. The director reported that the temp agency checked off all boxes on the cover page checklist for file requirements. During the file review of facility staff #2, it was noted that the Child Abuse clearance for facility staff #2 was not completed within 60 months as required. The Child Abuse clearances on file were dated 7/28/2020 and 8/29/2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“At the time of inspection on 9/15/2025, Certification Representative observed butane fluid and cleaning products were stored in the kitchen which were not locked or made inaccessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2025
3270.80(a) Three steps handrail
“At the time of inspection on 9/15/2025, it was noted that a set of exterior stairs which had three steps was not equipped with a handrail. *As of 12/8/2025, per Director, the provider has not received an installation date from the contractor for the handrail.”
3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“At the time of inspection on 9/15/2025, Certification Representative observed an exit door in the Atrium classroom, which provides direct access to the outside of the facility, was obstructed by a table against the door.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2025
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“At the time of inspection on 9/15/2025, Certification Representative asked facility staff #1 who were the assigned children in their group. Facility staff #1 was both unsure of who was in their assigned groups and the whereabouts of all children in their stated group. There was a procedure in place for classroom assignments that specified which staff was responsible for the supervision of specific children but facility staff #1 did not appear to understand the procedure for identifying their assigned groups. ** At the time of inspection on 10/20/2025, Certification Representatives asked facility staff #3 to identify which children were in their assigned supervision group. Facility staff #3 pointed to and stated the names of 7 children. When Certification Representatives asked facility staff #4 to identify which children were in their assigned supervision group, facility staff #4 identified a group of 5 children which included three children who facility staff #3 had already identified in their assigned group. Once all staff were requested to identify the children who were in their assigned group it was noted that 28 out of 32 children were identified, leaving 4 children who were not accounted for by any of the staff in the classroom. This was brought to the attention of the director who acknowledged this was a mistake and the director forgot to tell the staff of the additional 4 children who were assigned to the group.”
3270.123(a) Signed
“The agreements for facility children #1 - #5 were not signed by the operator.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2025
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“There was not a child service report or another approved growth and development assessment, at least every six months as required, in the record of facility child #1, #3, #4 and #5. The assessment provided for facility child #1 was dated 10/23/2024. Only 1 assessment was provided for facility child #3, #4 and #5 which were dated 8/11/2025 by the director but not signed by the parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2025
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“The agreements for facility children #1 - #5 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. **At the time of inspection on 10/28/2025, Certification Representative observed that the agreement forms for all children did not specify all of the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released as required. The operator added a statement to agreement forms that read "parents for release" but this does not include all persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. This is an on-going non-compliance.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2025
3270.123(b) Parent receives original
“The original agreement forms for facility children #1 - #5 were not provided to the parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2025
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The emergency contact form for facility child #5 did not include the address and telephone number of the child's health provider/source of medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2025
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The emergency contact form for facility child #1 did not include the enrolling parent's work information or indicate if the information was not applicable.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2025
3270.124(b)(4) Written consent
“The emergency contact form for facility child #3 did not include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2025
3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“The emergency contact form for facility child #1 did not include information on the child's special needs/pertinent health information as noted on the child's health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2025
3270.124(b)(6)/3270.181(e) Insurance coverage information/Emergency master file updated
“The emergency contact form for facility child #3 that was present in the classroom did not include the health insurance coverage and policy number. The form indicated to see attached but there was no information attached.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2025
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact forms for facility children #2 and #4 did not include the addresses of all individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2025
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“There was not an update health report on file for facility child #3.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 2025
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“At the time of inspection, there was not a health assessment on file for facility staff #1 that was conducted within 12 months prior to staff providing initial service in the childcare setting.”
3270.171(c) Safe routes posted
“At the time of inspection on 9/15/2025 The written notification of safe routes was not posted at a conspicuous location in the child care facility. This was corrected onsite.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2025
3270.181(d)/3270.181(e) Dated signature affixed/Emergency master file updated
“At the time of inspection on 9/15/2025, Certification Representative could not determine that many of the children's emergency contact forms that were present in the classrooms were updated at least once every 6 months as required. Many of the children's emergency contact forms had dates from 2022, 2023 and 2024 and did not include recent dated signatures.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 12, 2025
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“The emergency contact form for facility child #3 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2025
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“At the time of inspection on 9/15/2025, Certification Representative observed several occasions where children were not properly supervised. On one occasion Certification Representative observed a child leave the the Great Hall classroom and enter a back hallway while staff's back was turned and staff was unaware the child left the classroom. On one occasion a child left the Great Hall classroom and went into the vestibule area and stood up on a rocking chair when Certification Representative notified staff. Another occasion a child left the Gallery classroom and walked into the Great Hall area to their cubby and then returned to the Gallery classroom without staff supervising the child during the transition. Certification Representative observed this occurrence on several occasions where children transition out of the room without notifying the staff they are leaving a classroom or entering another. The procedure in place that was observed by Certification Representative did not ensure children were supervised at all times while moving from various rooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2025
Nov 1, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During renewal inspection on November 1, 2024, the facility emergency plan did not address Continuity of Operations.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 27, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During renewal inspection on November 1, 2024, the record of staff #1 contained a Department of Justice FBI clearance, and did not contain a DHS FBI clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 9, 2024
3270.66(d) Toxic plants not permitted
“During renewal inspection on November 1, 2024, certification representative observed a pothos plant in the atrium.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2024
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“During renewal inspection on November 1, 2024, the emergency contact information of child #1 did not contain the health insurance coverage information, and the emergency contact information of child #3 did not include the health insurance coverage information or policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2024
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During renewal inspection on November 1, 2024, the emergency contact information of child #1 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: Nov 9, 2024
3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“During renewal inspection on November 1, 2024, the records of children #2 and #3 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care or for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff, both of which are required prior to admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 9, 2024
May 15, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“During follow-up inspection on May 15, 2024 at 11:55 am, certification representative observed a total of 52 preschool children in the main child care space with staff #1, 2, 3 and 4. Staff #5 arrived at 12:09 pm. Continued non-compliance.”
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“During follow-up inspection on May 15, 2024 at 11:55 am, certification representative observed a total of 52 preschool children in the main child care space with staff #1, 2, 3 and 4. Staff #5 arrived at 12:09 pm. Continued non-compliance.”
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“During follow-up inspection on May 15, 2024 at 11:55 am, certification representative observed a total of 52 preschool children in the main child care space with staff #1, 2, 3 and 4. Staff #5 arrived at 12:09 pm. Continued non-compliance.”
3270.61/3270.61(h)(3)(iii) Measurement and use of indoor child care space/No more than twice measured space
“During follow-up inspection on May 15, 2024 at 11:55 am, certification representative observed a total of 52 preschool children in the main child care space which measures for 19 children. Continued non-compliance.”
Apr 5, 2024Inspection15 rules cited
3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“During renewal inspection on April 5, 2024, the emergency contact information of child #1 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care or minor first-aid procedures, both of which are required prior to admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2024
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“During renewal inspection on April 5, 2024, the record of staff #1 did not contain a health assessment conducted within 24 months of previous health assessment (dated 7-17-20).”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2024
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During renewal inspection on April 5, 2024, Certification representative observed areas of chipped paint in the hallway, in the study and under the sinks near the kitchen/bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2024
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“During renewal inspection on April 5, 2024, Certification representative observed 14 preschool children in the atrium with staff #1 at 10:40 am, and also observed 50 children in the main room with 3 staff persons at 12:21 pm.”
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“During renewal inspection on April 5, 2024, provider did not have Child Service reports completed within 6 months on file for children #1-5.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2024
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“During renewal inspection on April 5, 2024, the record of child #2 did not contain a health report (contained immunization records only).”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2024
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“During renewal inspection on April 5, 2024, the record of staff #1 did not contain documentation of 12 hours of annual childcare training.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2024
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“During renewal inspection on April 5, 2024, the records of staff #1-7 did not contain documentation of emergency plan training.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2024
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“During renewal inspection on April 5, 2024, the records of staff #5 and #6 did not contain documentation of pediatric first-aid and CPR training within 90 days of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2024
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“During renewal inspection on April 5, 2024, provider did not have documentation of an emergency drill conducted at least annually.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2024
3270.61/3270.61(h)(3)(iii) Measurement and use of indoor child care space/No more than twice measured space
“During renewal inspection on April 5, 2024, Certification representative observed 54 total children in the main room that measures for 19 children during lunchtime at 12:21 pm.”
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During renewal inspection on April 5, 2024, the record of staff #2 contained only one written, nonfamily reference.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During renewal inspection on April 5, 2024, the record of staff #5 did not contain documentation of the Health and Safety training update completed within the timeframe prescribed by DHS.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2024
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During renewal inspection on April 5, 2024, the financial agreements of children #1-5 and the emergency contacts of children #4 and 5 were not updated at least once in a 6 month period.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During renewal inspection on April 5, 2024, the record of staff #4 did not contain the results of the NSOR verification certificate.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2024
- Apr 26, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- May 10, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Marias House Montessori
Is Marias House Montessori licensed?
Yes. Marias House Montessori is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Marias House Montessori last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 4, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Marias House Montessori had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 53 rules across 6 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 44 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 Marias House Montessori care for?
54, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Marias House Montessori accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Marias House Montessori's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:50 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Marias House Montessori cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 290-5019 to ask.
What is Marias House Montessori's phone number?
(610) 290-5019.
Where is Marias House Montessori?
601 New Britain Rd Building 200, Doylestown, PA 18901. The nearest other daycare we list is A Childs World, 0.2 miles away.