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Meadowlane Montessori School
- licensed capacity
- 66
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Meadowlane Montessori School
Meadowlane Montessori School is a child care center in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 66 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Montessori approach, with infant care, summer camp and toddler care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsMontessoriSchool-ageSummer campAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 66 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks old through Kindergarten |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Montessori |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Discounts | 10% sibling discount for qualifying programs |
| Licensed capacity | 66 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Meadowlane Montessori School has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Meadowlane Montessori School
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 66 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00249011
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 9, 2025: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 5 visits · 14 rules in all · 14 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 6
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Background checks 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- 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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- Oct 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 4, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
3270.192(5) Two written references
“On the day observing the files staff#1 did not have two non-family references in the files.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2024
Jul 23, 2024Complaint investigation9 rules cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During unannounced inspection 07/23/2024, stained ceiling tiles were observed in kitchen area above refrigerator and window.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 26, 2024
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“During unannounced visit 07/23/2024, file of staff person #1 contained a health assessment more than 24 months old. Health assessment on file was dated 05/09/2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 26, 2024
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During unannounced inspection 07/23/2024, file of staff person #1 and #2 did not contain two written, non family references attesting to staff person's suitability. File of staff person #1 contained one written reference; file of staff person #2 did not contain any references.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2024
3270.75(c) Has all items
“During unannounced inspection 07/23/2024, first aid kit in shed by pool area did not contain all required items. First aid kit did not contain bandages, gauze pads, tape and soap.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2024
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“During unannounced inspection 07/23/2024, file of staff person #2 did not contain verification that emergency plan training had been received at time of initial employment.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2024
3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test
“During unannounced visit 07/23/2024, file of staff person #2 did not contain initial health assessment, including TB test results, showing that staff person was free from communicable disease and suitable to work in child care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During unannounced inspection 07/23/2024, file of staff person #1 did not contain DHS FBI Clearance; file of staff person #1 contained a PDE FBI Clearance; file of staff person #1 did not contain requests for nor completed NSOR clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 26, 2024
3270.20(a)(1)/3270.20(b) Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child/Mail or deliver written report to regional office within 72 hours
“During complaint investigation 07/23/2024, operator did not notify office within 24 hours that child #1 received emergency care treatment and did not provide department a written report within 72 hours.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2024
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“During complaint investigation 07/23/2024, child #1 was served food for lunch that was hot enough that when it accidently spilled on child's lap, it resulted in a burn on the child's leg that required emergency treatment.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2024
Jul 23, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During unannounced inspection 07/23/2024, stained ceiling tiles were observed in kitchen area above refrigerator and window.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 26, 2024
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“During unannounced visit 07/23/2024, file of staff person #1 contained a health assessment more than 24 months old. Health assessment on file was dated 05/09/2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 26, 2024
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During unannounced inspection 07/23/2024, file of staff person #1 and #2 did not contain two written, non family references attesting to staff person's suitability. File of staff person #1 contained one written reference; file of staff person #2 did not contain any references.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2024
3270.75(c) Has all items
“During unannounced inspection 07/23/2024, first aid kit in shed by pool area did not contain all required items. First aid kit did not contain bandages, gauze pads, tape and soap.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2024
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“During unannounced inspection 07/23/2024, file of staff person #2 did not contain verification that emergency plan training had been received at time of initial employment.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2024
3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test
“During unannounced visit 07/23/2024, file of staff person #2 did not contain initial health assessment, including TB test results, showing that staff person was free from communicable disease and suitable to work in child care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During unannounced inspection 07/23/2024, file of staff person #1 did not contain DHS FBI Clearance; file of staff person #1 contained a PDE FBI Clearance; file of staff person #1 did not contain requests for nor completed NSOR clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 26, 2024
3270.20(a)(1)/3270.20(b) Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child/Mail or deliver written report to regional office within 72 hours
“During complaint investigation 07/23/2024, operator did not notify office within 24 hours that child #1 received emergency care treatment and did not provide department a written report within 72 hours.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2024
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“During complaint investigation 07/23/2024, child #1 was served food for lunch that was hot enough that when it accidently spilled on child's lap, it resulted in a burn on the child's leg that required emergency treatment.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2024
Nov 21, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
3270.192(5) Two written references
“On the day of visit Staff#1 did not have a 2 nonfamily references in the file.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2023
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“On the day of visit Staff#1 did not have a current Emergency Plan Training in the files.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“On the day of visit observed the files have the FBI clearance from the board of education and missing the mandated reporter training in the file.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2023
3270.31(f)/3270.31(g) Health and Safety Training/Professional development certificate
“On the day of visit Staff#1 did not have a current Health and Safety training in the file.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2023
- Nov 28, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 5, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Meadowlane Montessori School
Is Meadowlane Montessori School licensed?
Yes. Meadowlane Montessori School is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Meadowlane Montessori School last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on October 9, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Meadowlane Montessori School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 4 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 14 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 Meadowlane Montessori School care for?
66, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Meadowlane Montessori School accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Meadowlane Montessori School's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Meadowlane Montessori School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 887-1222 to ask.
What is Meadowlane Montessori School's phone number?
(215) 887-1222.
Where is Meadowlane Montessori School?
616 Meetinghouse Rd, Jenkintown, PA 19046. The nearest other daycare we list is Innovation and Exploration STEM Early Learning Ctr, 0.5 miles away.