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Montanos Child Care
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About Montanos Child Care
Montanos Child Care is a group home daycare in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 10 children.
As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 32 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Accepts child care subsidy
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- Type
- Group home daycare
- Ages
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- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 10 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (717) 291-9217 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 10 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Montanos Child Care
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 10 children
- License number
- #CER-00256487
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 4, 2026: 6 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 32 rules in all · 32 corrected
- Safety and hazards 9
- Records and paperwork 8
- Discipline and child guidance 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Food and nutrition 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Background checks 1
- Staff training and qualifications 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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May 4, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
3280.182(3)/3280.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“Child #2's record did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care and minor first-aid administration by the facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: May 4, 2026
3280.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“Child #s 1-4's records did not have child service reports providing information to the family about the child's growth and development in the required every 6 months' timeframe. (only ones on file: 4/1/26, 4/1/26, 4/2/26, 3/13/26 respectively). See Code Sheet”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2026
3280.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“Child #1's agreement did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.”
Correction date in the state record: May 4, 2026
3280.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“Child #1's agreement did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: May 4, 2026
3280.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The emergency contact information and agreements of child #1 through #4 were not updated by the parent at least once in a 6-month period.”
Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2026
3280.103 Small Toys and Objects
“It was observed that there was mulch and small rocks (less than 1" diameter) accessible to children in outdoor play area (backyard) along the fence on the walking path.”
Correction date in the state record: May 4, 2026
May 5, 2025Inspection13 rules cited
3280.61(h)(3)(ii) Meal time designated on facility schedule
“The need to exceed the capacity of a child care space when children are eating was not designated on the faciliy's schedule of daily activities.”
Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2025
3280.20 General Health and Safety
“It was observed that toddlers were being served thick wedges of apples instead of very thin slices, creating a potential choking hazard. (corrected during inspection).”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2025
3280.103 Small Toys and Objects
“It was observed, in the front and middle child care rooms, that there were artificial flowers (less than one inch diameter) that were accessible to children, as part of a decoration on the radiator guards (corrected during inspection).”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2025
3280.111(a) Written plan
“The facility is open from 6 am daily, however, the posted daily schedule starts at 7:30 am.”
Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2025
3280.112 Infant/Toddler Stimulation
“Staff person #1 was not providing the appropriate stimulation for the toddlers in care. Toddlers were just walking around the room.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2025
3280.113(e) Restraints prohibited
“It was observed that Staff person #1 kept a child in a walker (rolling) when in the backyard gross motor space. This child was able to crawl and stand. (corrected during inspection).”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2025
3280.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“Child #1's emergency contact information did not include the enrolling parent's work telephone number.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2025
3280.26(a)(6) Emergency plan
“The time between emergency drills conducted exceeded the permitted annual timeframe (6/23/23, 2/11/25).”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2025
3280.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“The document used to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development (for child#1 and #2) was Ages and Stages, which is not an assessment that is approved by the Regional Office.”
Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2025
3280.61(h)(2)(ii) Designated on facility schedule
“The time period when the children are napping, and the room capacity is exceeded, is not designated on the facility's schedule of daily activities.”
Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2025
3280.95(b) Staff responsibility
“The testing of the smoke detectors exceeded the permitted at least every 30 days' timeframe (2/14/25, 3/17/25).”
Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2025
3280.76 Building Surfaces
“It was observed that there were yard decorations (figures on long metal sticks) accessible to the children. One child removed one of these decorations during the renewal inspection. (corrected during inspection).”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2025
3280.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“The time between fire drills exceeded the permitted at least once every 60 days' timeframe. (1/15/25, 3/17/25).”
Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2025
Jan 9, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
3280.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff person #1's file did not contain the FBI clearance and is not a provisional hire. See Code Sheet.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2025
3280.95(b) Staff responsibility
“Testing of the fire detection devices exceeded the permitted at least every 30 days' timeframe (most current testing documented dated 10/31/24). (Tested the fire detection devices during this visit. )”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2025
3280.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“Fire drills were not conducted and documented at least once every 60 days (most recent documented drill dated 10/30/24)”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2025
3280.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“Staff person #1's record does not contain verification of child care experience or education.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2025
3280.71 Heat Source
“It was observed that the heating pipes in the main child care space are hot and could be a potential burn risk for the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 18, 2025
Jun 6, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
3280.131(d)(5) Immunization record
“Child #2's record did not contain a record of the following immunizations required for the child's age: MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis A See Code Sheet.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2024
3280.166(1) Written statement
“One infant in care did not have a written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule obtained from the parent, at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2024
3280.66(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container
“It was observed, in the children's bathroom, that two cans of air freshener (keep out of reach of children) were accessible to the children. (corrected during inspection).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2024
3280.123(b) Parent receives original
“The parents of child #1 and #2 did not receive the original agreement.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2024
3280.131(a)/3280.131(e) Health Information/ACIP recommended immunization record
“Child #1 and #3's initial health assessment and initial immunizations on record are dated later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility (4/12/24 and 4/26/24 respectively) See Code Sheet”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2024
3280.69(a) 110º F or less
“It was observed that the water temperature of the kitchen sink (accessible to children) was 140 degrees F.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2024
3280.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“Child #1's emergency contact information and financial agreement were not updated at least once in a 6-month period. (5/23/23, 4/10/24 for both documents)”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2024
3280.166(4) Bottles labeled
“One infant in care at the facility had a bottle without the child's name on it. (corrected during inspection).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2024
May 31, 2023Inspection28 rules cited
3280.171(a) Pick up and drop off points
“The facility has no record of notifying local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and about the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the group child care facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2023
3280.26(a)(1) Emergency plan
“The facility's emergency plan does not provide for the shelter of children during a lock-down emergency situation.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 2023
3280.95(b) Staff responsibility
“The facility has no documentation on record of the testing of the fire detection system every 30 days. There is no proof of purchase of the facility's fire detection system on record.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2023
3280.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“There was no documentation on record of conducting fire drills prior to 1/4/23.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2023
3280.26(a)(6) Emergency plan
“The facility has no documentation of having conducted annual emergency drills.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2023
3280.26(a)(5) Emergency plan
“The facility's emergency plan does not provide for accommodations for infants and toddlers.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2023
3280.171(c) Safe routes posted
“There was no written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2023
3280.131(e)(4) Annual immunization reporting to DOH
“The most recent Influenza immunization on record for child #1 is dated 11/27/19 and for child #3 is dated 6/30/20. Child #2 has no Influenza immunizations on record. None of these files contain letters of exemption for this immunization for these time periods. SEE CODE SHEET”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2023
3280.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease
“Child #2's health assessment did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2023
3280.131(a) Health Information
“Child #2's initial health assessment is dated 8/17/22, which is greater than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. Child #5's initial health assessment on record is dated 3/3/21, which is greater than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. SEE CODE SHEET”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2023
3280.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The emergency contact information of child #3 did not contain the enrolling parent's work telephone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2023
3280.123(b) Parent receives original
“The parents of children #1 through #5 did not receive the original agreements. The originals were in the children's files.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2023
3280.121(b) Given parents in writing
“At the time of enrollment, parents have not received, in writing, the facility's clothing and supervision policies and transportation and pick-up arrangements.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2023
3280.105(a) Clean, age appropriate
“It was observed that the facility's rest equipment was not labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2023
3280.103 Small Toys and Objects
“It was observed in the kitchen drawer to the right of the sink (top drawer) that loose plastic bags were accessible to children (corrected during inspection).”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2023
3280.78 Lighting
“It was observed, in the back room child care space, that lighting was not sufficient enough to see the children during naptime.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2023
3280.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“It was observed that there was peeling paint in the bathroom on the cabinet to the left of the entrance, on the left lower cabinet (above handle) and on the top left and right cabinets. In the middle child care room/space, the green floor molding contained two 3-4 inch spots of peeling paint. It was observed in the backyard play area, that top of the back section of the wooden enclosure (painted red) had dispersed peeling paint.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 4, 2023
3280.76 Building Surfaces
“It was observed in the backyard play space, that the back section of the wooden enclosure (red top) contained chipping/splintering wood which could be hazardous to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2023
3280.69(a) 110º F or less
“It was observed that the hot water temperature in the bathroom measured 141 degrees F (corrected during inspection).”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2023
3280.66(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container
“It was observed that toxins were accessible to children in the bathroom shower: Clorox Spray disinfectant, Clorox spray bathroom bleach foamer, Fabuloso Multipurpose spray cleaner, all keep out of reach of children (corrected during inspection). The lobby entrance space contained a bottle of hand sanitizer and Lysol spray disinfectant accessible to children. (corrected during inspection). The facility's middle child care room contained a bottle of hand sanitizer on the wooden shelf, accessible to children (corrected during inspection).”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2023
3280.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff person #1's record did not contain a witnessed Disclosure Statement (corrected during inspection). Staff person #3's most recent Child Abuse clearance is expired, dated 4/19/18. Staff person #3 does not have a current Child Abuse clearance on record. Staff person #3's record does not contain the required PA State Police clearance. Staff person #3's State Police Clearance on record (11/22/19); purpose selected was OTHER, not EMPLOYMENT, as required. There is proof of applying for the State Police clearance on 5/1/23 for the purpose of EMPLOYMENT, but the results are not in staff person #3's file. Household Member #4's file does not contain a NSOR (National Sex Offender Registry) clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2023
3280.31(e) Age and training
“Staff person #3's record does not contain proof of obtaining 12 clock hours of annual child care training from 12/19/21 through 12/19/22. SEE CODE SHEET”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2023
3280.26(f) Emergency plan
“The facility has no documentation of ever having sent a copy of the emergency plan to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2023
3280.26(e) Letter to parents
“The parent letter explaining the emergency procedures does not contain lock-down emergency procedures, accommodations for infants and toddlers, and a method to notify parents when the emergency situation starts and when it ends providing instructions on how to reunite with their children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2023
3280.26(a)(3)/3280.26(a)(4) Contact when arises/Contact when ended
“The facility's emergency plan does not provide for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises and when the emergency has ended to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2023
3280.17 Liability Insurance
“The liability insurance on record for the facility, expired in October of 2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2023
3280.14/3280.20 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The facility's emergency plan does not contain a Continuity Of Operations plan. The facility does not have a policy and procedure to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment. Staff person #2's record did not contain documentation of completing the one hour health and safety update which needed to be completed by 12/30/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 2023
3280.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“Child #5's emergency contact information does not include complete addresses of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2023
- Jul 13, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Montanos Child Care
Is Montanos Child Care licensed?
Yes. Montanos Child Care is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Montanos Child Care last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 4, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Montanos Child Care had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 32 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 32 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 Montanos Child Care care for?
10, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Montanos Child Care accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Montanos Child Care's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (717) 291-9217 to confirm.
How much does Montanos Child Care cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 291-9217 to ask.
What is Montanos Child Care's phone number?
(717) 291-9217.
Where is Montanos Child Care?
Lancaster, PA 17602. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.