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600 Miller St, Chambersburg, PA
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Montessori Academy of Chambersburg
- licensed capacity
- 74
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Montessori Academy of Chambersburg
Montessori Academy of Chambersburg is a child care center in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 74 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 29 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
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- Hours today
- 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 74 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Licensed capacity | 74 childrenFrom the state license |
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Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Montessori Academy of Chambersburg
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 74 children
- License number
- #CER-00256744
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 17, 2026: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 29 rules in all · 24 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 8
- Safety and hazards 7
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Background checks 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Safe sleep 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Records and paperwork 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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Feb 17, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The most up to date health assessment on file for Staff #2 was observed to be greater than 24 months. This is evidenced by the health assessment being dated 8/7/23 and 2/4/26.”
3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“The file for Staff #4 DOH: 11/17/25, was observed not to have documentation of pediatric CPR/first aid training being completed within the staff persons first 90 days of hire.”
3270.31(f)/3270.31(g) Health and Safety Training/Professional development certificate
“The file for Staff #3 DOH: 10/16/25, was observed not to have documentation of Health and Safety training being completed within the staff persons first 90 days of hire.”
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The file for Staff #1 DOH: 8/21/25, and Staff #3 DOH 10/16/25 was observed not to have documentation of mandated reporter training being completed within the staff persons first 90 days of hire.”
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 was observed not to have documentation of release person's address designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Oct 15, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“Observed diaper cream, labeled keep out of the reach of children, was accessible to children in a low bin in the bathroom of the first toddler room inspected.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2025
3270.66(d) Toxic plants not permitted
“Observed poke weed, a toxic plant, which was growing in some bushes between the toddler and preschool play areas.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2025
3270.67(d) Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle
“Observed discarded utensils, napkins, and plates in a closed receptacle which did not have a plastic lining.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Observed a detached fence panel on the fence surrounding the toddler play area. Observed a pot of standing water on the walkway to the outdoor play area.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2025
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“Observed a child sleeping in a crib which was not labeled with the specific child's name.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2025
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“Observed staff file #1 contained an initial health assessment which was dated more than 12 months prior to providing initial service in the childcare setting.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 27, 2025
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“Observed the documented fire drill log revealed that one time in the previous 12 months the fire drill was conducted more than 60 days after the previous fire drill.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Observed a loose support screw on a white chair in the school age room. Observed a broken shelf with rough edges in the toddler outdoor play area.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2025
Feb 19, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
3270.131(a) Health information
“Observed child file #1 and #3 contained initial health assessments which were obtained and dated more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2025
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“Observed the documented annual emergency drills revealed that the facility has conducted the same emergency drill (tornado drill) for the previous three years.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2025
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“Observed child file #2, an older toddler, contained a most recent health assessment which is dated more than 13 months ago.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Observed several spots of damaged drywall by the phone in room 108. Observed the toilets used by children in room 107 and 108 had exposed bolts and were missing the bolt covers. Observed the bottom of a low cabinet by the sink in room 107 had a peeling cover.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“Observed a jug of Lysol cleaning liquid, accessible to children in an unlocked cabinet under the sink in room 107. Observed hand sanitizer, labeled keep out of the reach of children, accessible to children on a microwave located on a low counter in room 107. Observed hand sanitizer, labeled keep out of the reach of children, accessible to children on the top of a low cubby at the entrance to the preschool/school age room.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2025
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“Observed an electrical outlet, which did not have a protective receptacle cover, by the books in room 107. Observed the bathroom used by preschool children contained an outlet which did not have a protective receptacle cover.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Observed staff file #2 contained a criminal background check which did not contain a valid date of birth. Observed staff file #3, a provisional employee hired after 2/1/25, did not contain a valid NSOR clearance and did not contain a signed, witnessed, and dated copy of the new updated disclosure statement.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2025
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“Observed staff file #1 contained an updated health assessment which was obtained more than 28 months after the previous valid health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2025
Feb 16, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
3270.161(d) Potentially hazardous food refrigerated
“Observed a lunchbox labeled for child #2 with yogurt stored on a shelf near the cubbies rather than refrigerated.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 29, 2024
3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB
“The file of staff #5 had a TB test dated 6-20-21 for their initial hire, which was more than 1 year into employment (see LIS code sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 29, 2024
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The file of staff #1 had health assessments dated more that 2 years apart due to the fact they were dated 7-14-21 and 7-26-23.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 29, 2024
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“At the time of the inspection, there was not a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed in the indoor gross motor space.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 29, 2024
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The file of child #1 lacked an emergency contact form with the full address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 29, 2024
3270.111(a) Written plan
“At the time of the inspection, there was not a posting of a written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play established for each group in the indoor gross motor space.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 29, 2024
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #2 and #3 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their hire dates (see LIS code sheet). 10-hour Health and Safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 29, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file of staff #4 lacked completed Mandated Reporter training every 60 months due to the fact the ones on file were dated: 1-2-24 and 10-28-18.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 29, 2024
- Aug 21, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 23, 2023Inspection11 rules cited
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The file of child #2 lacked an emergency contact form with the work address and work phone number of the enrolling parent. The file of child #3 lacked an emergency contact form with the work address of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2023
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“Observed in the gross motor space a wooden table with a loose leg.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2023
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“Observed in room B107 Phillips and Avent bottles in the refrigerator not labeled with the child's name.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2023
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The file of staff #1 had a late health assessment due to the fact the health assessments on file were dated: 8-20-20 and 10-11-22. Therefore, they were more than 24 months apart. The file of staff #5 had an initial health assessment dated more than 12 months prior to their start date (see LIS code sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“It was disclosed by the operator that the emergency plan on file at the facility did not contain a plan for continuity of operations in the event of an emergency.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file of staff #3 lacked timely clearances due to the fact the PA State Police clearances were dated 9-19-22 and 8-1-17; the Child Abuse clearances were dated 9-19-22 and 8-1-17; and the FBI clearances were dated 9-16-21 and 8-10-16. Therefore, all clearances were more than 60 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file of staff #2 had Mandated Reporter training more than 60 months apart due to the fact they were dated 6-2-19 and 8-26-13. The file of staff #3 had Mandated Reporter training more than 60 months apart due to the fact they were dated 9-20-22 and 8-17-17. The file of staff #4 had Mandated Reporter training more than 60 months apart due to the fact they were dated 5-23-19 and 8-26-13.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2023
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“Observed in room B107 a staff's purse on the floor with the front zipper open and a lighter in the pocket. The purse was accessible in the child care space.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2023
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“There was no documentation the emergency plan was not sent to the local municipality.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2023
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“At the time of reviewing the emergency plan, it was observed to lack accommodations for children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2023
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“The files of children #1, #2, and #3 lacked documentation of the flu vaccination.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2023
Feb 2, 2022Inspection10 rules cited
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“In the gross motor room was a train table that had rough edges along all four of the sides.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2022
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“In the Excel, School Age Room there was white out labeled "Keep out of reach of children" in an unlocked drawer accessible to the children in care and Clorox wipes labeled "Keep out of reach of children" on a low shelf accessible to the children. In Toddler Room B, there was Shaving Cream labeled "Keep out of reach of children." Staff stated that it is used for Arts and Crafts and would be accessible to the children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2022
3270.151(c)(4) Information re: medical problems
“The Health Assessment for Staff #2 lacked information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2022
3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease
“The Health Assessment for Staff #2 contained an examination that did not include the results of an examination of communicable diseases.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2022
3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB
“The file for Staff #4 did not contain the results of a tuberculin skin test, x-ray or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis before their first day working in childcare. .”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2022
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The file for Staff #1 contained a health assessment that was conducted more than 24 months after the previous assessment, 4/4/19 and 11/29/21. The file for Staff #3 and #4 contained a Health Assessments that were obtained after their first day working in childcare.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2022
3270.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“The Health Reports for the following children lacked verification of ongoing vaccines in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. The Report for Child #1 lacked a 4th dose of the Pneumococcal vaccination. The Report for Child #2 lacked an influenza vaccination.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2022
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The Emergency Contact for Child # 3 lacked the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2022
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“In Toddler Room B there were foam mats that were accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. In the Outdoor play area there was a tricycle that had foam pads that were ripped and a see saw that had foam that was flaking. Both of these items were accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2022
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The Emergency Contact Form for Child #1 lacked the physician's telephone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Montessori Academy of Chambersburg
Is Montessori Academy of Chambersburg licensed?
Yes. Montessori Academy of Chambersburg is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Montessori Academy of Chambersburg last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on February 17, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Montessori Academy of Chambersburg had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 29 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 24 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 Montessori Academy of Chambersburg care for?
74, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Montessori Academy of Chambersburg accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Montessori Academy of Chambersburg's hours?
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Montessori Academy of Chambersburg cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 261-1110 to ask.
What is Montessori Academy of Chambersburg's phone number?
(717) 261-1110.
Where is Montessori Academy of Chambersburg?
875 Ragged Edge Rd, Chambersburg, PA 17202. The nearest other daycare we list is Chambersburg YMCA Falling Springs, 2.2 miles away.