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417 Granite Run Dr, Lancaster, PA
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Montessori Academy of Lancaster
- licensed capacity
- 116
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Montessori Academy of Lancaster
Montessori Academy of Lancaster is a child care center in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 116 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM. It describes a Montessori approach, with after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and part-time care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 33 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
MontessoriBefore- and after-schoolSummer campAccepts child care subsidy
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- 18 months through grade six
- Hours today
- 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 116 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | 18 months through grade six |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, full-time care, part-time care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Montessori |
| Staff-to-child ratio | 1:6 in toddler, 1:12 in multi-age classrooms |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| More | Founded 1982 |
| Licensed capacity | 116 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Montessori Academy of Lancaster has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Montessori Academy of Lancaster
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 116 children
- License number
- #CER-00256849
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 28, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 6 visits · 33 rules in all · 33 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 10
- Building, equipment and play areas 8
- Safety and hazards 7
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Records and paperwork 3
- Background checks 1
- Food and nutrition 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 28, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
3270.81 Glass
“Upon inspection of each childcare space, it was found that the exterior doorway glass in both Room #103 and #104 did not have a visual strip or other visual identification placed at an age-appropriate level for children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 4, 2026
3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles
“Upon inspection of each childcare space, it was found that a lidded waste receptacle was not present at the handwashing sink in Room #103 as well as in the adjoining toilet area between Room #103 and #104.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 4, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Upon inspection of each childcare space, it was found that a small carpet remnant located near the right-side wall of Room #104 was turned up at a corner, presenting a potential tripping hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 4, 2026
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“Upon inspection of the physical childcare spaces, it was found that one electrical outlet receptacle directly outside Room #104 had a broken face plate cover and was missing an outlet cover.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 4, 2026
Dec 11, 2025Inspection11 rules cited
3270.66(a)/3270.66(d) Locked or inaccessible/Toxic plants not permitted
“It was observed, in the Toddler 1 classroom, that two toxic plants were accessible to the children. (one was corrected during the inspection).”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff person #1's file did not contain a current FBI clearance as evidenced by the previous FBI clearance expiring on 12/11/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2025
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“The parent letter about the emergency plan did not include accommodations for toddlers and children with disabilities, a method to inform parents when the emergency has started and when it has ended, along with instructions for how to safely be reunited with their children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2026
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“Staff person #1's file did not contain 2024 and 2025 emergency plan training. Staff person #2's file did not contain 2025's emergency plan training. Staff person #3's file did not contain emergency plan training and has been employed for greater than 90 days. Staff person #4's file did not contain 2025's emergency plan training.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2025
3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) Contact when arises/Contact when ended
“The facility's emergency plan did not include a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2026
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“It was observed, in the indoor gross motor space, that there was an approximate 2-3" area of peeling paint about 5" above the floor molding on the far-left wall upon entering. Also observed in this same room, on the wall closest to the entrance, from the child care area, was an approximate 2-3" spot of peeling paint.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2025
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“It was observed, in the Toddler 2 classroom, that small beads (less than one inch diameter) were being used by the children for craft projects. (corrected during inspection).”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2025
3270.95(b) Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The testing of the fire detection system exceeded the permitted at least every 30 days' timeframe (1/21/25, 2/24/25), (5/23/25, 6/23/25).”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2025
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“Staff person #3's record did not contain verification of education.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2025
3270.133(3)/3270.133(7) Name on bottle/Medication log
“Child #1 (Toddler 2 classroom) had prescription medication at the facility, with no medication log. Child #1 had non-prescription medication at the facility without the child's name on it.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“It was observed, in the gross motor room, that there is a metal and plastic pipe protruding through the wall into the space, on the wall closest to the entrance, on the left.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2025
- Aug 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 17, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
3270.111(b) Posted in group space
“It was observed that there was no written plan of daily activities posted in the Indoor Gross Motor space.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“It was observed, in the Toddler 1/2 bathroom, that there is an approximate 2 inch area of peeling paint/sheetrock under the soap dispenser.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“It was observed in the hall outside of the toddler classrooms that there was a glass display case with shattered glass covering the bottom of the shelving unit. It was observed that there is a potential tripping/falling hazard on the Toddler playground. There is an approximate 8 inch step up to enter the playground and approximately a 4 inch step to exit the playground.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2025
3270.161(d) Potentially hazardous food refrigerated
“It was observed, in the Toddler 2 classroom, that there was a child's lunch bag, containing perishable food, which was not refrigerated (corrected during inspection).”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2024
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The time between health assessments on record for staff person #1 exceeds the permitted at least every 24 months' timeframe (8/18/22 most recent health assessment).”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2025
3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters
“Staff person #3's record does not contain acceptable verification of education. The verification of education on record is from another country without the US equivalency.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2025
3270.192(1) Name, address, and phone
“Staff person #2's last name listed on clearances and on education documents are not the same.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2025
3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB
“Staff person #2's initial TB screening is dated 10/25/24, which is after this staff person's start date. See Code Sheet”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2025
3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months
“Child #2's record did not contain an updated health report at least every 6 months (8/7/23 initial, 5/6/24 updated). See Code Sheet”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2025
Dec 12, 2023Inspection9 rules cited
3270.67(d) Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle
“It was observed that the trashcans in the two bathroom off of the gross motor room (used by children and staff) were not plastic-lined (corrected during inspection).”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2023
3270.81 Glass
“It was observed in the Toddler 2 room that there was no visual strip or other visual identification on the glass door and windows located in the child care space (corrected during inspection).”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 2023
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“The facility's current certificate of compliance was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents (corrected during inspection).”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2023
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The time between health assessments on record for staff person #1 exceeded the permitted every 24 months' timeframe (6/3/21, 8/8/23).”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 2, 2024
3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“It was observed, in the Toddler 2 room, that a staff person used her hand to open the hands-free covered trashcan to discard a soiled diaper.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 2, 2024
3270.131(d)(8) Age appropriate screenings complete
“The health reports of child #2 and #5 did not include a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2024
3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease
“The health assessments of child #2, #4, and #5 did not linclude 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: Feb 16, 2024
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“It was observed that there were no handwashing signs at the sink and the two toilet stalls, in the bathroom shared between Toddler 1 and Toddler 2 (corrected during inspection).”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 2023
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“It was observed that pop-poms, with a diameter of less than 1 inch, were accessible to children in the Toddler 2 room (18 months-3yrs) on a low bookshelf (corrected during inspection).”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2023
Aug 10, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB
“Staff person #4 has no TB screening results via the Mantoux method on record.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 10, 2023
3270.95(b) Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The time between conducting fire drills exceeded the permitted at least every 60 days' timeframe. (1/9/23, 3/17/23)”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 10, 2023
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff person #1 through #4 do not have the required DHS FBI clearance (all have Dept of Education) on record. Staff persons #2 and #3 have no NSOR clearance on record. Staff person #3's has a Volunteer PA State Police Clearance. SEE CODE SHEET”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2023
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“Staff person #1 has no health assessment on record.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 10, 2023
Aug 10, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB
“Staff person #4 has no TB screening results via the Mantoux method on record.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 10, 2023
3270.95(b) Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The time between conducting fire drills exceeded the permitted at least every 60 days' timeframe. (1/9/23, 3/17/23)”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 10, 2023
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff person #1 through #4 do not have the required DHS FBI clearance (all have Dept of Education) on record. Staff persons #2 and #3 have no NSOR clearance on record. Staff person #3's has a Volunteer PA State Police Clearance. SEE CODE SHEET”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2023
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“Staff person #1 has no health assessment on record.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 10, 2023
- Jun 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 5, 2023Inspection8 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff person #7's record does not contain proof of completion of the required 1 hour Health and Safety updated training by December 30, 2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2023
3270.94(a)(9) Written record
“The evacuation time, during the April 2022 fire drill, was not documented.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2023
3270.192(5) Two written references
“Staff person #2 and #8's record did not contain two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2023
3270.192(2)(iii) Exp, educ., training at facility
“The records of staff persons #5, and #6 and #8 did not contain verification of education (HS diploma). Staff person #1's record did not contain verification of education (HS diploma) and the required breakdown of hours of the ECE certificate of completion. Staff person #2's record did not contain verification of credits for courses taken for a bachelor's degree from another country.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2023
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“Emergency contact information for child #1 through #3 did not include the health insurance policy number (corrected during inspection).”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2023
3270.111(a) Written plan
“It was observed, in the SA wrap-around/Toddler space, that there was no posted written plan of daily activities and routines (corrected during inspection).”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2023
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“It was observed, in the SA wrap-around/Toddler child care space that a storage closet was accessible to children, containing a variety of toxins/cleaners (corrected during inspection). In this same space, on wooden cabinets on far wall, accessible to children were several toxins (Windex, Bleach, etc... (corrected during inspection). In the Toddler 1 room, it was observed that there was a hand sanitizer pump bottle accessible to children on the cabinet above the coat rack (corrected during inspection) and the first-aid kit was accessible to children (containing hand sanitizer, (Corrected during inspection).”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2023
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“Staff persons #2, #3, and #4's records do not contain a minimum of one written staff evaluation within the last 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2023
Show 2 earlier visits
- Aug 22, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 24, 2022Inspection11 rules cited
3270.27(a)(3) Contact when arises
“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 (corrected during inspection).”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2022
3270.27(a)(4) Contact when ended
“The facility's emergency plan does not provide for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children (corrected during inspection).”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2022
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“The letter to the parents explaining the emergency procedures does not include lock-down emergency procedures, a method to contact parents when an emergency starts and when it ends (to reunite with children), and accommodations for toddlers (corrected during inspection).”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2022
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff person #1's State Police (9/29/21), Child Abuse (9/27/21), and FBI (10/11/21) clearances were all dated after the first day caring for children. Staff person #2's FBI clearance was through the PA Dept. of Education rather than the required one through DHS. Staff person #4 had no current FBI clearance, with a previous clearance dated 2/14/17. Staff person #5's NSOR was dated (9/23/21) which was after the first day caring for children.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2022
3270.74 Emergency Numbers Posted
“It was observed, in the Toddler 2 room, that emergency telephone numbers were not posted (corrected during inspection).”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2022
3270.123(a)(7) Services considered extra
“Child #1 through #5's agreements did not specify the services which are to be considered as extra.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2022
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“The facility's emergency plan does not provide for accommodations for toddlers (corrected during inspection).”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2022
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“There was no documentation of an annual emergency drill being conducted in 2021.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2022
3270.121(b) Given parents in writing
“At the time of enrollment, parents did not receive in writing the facility's supervision policy (corrected during inspection).”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2022
3270.107 Refrigerator
“It was observed, in the Toddler 3 room, that the refrigerator temperature was 50 degrees F (corrected during inspection).”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2022
3270.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“Child #2 has no record of receiving the Influenza vaccination on file. Child #4's most current Influenza vaccination is dated 8/20/20 (corrected during inspection).”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Montessori Academy of Lancaster
Is Montessori Academy of Lancaster licensed?
Yes. Montessori Academy of Lancaster is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Montessori Academy of Lancaster last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 28, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Montessori Academy of Lancaster had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 33 rules across 4 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 33 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 Lancaster care for?
116, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Montessori Academy of Lancaster accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Montessori Academy of Lancaster's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Montessori Academy of Lancaster cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 560-0815 to ask.
What is Montessori Academy of Lancaster's phone number?
(717) 560-0815.
Where is Montessori Academy of Lancaster?
2750 Weaver Rd, Lancaster, PA 17601. The nearest other daycare we list is Envisions Enterprises-Neff, 0.8 miles away.