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Montessori Children's House

229 Newtown Rd, Warminster, PA 189745.0· 4 reviews
licensed capacity
120
open each week
5 days

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About Montessori Children's House

Montessori Children's House is a child care center in Warminster, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 120 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Montessori approach.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 34 rules across 5 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
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
120 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
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Programs and care

ApproachMontessori
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity120 childrenFrom the state license
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Inspection reports for Montessori Children's House

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
120 children
License number
#CER-00251419
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Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 4, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 34 rules in all · 34 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 8
  • Supervision and ratios 6
  • Health, medication and illness 6
  • Safety and hazards 5
  • Staff training and qualifications 5
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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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  1. Aug 4, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.52/3270.113(a)(1) Mixed Age Level/Staff assigned to specific children

      “Observed 8/4/2026 outside on the playground Staff # 1, 2, and 3 had 11 children in their space, staff # 1 identified 4 children, staff #2 identified 3 children, and staff # 3 identified 3 children leaving 1 child unassigned.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “Observed 8/4/2026 in classroom 2 there was a can of Barbasol shaving cream labeled "Keep out the reach of children" not locked or made inaccessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2026

  2. Jan 21, 2026Inspection10 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “Observed 1/21/2026 Child # 1 file were missing a periodic review and update on their agreement financial form.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2026

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.161(d) Potentially hazardous food refrigerated

      “Observed 1/21/2026 in classroom 2 and 5 there was potentially hazardous food was brought from home and was observed in student's lunch boxes in their cubbies, students had ice packs in their lunchboxes that had food (yogurt, cheese, deli meat and etc.) that that should've been refrigerated.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “Observed 1/21/2026 during the time of the inspection staff # 1 and 2 files were missing updated health assessment. Staff # 1 medical assessment dated for 1/12/2024. Staff #2 medical assessment dated 1/13/2024, the medical assessments exceeded the 24-month of the signature date.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.131(e)(2)(i) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

      “Observed 1/21/2026 child #2 file did not contain a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent for exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “Observed 1/21/2026 child # 4 file was missing the addresses of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released to on the emergency contact form.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “Observed 1/21/2026 in child # 3 file the health insurance policy number was missing from emergency contact form.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.121(a) Review policies and procedures

      “Observed 1/21/2026 Child #2 and 5 did not contain an agreement form in their file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “Observed 1/21/2026 In classroom 1,2 and 5 had baby wipes labeled "Keep out of Reach of Children" located in the childcare areas that was not locked and made inaccessible to children. Also, observed in classroom 2 there was Victoria Secret body spray and lotion was not locked and made inaccessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “Observed 1/21/2026 staff # 1 did not complete the one-hour health and safety training course update for staff members hired or have taken the health and safety course prior to 10/4/2022.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

      “Observed 1/21/2026 child file #4 did not contain an updated health report on file. Child #4 last physical was 4/5/2024.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2026

  3. Jan 21, 2025Inspection10 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “Observed 1/21/2025 facility did not have a shaken baby, abusive head trauma or child maltreatment policy written policy on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(b) Plan reviewed/updated annually

      “Observed 1/21/2025 the facility did not review emergency plan annually nor was it kept on file at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2025

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “Observed 1/21/2025. Staff #1 file did not contain completed DHS required FBI clearance on file. The requirement to have the completed DHS required clearances on file was not met.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons

      “Observed 1/21/2025 child #1 and 5 agreement forms did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “Observed 1/21/2025 child file #3,4,5 and 6 emergency contact form were missing the addresses of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 4, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “Observed 1/21/2025 child # 2,3 and 4 files did not contain a periodic review of their agreement form and emergency contacts.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 4, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(1) Original container

      “Observed 1/21/2025 Child #5 were not in its original container it was placed in a zipped locked bag without manufacture's or health professional's instructions on the original label.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “Observed 1/21/2025 staff # 2 file were missing health assessment. Staff # 1 medical assessment dated for 3/1/2022, the medical assessment exceeded the 24-month of the signature date.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(f) Emergency plan

      “Observed 1/21/2025 emergency plan was not sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

      “Observed 1/21/2025 Staff person #-1 has not completed the following required pre-service Pediatric CPR and First Aid training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet):”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2025

  4. Aug 28, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(b) No physical punishment

      “Observed from video on 8/28/2024 by Montessori Children's House. Staff person #1 was observed picking and pulling up child #1 by one arm and moving child #1 quickly across the room with one foot dragging and the other foot on child #1 tippy toes to prevent child #1 from throwing shoes and other objects in the classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2024

  5. Jan 10, 2024Inspection11 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “Observed 1/11/2024 Staff #1,2,3 and 4 was missing 12 hours from their annual 12 hours of childcare training. Staff #1,2,3 and 4 were missing 1 hours from their annual 12 hours of childcare training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

      “Observed 1/11/2024 staff # 1& 2 medical assessment on file was dated for 8/27/2021 (staff #1) and 3/26/2021 (staff#2), the medical assessment exceeded the 24-month of the signature date.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(1) Original container

      “Observed 1/11/2024 child #8 EPI Pen was not in its original container; it was placed in a zipped locked bag without manufacture's or health professional's instructions on the original label.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 22, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

      “Observed On 1/11/2024 observed child file #1,2,5 and 6 did not contain an exemption letter for the vaccination (influenza) not completed in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “Observed 1/11/2024 Child # 1,4,5,6 and 7 file was missing a review and update on their emergency contact and agreement form that requires an update at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “Observed 1/11/2024 child file # 3,4,5,6 and 7 emergency contact form were missing the addresses of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “Observed 1/11/2024 child #2 file health insurance coverage policy number were missing from emergency contact from.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons

      “Observed 1/11/2024 child file # 1,4,6 and 7 agreement form were missing the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “Observed 1/11/2024 in classroom in the cubby there half door there was peeling paint and wood that is accessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “Observed 1/11/2024 in classroom 4, in the cubby there were 3 bottles of Lysol disinfectant wipes accessible to children not locked or made inaccessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f)/3270.31(g) Health and Safety Training/Professional development certificate

      “Observed 1/11/2024 staff #1 did not complete the one-hour health and safety training course update for staff members hired or have taken the health and safety course prior to 10/4/2022.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2024

  6. Jan 12, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.124(b)(4) Written consent

      “Observed 1/12/23 child # 2 emergency contact form did not contain written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “Observed 1/12/2023 staff # 1 was missing 3 hours from their required annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “Observed 1/12/23 staff #2 was missing 1 reference in their file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

      “Observed 1/12/2023 staff #2 and 4 did not contain health assessment in their files.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2023

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “Observed 1/12/2023 Staff #2 and 3 did not include a copy of National Sex Offender Registry in their file, a copy of the completed clearance information is required under the CPSL.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “Observed 1/12/2023 child#1 emergency contact was missing health insurance coverage policy number. Child # 2 emergency contact information was missing medical information.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB

      “Observed 1/12/23 staff # 3 health assessment was missing the tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2023

  7. Feb 24, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “During the renewal inspection on 2/24/22, it was observed that the records of facility persons #3, #4, #5, and #6 did not contain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “During the renewal inspection on 2/24/22, it was observed that the records of facility persons #3, #4, and #6 did not contain a written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training

      “During the renewal inspection on 2/24/22, it was observed that the records of facility person #1 did not contain an accepted training by a professional in the field of Pediatric first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “During the renewal inspection on 2/24/22, it was observed that the records of facility person #5 did not contain training regarding the emergency plan on an annual basis -document dated 8/23/2019”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(b)/3270.181(c) Current/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “During the renewal inspection on 2/24/22, it was observed that the records of child #1 did not contain an updated emergency contact information at least once in a 6-month period -document dated 6/1/2021”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “During the renewal inspection on 2/24/.22, it was observed that the records of facility person #2 did not include verification of child care experience, prior to service at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2022

Copied from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Jun 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Is Montessori Children's House licensed?

Yes. Montessori Children's House is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Montessori Children's House 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 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Montessori Children's House had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 34 rules across 5 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 34 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 Children's House care for?

120, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Montessori Children's House accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Montessori Children's House'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 Montessori Children's House cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 641-1761 to ask.

What is Montessori Children's House's phone number?

(215) 641-1761.

Where is Montessori Children's House?

229 Newtown Rd, Warminster, PA 18974. The nearest other daycare we list is Kids Land Day Care, 0.6 miles away.

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (license and visits).