Eps Pennbriar Child Care
100 Pennbriar Dr, Erie, PA
3.8· 4 reviews
Montessori In The Woods
- licensed capacity
- 175
- open each week
- 5 days
- yearly, posted tuition
- $2,526
We are a directory, not the daycare. We cannot hold a spot, enroll a child or answer questions about care.
Own this daycare? Claim it
About
About Montessori In The Woods
Montessori In The Woods is a child care center in Erie, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 175 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Montessori approach, with after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and part-time care. It lists yearly tuition from $2,526 to $6,989.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 31 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
MontessoriBefore- and after-schoolSummer campAccepts child care subsidyPosts tuition
Ask when you call: current openings.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Ask the daycare
- Hours today
- 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 175 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| 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 | Toddler: 1 to 5 adult/child ratio |
| Staff | Montessori trained guides |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Assistance it accepts | CCW (Child Care Works) |
| Discounts | $200 sibling discount per child |
| Licensed capacity | 175 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Montessori In The Woods lists yearly tuition from $2,526 to $6,989.
| Yearly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten (Extended Day) Monday – Thursday (9:00am – 3:00pm) Friday (9:00am – 12:00) – base tuition for full school year | $6,989 |
| Preschool 3 Day, Full Day, T-W-Th (9-3) – base tuition for full school year | $5,087 |
| Preschool 3 Day, Half Day, T-W-Th (9:00-12:00) – base tuition for full school year | $2,996 |
| Preschool Full Time, Monday – Thursday (9:00am – 3:00pm) Friday (9:00am – 12:00) – base tuition for full school year | $6,989 |
| Preschool Half Day, Monday – Friday (9:00am – 12:00) – base tuition for full school year | $5,592 |
| Toddler 2 days per week (9:00am – 12:00) – base tuition for full school year | $2,526 |
Showing 6 of 8 · Show all 8
| Toddler 3 days per week (9:00am – 12:00) – base tuition for full school year | $3,715 |
| Toddler 5 days Monday – Friday (9:00am – 12:00) – base tuition for full school year | $6,138 |
| one-time application fee | $75 |
| All Day Montessori - Child Care, hourly rate | $10 an hour |
8 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
State record
Inspection reports for Montessori In The Woods
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 175 children
- License number
- #CER-00259894
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 12, 2026: 10 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 31 rules in all · 31 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 9
- Staff training and qualifications 6
- Background checks 6
- Safety and hazards 6
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Records and paperwork 2
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.
Own this daycare? Add your response to the state record
See all 7 visits
May 12, 2026Inspection10 rules cited
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“The most recent emergency plan trainings in the file for Staff Person #1 exceeded 12 months between trainings.”
Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2026
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The initial health assessment in the file for Staff Person #5 was conducted after the staff person's first day working in childcare at the facility (See LIS Code Sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2026
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The Mandated Reporter Training in the file for Staff Person #5 was conducted more than 90 days after the staff person's date of hire (See LIS Code Sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: May 12, 1926
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first aid kit in Room 5 was missing gauze.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Observed flaking rust at the bottom of the partitions between the toilet stalls in the downstairs restroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The most recent fire safety trainings in the file for Staff Person #3 exceeded 12 months between trainings.”
Correction date in the state record: May 12, 1926
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“The most recent immunization record in the file for Child #1 did not include the following immunizations recommended by the ACIP: 5th DTAP, 4th IPV, 2nd MMR/Varicella, nor did the child's file contain a letter of exemption from the parent or physician.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2026
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The most recent health reports in the file for Child #1, a preschool child, exceeded 12 months between reports.”
Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The most recent NSOR certificates in the file for Staff Person #2 exceeded 60 months between certificates. The DHS FBI clearances in the files for Staff Person #4 and #5 were applied for and obtained after the staff persons' first days working in childcare at the facility (See LIS Code Sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2026
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“The Pediatric First Aid/CPR certifications in the files for Staff Person #4 and #5 and the Health and Safety Training in the file for Staff Person #5 were conducted more than 90 days after the staff persons' dates of hire (See LIS Code Sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2026
Oct 3, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“On the day of the inspection (10/3/25), a fire system test had not been conducted within the past 30 days: 5/2/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2025
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“On the day of the inspection (10/3/25), a fire drill had not been conducted within the past 60 days: 4/25/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2025
May 2, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“The most recent Pediatric First Aid/CPR Certification in the file for Staff Person #3 was conducted after the previous certification had expired.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The most recent fire safety trainings in the file for Staff Person #2 exceeded 12 months in between trainings.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The most recent FBI Clearances in the file for Staff Person #4 exceeded 60 months between clearances.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2023
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“The wooden play structure in the wobbly. Observed splintering wood on the bottom rail of the play structure.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2025
3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“The Emergency Contact Form in the file for Child #3 did not include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP,”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2025
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“The most recent immunization record in the file for Child #2 lacked the following immunizations recommended by the ACIP based on the child's age: 5th DTAP/IPV, 2nd MMR, 2nd Varicella.”
Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2025
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The most recent health assessments in the files for Staff Person #1 and #3 exceeded 24 months between assessments.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 26, 2024
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The first parental updates for the Emergency Contact Form and Fee Agreement in the file for Child #1 were greater than six months after the child's first day in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2025
Mar 11, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
3270.66(a)/3270.66(d) Locked or inaccessible/Toxic plants not permitted
“Observed an aglaonema in Room 5 and a golden pothos in Room 2/3, which were accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2025
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“The Pediatric First Aid/CPR Certification in the files for Staff Person #2 and #3 were acquired more than 90 days after the staff persons' first day working in a child care position (See LIS Code Sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The disclosure statements in the files for Staff Person #1, #2 and #3 were on outdated forms.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2025
May 9, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff person #1, hire date (see IS code sheet) contains a current child abuse clearance that was completed after the previous child abuse clearance was expired. The clearance is now current. The file for staff person #2, hire date (see IS code sheet) contains current state police and child abuse clearances that were completed after the previous state police and child abuse clearances expired. The clearances are now current. The file for staff person #3, hire date (see IS code sheet), contains a disclosure statement with a signature that was not witnessed and is therefore not valid. The file for staff person #4, hire date (see IS code sheet) contains a disclosure statement with a signature that was not witnessed and is therefore not valid.”
Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2024
3270.72(d) Above ground window opening restricted to 6"
“Observed in the Primary classroom, located above ground floor, 2 windows that were not restricted from opening greater than 6 inches due to the adaptive chains being broken.”
Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2024
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The file for staff person #4, serving as AGS, is lacking documentation of education and experience to serve as an AGS. Staff #4 may serve as an aide until documentation is received.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2024
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The file for staff person #2 contains documentation of current mandated reporter training that was completed more than 60 months after the previous training was completed.”
Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2024
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The file for staff person #4 contains only one of the required two reference letters.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2024
3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB
“The file for staff person #4, observed caring for children in the Toddler room, is lacking documentation of TB testing and results.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2024
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The file for staff person #4, observed caring for children in the Toddler room, is lacking a health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2024
3270.135(b) Surfaces cleaned
“Observed that the facility is using a solution of water, vinegar and Thieves essential oil to clean the changing table after each use. This solution does not have sanitizing qualities.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2024
May 10, 2023Inspection8 rules cited
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“The facility's letter to parents regarding the facility emergency plan is lacking information on the lockdown procedure.”
Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2023
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The file for staff person #4 contains current mandated reporter training completed after the previous mandated reporter training expired. The training is now current.”
Correction date in the state record: May 11, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff person #5, hire date (see IS code sheet), who has lived in New York state during the previous 5 years, is lacking New York state clearances as required to serve in a child care facility under CPSL.”
Correction date in the state record: May 11, 2023
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The files for staff persons #3 and #5, both serving as assistant group supervisors, are lacking verification of 2500 hours of child care experience.”
Correction date in the state record: May 11, 2023
3270.82(g) Clean and good repair
“Observed exposed and protruding bolts at the base of 1 toilet in the downstairs' bathroom and 3 toilets in the upstairs' bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2023
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The file for staff person #2 contains a current health assessment that was conducted greater than 24 months after the previous health assessment. The file is now current.”
Correction date in the state record: May 11, 2023
3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for staff person #1 contains only 9 of the required 12 hours of child care training during the 12 month period from 12/19/2021 to 12/19/2022.”
Correction date in the state record: May 11, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The files for staff persons #1 and #2 contain required PA Health and Safety Update 2022 completed after the required date of 12/30/2022. The training is now current.”
Correction date in the state record: May 11, 2023
May 23, 2022Inspection8 rules cited
3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB
“The file for staff person #3 contains verification of TB test conducted after initial employment.”
Correction date in the state record: May 25, 2022
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“The file for child #1 is lacking signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid prior to admission.”
Correction date in the state record: May 25, 2022
3270.31(f)(10)/3270.192(2)(iii) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for staff person #3 is lacking an approved PFA/PCPR training and has exceeded 90 days since hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 9, 2022
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file for child #2 contains an initial health report that was not received within 60 days after the first day of attendance. The file is now current.”
Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff person #3, hire date (see IS code sheet) contains an FBI clearance dated 9/23/2021 obtained through DOE which is not accepted for employment in child care under CPSL.”
Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2022
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“The file for child #1 is lacking signed parental consent for emergency medical care prior to admission.”
Correction date in the state record: May 24, 2022
3270.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“The file for child #1 is lacking verification of a flu vaccine during the 2021 year.”
Correction date in the state record: May 25, 2022
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The file for staff person #1 contains an initial health assessment that was conducted after the start of employment in a child care position at the facility. The file for staff person #2 is lacking a health assessment conducted during the previous 24 month period. The file for staff person #3 contains an initial health assessment that was conducted after the start of employment in a child care position at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2022
Reviews
Parent reviews
No parent reviews yet
If your child goes or went here, your review helps other parents. We check every review against our review guidelines.
Daycares near Montessori In The Woods
Little Haven on the Hill
Erie, PA 16509 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Olsen Family Daycare
Erie, PA 16509 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Summit Um Church-YMCA Program
1510 Townhall Rd W, Erie, PA
Robison Elementary YMCA
1651 Robison Rd W, Erie, PA
My Terra Village
Erie, PA 16509 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Small But Mighty
Erie, PA 16509 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Erie First Early Education Center
8150 Oliver Rd, Erie, PA
5.0· 1 review
The Chestnut Hill Bears School-Age Program
1001 W 54th St, Erie, PA
FAQ
Questions about Montessori In The Woods
Is Montessori In The Woods licensed?
Yes. Montessori In The Woods is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Montessori In The Woods last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 12, 2026, with 10 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Montessori In The Woods had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 31 rules across 5 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 31 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 In The Woods care for?
175, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Montessori In The Woods accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Montessori In The Woods' hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Montessori In The Woods cost?
Yearly tuition from $2,526 to $6,989, as it lists it.
What is Montessori In The Woods' phone number?
(814) 866-3760.
Where is Montessori In The Woods?
1390 Townhall Rd W, Erie, PA 16509. The nearest other daycare we list is Summit Um Church-YMCA Program, 0.2 miles away.