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150 S Queen St, Lancaster, PA
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New School Montessori Lime Street
- licensed capacity
- 36
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About New School Montessori Lime Street
New School Montessori Lime Street is a child care center in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 36 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
MontessoriAccepts child care subsidy
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 36 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 36 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
New School Montessori Lime Street has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for New School Montessori Lime Street
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 36 children
- License number
- #CER-00245781
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 4, 2025: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 12 rules in all · 12 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Safety and hazards 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Food and nutrition 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Transportation 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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Sep 4, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“It was observed that there were 3 bottles of sanitizing spray (keep out of reach of children) accessible to children, in a low cabinet, in the Toddler classroom (corrected during inspection).”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2025
3270.152 Adult Hygiene
“Staff person #1, in the Infant room, did not wash her own hands after diapering a child. (corrected during inspection)”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2025
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“Staff person #3's file did not contain proof of child care experience and was acting as an Assistant Group Supervisor without this required proof of experience on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2025
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The time between staff person #2's health assessments exceeded the permitted 24 months' timeframe (most recent health assessment dated 8/29/23)”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2025
3270.107 Refrigerator
“It was observed that the refrigerator temperature in the Toddler classroom was 48 degrees F (corrected during inspection).”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2025
Oct 24, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact information for child #2 did not include the release person's address.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 11, 2024
3270.61(h)(2)(ii) Designated on facility schedule
“It was observed that the capacity of the back room (measured space) within the large room exceeded the capacity for snack time without this being designated on the schedule of daily activities (corrected during inspection).”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2024
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“Staff person #2's record did not include verification of child care experience.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2024
3270.66(b) Original container
“It was observed that there was a bottle of RoundUp (toxin) accessible to children on a shelf, in a closet, in the downstairs Staff Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2024
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“Staff person #5's proof of 12 annual clock hours of child care training was not in the staff file.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2024
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The emergency contact information of children #1, #2, and #3 did not include the enrolling parent's work address. The emergency contact information of children #1, #2, and #4 did not include the enrolling parent's work telephone numbers. (all corrected during inspection).”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2024
3270.182(6) Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading
“The records of child #1 through #5 did not contain signed parental consent for walking excursions, and the facility takes the children on walking excursions.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 11, 2024
- Jul 31, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about New School Montessori Lime Street
Is New School Montessori Lime Street licensed?
Yes. New School Montessori Lime Street is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was New School Montessori Lime Street last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on September 4, 2025, with 5 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has New School Montessori Lime Street had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 2 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 12 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 New School Montessori Lime Street care for?
36, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does New School Montessori Lime Street accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are New School Montessori Lime Street's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does New School Montessori Lime Street cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 397-7655 to ask.
What is New School Montessori Lime Street's phone number?
(717) 397-7655.
Where is New School Montessori Lime Street?
24 N Lime St, Lancaster, PA 17602. The nearest other daycare we list is Lancaster YWCA Child Enrichment Center, 0.1 miles away.