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Red Bridge Montessori House
- licensed capacity
- 53
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Red Bridge Montessori House
Red Bridge Montessori House is a child care center in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 53 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Montessori approach, with preschool.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 48 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Montessori
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- 2 years, 7 months–6 years
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 53 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | 2 years, 7 months–6 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | Preschool |
| Approach | Montessori |
| Enrichment | After-school piano and guitar lessons |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Licensed capacity | 53 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Red Bridge Montessori House
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 53 children
- License number
- #CER-00253366
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 6, 2026: 16 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 48 rules in all · 48 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 16
- Records and paperwork 10
- Safety and hazards 8
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Transportation 2
- Background checks 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- 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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Mar 6, 2026Inspection16 rules cited
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“During Renewal Inspection on 03/06/2026, Certification Staff observed the operator had not notified local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2026
3270.94(a)(1)/3270.95(b) Every 60 days/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“During Renewal Inspection on 03/06/2026, Certification Staff observed that fire drills were not conducted at least once every 60 days and the fire detection system was not tested at least once every 30 days, with no drills or testing taking place between 05/13/2025 and 10/23/2025. Certification Staff also observed that the facility did not possess documentation of annual testing from a Fire Safety Professional or proof of purchase of an interconnected system in lieu of monthly testing.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2026
3270.15(b) Building Codes
“During Renewal Inspection on 03/06/2026, Certification Staff Observed that the facility's Certificate of Occupancy was not posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2026
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During Renewal Inspection on 03/06/2026, Certification Staff observed that Staff Person #1 did not possess two written, non-family references from individuals attesting to his/her suitability to serve as a Facility Person.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2026
3270.183(a)/3270.193(a) Locked cabinet/Confidential; stored in locked cabinet
“During Renewal Inspection on 03/06/2026, Certification Staff observed that Child records and Staff Records were not stored in a locked cabinet. Both Child records and Staff Records were stored in the same unlocked receptacle.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2026
3270.133(4)/3270.133(5) Locked/Original label
“During Renewal Inspection on 03/06/2026, Certification Staff observed expired medication for a child no longer attending the facility. Certification staff also observed that medications were not stored in a locked area of the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2026
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During Renewal Inspection on 03/06/2026, Certification Staff observed that Emergency Contact Forms and Fee Agreement Forms for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, and Child #5 was reviewed and signed at an interval greater than 6 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2026
3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(6) Physician name, address, phone/Insurance coverage information
“During Renewal Inspection on 03/06/2026, Certification Staff observed that the Emergency Contact Form for Child #2 did not include the child's health insurance coverage or a health insurance policy number. The Emergency Contact Form for Child #5 did not include an address for the child's primary care physician or source of medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2026
3270.123(a)(3)/3270.123(a)(7) Services proceeded/Services considered extra
“During Renewal Inspection on 03/06/2026, Certification Staff observed that the child records for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, and Child #5 did not include a Child Service Report. The Fee Agreement Form for Child #2 did not specify services to be provided and did not specify which services are to be considered as extra.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2026
3270.75(c) Has all items
“During Renewal Inspection on 03/06/2026, Certification Staff observed that the First Aid kit in in the main child care space was missing tweezers, soap, and gloves; The First Aid kit in Room #1 was missing tweezers, soap, and tape; and the First Aid kit in Room #2 was missing soap.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2026
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During Renewal Inspection on 03/06/2026, Certification Staff Observed that an electrical outlet on the rear wall of the main child care space lacked a protective cover.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2026
3270.37(a)/3270.192(2)(iv) Aide responsibilities/Transcript, diploma and letters
“During Renewal Inspection on 03/06/2026, Certification Staff Observed that Staff Person #1 did not possess a verification of education and experience in the Staff Person's Staff Record.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During Renewal Inspection on 03/06/2026, Certification Staff Observed that Staff Person #1 did not possess a current Child Abuse Registry Clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 16, 2026
3270.27(d)/3270.27(f) Plan posted/Emergency plan
“During Renewal Inspection on 03/06/2026, Certification Staff observed that the facility's emergency plan was not posted in a conspicuous location at the facility and had not been sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2026
3270.21/3270.107 General Health and Safety/Refrigerator
“During Renewal Inspection on 03/06/2026, Certification Staff observed that the refrigerator in the main child care area of the facility was not equipped with an operable thermometer.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2026
3270.123(a)(5)/3270.123(a)(6) Designated release persons/Admission date
“During Renewal Inspection on 03/06/2026, Certification Staff observed that the Fee Agreement Form for Child #4 did not include persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released and the Fee Agreement Form for Child #2 did not include a date of admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2026
Jan 27, 2025Inspection15 rules cited
3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 2 was missing date of TB”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2025
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Fee agreement for child 1 was missing work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 5, 2025
3270.123(a)(7) Services considered extra
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Fee agreement for child 1 did not specify the services which are to be considered as extra.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 5, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 2 was missing 2 reference letters.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Pediatric first aid/ cpr was expired (6-24-21) for staff 1. Staff 3 was missing pediatric first aid and CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 5, 2025
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Fee agreement for child 1 and 2 did not specify the date of the child's admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 5, 2025
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Fee agreement for child 1 and 2 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 5, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During renewal inspection certification rep observed chipped paint/ peeling wall paper in the bathroom/.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2025
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 2 was missing education from their file.During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 2 was missing verification of child care experience.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2025
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 2 was missing written annual evaluation”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 5, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 3 was missing child abuse clearance. During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 2 was missing mandated reporter.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2025
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 3 was missing health and safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 5, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1 and 2 were missing fire safety training”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 5, 2025
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1,2 and 3 were missing emergency plan training.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 5, 2025
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 2 was missing 2 annual training hours.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2025
Feb 20, 2024Inspection17 rules cited
3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative observed no protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The facility had embedded equipment in their play space which was embedded in mulch. The equipment was not mounted over enough mulch to meet the requirements of the USCPSC, the mulch was less than 6 inches in depth.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2024
3270.27(a)(1) Emergency plan
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed emergency plan. The emergency plan was missing lockdown procedures.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2024
3270.123(a) Signed
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Child 1 and 2 were missing fee agreements.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2024
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1, 2 and 3 were missing emergency plan training.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2024
3270.182(5)/3270.182(6) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission/Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Emergency contact for child 2 was missing signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff and signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2024
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“During renewal inspection certification rep checked for the emergency drill log. Facility was missing emergency drill log.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2024
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed fire drill log/ evidence of testing every 30 days. Fire alarm was not tested every 30 days. Provider tested smoke detectors. Smoke detectors are not interconnected.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2024
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's file. Emergency contact for child 1 was missing signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2024
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Emergency contact for child 1 and 2 were expired.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed emergency plan. The emergency plan was missing continuity of operations.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2024
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's file. Health assessment for child 2 was expired.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1 was missing first aid/ CPR. First aid/ CPR on file was dated from 10-16-21”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2024
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1 was missing TB. Staff 2 was missing date TB was read,”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2024
3270.37(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(iv) HS/GED/Transcript, diploma and letters
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 2 was missing education.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2024
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 2 was missing 12 clock hours of child care training. Staff 3 was missing 4 clock hours of child care training.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2024
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 2 was missing written evaluation.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2024
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff person 2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (1-17-23) 10 hour health and safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2024
Jan 27, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“At time of renewal inspection, staff persons #1, #2, and #3 did not have documentation of completing annual fire safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2023
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“At time of renewal inspection, staff person #2 did not have documentation of receiving a staff evaluation within the past 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2023
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment
“At time of renewal inspection, the health assessment for staff person #3 did not have all required questions answered by the physician. Questions #2 and #3 regarding communicable diseases and suitability to provide care were not answered.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2023
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“At time of renewal inspection, staff persons #1, #2, and #3 did not have documentation of completing the required 12 hours of child care training.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“At time of renewal inspection, staff persons #1, #2, and #3 had not completed the 1 hour required Health and Safety update by 12/30/2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“At time of renewal inspection, the facility had not updated the emergency plan to include the plan for continuity of operations as required under Federal Regulation 45 CFR § 98.41(a)(1)(vii). The facility also had not developed a policy for recognizing and responding to Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma, and Child Maltreatment, also required under Federal Regulation 45 CFR § 98.41(a)(1)(vii).”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2023
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“At time of renewal inspection, staff persons #1, #2, and #3 did not have documentation of being trained in the facility's emergency plan within the past year.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2023
Feb 1, 2022Inspection7 rules cited
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment
“AT TIME OF RENEWAL INNSPECTION, THE FILE FOR STAFF PERSON #1 CONTAINED A HEATH ASSESSMENT THAT DID NOT HAVE QUESTIONS REGARDING COMMUNICABLE DISEASES OR SUITABIITY TO PROVIDE CHILD CARE ANSWERED BY THE PHYSICIAN/CRNP.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2022
3270.111(a)/3270.111(b) Written plan/Posted in group space
“AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS NOT A WRITTEN PLAN OF ACTIVITIES FOR THE BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2022
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, A WRITTEN PLAN IDENTIFYING HOW A CHILD WILL BE TRANSPORTED TO EMERGENCY CARE WAS NOT POSTED IN EACH CHILD CARE SPACE AND DID NOT ACCOMPANY STAFF ON ANY EXCURSIONS.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2022
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, LOCAL TRAFFIC AUTHORITIES HAD NOT BEEN NOTIFIED IN WRITING OF THE FACILITY'S LOCATION AND THE TRAFFIC ROUTES AROUND THE FACILITY.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2022
3270.182(8) Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.
“AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE FOR CHILD #1, #2, AND #3 DID NOT CONTAIN AN AGREEMNT WITH THE REQUIRED INFORMATION UNDER 3270.123(a), 3270.123(a)(2) THROUGH 3270.123(b).”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2022
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION FOR EACH CHILD WAS NOT PRESENT IN THE CHILD CARE SPACE WHERE CHILDREN WERE RECEIVING CARE.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2022
3270.171(b)/3270.171(c) Safe pick-up and drop-off in writing/Safe routes posted
“AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, SAFE DROP OFF AND PICK UP PROCEDURES, AND SAFE ROUTES AROUND THE FACILITY HAD NOT BEEN DEVELOPED, COMMUNICATED TO PARENTS IN WTRITING, OR POSTED IN A CONSPICUOUS LOCATION AT THE FACILITY.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 4, 2022
Sep 1, 2021Inspection5 rules cited
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB
“AT ITME OF NITIAL INSPECTION ON 9/1/21, THE FILE FOR STAFF PERSON #2 CONTAINED A HEALTH ASSESSMENT AND TB TEST RESULTS THAT WERE MORE THAN 12 MONTHS OLD AT THE TIME OF INITIAL HIRE. DATE SHOWN FOR HEALTH ASSESSMENT AND TB TEST RESULT WAS 8/5/20.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2021
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“AT TIME OF INITIAL INSPECTION ON 9/1/21, HANDWASHING SIGNS WERE NOT POSTED IN THE BATHROOMS, OR BY THE SINK IN THE MAIN CLASSROOM.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2021
3270.75(c) Has all items
“AT TIME OF INITIAL INSPECTION ON 9/1/21, THE FIRST AID KIT IN THE LARGE CLASROOM DID NOT CONTAIN SCISSORS, TWEEZERS, TAPE, OR SOAP. IN ADDITION, THERE WAS NOT A FIRST AID KIT PRESENT IN THE OTHER TWO CLASSROOMS.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2021
3270.74 Emergency Numbers Posted
“AT TIME OF INITIAL INSPECTION ON 9/1/21, THE REQUIRED EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS WERE NOT POSTED BY THE PHONE AT THE FACILITY.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2021
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“AT TIME OF INITIAL INSPECTION ON 9/1/21, THE FILE FOR STAFF PERSON #1 AND #2 DID NOT INCLUDE DOCUMENTATION OF BEING TRAINED IN THE FACILITY'S EMERGENCY PLAN.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 7, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Red Bridge Montessori House
Is Red Bridge Montessori House licensed?
Yes. Red Bridge Montessori House is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Red Bridge Montessori House last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on March 6, 2026, with 16 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Red Bridge Montessori House had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 48 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 48 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 Red Bridge Montessori House care for?
53, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Red Bridge Montessori House accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Red Bridge Montessori House's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Red Bridge Montessori House cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (484) 854-1228 to ask.
What is Red Bridge Montessori House's phone number?
(484) 854-1228.
Where is Red Bridge Montessori House?
3770 Ridge Pike, Collegeville, PA 19426. The nearest other daycare we list is Play and Learn Center-Collegeville, 0.2 miles away.