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The Montessori School
- licensed capacity
- 62
- open each week
- 5 days
- yearly, posted tuition
- $18,400
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About
About The Montessori School
The Montessori School is a child care center in Dresher, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 62 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Montessori approach, with after-school care, pre-k and toddler care. It lists yearly tuition from $18,400 to $22,500.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 18 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
MontessoriPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolAccepts child care subsidyPosts tuition
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddler through Upper Elementary
- Hours today
- 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 62 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
| Ages | Toddler through Upper Elementary |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, pre-k and toddler care |
| Approach | Montessori |
| Curriculum | Montessori Scope and Sequence from The Montessori Foundation |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Discounts | Loyalty Award to families enrolled in the Upper Elementary program |
| More | Founded 1970 |
| Licensed capacity | 62 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Montessori School lists yearly tuition from $18,400 to $22,500.
| Yearly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| TODDLER & PRE-KINDERGARTEN - Full-day, 8:15 AM-3 PM | $22,500 |
| TODDLER & PRE-KINDERGARTEN - Half-day, 8:15-11:45 AM for Toddler, 12 Noon for Children's House | $18,400 |
2 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
State record
Inspection reports for The Montessori School
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 62 children
- License number
- #CER-00251783
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 16, 2026: 8 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 18 rules in all · 18 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 8
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Records and paperwork 4
- Background checks 1
- Safety and hazards 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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Jan 16, 2026Inspection8 rules cited
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“At time of inspection, child # 1 did not have an updated annual health assessment documented in their record.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2026
3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“The emergency contact forms for children #2 and #3 did not have parental consent form emergency medical care and minor first aid documented in their records.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2026
3270.123(a) Signed
“At time of inspection, the agreement for child # 3 was not signed by the operator.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At time of inspection, staff persons #1 and #2 did not have updated FBI clearances completed by Identigo as required. In addition, staff person # 5 did not have a copy of NSOR certificate documented in their record.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“At time of inspection, staff person #3 did not have current training in pediatric first aid and CPR training documented in their record.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2026
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“At time of inspection, staff person # 3 did not have proof of receiving annual emergency plan training documented in their record.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2026
3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“At time of inspection, staff persons # 3 and #4 shall complete required 12 hours of annual childcare training.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2026
3270.31(j) Health and Safety Training
“At time of inspection, staff persons # 2 and #3 did not have updated health and safety training documented in their records.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 16, 2026
Jan 23, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“At time of inspection, child #2 did not have an updated health assessment documented in their record dated within the last 12 months. (last date 12/7/23)”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2025
3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility
“At time of inspection, staff person #1 had not received documented training regarding the facility emergency plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2025
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“At time of inspection, staff person #1-3 did not have annual written evaluations completed by the director of facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025
3270.123(a) Signed
“The parents of child # 1 did not have an agreement documented in their record at time of inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2025
3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“At time of inspection, staff person # 1did not have required 12 hours of childcare training completed. (4 hours documented)”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“At time of inspection, staff person #4 did not have two non-family references documented in her record as required.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2025
Feb 7, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“At time of inspection, it was observed that designated staff had not conducted fire drills at least once every 60 days. The last two fire drills were conducted on 1/2/23 and 1/5 /24.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2024
3270.123(a) Signed
“At time of inspection, child #1 did not have a signed completed agreement documented in their record.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2024
3270.131(a)/3270.131(e) Health information/ACIP recommended immunization record
“At time of inspection, children # 2 and #3 did not have initial health assessments with immunization records documented in their records.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2024
3270.18(a) On file at facility
“At time of inspection, the facility had expired insurance on file and could not produce a valid/current copy of general liability insurance during inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2024
Feb 6, 2023Inspection13 rules cited
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“While conducting the renewal inspection on 2/6/23 it was observed staff persons # 4 and 5 file did not include 12 clock hours of annual training completed”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2023
3270.192(5) Two written references
“While conducting the renewal inspection on 2/6/23 it was observed staff person #4 file did not include two written nonfamily references.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2023
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“While conducting the renewal inspection on 2/6/23 it was observed staff persons# 4 and 5 file did not include verification of child care experience or transcript.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2023
3270.191 Individual Records
“While conducting the renewal inspection on 2/6/23 it was observed a facility person #1 was hire on 2/6/23 from a staffing agency and was caring for children. The facility did not obtain a complete file from the staffing agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2023
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“While conducting the renewal inspection on 2/6/23 it was observed child #1 cup was in the refrigerator with no name label.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2023
3270.134(a) Child's hands washed
“While conducting the renewal inspection on 2/6/23 it was observed child #5 entered the classroom from outside and did not wash his hands before sitting down to eat lunch.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2023
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“While conducting the renewal inspection on 2/6/23 it was observed child # 1 through 4 agreement form did not include the admissions date.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2023
3270.81 Glass
“While conducting the renewal inspection on 2/6/23 it was observed in classroom 1 and 2 the glass exit doors did not have visual identifications.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“While conducting the renewal inspection on 2/6/23 it was observed staff person# 2,5, and 6 file did not include verification of NSOR clearances. Staff person#3 file included expired state police clearance. Staff person# 4 file did not include state police clearance, NSOR clearance, mandated reporter training. Staff person#4 also out of state Atlanta Georgia clearances are required. Staff person#7 file did not include FBI clearance, NSOR clearance, mandated reporter training.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“While conducting the renewal inspection on 2/6/23 it was observed staff persons #4 and 5 has not completed the required pediatric first aid /CPR training .”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2023
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“While conducting renewal inspection on 2/6/23 it was observed staff persons # 2 through 6 file did not include fire safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2023
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“While conducting the renewal inspection on 2/6/23 it was observed staff persons # 2 through 7 file did not include emergency plan training.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2023
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test
“While conducting the renewal inspection on 2/6/23 it was observed staff person# 5 did not include verification of TB test being completed. Staff persons# 4 and 6 file did not include verification of health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2023
Jan 26, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
3270.124(b)(6)/3270.124(b)(7) Insurance coverage information/Name/address/phone release person
“During time of inspection, the parents of child #1 and #2 did not have the health insurance policy name and/or policy number documented on their child's emergency contact form. The parents of child # 2 and #3 did not have the address of release person in an emergency documented on emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2022
3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“During time of inspection, it was observed that the parents of child # 3 did not sign to give permission for emergency medical care and administration of minor first aid documented on their child's emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2022
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“During time of inspection, the director did not completed annual written evaluations for staff person # 1-3.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2022
3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“After review of the immunization record it was observed that child #1 did not have an updated immunization for influenza documented in their record or a letter of exemption explaining the reason for not being updated documented in file.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about The Montessori School
Is The Montessori School licensed?
Yes. The Montessori School is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was The Montessori School last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on January 16, 2026, with 8 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Montessori School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 18 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 18 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 The Montessori School care for?
62, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does The Montessori School accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are The Montessori School'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 The Montessori School cost?
Yearly tuition from $18,400 to $22,500, as it lists it.
What is The Montessori School's phone number?
(484) 872-2300.
Where is The Montessori School?
1701 Jarrettown Rd, Dresher, PA 19025. The nearest other daycare we list is Right at School at Jarrettown Elementary, 0.7 miles away.