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475 Norristown Rd, Blue Bell, PA
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Whitemarsh Montessori Day Care is a child care center in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 79 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Montessori approach.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Approach | Montessori |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 79 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Whitemarsh Montessori Day Care has not listed its tuition.
State record
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 21, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected
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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3270.36(b)(5) HS/GED + 2 yrs
“At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #1, hired as an assistant group supervisor; contained an international diploma or degree but it did not include a credential evaluation reflecting the educational equivalency of the international diploma to the U.S. Department of Education standards”
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2026
3270.76/3270.77(a) Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster
“At the time of inspection, the ceiling in the atrium near the steps was observed with water damage and peeling paint.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2025
3270.14 Pertinent Laws & Regulations
“At the time of inspection, staff member #1's file did not contain verification of completion of the Health and Safety Update (1-hour) training which was necessary to go along with the Health & Safety training the staffer completed 10/19/21.”
Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2025
3270.107 Refrigerator
“At the time of inspection, the refrigerators in the staff lounge used to store children's lunches were unclean on the inside.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2025
3270.36(b)(3) HS/GED, 15 credits + 1 yr
“At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #1 did not contain valid verification of a high school diploma nor a college degree. Staff member #1's file included an unofficial transcript from Montogomery Community College that did not indicate staff member #1 was enrolled in matriculating program so it could not be used as verification of a high school diploma nor a degree. The transcript from Montogomery Community College did not indicate a degree was earned.”
Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“At the time of inspection, peeling paint was observed in the bathroom of room 207. Also, the sink in the bathroom of room 217 was unclean. The window ledges and tops of shelves in room 204 were observed with dust and debris. The surface of the large wooden window ledge in the hallway in front of room 121 on the first level was dusty.”
Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2025
3270.27(b) Plan reviewed/updated annually
“- At the time of inspection, the facility had not documented in writing the annual review or update of the facility's emergency plan.”
Correction date in the state record: May 7, 2024
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(5) Written consent/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“At the time of inspection, the emergency contact form for child #1 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care and consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility person”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2024
3270.76/3270.77(a) Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster
“At the time of inspection, water-stained ceiling tile was observed in the Primary D classroom. Chipped paint was observed near the sink in the Prep B classroom. Also, the surface of the diaper changing table was observed with debris under pad. A few surfaces around the windows in the facility were observed with dust and/or debris.”
Correction date in the state record: May 7, 2024
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection on 3/10/2023 the operator did not have verification that the emergency plan had been mailed to local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2023
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“During the renewal inspection on 3/10/23 the file for staff persons #1 and #2 did not have verification of fire safety training for over a one-year period.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2023
3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“During the renewal inspection on 3/10/2023 staff person #2 did not have current pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation training.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2023
3270.34(b)/3270.34(b)(1) Director qualifications/Bachelor's + 1 yr
“Durning the renewal inspection on 3/10/2023 the file for staff person #3 contained verification of education / US equivalency of 3 years of undergraduate studies.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2023
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During the renewal inspection on 3/10/2023 the emergency contact forms in the classroom binder had not been updated for over a 6 month period.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During renewal inspection on 06/03/2022, file of staff person #1 did not contain completed PA Criminal History Clearance certification form; File only contained receipt that clearance had been processed.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 4, 2022
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“During renewal inspection on 06/03/2022, file of child #1 did not contain an updated Child Service Report.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 4, 2022
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During renewal inspection on 06/03/2022, emergency contact forms for child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4 and child #5 had not been reviewed, and/or updated as applicable, in required six (6) month intervals.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2022
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“During renewal inspection on 06/03/2022, there was no verification that annual emergency plan training for all current staff had been completed in the past year.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2022
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FAQ
Yes. Whitemarsh Montessori Day Care is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on April 21, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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.
79, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 646-6816 to ask.
(215) 646-6816.
6024 Butler Pike, Blue Bell, PA 19422. The nearest other daycare we list is Play & Learn Blue Bell, under 0.1 miles away.