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Whitemarsh Montessori Day Care

6024 Butler Pike, Blue Bell, PA 194225.0· 3 reviews
licensed capacity
79
open each week
5 days

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About Whitemarsh Montessori Day Care

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.

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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
79 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

ApproachMontessori
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity79 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

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State record

Inspection reports for Whitemarsh Montessori Day Care

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
79 children
License number
#CER-00257905
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Summary

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

  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Health, medication and illness 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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  1. Apr 21, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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

  2. Nov 18, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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

  3. Apr 17, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      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

    • Food and nutrition

      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

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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

  4. Apr 16, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      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

    • Health, medication and illness

      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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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

  5. Mar 10, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      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

    • Safety and hazards

      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

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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

    • Records and paperwork

      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

  6. Jun 3, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Background checks

      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

    • Discipline and child guidance

      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

    • Records and paperwork

      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

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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

Copied from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Jun 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Whitemarsh Montessori Day Care

Is Whitemarsh Montessori Day Care licensed?

Yes. Whitemarsh Montessori Day Care is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Whitemarsh Montessori Day Care last inspected?

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.

Has Whitemarsh Montessori Day Care had rules cited by the state?

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.

How many children can Whitemarsh Montessori Day Care care for?

79, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Whitemarsh Montessori Day Care accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Whitemarsh Montessori Day Care's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Whitemarsh Montessori Day Care cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 646-6816 to ask.

What is Whitemarsh Montessori Day Care's phone number?

(215) 646-6816.

Where is Whitemarsh Montessori Day Care?

6024 Butler Pike, Blue Bell, PA 19422. The nearest other daycare we list is Play & Learn Blue Bell, under 0.1 miles away.

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (license and visits).