Home › PA › Canonsburg › Namaste Montessori Of Peters
Namaste Montessori Of Peters
104 Southvue Ct, Canonsburg PA 15317 · License #CER-00248000 · Child Care Center
Contact
- Phone
- (724) 941-1026
- Website
- Add via profile claim
- Address
- 104 Southvue Ct, Canonsburg PA 15317 · Directions
Hours
Not published by the state. Owners can add hours via profile claim.
Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 1-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 33 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
3270.133(5) · Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.
The Avi-Q medication for child # 4 was expired. The medication expiration date was 7/28/25.
Corrected by Oct 17, 2025
- Violation
3270.131(b)(2) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.
The file for child #1 an OT contained a current health report dated 9/10/25 that was not updated within 12 months from the previous health report dated 6/18/24.
Corrected by Oct 17, 2025
- Violation
3270.27(f) · The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
A copy of the facility emergency plan was not sent to the local municipality and the county emergency management agency.
Corrected by Oct 17, 2025
- Violation
3270.27(c) · The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.
The file for staff # 1 lacked emergency plan training at the time of initial employment. The files for staff # 2,3,4 and 5 lacked emergency plan training on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update.
Corrected by Oct 17, 2025
- Violation
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.
The files for staff # 2,34 and 5 lacked fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional.
Corrected by Oct 17, 2025
- Violation
3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
The files for staff #2,3,4 and 5 lacked 12 out of 12 required hours of annual childcare training, from 12/19/23 to 12/19/24.
Corrected by Oct 17, 2025
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #-1 and 3 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
The file for staff # 1 lacked the NSOR clearance. The file for staff #3 lacked a current NSOR clearance. The previous NSOR clearance was dated 1/28/20. The file for staff #4 lacked documentation for the NSOR clearance. The file for staff # 5 contained a current FBI clearance dated 6/27/25 that was not renewed within 60 months of the prior FBI clearance dated 6/24/20. The file for staff # 5 contained a current NSOR clearance dated 6/27/25 that was not renewed within 60 months of the prior NSOR clearance dated 6/24/20.
Corrected by Oct 17, 2025
- Violation
3270.34(a)(6) · A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.
The files for staff # 2,3 and 4 lacked written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.
Corrected by Oct 17, 2025
- Violation
3270.66(d) · Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space.
There was 1 Umbrella Tree plant in the preschool room and 2 in the toddler room. The plan is considering toxic.
Corrected by Oct 17, 2025
- Violation
3270.102(a) · Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.
There was a cracked blue pencil box in the primary room. There was a white shelf with a broken corner creating a sharp edge in the toddler room.
Corrected by Oct 17, 2025
- Violation
3270.106(a) · Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.
There were 3 mats that were not labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child in the primary room and 2 in the toddler room. .
Corrected by Oct 17, 2025
- Violation
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) · The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.
The files for child # 2 and 3 contained an emergency contact form and an agreement form that was not updated within 6 months.
Corrected by Oct 17, 2025
- Violation
3270.151(a) · A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.
The file for staff # 2 lacked a current health report. The previous report was dated 6/13/23. The file for staff # 3 contained a current health report dated 9/27/24. The previous report was dated 6/9/22. The file for staff # 4 contained a current health report dated 9/5//24. The previous report was dated 4/11/22.
Corrected by Oct 17, 2025
- Violation
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) · An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.
The file for staff # 2 lacked tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment.
Corrected by Oct 17, 2025
- Violation
3270.27(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
The facility emergency plan lacked emergency drill log.
Corrected by Oct 17, 2025
- Violation
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.
According to the Fire Detection System Test Log, the tests were greater than 30 days apart from 6/26/25-7/31/25.
Corrected by Oct 17, 2025
- Violation
3270.25(a) · The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.
The Certificate of Compliance posted in a conspicuous location was dated 12/8/22-12/8/23.
Corrected by Oct 17, 2025
- Violation
3270.171(a) · An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.
The operator did not notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.
Corrected by Oct 17, 2025
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.
Staff person #2 did not complete the following required pre-service training, which was required to be completed by 6/17/21, as per the updates to Chapter 3270 Child Care Center regulations, effective 12/19/20: Get Started with Center-Based Care; Building Blocks for Quality. The training for staff person #2 was completed on 8/23/18 which was not within the approved 6-hour training date window of 9/30/16 to 6/30/18.
Corrected by Oct 11, 2024
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
The 2 most recent mandated reporter training certificates on file for Staff person #3 are dated 7/22/19 and 9/10/24, more than 60 months apart.
Corrected by Oct 11, 2024
- Violation
3270.66(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.
The shed in the outdoor play space was unlocked and contained containers of Lysol wipes labeled "Keep out of Reach of Children"
Corrected by Oct 11, 2024
- Violation
3270.131(b)(2) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.
The two most recent health assessments on file for Child #2, who is a preschool age child, are dated 3/27/23 and 8/27/24, more than 1 year apart.
Corrected by Oct 11, 2024
- Violation
3270.131(d)(5) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.
The most recent health assessment on file for child #2 and child #3 did not contain an updated immunizations status.
Corrected by Oct 11, 2024
- Violation
3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) · An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.
Staff person #1 does not have a current health assessment on file as their most recent assessment is dated 8/25/22 which is over the required 24 months. Staff person #3 does not have a current health assessment on file as their most recent assessment is dated 6/9/22 which is over the required 24 months.
Corrected by Oct 11, 2024
- Violation
3270.181(c) · A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.
The financial agreement on file for child #1 was reviewed 8/26/24 and 5/16/24 which is more than 6 months apart.
Corrected by Oct 11, 2024
- Violation
3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
The file for Staff person #2, was observed not to have completed 12 hours of annual training between 12/19/22-12/19/23, as per Announcement C-21-09.
Corrected by Oct 11, 2024
- Violation
3270.133(7) · An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered.
The operator was not maintaining a medication log for a prescription medication, Auvi-Q for child #3.
Corrected by Oct 21, 2023
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.
The file for staff # 1 contained a current Health and Safety Updated training dated 7/24/23, that was not completed by 12/30/22. The file for staff # 2 contained a current Health and Safety Updated training dated 7/31/23, that was not completed by 12/30/22. The file for staff # 3 contained a current Health and Safety Updated training dated 7/23/23, that was not completed by 12/30/22. The file for staff # 4 contained a current Health and Safety Updated training dated 7/28/23, that was not completed by 12/30/22. The file for staff # 5 contained a current Health and Safety Updated training dated 8/18/23, that was not completed by 12/30/22.
Corrected by Oct 21, 2023
- Violation
3270.34(a)(6) · A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.
The file for staff # 2 lacked written evaluation every 12 months. The last evaluation on file is dated 8/10/22.
Corrected by Oct 21, 2023
- Violation
3270.131(b)(2) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.
The file for child # 1 a preschooler contained a current health report dated 7/25/23. The prior report is dated 5/9/22.
Corrected by Oct 21, 2023
- Violation
3270.133(1) · A prescription or nonprescription medication may be accepted only in an original container. The medication shall remain in the container in which it was received.
The prescription medication for child # 2 an Epi Pen lacked the original container. The prescription medication for child # 3 an Aivi-Q lacked the original container.
Corrected by Oct 21, 2023
- Violation
3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
The file for staff # 1 lacked 12 out of 12 required hours of annual childcare training, from 12/19/21 to 12/19/22.
Corrected by Oct 21, 2023
- Violation
3270.72(c) · Screens shall be in good repair.
There was a damage screen in the Primary room middle window, the screen is coming of the frame.
Corrected by Sep 30, 2022
- Violation
3270.76 · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.
There were 3 cracked pole holders with sharp edges in the toddlers playground fence. There was a wooden fence with expose splinters. There was a cracked window well cover in the Primary playground.
Corrected by Sep 30, 2022
- Violation
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
There was a gray wall with peeling paint in the primary playground.
Corrected by Sep 30, 2022
- Violation
3270.82(g) · Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.
There were a rusted toilet paper holder in the Primary room bathroom. There was a rusted metal ring behind the toilet in the toddler bathroom.
Corrected by Sep 30, 2022
- Violation
3270.102(a) · Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.
There was a broken phone hanger in the wood house in the toddlers playground. There was a gray table with a crack on the edge in the toddlers playground . There was a yellow bin with a clear cracked lid in the Primary playground.
Corrected by Sep 30, 2022
- Violation
3270.131(b)(2) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.
The file for child # 1 a preschooler contained a current health report that was not updated within 12 months. The previous report was dated 8/31/21 and the current report is dated 9/7/22.
Corrected by Sep 30, 2022
- Violation
3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
The file for staff #1, lacked 12 out of 12 required hours of annual child care training, from 12/19/20 to 12/19/21.
Corrected by Oct 8, 2022
- Violation
3270.18(a) · The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility.
The facility comprehensive general liability insurance was unavailable during the inspection.
Corrected by Sep 7, 2021
- Violation
3270.21 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
A pair of adult scissors were observed on a shelf in the PS Room, accessible to children, causing a sharps hazard.
Corrected by Sep 3, 2021
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.
The files for Staff #1 and #2 contained documentation of consecutive mandated reporter trainings completed more than 60 months apart.
Corrected by Sep 17, 2021
- Violation
3270.91(a) · Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed.
The door leading to the outside of the building from the toddler bathroom was observed to be obstructed by shelving.
Corrected by Sep 3, 2021
- Violation
3270.124(b)(7) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
The file for Child #1 contained an emergency contact form which lacked complete addresses for the release persons.
Corrected by Oct 7, 2021
- Violation
3270.131(e)(1) · The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.
The file for Child #1 contained record of immunization history which lacked a current influenza vaccination.
Corrected by Oct 7, 2021
- Violation
3270.27(f) · The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
According to operator report, the emergency plan was sent to the local municipality but had not been sent to the county EMA.
Corrected by Sep 9, 2021
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Sep 16, 2025 inspection noted: “The Avi-Q medication for child # 4 was expired. The medication expiration date was 7/28/25.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Sep 12, 2024 inspection noted: “Staff person #2 did not complete the following required pre-service training, which was required to be completed by 6/17/21, as per the updates to Chapter 3270…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Sep 21, 2023 inspection noted: “The operator was not maintaining a medication log for a prescription medication, Auvi-Q for child #3.” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning · Source records · Report an error