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Montessori Academy Of Chambersburg
875 Ragged Edge Rd, Chambersburg PA 17202 · License #CER-00236541 · Child Care Center
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- 875 Ragged Edge Rd, Chambersburg PA 17202 · Directions
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When they operate
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- 1-Star quality rating
- Does not accept Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 74 children
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Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
The file for Staff #1 DOH: 8/21/25, and Staff #3 DOH 10/16/25 was observed not to have documentation of mandated reporter training being completed within the staff persons first 90 days of hire.
Corrected by Feb 16, 2026
- Violation
3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) · Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topic of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.
The file for Staff #4 DOH: 11/17/25, was observed not to have documentation of pediatric CPR/first aid training being completed within the staff persons first 90 days of hire.
Corrected by Apr 14, 2026
- Violation
3270.31(f)/3270.31(g) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Completion of professional development shall be documented by the signature and title of a representative of the professional development entity and include the date professional development was completed. Documentation shall be retained in the facility persons file in an electronic system as designated by the Department. Documentation of the completion of the professional development under § 3270.31(f) taken from September 30, 2016 forward satisfies this requirement.
The file for Staff #3 DOH: 10/16/25, was observed not to have documentation of Health and Safety training being completed within the staff persons first 90 days of hire.
Corrected by Feb 18, 2026
- 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 emergency contact form on file for Child #1 was observed not to have documentation of release person's address designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by Apr 10, 2026
- Violation
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) · 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. 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 most up to date health assessment on file for Staff #2 was observed to be greater than 24 months. This is evidenced by the health assessment being dated 8/7/23 and 2/4/26.
Corrected by Feb 17, 2026
- 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.
Observed diaper cream, labeled keep out of the reach of children, was accessible to children in a low bin in the bathroom of the first toddler room inspected.
Corrected by Oct 15, 2025
- Violation
3270.66(d) · Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space.
Observed poke weed, a toxic plant, which was growing in some bushes between the toddler and preschool play areas.
Corrected by Oct 31, 2025
- Violation
3270.67(d) · Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles.
Observed discarded utensils, napkins, and plates in a closed receptacle which did not have a plastic lining.
Corrected by Oct 15, 2025
- 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.
Observed a detached fence panel on the fence surrounding the toddler play area. Observed a pot of standing water on the walkway to the outdoor play area.
Corrected by Oct 15, 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.
Observed a loose support screw on a white chair in the school age room. Observed a broken shelf with rough edges in the toddler outdoor play area.
Corrected by Oct 31, 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.
Observed a child sleeping in a crib which was not labeled with the specific child's name.
Corrected by Oct 15, 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.
Observed staff file #1 contained an initial health assessment which was dated more than 12 months prior to providing initial service in the childcare setting.
Corrected by Oct 27, 2025
- Violation
3270.94(a)(1) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.
Observed the documented fire drill log revealed that one time in the previous 12 months the fire drill was conducted more than 60 days after the previous fire drill.
Corrected by Oct 15, 2025
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # -2 and 3- may not work in a childcare position at the facility until all valid clearances are obtained.
Observed staff file #2 contained a criminal background check which did not contain a valid date of birth. Observed staff file #3, a provisional employee hired after 2/1/25, did not contain a valid NSOR clearance and did not contain a signed, witnessed, and dated copy of the new updated disclosure statement.
Corrected by Feb 21, 2025
- Violation
3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
Observed an electrical outlet, which did not have a protective receptacle cover, by the books in room 107. Observed the bathroom used by preschool children contained an outlet which did not have a protective receptacle cover.
Corrected by Feb 21, 2025
- 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.
Observed a jug of Lysol cleaning liquid, accessible to children in an unlocked cabinet under the sink in room 107. Observed hand sanitizer, labeled keep out of the reach of children, accessible to children on a microwave located on a low counter in room 107. Observed hand sanitizer, labeled keep out of the reach of children, accessible to children on the top of a low cubby at the entrance to the preschool/school age room.
Corrected by Feb 21, 2025
- 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.
Observed several spots of damaged drywall by the phone in room 108. Observed the toilets used by children in room 107 and 108 had exposed bolts and were missing the bolt covers. Observed the bottom of a low cabinet by the sink in room 107 had a peeling cover.
Corrected by Mar 14, 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.
Observed child file #2, an older toddler, contained a most recent health assessment which is dated more than 13 months ago.
Corrected by Mar 21, 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.
Observed staff file #1 contained an updated health assessment which was obtained more than 28 months after the previous valid health assessment.
Corrected by Mar 5, 2025
- Violation
3270.27(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
Observed the documented annual emergency drills revealed that the facility has conducted the same emergency drill (tornado drill) for the previous three years.
Corrected by Feb 21, 2025
- Violation
3270.131(a) · The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.
Observed child file #1 and #3 contained initial health assessments which were obtained and dated more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.
Corrected by Mar 5, 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(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f) 1-10 within 90 days of hire.
Staff person #2 and #3 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their hire dates (see LIS code sheet). 10-hour Health and Safety training.
Corrected by Feb 29, 2024
- 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 file of staff #4 lacked completed Mandated Reporter training every 60 months due to the fact the ones on file were dated: 1-2-24 and 10-28-18.
Corrected by Feb 29, 2024
- Violation
3270.111(a) · A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group.
At the time of the inspection, there was not a posting of a written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play established for each group in the indoor gross motor space.
Corrected by Feb 29, 2024
- 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 of child #1 lacked an emergency contact form with the full address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by Feb 29, 2024
- Violation
3270.124(e) · A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.
At the time of the inspection, there was not a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed in the indoor gross motor space.
Corrected by Feb 29, 2024
- Violation
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) · 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. 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 of staff #1 had health assessments dated more that 2 years apart due to the fact they were dated 7-14-21 and 7-26-23.
Corrected by Feb 29, 2024
- Violation
3270.151(c)(2) · 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.
The file of staff #5 had a TB test dated 6-20-21 for their initial hire, which was more than 1 year into employment (see LIS code sheet).
Corrected by Feb 29, 2024
- Violation
3270.161(d) · Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated.
Observed a lunchbox labeled for child #2 with yogurt stored on a shelf near the cubbies rather than refrigerated.
Corrected by Feb 29, 2024
- Violation
3270.14/3270.21 · A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
It was disclosed by the operator that the emergency plan on file at the facility did not contain a plan for continuity of operations in the event of an emergency.
Corrected by Mar 20, 2023
- 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.
The file of staff #3 lacked timely clearances due to the fact the PA State Police clearances were dated 9-19-22 and 8-1-17; the Child Abuse clearances were dated 9-19-22 and 8-1-17; and the FBI clearances were dated 9-16-21 and 8-10-16. Therefore, all clearances were more than 60 months apart.
Corrected by Mar 21, 2023
- 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 file of staff #2 had Mandated Reporter training more than 60 months apart due to the fact they were dated 6-2-19 and 8-26-13. The file of staff #3 had Mandated Reporter training more than 60 months apart due to the fact they were dated 9-20-22 and 8-17-17. The file of staff #4 had Mandated Reporter training more than 60 months apart due to the fact they were dated 5-23-19 and 8-26-13.
Corrected by Mar 21, 2023
- 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.
Observed in room B107 a staff's purse on the floor with the front zipper open and a lighter in the pocket. The purse was accessible in the child care space.
Corrected by Feb 23, 2023
- Violation
3270.104(a) · Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.
Observed in the gross motor space a wooden table with a loose leg.
Corrected by Feb 23, 2023
- Violation
3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
The file of child #2 lacked an emergency contact form with the work address and work phone number of the enrolling parent. The file of child #3 lacked an emergency contact form with the work address of the enrolling parent.
Corrected by Mar 20, 2023
- Violation
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings).
The files of children #1, #2, and #3 lacked documentation of the flu vaccination.
Corrected by Mar 10, 2023
- Violation
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) · 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. 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 of staff #1 had a late health assessment due to the fact the health assessments on file were dated: 8-20-20 and 10-11-22. Therefore, they were more than 24 months apart. The file of staff #5 had an initial health assessment dated more than 12 months prior to their start date (see LIS code sheet).
Corrected by Mar 21, 2023
- Violation
3270.166(4) · Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.
Observed in room B107 Phillips and Avent bottles in the refrigerator not labeled with the child's name.
Corrected by Mar 23, 2023
- Violation
3270.27(a)(5) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
At the time of reviewing the emergency plan, it was observed to lack accommodations for children with chronic medical conditions.
Corrected by Mar 20, 2023
- 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.
There was no documentation the emergency plan was not sent to the local municipality.
Corrected by Mar 21, 2023
- Violation
3270.124(b)(2) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
The Emergency Contact Form for Child #1 lacked the physician's telephone number.
Corrected by Feb 11, 2022
- 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.
In the Excel, School Age Room there was white out labeled "Keep out of reach of children" in an unlocked drawer accessible to the children in care and Clorox wipes labeled "Keep out of reach of children" on a low shelf accessible to the children. In Toddler Room B, there was Shaving Cream labeled "Keep out of reach of children." Staff stated that it is used for Arts and Crafts and would be accessible to the children in care.
Corrected by Feb 10, 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.
In the gross motor room was a train table that had rough edges along all four of the sides.
Corrected by Feb 10, 2022
- Violation
3270.103 · Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.
In Toddler Room B there were foam mats that were accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. In the Outdoor play area there was a tricycle that had foam pads that were ripped and a see saw that had foam that was flaking. Both of these items were accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.
Corrected by Feb 10, 2022
- 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 Emergency Contact for Child # 3 lacked the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by Feb 11, 2022
- 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 Health Reports for the following children lacked verification of ongoing vaccines in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. The Report for Child #1 lacked a 4th dose of the Pneumococcal vaccination. The Report for Child #2 lacked an influenza vaccination.
Corrected by Feb 18, 2022
- 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 #1 contained a health assessment that was conducted more than 24 months after the previous assessment, 4/4/19 and 11/29/21. The file for Staff #3 and #4 contained a Health Assessments that were obtained after their first day working in childcare.
Corrected by Feb 10, 2022
- Violation
3270.151(c)(2) · 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.
The file for Staff #4 did not contain the results of a tuberculin skin test, x-ray or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis before their first day working in childcare. .
Corrected by Feb 10, 2022
- Violation
3270.151(c)(3) · An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.
The Health Assessment for Staff #2 contained an examination that did not include the results of an examination of communicable diseases.
Corrected by Feb 11, 2022
- Violation
3270.151(c)(4) · An adult health assessment must include information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children.
The Health Assessment for Staff #2 lacked information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children.
Corrected by Feb 11, 2022
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Feb 17, 2026 inspection noted: “The file for Staff #1 DOH: 8/21/25, and Staff #3 DOH 10/16/25 was observed not to have documentation of mandated reporter training being completed within the st…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Oct 15, 2025 inspection noted: “Observed diaper cream, labeled keep out of the reach of children, was accessible to children in a low bin in the bathroom of the first toddler room inspected.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Feb 19, 2025 inspection noted: “Observed staff file #2 contained a criminal background check which did not contain a valid date of birth. Observed staff file #3, a provisional employee hired a…” — what has changed since then?
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