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New Horizons Montessori Academy
251 S Whitford Rd, Exton PA 19341 · License #CER-00255124 · Child Care Center
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- 251 S Whitford Rd, Exton PA 19341 · Directions
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- 1-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 205 children
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Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 11 staff files and the files of staff #1 did not have the minimum 12 hrs. of annual childcare training that is required.
Corrected by Apr 3, 2026
- 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.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 11 staff files and the files for staff #1 did not include emergency plan training.
Corrected by Apr 3, 2026
- 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.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 11 staff files and the files for staff #1 did not include fire safety training.
Corrected by Apr 3, 2026
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: STAFF #4- may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. 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. STAFF #4 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 11 staff files and the file for staff #4 is missing a fbi clearance and the three South Carolina clearances.
Corrected by Apr 3, 2026
- 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.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 11 staff files and the files for staff #1 did not contain an annual employee evaluation.
Corrected by Apr 3, 2026
- Violation
3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) · A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 11 staff files and the file for staff #2 did not include a verification of childcare experience and the files for staff #1, did not include a verification of childcare experience or education.
Corrected by Apr 3, 2026
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3270.192(5) · A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 11 staff files and the file for staff #4 did not include two non-family references.
Corrected by Apr 3, 2026
- 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.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files, and the emergency plan did not include continuity of operations.
Corrected by Mar 21, 2025
- 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.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files and there was no record of liability insurance
Corrected by Mar 12, 2025
- Violation
3270.27(b) · The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files, and there was no documentation showing the review or updates to the emergency plan.
Corrected by Mar 21, 2025
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3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1 -- may not work in a childcare position at the facility.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed during 6 staff files and the files for staff #1 did not include mandated reporter training.
Corrected by Mar 21, 2025
- Violation
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) · An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 6 staff files and the file for staff #1, staff #2, staff #3, staff #4, staff #5 and staff #6 did not include a verification of experience. Staff #4, staff #5 and staff #6 file did not include verification of education
Corrected by Mar 28, 2025
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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.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walkthrough and there was chipped paint on the blue tugboat in the outdoor play area.
Corrected by Mar 21, 2025
- Violation
3270.171(c) · Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative did a facility walkthrough and there were no pickup and drop off procedures posted.
Corrected by Mar 12, 2025
- Violation
3270.27(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files and the file did not include an emergency drill log.
Corrected by Mar 12, 2025
- Violation
3270.31(f)(10) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 6 staff files and the file for staff #1 did not include a pediatric CPR and first aid training.
Corrected by Mar 21, 2025
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3270.31(g) · 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 person's file or maintained in an electronic system as designated by the Department. Documentation of the completion of the professional development under subsection (f) taken from September 30, 2016, forward satisfies this requirement.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 6 staff files and the file for staff #1 did not include the 10-hr. health and safety training with the 1hr update or the 10-hr health and safety revised or the 2-part 6 hr. health and safety per Announcement C-24-03 Health and Safety training.)
Corrected by Mar 21, 2025
- Violation
3270.27(a)(1) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files, and the files did not include an emergency plan.
Corrected by Mar 21, 2025
- Violation
3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 6 staff files and the file for staff #1 did not include 12 hrs. of childcare training.
Corrected by Mar 21, 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.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed facility files and the file did not include an annual written notification to the local traffic safety authorities.
Corrected by Mar 12, 2025
- 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.
At the time of the inspection, Staff 1 did not have proof the required 1-hour Health and Safety training update on file.
Corrected by May 31, 2024
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 3 and 4-- may not work in a child care position at the facility. 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 # 3 and 4--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.
At the time of the inspection, Staff 3 did not have their FBI results on file, and Staff 4 did not have the DHS version of the FBI clearance, they had the Dept of Justice. Staff 3 and 4 are past their provisional hire period.
Corrected by May 31, 2024
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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.
At the time of the inspection, Staff 2 had a physical on file that was older 24 months.
Corrected by May 31, 2024
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3270.131(a)/3270.131(e) · 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. The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP.
At the time of the inspection, Child 1 and 2 did not have proof of a physical, including shot record, on file.
Corrected by May 31, 2024
- Violation
3270.21/3270.113(b) · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.
During the complaint visit on 8/22/23, it was confirmed that staff member #1 had been observed several times, aggressively patting a child on their backs to burp as well as to place to sleep. The same staff member was observed sprinkling water on the infants face to wake them up.
Corrected by Aug 19, 2023
- Violation
3270.113(a) · Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. TIERED LIS: Children must be supervised at all times. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility procedure for counting children is followed at all times e.g., a checklist. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format.
During the compliant visit on 8/22/23, 2 preschool age children were observed standing along the wall alone outside the children's bathroom on the 2nd floor. At the same time, an older school age child, was observed in a classroom alone across from the bathroom. No other staff or adults were in the hallway. After about 2-3 minutes, a staff member was observed exiting a closed door on the opposite side of the children. Another staff member was observed walking towards the children from the opposite end of the hallway. This staff member was just observed and counted in ratios for a classroom on the 1st floor.
Corrected by Aug 24, 2023
- Violation
3270.162(d) · A child may not be forced to eat food.
During the complaint visit on 8/22/23, it was confirmed that staff member #1 would force feed the children in the class.
Corrected by Aug 19, 2023
- Violation
3270.25(b) · The operator shall post a copy of each inspection summary issued by the Department in a conspicuous location used by parents. The inspection summary shall remain posted until an agent of the Department verifies that each regulatory noncompliance item cited on the inspection summary has been corrected.
During the renewal inspection on 4/13/23, the provider did not have a copy of the inspection summary posted for the parents to access in a conspicuous location.
Corrected by Apr 17, 2023
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 or #2 may not work in a childcare position at the facility. . 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 or #2 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.
During the renewal inspection on 4/13/23, staff person #1and #2 did not have a NSOR (National Sex Offender Registry) certificate.
Corrected by Apr 17, 2023
- 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.
During the renewal inspection on 4/13/23: 1. There was an unwound hose in the outside area leading to the outdoor play area. 2. There was excess foliage growing in the path to the outdoor play area. 3. There was an unassembled playground clubhouse in a box at the entrance to the outdoor play area.
Corrected by Apr 17, 2023
- Violation
3270.119 · Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility.
During the renewal inspection on 4/13/23, in Room 1, 3 infants were observed sleeping in infant chairs/rockers.
Corrected by Apr 13, 2023
- Violation
3270.124(f) · 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.
During the renewal inspection on 4/13/23, child #1 had emergency contact information electronically signed on 9/15/22 which is outside of the required 6-month update.
Corrected by Apr 17, 2023
- 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.
During the renewal inspection on 4/13/23, staff person #3 had a health assessment dated 10/10/19. She is required to have a new health assessment every 24-months.
Corrected by Apr 17, 2024
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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.
During the renewal inspection on 4/13/23, the provider did not have adequate instruction for the parents to access the regulations electronically.
Corrected by Apr 17, 2023
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10), within 90 days of hire. Staff person ##5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13 AND 14 will have until 7/21/22 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person ##5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13 AND 14 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by a (AGS, primary staff person, or family child care home staff person) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person ##5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13 AND 14, staff person #5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13 AND 14 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 6/24/22, STAFF PERSON #5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13 AND 14 HAS NOT COMPLETED THE FOLLOWING REQUIRED PRE-SERVICE TRAINING WITHIN 90 DAYS OF THEIR DATE OF HIRE : HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING.
Corrected by Jun 27, 2022
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3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to Child Protective Services). Staff person #2 will have until 7/21/22 to complete the mandated reporter training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #2 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an (AGS, primary staff person, or family child care home staff person) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #2, staff person #2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 6/24/22, STAFF PERSON #2 HAS NOT COMPLETED MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING WITHIN THE LAST 60 MONTHS. THIS IS EVIDENCED BY THE PREVIOUSLY DOCUMENTED MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING ON FILE BEING DATED (9/14/16).
Corrected by Jul 18, 2022
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3270.61(f)/3270.101(a) · Indoor space in which children are receiving care may not be used simultaneously for other business, commercial, social or another purpose unrelated to the child care being offered. Play equipment and materials appropriate to the developmental needs, individual interests and ages of the children shall be provided in sufficient amount and variety to preclude long waits for use.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 6/24/22, ROOM #4 AND ROOM #3 WERE NOT SET UP FOR CHILD CARE. THE ROOMS DID NOT HAVE FURNITURE OR TOYS APPROPRIATE TO DEVELOPMENTAL NEEDS OF THE CHILDREN. THESE ROOMS WERE STAGED FOR CHILD CARE AT INITIAL INSPECTION. THE ROOMS ARE NOW EMPTY AND NOT READY FOR CHILD CARE.
Corrected by Jul 20, 2022
- Violation
3270.75(a) · A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 6/24/22, ROOM #3 AND 4 DID NOT HAVE FIRST-AID KITS.
Corrected by Jul 20, 2022
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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.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 6/24/22: 1. ROOM #4 HAD EXPOSED SCREWS ON THE WALL OPPOSITE THE ROOM'S ENTRANCE. 2. ROOM #6 HAD FRAYED ELECTRICAL TAPE ON THE FLOOR.
Corrected by Jul 20, 2022
- Violation
3270.124(f) · 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
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 6/24/22, CHILD #1 HAD EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION THAT WAS NOT UPDATED WITHIN THE REQUIRED 6-MONTH PERIOD. IT WAS DATED 4/30/21.
Corrected by Jul 21, 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.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 6/24/22, STAFF PERSON #2 AND 3 DID NOT HAVE HEALTH ASSESSMENTS COMPLETED WITHIN THE LAST 24 MONTHS.
Corrected by Jul 15, 2022
- Violation
3270.192(5) · A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 6/24/22, STAFF PERSON #1,3,5,7,8 AND 12 DID NOT HAVE 2 WRITTEN, NONFAMILY REFERENCES.
Corrected by Jul 15, 2022
- Violation
3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 6/24/22, STAFF PERSON #3, 4, 9 AND 14 DID NOT HAVE THE REQUIRE ANNUAL MINIMUM 12 CLOCK HOURS OF CHILD CARE TRAINING.
Corrected by Jul 13, 2022
- Violation
3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.
DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION ON 6/2/22, THERE WAS SUPPORTING EVIDENCE FROM EYE WITNESSES THAT VERIFIED THAT STAFF PERSON #1 WOULD FORCEFULLY MAKE CHILDREN SIT WHEN SHE WAS REDIRECTING THEM.
Corrected by Jun 15, 2022
- Violation
3270.113(d) · A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children.
DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION ON 6/2/22, THERE WAS SUPPROTING EVIDENCE TO CONCLUDE THAT STAFF PERSON #1 WOULD USE AN INAPPROPRIATE TONE TOWARDS THE CHILDREN AT THE FACILITY.
Corrected by Jun 15, 2022
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Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Mar 3, 2026 inspection noted: “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 11 staff files and the files of staff #1 did not have the minimum 12 hrs. of annual childc…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Mar 6, 2025 inspection noted: “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files, and the emergency plan did not include continuity of operations.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The May 3, 2024 inspection noted: “At the time of the inspection, Staff 1 did not have proof the required 1-hour Health and Safety training update on file.” — what has changed since then?
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