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Home › PA › Warminster › Montessori Childrens House
229 Newtown Rd, Warminster PA 18974 · License #CER-00251419 · Center · Child Care Center
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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.
Observed 1/21/2026 staff # 1 did not complete the one-hour health and safety training course update for staff members hired or have taken the health and safety course prior to 10/4/2022.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 21, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 1/21/2026 In classroom 1,2 and 5 had baby wipes labeled "Keep out of Reach of Children" located in the childcare areas that was not locked and made inaccessible to children. Also, observed in classroom 2 there was Victoria Secret body spray and lotion was not locked and made inaccessible to children.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 21, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.121(a) · The operator shall review with the parent, at the time of application, the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements.
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on Jul 8, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
Observed 1/21/2026 Child #2 and 5 did not contain an agreement form in their file.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 27, 2026
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(6) · Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
Observed 1/21/2026 in child # 3 file the health insurance policy number was missing from emergency contact form.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 21, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Observed 1/21/2026 child # 4 file was missing the addresses of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released to on the emergency contact form.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 21, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
Observed 1/21/2026 child file #4 did not contain an updated health report on file. Child #4 last physical was 4/5/2024.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 23, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(e)(2)(i) · Exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record.
Observed 1/21/2026 child #2 file did not contain a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent for exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 27, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Observed 1/21/2026 during the time of the inspection staff # 1 and 2 files were missing updated health assessment. Staff # 1 medical assessment dated for 1/12/2024. Staff #2 medical assessment dated 1/13/2024, the medical assessments exceeded the 24-month of the signature date.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 28, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.161(d) · Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated.
Observed 1/21/2026 in classroom 2 and 5 there was potentially hazardous food was brought from home and was observed in student's lunch boxes in their cubbies, students had ice packs in their lunchboxes that had food (yogurt, cheese, deli meat and etc.) that that should've been refrigerated.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 21, 2026
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Observed 1/21/2026 Child # 1 file were missing a periodic review and update on their agreement financial form.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 23, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Observed 1/21/2025 facility did not have a shaken baby, abusive head trauma or child maltreatment policy written policy on file.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 24, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Observed 1/21/2025 the facility did not review emergency plan annually nor was it kept on file at the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 30, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.
Observed 1/21/2025 Staff person #-1 has not completed the following required pre-service Pediatric CPR and First Aid training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet):
Corrected Corrected by Jan 21, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.
Observed 1/21/2025. Staff #1 file did not contain completed DHS required FBI clearance on file. The requirement to have the completed DHS required clearances on file was not met.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 21, 2025
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Observed 1/21/2025 child #1 and 5 agreement forms did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 21, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Observed 1/21/2025 child file #3,4,5 and 6 emergency contact form were missing the addresses of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 4, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Observed 1/21/2025 child # 2,3 and 4 files did not contain a periodic review of their agreement form and emergency contacts.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 4, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Observed 1/21/2025 Child #5 were not in its original container it was placed in a zipped locked bag without manufacture's or health professional's instructions on the original label.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 21, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Observed 1/21/2025 staff # 2 file were missing health assessment. Staff # 1 medical assessment dated for 3/1/2022, the medical assessment exceeded the 24-month of the signature date.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 22, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Observed 1/21/2025 emergency plan was not sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 31, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.
Observed from video on 8/28/2024 by Montessori Children's House. Staff person #1 was observed picking and pulling up child #1 by one arm and moving child #1 quickly across the room with one foot dragging and the other foot on child #1 tippy toes to prevent child #1 from throwing shoes and other objects in the classroom.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 28, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 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.
Observed 1/11/2024 staff #1 did not complete the one-hour health and safety training course update for staff members hired or have taken the health and safety course prior to 10/4/2022.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 10, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 1/11/2024 in classroom 4, in the cubby there were 3 bottles of Lysol disinfectant wipes accessible to children not locked or made inaccessible to children.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 16, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
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 1/11/2024 in classroom in the cubby there half door there was peeling paint and wood that is accessible to children.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 17, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Observed 1/11/2024 child file # 1,4,6 and 7 agreement form were missing the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 29, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(6) · Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
Observed 1/11/2024 child #2 file health insurance coverage policy number were missing from emergency contact from.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 29, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Observed 1/11/2024 child file # 3,4,5,6 and 7 emergency contact form were missing the addresses of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 29, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Observed 1/11/2024 Child # 1,4,5,6 and 7 file was missing a review and update on their emergency contact and agreement form that requires an update at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 24, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) · 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. Exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record.
Observed On 1/11/2024 observed child file #1,2,5 and 6 did not contain an exemption letter for the vaccination (influenza) not completed in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 29, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Observed 1/11/2024 child #8 EPI Pen was not in its original container; it was placed in a zipped locked bag without manufacture's or health professional's instructions on the original label.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 22, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 1/11/2024 staff # 1& 2 medical assessment on file was dated for 8/27/2021 (staff #1) and 3/26/2021 (staff#2), the medical assessment exceeded the 24-month of the signature date.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 16, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
Observed 1/11/2024 Staff #1,2,3 and 4 was missing 12 hours from their annual 12 hours of childcare training. Staff #1,2,3 and 4 were missing 1 hours from their annual 12 hours of childcare training.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 12, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a) · 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: Facility Person #2 and 3 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.
Observed 1/12/2023 Staff #2 and 3 did not include a copy of National Sex Offender Registry in their file, a copy of the completed clearance information is required under the CPSL.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 1, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(4) · Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.
Observed 1/12/23 child # 2 emergency contact form did not contain written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 24, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(6) · Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
Observed 1/12/2023 child#1 emergency contact was missing health insurance coverage policy number. Child # 2 emergency contact information was missing medical information.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 27, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 1/12/2023 staff #2 and 4 did not contain health assessment in their files.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 28, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Observed 1/12/23 staff # 3 health assessment was missing the tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 25, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Observed 1/12/23 staff #2 was missing 1 reference in their file.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 25, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
Observed 1/12/2023 staff # 1 was missing 3 hours from their required annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 27, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 on 2/24/22, it was observed that the records of facility person #5 did not contain training regarding the emergency plan on an annual basis -document dated 8/23/2019
Corrected Corrected by Mar 7, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)(4)(i) · 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.
During the renewal inspection on 2/24/22, it was observed that the records of facility person #1 did not contain an accepted training by a professional in the field of Pediatric first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Corrected Corrected by Mar 3, 2022
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 on 2/24/22, it was observed that the records of facility persons #3, #4, and #6 did not contain a written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 21, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.181(b)/3270.181(c) · Information in a child's record shall be kept current by the operator. 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.
During the renewal inspection on 2/24/22, it was observed that the records of child #1 did not contain an updated emergency contact information at least once in a 6-month period -document dated 6/1/2021
Corrected Corrected by Mar 7, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.192(2)(ii) · 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 on 2/24/.22, it was observed that the records of facility person #2 did not include verification of child care experience, prior to service at the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 18, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
During the renewal inspection on 2/24/22, it was observed that the records of facility persons #3, #4, #5, and #6 did not contain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 21, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.