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International Montessori Schools At Dillworthtown
1385 Birmingham Rd, West Chester PA 19382 · License #CER-00240334 · Child Care Center
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- 1-Star quality rating
- Does not accept Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 173 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(f)/3270.31(f)(10) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topic of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 was lacking certification of the pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.
Corrected by Jun 18, 2026
- 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 Persons # 2, #3 and #4 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
At the time of the inspection the following CPSL violations were observed: The record of staff person #2 was lacking a complete Pennsylvania State Police Clearance, the record of staff person #3 was lacking a complete National Sex Offender Letter, the record of staff person #4 was lacking a complete FBI fingerprint clearance.
Corrected by May 20, 2026
- Violation
3270.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.
At the time of the inspection the financial agreement of child #1 was lacking documentation to specify the date of the child's admission.
Corrected by May 29, 2026
- Violation
3270.124(c) · When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.
At the time of the inspection the emergency contact information for the children in care was not present in any of the child care spaces where they were receiving care.
Corrected by May 20, 2026
- 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.
At the time of the inspection the record of child #1 had emergency contact information and financial agreement neither of which had been reviewed and signed as updated in at least once in a 6-month period
Corrected by May 22, 2026
- Violation
3270.111(b) · The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and observed the daily schedule not posted in a classroom
Corrected by May 24, 2024
- Violation
3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and observed an outlet missing an outlet cover.
Corrected by Jun 24, 2024
- 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 the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and observed the ceiling in a measured space room needing repair.
Corrected by Jun 24, 2024
- Violation
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walkthrough and observed peeling paint in the primary 2 room on wall under tree.
Corrected by Jun 24, 2024
- Violation
3270.102(c) · Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a walk-through of the outside play space and observed shallow areas in the mulch that needed to be replenished.
Corrected by Jun 24, 2024
- 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.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files, child # 4 was missing the release person address on the emergency contact form.
Corrected by Jun 24, 2024
- Violation
3270.131(d)(7) · A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files children #1 and #2 were both missing the statement free from communicable disease on the health assessment.
Corrected by Jun 24, 2024
- Violation
3270.166(4) · Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and observed 3 children's cups without labels.
Corrected by May 24, 2024
- 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 conducted on 8/18/23, tiles in the multipurpose basement classroom were cracked and rising.
Corrected by Sep 15, 2023
- 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 conducted on 7/19/22, Certification Representative did not observe a facility policy and procedure to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment.
Corrected by Aug 12, 2022
- Violation
3270.74 · The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 7/19/22, Certification Representative did not observe emergency telephone numbers of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center posted by the telephone in the Pre-primary 1 classroom.
Corrected by Jul 19, 2022
- Violation
3270.75(a) · A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 7/19/22, Certification Representative did not observe a first-aid kit accompanying the Primary 1 camp group while they were in the facility's outdoor play space.
Corrected by Jul 19, 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.
During the renewal inspection conducted 7/19/22, Certification Representative observed clutter, including a lamp, baskets, and small storage bins stacked on top of sleeping cots in the Pre-primary 2 classroom.
Corrected by Aug 2, 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.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 7/19/22, Certification Representative did not observe an address of the individual designated by the parent to whom child #1 may be released.
Corrected by Aug 2, 2022
- 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.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 7/19/22, Certification Representative did not observe a health assessment on file for staff person #2.
Corrected by Aug 2, 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 conducted on 7/19/22, Certification Representative did not observe two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Corrected by Aug 9, 2022
- 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 conducted on 7/19/22, staff person #3 had not completed the following pre-service training with in 90 days of their hire date: Pediatric First Aid & Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). Staff person #3's CPR certification was titled, Heartsaver First AID CPR AED Program, which does not meet the DHS requirements of having Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR training conducted by an approved Pennsylvania Quality Assurance System (PQAS) Instructor using an OCDEL recognized curriculum.
Corrected by Aug 10, 2022
- 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.
ON 11/5/21, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION. CHILD #1, and #2 DID NOT HAVE THE PHYSICIAN ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER ON THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM.
Corrected by Jan 25, 2022
- Violation
3270.123(a)(1) · An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
ON 11/5/21, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION. CHILD #1,#4,#5 DID NOT HAVE THE SPECIFIC FEE AMOUNT ON THE AGREEMENT FORM.
Corrected by Jan 25, 2022
- Violation
3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
ON 11/5/21, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION. CHILD #1 DID NOT HAVE THE HAVE THE ENROLLING PARENTS ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER .
Corrected by Jan 25, 2022
- Violation
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.
ON 11/5/21, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION. CHILD #2 DID NOT HAVE THE INSURANCE POLICY INFORMATION ON THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM.
Corrected by Jan 25, 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.
ON 11/5/21, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION. CHILD #1,#2, AND#4 DID NOT HAVE THE ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER OF THE INDIVIDUAL DESIGNATED PERSON CHILD MAY BE RELEASED TO.
Corrected by Jan 25, 2022
- Violation
3270.192(2)(iv) · 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.
ON 11/5/21, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, STAFF PERSON #2 DID NOT HAVE EVIDENCE OF ACCEPTABLE VERIFICATION OF EDUCATION IN STAFF PERSONS INDIVIDUAL FILE.
Corrected by Jan 25, 2022
- Violation
3270.192(3) · 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.
ON 11/5/21, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS INITIAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT WITH SUBSEQUENT TB, X-RAYS, OR MEDICAL DOCUMENTATION OBSERVED IN THE INDIVIDUAL STAFF PERSON #1 FILE.
Corrected by Jan 25, 2022
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The May 18, 2026 inspection noted: “At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 was lacking certification of the pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation wit…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The May 24, 2024 inspection noted: “During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and observed the daily schedule not posted in a classroom” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Aug 18, 2023 inspection noted: “During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/18/23, tiles in the multipurpose basement classroom were cracked and rising.” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning · Source records · Report an error