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Clementine Montessori

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
2000 Hamilton St, Philadelphia, PA 19130
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2000 Hamilton St
Philadelphia, PA 19130
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License Number
CER-00249018
License Issued
Nov 25, 2025
Active Through
Nov 25, 2026
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Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 22

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Clementine Montessori is a Child Care Center in Philadelphia PA. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2025-10-27 Renewal 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.104(a)

Description: Clean, good repair, proper size

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 10/27/2025, it was observed that there was a bookcase in the Magnolia room that was not attached to the wall, and it was a tipping hazard.

Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will order a new bookcase.
2025-10-27 Renewal 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 10/27/2025, it was observed that child #1 and child #2 were left unsupervised in the bathroom in the Magnolia room.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will supervise the children at all times.
2025-10-27 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 10/27/2025, it was observed that the facility emergency plan did not include a Continuity of Care policy.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will create a continuity of care policy and add it to the emergency plan.
2025-10-27 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 10/27/2025, the file for staff #4 was viewed and the most recent health assessment was dated 4/11/23. An update had not been completed within a 24-month period.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will have staff obtain an updated health assessment.
2025-10-27 Renewal 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) - Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)

Description: Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 10/27/2025, the files for staff #2 and staff #3 were viewed and there was not a completed initial health assessment including a tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will have staff obtain a completed health assessment with the tuberculosis test included.
2025-10-27 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 10/27/2025, the file for staff #1 was viewed and did not include two written, non-family references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will have the staff person provide the reference letters and will keep letters in their file.
2025-10-27 Renewal 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 10/27/2025, it was observed that the emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will write up plans for each student with a disability and discuss with staff.
2025-10-27 Renewal 3270.27(f) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(f)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 10/27/2025, it was observed that a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates were not sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will update emergency plan and send it to the Office of Emergency Management via email.
2025-10-27 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 10/27/2025, the file for staff #2 was viewed and the file did not include a completed DHS FBI Fingerprinting Clearance, a National Sex Offender Registry Clearance, a PA Criminal Background Clearance, and a Child Abuse Clearance. (See code Sheet for hire date).

Correction Required: 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. Staff #2 must be removed from a childcare position by the close of business because she/he does not have all the required clearances or request for clearances.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #2 must be removed from a childcare position by the close of business because she/he does not have all the required clearances or request for clearances.
2025-10-27 Renewal 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 10/27/2025, it was observed that one electrical outlet did not have a protective cover on it.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will put a cover over the outlet.
2025-10-27 Renewal 3270.75(b) - Inaccessible to children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(b)

Description: Inaccessible to children

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 10/27/2025, it was observed in the Linden Room and the Sundrops Room that the first aid kit travel bags were placed on the floor near the door and the bags was accessible to the children.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will put in the closet.
2025-10-27 Renewal 3270.81 - Glass Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.81

Description: Glass

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 10/27/2025, it was observed that the glass doors in the Magnolia Room did not have any visual identification on them.

Correction Required: A visual strip or other visual identification shall be placed on glass located in a traffic area, a child care space or a play space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will put stickers on the windows for identification.
2024-09-12 Renewal 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.104(a)

Description: Clean, good repair, proper size

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/12/2024, it was observed that three bookcases in the Magnolia room, one bookcase in the Laurels room, and 4 bookcases in the Sundrops room were not secured to the wall and were a tipping hazard.

Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will purchase L Brackets and secure the bookcases to make them safe for the children.
2024-09-12 Renewal 3270.131(d)(3) - Current medication and reason Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(3)

Description: Current medication and reason

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/12/2024 it was observed that the Epipen medication for child #1 was not current. The medication expired 8/2024.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a list of the child's current medication and the reason for the medication.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will send the expired medication home with the parent when the child is picked up.
2024-09-12 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/12/2024, the files for staff #1, and staff #3 were reviewed and the file did not contain documentation of a completed the 10-hour Health and Safety training. (See code sheet for start dates).

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Until such time as the required training has been completed, Staff person #1 and staff #3 must be supervised when interacting with children, by a primary staff person who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #1 and #3, staff person #1 and staff #3 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will make sure that all staff members complete the required trainings within 90 days of hire.
2024-09-12 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/12/2024, the files for staff person #1, #2, and #3, were reviewed. The out of state clearances from the state of Delaware were not completed for staff #1, the Mandated Reporter training for staff #2 expired on 7/22/2024, the National Sex Offender Registry clearance was not completed for staff #3. (see code sheet for start dates).

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). : Facility Person #1, and #3- may not work in a childcare position until the required clearances are obtained. Staff person #2 will complete the Mandated Reporter Training by 9/27/2024.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will obtain the required clearances and complete the required Mandated Reporter Training.
2024-09-12 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/12/2024 it was observed that toxic Clorox wipes were on top of a bookcase and it was accessible to the children.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will put all toxics in a locked cabinet or make sure they are placed on a high shelf that the children can't reach.
2024-09-12 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/12/2024 it was observed that the pillar in the outside play area had chipping paint and plaster.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will repaint and fix the chipped plaster.
2024-09-12 Renewal 3270.81 - Glass Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.81

Description: Glass

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 9/12/2024, it was observed that the glass doors going into the indoor/outdoor play area did not have visual identification on them.

Correction Required: A visual strip or other visual identification shall be placed on glass located in a traffic area, a child care space or a play space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will put stickers on the glass doors to provide a visual identification for the children.
2023-10-30 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection dated 10/30/2023, certification representative observed that there were sharp edged scissors that were accessible to the children in the Ginko Room.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider moved the scissors so that they were not accessible to children.
2023-10-30 Renewal 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.104(a)

Description: Clean, good repair, proper size

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection dated 10/30/2023, certification representative observed that the bookcases in the Kindergarten room were a tipping hazard for the children. They were not secured to the walls or floors.

Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will either purchase heavier shelves or fasten them to the walls so they are safe for the children.
2023-10-30 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection dated 10/30/2023, certification representative reviewed staff #1 personnel file and staff #1 Health Assessment was dated 9/22/21 which is past the 24 month period required.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 will have a medical professional complete an updated Health Assessment and put it in staff person #1 personnel file.
2023-10-30 Renewal 3270.171(a) - Pick-up and drop-off points Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.171(a)

Description: Pick-up and drop-off points

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection dated 10/30/2023, certification representative observed that local traffic safety authorities had not been notified in writing of the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will send a letter to the local police department notifying them of the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.
2023-10-30 Renewal 3270.27(f) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(f)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection dated 10/30/2023, certification representative observed that the Office of Emergency Management had not been notified with a copy of the emergency plan as required.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will send a copy of the emergency plan to the Office of Emergency Management.
2023-10-30 Renewal 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection dated 10/30/2023, certification representative observed that there was two electrical outlets in the kindergarten room that did not have protective receptacle covers on them.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will cover the outlets with protective covers.
2023-10-30 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection dated 10/30/2023, certification representative observed toxics the bathroom of the Magnolia Room. In the Sundrops room, there was toxic diapering substances under the changing table and it was unlocked, and there was toxic (sunscreens) in the office and the toxics were accessible to children.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will put a lock on the changing table in the Sundrops Room, and removed the toxics from the Magnolia Room and put them in a locked closet, and will remove the toxic sunscreens from the office or lock the office door so that the children will not have access.
2023-10-30 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection dated 10/30/2023, certification representative observed in the kindergarten room that there was chipping paint and plaster on the wall.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will repair and replaster and repaint affected areas.
2023-10-30 Renewal 3270.81 - Glass Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.81

Description: Glass

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection dated 10/30/2023, certification representative observed that the glass doors and windows in the child care spaces did not have visual identification on them.

Correction Required: A visual strip or other visual identification shall be placed on glass located in a traffic area, a child care space or a play space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will put pictures on the windows and doors.
2023-10-30 Renewal 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(h)

Description: Handwashing signs

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection dated 10/30/2023, certification representative observed that the hand washing signs in the required areas did not have the required wording from 3270.82(h).

Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will copy and put required wording on hand washing signs in all designated areas.
2023-04-06 Initial review 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: On 4/6/23 during the initial inspection, the facility's emergency plan did not address continuity of operations during/after an emergency, prior to the issuance of the certificate of compliance.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A contingency plan for the continuity of our school during/ after an emergency was added to the letter addressed to our families concerning our emergency plan. A copy of the edited letter is attached and was added to our emergency plan on site.

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