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Philly Montessori

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
601 Christian St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
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Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
1

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Contact Information

📞 (215) 563-7345
601 Christian St
Philadelphia, PA 19147
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00257184
License Issued
Sep 4, 2026
Active Through
Sep 4, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 22

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About the Provider

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PHILLY MONTESSORI is a Child Care Center in PHILADELPHIA PA. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Days of Operation Monday–Friday

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-06-02 Renewal 3270.27(f) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(f)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 06/02/26, Cert Rep did not observe that the facility sent a copy of the emergency plan 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.)
Director will drop off or mail a copy of emergency plan and updates and send Cert Rep proof.
2026-06-02 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 06/04/26, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep did not observe the out of state child abuse and neglect clearance or the out of state sex offender check in the staff files of staff person #1.

Correction Required: 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 # -- 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. Facility Person #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person will not hold a childcare position at the center.
2026-06-02 Renewal 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 06/02/26, while reviewing fire drill logs, Cert Rep did not observe that the facility has been conducting fire drills at least once every 60 days, recent fire drills were conducted on 02/04/26 and 04/07/26, which is beyond the requirement.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Complete a fire drill by 06/07/26 before the 60-day window arrives since the last one was completed on 04/07/26.
2026-06-02 Renewal 3270.94(a)(4) - Hypothetical locations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(4)

Description: Hypothetical locations

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 06/02/26, while reviewing fire drill logs, Cert Rep did not observe that the facility has been rotating hypothetical locations of the fire around the facility for each drill, the hypothetical location is the same for consecutive drills.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure the hypothetical locations of the fire are rotated around the facility for each drill such that the hypothetical location is never the same for consecutive drills.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Change location for the next fire drill to Primary Classroom, then Toddler Classroom, and not repeat the same location back-to-back.
2025-06-04 Renewal 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 06/04/25, while reviewing required paperwork on file, Cert Rep did not observe that the facility has been conducting annual emergency drills, last one completed on 04/22/24.

Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Annual Emergency drill will be completed soon and placed on file.
2025-06-04 Renewal 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 06/04/25, while reviewing the facility fire drill logs, Cert Rep did not observe that the facility has been conducting fire drills at least once every 60 days, dates observed 01/04/25 and 04/30/25.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Fire drills will be completed every 60 days at a minimum.
2024-06-26 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 06/26/24, Cert Rep observed that the facility's emergency plan on file did not include continuity of operations planning.

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.)
Provider will add continuity of operations planning to emergency plan, send copy to parents, and post emergency plan.
2024-06-26 Renewal 3270.27(a)(5)/3270.27(d) - Emergency plan/Plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5)/3270.27(d)

Description: Emergency plan/Plan posted

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 06/26/24, Cert Rep did not observe accommodations for infants, toddlers and children with disabilities in the facility's emergency plan. Cert Rep also did not observe the facility's emergency plan posted at a conspicuous location in the facility.

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. The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will update, print, and post the emergency plan to include accommodations for toddlers and children with disabilities and post in conspicuous location where parents/visitors can see.
2023-06-30 Renewal 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.166(4)

Description: Bottles labeled

Noncompliance Area: During my inspection I observed that in the young toddler room there were unlabeled bottles.

Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will make sure that all baby bottles are always labeled with the child name.
2023-06-30 Renewal 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 4, did not have verification of childcare experience.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will make sure that each staff person has verification of their experience.
2023-06-30 Renewal 3270.192(4) - CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(4)

Description: CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1 hired on September 2018, did not have a current mandated reporter training, staff 2 hired on September 2022, and staff 4 hired on September 2022, did not have their out of state clearances.

Correction Required: 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, 2, 4, may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff 1, 2, and 4, will always comply with CPSL. Staff 1, 2, and 4, will not provide care to any children at the facility until in full compliance with CPSL.
2023-06-30 Renewal 3270.21 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.21

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have all the update and required policy changes. 1. Shaken baby syndrome sign/symptoms 2. Strategies for crying/fussing/distraught children 3. Prevention/identification of maltreatment

Correction Required: 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.)
Provider will make sure that they make sure that they have created and are following all new policies.
2023-06-30 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 2, and 3, did not have their annual 12 clock hours of child care training.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will make sure that all staff take their 12 clock hours of childcare training annually.
2023-06-30 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 2, and 3, did not have their update 1hr. health & safety training.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will make sure that all incoming staff complete their health & safety training within 90 days of hire.
2023-06-30 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 my inspection I observed that there was no outlet cover on the electrical socket by the back door.

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.)
Provider will make sure that all electrical outlets have covers on them at all times.

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