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Creative Minds Montessori School

Pottstown, PA · Chester County
1374 Commerce Dr # A, Pottstown, PA 19464
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Quick Facts

Capacity
153 children
Languages
English, American Sign Language, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
2

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Contact Information

📞 (610) 327-0717
1374 Commerce Dr # A
Pottstown, PA 19464
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00254732
License Issued
Jun 26, 2026
Active Through
Jun 26, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 19

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About the Provider

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We provide early education rooted in the values and philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori

Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Thursday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Friday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-03-24 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #1, #2, #3, #4 or #5 did not include CSR assessments or assessments done with an approved assessment tool.

Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have staff complete CSR assessments for all children.
2026-03-24 Renewal 3270.171(a)/3270.171(c) - Pick-up and drop-off points/Safe routes posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.171(a)/3270.171(c)

Description: Pick-up and drop-off points/Safe routes posted

Noncompliance Area: Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility did not have an annual written letter posted or sent to their local traffic safety authorities mentioning 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. Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will create a safe routes letter and send it to the local traffic safety. The letter will be posted in a conspicuous location at the facility.
2026-03-24 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #1 did not include the required 12 clock hours of childcare 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 have staff complete 9 more hours of childcare training in approved topics of early childhood education.
2025-11-13 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Compliant - Finalized
2025-03-25 Renewal 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.103

Description: Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: Certification representative completed a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, there were several plastic bags in the (located next to the toddler changing table) in reach of the children. (Corrected on site).

Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
At the time of inspection, the plastic bags were placed out of reach of children.
2025-03-25 Renewal 3270.105 - High Chairs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.105

Description: High Chairs

Noncompliance Area: Certification representative completed a renewal inspection. The high chairs located in the infant room did not have T-shaped safety straps.

Correction Required: High chairs shall have a wide base and a T-shaped safety strap.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will add T-shaped safety straps to the high chairs.
2025-03-25 Renewal 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(f)

Description: 2 feet apart

Noncompliance Area: Certification representative completed a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, there was an infant sleep in a crib that did not have at least 2 feet of space on three sides. (Corrected on site).

Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
At the time of inspection, the teacher moved the child from the crib. Later, cribs were moved 2 feet apart for nap.
2025-03-25 Renewal 3270.107 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.107

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: Certification representative completed a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, the refrigerator located in the infant room had a temperature above 45° F.

Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have the refrigerator serviced.
2025-03-25 Renewal 3270.119 - Infant sleep position Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.119

Description: Infant sleep position

Noncompliance Area: Certification representative completed a renewal inspection. There were boppy pillows inside infant crips (prepping them upward) while they were sleeping.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will remove all boppy pillows from cribs.
2025-03-25 Renewal 3270.151(c)(3) - Exam communicable disease Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3)

Description: Exam communicable disease

Noncompliance Area: Certification representative completed a renewal inspection. The health assessment of file for staff person #1 did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have staff complete a health assessment form that include an examination for communicable diseases.
2025-03-25 Renewal 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.166(4)

Description: Bottles labeled

Noncompliance Area: Certification representative completed a renewal inspection. The bottles located in the infant classroom were not labeled with children names.

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 have staff label all bottles.
2025-03-25 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: Certification representative completed a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #1 did not include two written nonfamily references letters.

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.)
Provider will have staff bring in reference letters.
2025-03-25 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: Certification representative completed a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #1 did not include emergency plan training.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will review the emergency plan training with staff.
2025-03-25 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: Certification representative completed a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #2 did not include an updated fire safety training.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have staff complete fire safety training.
2025-03-25 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: Certification representative completed a renewal inspection. The record for Staff person #1 did not include an NSOR clearance or a mandated reporter training.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have staff person complete mandated reporter training and check on the status of the NSOR clearances.

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