Christ Church Pre-School is a certified child care center in Media, PA, with capacity for 85 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 6 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (4 of 6). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #3 of 15 centers in Media and has fewer citations per inspection than 81% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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On 02/10/26, during the renewal inspection, Clorox wipes labeled keep out of reach of children were in a low, unlocked cabinet, accessible to children.
At time of renewal inspection on 2/11/25, during staff file review, the file for staff person #1 and #2 did not include complete clearance information as required under the CPSL. The file for staff person #1 and #2 included NSOR verification certificates that were more than 60 months old. The NSOR for staff person #1 was dated 11/26/19, and the NSOR for staff person #2 was dated 12/23/19.
At time of renewal inspection on 2/11/25, during walkthrough of inspection, a snake plant was observed on the windowsill in the Explorer's room.
At time of renewal inspection on 2/11/25, during a walkthrough of the facility, damaged paint/plaster was observed in the upstairs Explorer's room along the windows/heaters and on the wall by the bathroom. A stained ceiling tile was observed on the ceiling and ceiling vents were observed to be visibly dirty.
During the renewal inspection on 03/24/23, the first aid kit in the Butterfly room did not include tweezers and soap. The first aid kit in the caterpillar's room did not include soap.
Staff persons # 1 & 2 both have Department of Education FBI clearances.
“Core safety” marks citations about supervision and staff ratios, discipline and caregiver conduct, background checks, child protection and safe sleep, the topics our score weights most. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity. “Follow-up” marks a violation re-cited at a follow-up visit, counted once. How scores work.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $50.54 | $23.54 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $51.00 | $29.08 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $51.00 | $29.08 |
The daily price the center lists in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search for families paying privately. The state notes that rates are subject to change and programs don’t have to share them, so confirm with the center. See what daycare costs in Pennsylvania.
About this center
Common questions
Has Christ Church Pre-School had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 2 violations since 2021 on the topics Daycare Record treats as core safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). The most recent, on Feb 11, 2025 (background checks): “At time of renewal inspection on 2/11/25, during staff file review, the file for staff person #1 and #2 did not include complete clearance information as required under the CPSL. The file for staff person #1 and #2…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Christ Church Pre-School?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Christ Church Pre-School since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Christ Church Pre-School’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Aug 31, 2022. Keystone STARS is Pennsylvania’s quality rating program for child care, from STAR 1 to STAR 4. It measures program quality, not inspection results, so read both.
How does Christ Church Pre-School compare with other daycares in Media?
It is tied for #3 of 15 centers in Media by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 81% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Christ Church Pre-School last inspected?
Feb 10, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Christ Church Pre-School cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $50.54 for preschool, $51.00 for young school-age, $51.00 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Christ Church Pre-School?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Christ Church INC.
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Citations are quoted from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services inspection records (Office of Child Development and Early Learning, Bureau of Certification Services), including each finding and the center’s plan of correction. Rule numbers refer mostly to 55 Pa. Code Chapter 3270, the rules for child care centers; a few cite Chapter 20, which covers every certified facility. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; the “core safety” label and the score are Daycare Record’s.
To check the state’s own record, search the center’s name on COMPASS Child Care Provider Search and open its inspection history. Data refreshed Oct 16, 2026.
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