Ethel Mason Child Development Center
Ethel Mason Child Development Center is a certified child care center in Media, PA, with capacity for 70 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 20 violations, 4 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (6 of 20). 12 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #7 of 15 centers in Media and has fewer citations per inspection than 59% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
Every state visit
What inspectors cited most
Citations, newest first
On 11/03/25, during the renewal inspection, the operator was found to be out of compliance with CPSL. The file of staff person #2 and #3 did not contain signed disclosure statements. The file of staff person #2 and #3 did not contain completed State Police Clearances. The file of staff person #2 and #3 did not contain a completed FBI clearance. The file of staff person #2 and #3 did not contain a completed NSOR certificate. The file of staff person #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 did not contain a mandated reporter training certificate.
On 10/20/25, during the in-person portion of the inspection, the Firefly classroom had 6 children and 1 teacher, the youngest child in the classroom was 1 years old and the oldest child in the classroom was 1 year old.
On 11/03/25, during the renewal inspection, no evidence of staff members #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 were trained on the emergency plan in the past year.
On 11/03/25, during the renewal inspection, no documentation of the emergency drills being conducted were presented to the certification representative.
On 11/03/25, during the renewal inspection, no evidence of fire drills being conducted in the last 60 days was presented to the certification representative.
On 11/03/25, during the renewal inspection, no evidence of the fire detection system being tested in the last 30 days was presented to the certification representative.
On 11/03/25, during the renewal inspection, the operator did not present evidence of the emergency plan being submitted to the local municipality and county emergency management.
On 11/03/25, during the renewal inspection, no evidence of the operator notifying 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 was presented to the certification representative.
On 11/03/25, during the renewal inspection, no copy of the current general liability insurance was presented to the certification representative.
On 11/03/25, during the renewal inspection, no evidence of staff person #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 having completed CPR training was presented to the certification representative.
On 11/03/25, during the renewal inspection, documentation of staff #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 no documentation of the completion of the Health and Safety training was presented to the certification representative.
On 11/03/25, during the renewal inspection, the files of staff person #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 did not contain two written nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability as a facility person.
File record for Staff #1 did not include a valid child abuse clearance
File record for Child #2 did not include an a health report must be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP
File records for Child #1, Child #2, Child #4 and Child #5 did not include the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released on the agreement
File records for Child #1 and Child #2 did not inlcude an update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.
File records for Child #2 and Child #3 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child
File records for Child #2 and Child #3 did not include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
On date of inspection, there was one staff working alone with (5) Infants, the group required two staff.
On date of Renewal Inspection, health assessments on file for Staff #1 and Staff #2 were expired. NOTE: Facility file for Staff #1 contained a copy of an expired (7/11/21) health report. The report date appeared altered from the original-7/11/2019 report on file.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $58.00 | $40.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $58.00 | $40.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $58.00 | $40.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $58.00 | $35.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $54.00 | $35.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $54.00 | $45.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $54.00 | $45.00 |
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 Ethel Mason Child Development Center had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 4 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 Nov 3, 2025 (background checks): “On 11/03/25, during the renewal inspection, the operator was found to be out of compliance with CPSL. The file of staff person #2 and #3 did not contain signed disclosure statements. The file of staff person #2 and #3…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Ethel Mason Child Development Center?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Ethel Mason Child Development Center since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Ethel Mason Child Development Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Mar 16, 2026. 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 Ethel Mason Child Development Center compare with other daycares in Media?
It is tied for #7 of 15 centers in Media by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 59% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Ethel Mason Child Development Center last inspected?
Jul 2, 2026 (allocated unannounced monitoring). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does Ethel Mason Child Development Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $58.00 for newborn, $58.00 for infant, $58.00 for young toddler, $58.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Ethel Mason Child Development Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Ethel Mason Child Development Center INC.
Certified centers nearby
120 E Front St, Media · 0.4 mi away About typical The Walden School
901 N Providence Rd, Media · 0.4 mi away · 33 spots Among the most cited Christ Church Pre-School
311 S Orange St, Media · 0.6 mi away · 85 spots Fewer citations than most Crew Kids Choice Daycare
306 Manchester Ave, Media · 0.6 mi away · 32 spots About typical Rose Tree Elementary School
1101 First Ave, Media · 0.7 mi away About typical Rose Tree Early Learning Center
145 W Rose Tree Rd, Media · 0.9 mi away · 43 spots Fewer citations than most
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.
Comparing centers? See how to choose a daycare: 30 questions to ask and a printable checklist.
Concerned about this center? See how to report a daycare: which state line to call, what to write down and what happens next.