GPY Rocky Run Early Learning Center
GPY Rocky Run Early Learning Center is a certified child care center in Media, PA, with capacity for 134 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 10 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 81 violations, 9 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (23 of 81). 17 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #14 of 15 centers in Media and has more citations per inspection than 80% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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On 09/02/26, during the renewal inspection, the file of staff person 5 did not contain a completed FBI and NSOR clearance. The file of staff person 6 did not contain a completed NSOR clearance.
On 09/02/26, during the renewal inspection, the staff files of staff persons 1, 2, 3, and 4 stated that the last time they were trained on the emergency plan was dated 04/07/25. In addition, the files of staff person 5, 6, and 7 contained no proof of being trained on the emergency plan at the time of initial employment.
On 09/02/26, during the renewal inspection, the cabinet under the sink in the older toddler room was left unlocked leaving baking soda and other cleaning products labeled "keep out of reach of children" accessible to children. In addition, the cabinet under the changing table in the older toddler room was left unlocked leaving diaper cream labeled "keep out of reach of children" accessible to children. On 09/01/26, in the younger toddler room the cabinet under the changing table was left unlocked leaving diaper cream labeled "keep out of reach of children" accessible to children. In addition, sunscreen and diaper cream labeled "keep out of reach of children" was left on the counter near the entrance accessible to children. On 09/01/26, in the transitional room, the lock on the drawer to the right of the sink was broken leaving batteries accessible to children. In addition, the cabinet in the changing table was left unlocked leaving diaper cream labeled "keep out of reach of children" accessible to children.
On 09/02/26, during the renewal inspection, in the transitional room there was a grey spray bottle containing soap and water for cleaning was left by the sink, unlabeled.
On 09/02/26, during the renewal inspection, the telephone numbers of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center were not posted by the telephone in the transitional classroom.
On 09/02/26, during the renewal inspection, the first aid kit in the older toddler room did not contain scissors.
On 09/02/26, during the renewal inspection, the bathroom in the older toddler room did not contain a sign stating that a facility person and an able child shall wash their hands after toileting and before eating.
On 09/02/26, during the renewal inspection, the cubbies in the younger toddler room contained extra diapers stored in plastic bags leaving the plastic accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. In addition, the drawer near the fridge was left unlocked and contained plastic baggies and glue sticks, which are a choking hazard, accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.
On 09/02/26, during the renewal inspection, no immunization record was on file for child #1.
On 09/02/26, during the renewal inspection, the files facility persons 1 and 2 contained health assessments that were more than 24 months old. In addition, the files of facility persons 6 and 7 did not contain initial health assessments.
On 09/02/26, during the renewal inspection, the file of staff persons 1 and 6 did not contain evidence of a tuberculosis screening at initial employment.
On 09/02/26, during the renewal inspection, no evidence of an emergency drill being conducted in the last year was presented to the certification representative.
On 09/02/26, during the renewal inspection, the files of staff persons 2 and 4 did not contain proof of fire safety training.
On 09/02/26, during the renewal inspection, the file of staff person 1, 2, 3, and 4 contained staff evaluations that were more than 12 months old.
On 09/02/26, during the renewal inspection, the file of child 4 did not contain any health reports.
On 09/02/26, during the renewal inspection, the file of staff person 1 contained a pediatric first aid training that expired on 04/07/24. The file of staff person 2 contained a pediatric first aid training that expired on 06/06/24.
On 09/02/26, during the renewal inspection, no evidence of staff members 1, 2, 3, and 4 obtaining the annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training was presented to the certification representative.
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On 09/26/25, during the inspection to verify violation correction, ongoing noncompliance regarding the unlocked cabinet below the changing table in the young toddler room containing diaper cream labeled "keep out of reach of children" leaving the cream accessible to children was observed. On 08/28/25, during the renewal inspection, the lock on the cabinet below the changing table in the young toddler room that contained diaper cream labeled "keep out of reach of children" was not engaged, leaving them accessible to children.
On 09/26/25, during the inspection to verify violation correction, ongoing noncompliance was observed regarding the posting of emergency phone numbers was observed in the older toddler classroom, and pre-school 1 and pre-school 2 classrooms. On 08/28/25, during the renewal inspection, the telephone numbers of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center were not posted by the telephones in the older toddler classroom, the pre-school 1 and pre-school 2 classrooms.
On 09/26/25, during the inspection to verify violation corrections, ongoing no compliance was observed regarding the pre-school 1 classroom containing peeled and damaged paint. On 08/28/25, during the renewal inspection, the walls in the pre-school 1 classroom contained peeled and damaged paint.
On 09/26/25, during the inspection to verify violation correction, ongoing noncompliance was observed regarding the health assessments for child #3 and #4. On 08/28/24, during the renewal inspection, the file of child #2 contained an outdated health assessment dated 05/20/25, the file of child #4 did not contain a health assessment, and the file of child #5 contained a health assessment dated 1/30/24.
On 09/26/25, during the inspection to verify violation correction, ongoing noncompliance regarding staff person #6 completing the annual minimum of 12 hours of childcare training was observed. On 08/28/25, during the renewal inspection, the file of staff persons #5 and #6 did not contain proof of obtaining an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
On 08/28/25, during the renewal inspection, the file of facility person #5 contained an NSOR clearance that was dated 11/21/19.
On 08/28/25, during the renewal inspection, staff person #1 and #2 stated that they were not assigned responsibility for supervision of specific children.
On 08/28/25, during the renewal inspection, the emergency plan presented to the certification representative stated that the last review of the plan was 04/04/23.
On 08/28/25, during the renewal inspection, the lock on the cabinet below the changing table in the young toddler room that contained diaper cream labeled "keep out of reach of children" was not engaged, leaving them accessible to children.
On 08/28/25, during the renewal inspection, the telephone numbers of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center were not posted by the telephones in the older toddler classroom, the pre-school 1 and pre-school 2 classrooms.
On 08/28/25, during the renewal inspection, the first aid kit in the young toddler classroom did not contain soap and tweezers. In addition, the first aid kit in the older toddler classroom did not contain soap.
On 08/28/25, during the renewal inspection, the walls in the young toddler classroom, and the pre-school 1 classroom contained peeled and damaged paint.
On 08/28/25, during the renewal inspection, signs on which the requirement of facility persons and an able child washing their hands after toileting and before eating were not posted in the older toddler classroom sink and the pre school 1 bathroom sinks.
On 08/28/25, during the renewal inspection, a significant amount of mulch with a diameter of less than 1 inch was located in the outdoor playground where toddlers were observed playing.
On 08/28/25, during the renewal inspection, no written policy to address the recognition of signs/symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, and strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child was presented to the certification representative.
On 08/28/25, during the renewal inspection, upon request no copy of the comprehensive general liability insurance policy was presented to the certification representative.
On 08/28/25, during the renewal inspection, the file of staff person #4 contained an expired fire safety training certificate dated 02/09/24 and the files of staff person #5 and #6 did not contain proof of fire safety training.
On 08/28/25, during the renewal inspection, staff #3 acknowledged that updated emergency contact information for the children was not present in the younger toddler classroom, and the older toddler classroom.
On 08/28/25, during the renewal inspection, a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not displayed in the older toddler classroom, preschool classroom 1, and preschool classroom 2.
On 08/28/25, during the renewal inspection, the emergency contact information and financial agreement for child #2 was last acknowledged as updated on 09/20/24, for child #3 the last acknowledgement of the emergency contact information and financial agreement being updated was11/16/24, for child #4 the last acknowledgement of the emergency contact information being updated was 4/30/24 and the last acknowledgment of the financial agreement update 07/28/24, for child #5 the last acknowledged update for both the emergency contact information and financial agreement information was on 11/18/24.
On 08/28/24, during the renewal inspection, the file of child #2 contained an outdated health assessment dated 05/20/25, the file of child #4 did not contain a health assessment, and the file of child #5 contained a health assessment dated 1/30/24.
On 08/28/25, during the renewal inspection, the file of staff persons #5 and #6 did not contain proof of obtaining an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
During renewal inspection certification rep observed the teacher leaving the preschool classroom out of ratio. Staff 1 left her co-teacher with 14 children. Staff 1 was observed leaving the room a few times leaving the room out of ratio
Continued non-compliance from 6-18-24 and 5-14-24. Certification rep observed diaper cream and cleaning spray bottle accessible in the transitional prek room.
During renewal inspection certification rep observed chipped paint in the back wall in the Older toddler classroom. Plaster was observed in Preschool 2 by the window, plaster and peeling paint was observed in the bathroom in preschool 2.
During renewal inspection certification rep observed art easel blocking exit door in preschool room
During renewal inspection certification rep observed the foam on the chair in the older toddler room accessible. The water table in the playground is dirty
During renewal inspection certification rep observed the temperature in the refrigerator in the young toddler room at 52° F
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Health assessment for child 2,3,4,5 and 6 were expired.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed medication in preschool room. Child 6 is missing medication log for Epi-Pen
Continued non-compliance. Staff 1 and staff 4 are missing pediatric first aid and cpr
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 3 was missing 10 hour health and safety training
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 2 is missing high school diploma.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Emergency contact for child 1 and 6 were expired. Fee agreement for child 4 was expired.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 3 physical is dated 5-4-22.
Continued noncompliance: Follow up inspection conducted diaper cream was accessible in transitional preschool. During follow up, certification rep also observed cleaning spray bottle in the transitional preschool room. During follow up inspection certification observed cleaning spray bottle in Two Year old Room.
Continued non-compliance: During follow up inspection certification observed chipped paint was corrected with plaster in the two year old room.
Continued noncompliance: During follow up inspection certification observed albuterol missing its original prescription box in Preschool 2. The albuterol had an expiration date of 10/2023. Certification rep observed expired EPI-Pen in Preschool 2, 5/2023
Continued noncompliance: During follow up inspection certification rep reviewed fire drill log. Fire drills are not consistent. The last three fire drills were conducted on 3/2023, 7/2023 and 4/2024
Continued noncompliance: During follow up inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 2 provided transcripts, but the credits were for CDA. HS diploma was not in the staff file. High school transcripts for staff 1 is blurry
Continued non-compliance: During follow up inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Fee agreement for child 5 did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week
Continued noncompliance: During follow up inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Fee agreement for child 1,2,3,4,5 and 6 were did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Continued noncompliance: During follow up inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Child 6 was missing page 2 of the emergency contact. During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Fee agreement for child 2, 5 and 6 were expired.
Continued noncompliance: During follow up inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1 was missing 2 references.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. State police clearance for staff 5 was in pending status.
During renewal inspection certification rep observed diaper cream in Transitional Preschool, diaper cream in Young Toddlers room and cleaning spray bottle in Two Year old Room
During renewal inspection certification rep checked the first aid kit in Preschool room. The first aid kit was missing scissors.
During renewal inspection certification observed chipped paint in the two year old room.
During renewal inspection certificate rep observed missing handwashing signs in the bathroom near the Prek-Counts room
During renewal inspection certification rep observed a dirty water table.
During renewal inspection certification observed albuterol missing its original prescription box in Preschool 2. The albuterol had an expiration date of 10/2023. Certification rep observed expired EPI-Pen in Preschool 2
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 4 was missing physical and TB.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed fire drill log. Fire drills are not consistent. The last three fire drills were conducted on 3/2023, 7/2023 and 4/2024
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Helth assessment for child 1 and 2 were expired.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 3 was missing 10 hour health and safety training.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Degree/ transcripts for staff 5 was missing.
During renewal inspection certification rep observed missing daily schedule in Preschool 2
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Fee agreement for child 1,3 and 6 did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Child 6 was missing CSR/ Observation from their file.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Fee agreement for child 1,2,3,4,5,6 and 7 were did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Fee agreement for child 1,5 did not specify the date of the child's admission.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Emergency contact for child 1 and 2 were expired. Child 7 was missing page 2 of the emergency contact. During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Fee agreement for child 1, 2,6 and 7 were expired.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 2 and 3 were missing verification of 2 years of childcare experience.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 2 and 3 were missing 2 references.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 4 was missing second half of pediatric first aid and cpr. Staff 4 date of hire was 1-26-24. Staff 4 was observed working by herself. Staff 3 and 5 have 1st aid/ cpr but its not pediatric 1st aid/ cpr
During the complaint investigation on 04/10/23, Certification Representative verified that on 03/28/23, staff person #1 aggressively mishandle a facility child by forcefully picking the child up from a seated position on the floor and standing the child up onto child's legs.
During the complaint investigation on 04/10/23, Certification Representative verified that on 03/28/23, staff person #1 made an inappropriate comment to another staff member about a facility child in the presence of the child. Staff person #1 also made an inappropriate comment directly to a facility child which was overheard by another staff member.
On 6/28/22, during a video call, Staff persons # 6, 7, & 8 were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff persons # 6, 7, & 8 have not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Health & Safety training and pediatric First Aid/CPR. In addition, staff persons # 3, 4, & 5 have not yet completed the required pre-service trainings.
Staff persons # 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, & 8 are assigned the the Little Feet room and are all provisional hires. On 6/28/22, during a video call, staff persons # 6, 7, & 8 were observed working with children without a permanent staff person present.
Staff person # 3 does not have a physical.
Staff persons # 4 & 6 do not have an initial TB test.
The physical for staff person #1 does not address suitability to provide child care.
Facility did not hold fire drills from 11/23/21 until 5/24/22.
“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.
Complaint investigations and reported incidents
Pennsylvania’s search lists complaint investigations in which the state found at least one violation (“verified complaints”). It does not say what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it. Incident investigations look into something that happened at the center; self-reported violations are ones the center reported to the state itself.
Enforcement actions
Negative sanctions Pennsylvania lists for this center, such as a downgrade to a provisional certificate, refusing to renew or revoking its certificate of compliance, with the status COMPASS shows. “Operation permitted” means the center may keep operating while it appeals; “operation not permitted” means it may not.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $72.40 | $72.40 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $67.00 | $67.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $64.00 | $51.60 |
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 GPY Rocky Run Early Learning Center had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 9 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 Sep 1, 2026 (background checks): “On 09/02/26, during the renewal inspection, the file of staff person 5 did not contain a completed FBI and NSOR clearance. The file of staff person 6 did not contain a completed NSOR clearance.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about GPY Rocky Run Early Learning Center?
Pennsylvania lists 1 complaint investigation since 2021 in which it found at least one violation; the violations are listed above. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is GPY Rocky Run Early Learning Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Mar 17, 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 GPY Rocky Run Early Learning Center compare with other daycares in Media?
It is #14 of 15 centers in Media by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 80% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was GPY Rocky Run Early Learning Center last inspected?
Sep 1, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does GPY Rocky Run Early Learning Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $72.40 for young toddler, $67.00 for older toddler, $64.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs GPY Rocky Run Early Learning Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Greater Philadelphia YMCA.
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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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