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Lima United Methodist Church Bus Stop Program

209 N Middletown Rd, Media, PA 19063 · Delaware County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months Keystone STAR 1

Lima United Methodist Church Bus Stop Program is a certified child care center in Media, PA, with capacity for 63 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 20 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (7 of 20). 6 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #9 of 15 centers in Media and has fewer citations per inspection than 55% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 55% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
#9 of 15 centers in Media
3 Core-safety citations
17 Other citations
5 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
20 citations from 5 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 6 in the last 12 months · last inspected Apr 14, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Apr 14, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Mar 25, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Sep 5, 2024 · Inspection · citation found May 5, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Apr 25, 2022 · Inspection · no citation
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork 7
Emergency preparedness 4
Training & qualifications 3
Background checks 2
Transportation 2
Supervision 1
Food & feeding 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Apr 14, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
On 04/14/26, during the renewal inspection, the files for staff #1 contained an NSOR clearance that expired on 09/17/25, the file of staff #2 had an NSOR clearance that expired on 09/23/25 and the file of staff #5 did not contain a complete NSOR clearance.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 5, 2026): “NSOR's have been updated and staff were not allowed to work in direct care with children until NSOR's were obtained.”
Citation Apr 14, 2026 Inspection Transportation
Safe pick-up and drop-off in writing 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(b)
On 04/14/26, during the renewal inspection, no evidence of safe routes being appropriately determined in the vicinity of the facility and communicated to the children and parents in writing was presented to the certification representative.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 5, 2026): “Parents are notified in August of all routes and crossways with their back-to-school information. Notifications will be posted on the wall permanently.”
Citation Apr 14, 2026 Inspection Transportation
Safe routes posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(c)
On 04/14/26, during the renewal inspection, no written notification of safe routes was posted at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 5, 2026): “Map of safe routes has been posted by the Bus Stop entrance door.”
Citation Apr 14, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(1)
On 04/14/26, during the renewal inspection, the facilities emergency plan did not provides specific information regarding the location for accommodating shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 5, 2026): “Emergency plan has been updated to show location for accommodating children during lock down and shelter in place.”
Citation Apr 14, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
On 04/14/26, during the renewal inspection, the file of staff persons #3 and #4 did not contain evidence of having completed health and safety professional development training within 90 days of hire.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 5, 2026): “Health and safety trainings have been completed.”
Citation Apr 14, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
On 04/14/26, during the renewal inspection, the files of the following children had financial agreements and/or emergency contact information that was not reviewed and updated within the past six months. The violations are as follows: Child #1 financial agreement last updated 01/02/25, emergency contact information last reviewed 08/28/25 Child #2 financial agreement last updated 01/02/25 Child #3 financial agreement last updated 05/12/25 Child #4 financial agreement last updated 07/23/25 Child #5 financial agreement last updated 01/11/25
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 5, 2026): “All five financial agreements were signed.”
Core safety Mar 25, 2025 Inspection Supervision
Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(1)
On 03/25/2025, during the renewal inspection, staff #1 was asked if the staff were assigned responsibility for the supervision of specific children. Staff #1 said no. Staff #2 was asked if the staff were assigned responsibility for supervision of specific children. Staff #2 said no. Staff #2 was asked which children were in care, and how many children were in care, they responded that they did not know and would have to check their attendance sheet.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 7, 2025): “Students will be divided into groups on a daily basis. Groups will be kindergarten and middle schoolers and elementary students. Te4achers will count students in this group continuously throughout the day.”
Citation Mar 25, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.14
On 03/25/2025, during the renewal inspection, the emergency plan that was presented to the Cert Rep did not contain a plan for the continuity of operations as required and outlined in announcement C-22-04.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 7, 2025): “Created continuity of operations 03/31/25”
Citation Mar 25, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(d)
On 03/25/2025, during the renewal inspection, the emergency plan was not located in a conspicuous location. The emergency plan was located in a binder tucked away on a shelf.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 7, 2025): “A copy of the emergency plan is now posted on an outside wall of the facility for the parents to see anytime.”
Citation Mar 25, 2025 Inspection Food & feeding
Menus 55 Pa. Code §3270.165
On 03/25/2025, during the renewal inspection, there was no menu posted in the childcare facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 7, 2025): “A weekly menu of snacks being served has been made. It is posted for parents to see. A list of snacks served has been emailed to the parents.”
Citation Mar 25, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.25(a)
On 03/25/2025, during the renewal inspection, information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and instructions for contact the appropriate regional childcare office were not posted in the childcare center.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 7, 2025): “QR code to access the state regulations is now posted on the wall.”
Citation Sep 5, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days/Various activity times 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)/3270.94(a)(3)
During the renewal inspection on 09/05/24, Cert observed that the facility has not been conducting fire drills at least once every 60 days, the last fire drill was conducted and documented on 03/11/24, which is beyond the requirement. Cert Rep also observed that fire drills were not conducted during various program activity times.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 26, 2024): “Provider will conduct a fire drill during a varied program activity, document, and keep on file at the facility.”
Citation Sep 5, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
During the renewal inspection on 09/05/24, Cert Rep did not observe the annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training in the files of staff person #1 and #2.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 26, 2024): “Staff persons #1 and #2 will complete the childcare trainings which add up to at least 12 hours and store into staff files.”
Core safety May 5, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During a review of the staff files submitted for inspection staff Persons #1, 2, and 3 had disclosure forms that were more than 5 years old.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 29, 2023): “Staff members identified now have signed and completed disclosure forms”
Citation May 5, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii)
During a review of staff files submitted for inspection the file for staff person #3 did not contain proof of Pediatric CPR and Pediatric First Aid.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 29, 2023): “A copy of proof of completion in pediatric CPR and First aid has been sent to the department by email”
Citation May 5, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Designated release persons/Services considered extra 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(5)/3270.123(a)(7)
During a review of children's files submitted for inspection Child Records #1,2,3,4,and 5 contained agreements that did not identify persons to whom the child could be released and did not identify any services that are considered extra.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 29, 2023): “Agreements have been updated to include the names of persons to whom the child can be released and to include any services that are considered extra”
Citation May 5, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2)
During a review of child records submitted for inspection child files for child #1,2,3,4,and 5 did not include an admission's date on the agreement.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 29, 2023): “Agreements have been updated to include a specific admission's date for each enrolled child.”
Citation May 5, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
During the review of child records submitted for inspection files for child #2, and 3 did not include an address for the child's physician,
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 29, 2023): “Child records have been updated to include an address for the physician on the emergency contact form.”
Citation May 5, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
During the review of child records submitted for inspection the file for Child #3 did not include the work address and work phone number for the parents.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 29, 2023): “A work address has been added to the emergency contact form for the specified child,”
Citation May 5, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3)
During the review of child records submitted for inspection the file for child #1 did not include written parental consent to seek emergency medical care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 29, 2023): “Emergency Contact form has been updated to include parental consent for emergency medical care.”

“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.

About this center

Capacity 63 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through May 31, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Jul 22, 2019 · what STARS means
Operator Lima United Methodist Church
Phone —
State certificate # CER-00257038
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Common questions

Has Lima United Methodist Church Bus Stop Program had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 3 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 Apr 14, 2026 (background checks): “On 04/14/26, during the renewal inspection, the files for staff #1 contained an NSOR clearance that expired on 09/17/25, the file of staff #2 had an NSOR clearance that expired on 09/23/25 and the file of staff #5 did…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Lima United Methodist Church Bus Stop Program?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Lima United Methodist Church Bus Stop Program since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Lima United Methodist Church Bus Stop Program’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Jul 22, 2019. 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 Lima United Methodist Church Bus Stop Program compare with other daycares in Media?

It is #9 of 15 centers in Media by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 55% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Lima United Methodist Church Bus Stop Program last inspected?

Apr 14, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

Who runs Lima United Methodist Church Bus Stop Program?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Lima United Methodist Church.

Certified centers nearby

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.

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