Media Childrens House is a certified child care center in Aston, PA, with capacity for 84 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 10 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (4 of 10). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #5 of 6 centers in Aston and has fewer citations per inspection than 81% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not have hand washing signs posted that state, "A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating."
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not complete the civil rights compliance questionnaire.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the agreements used by the facility do not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week and the date on which the fee is to be paid.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the agreements used by the facility do not specify the child's arrival and departure times.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #1 had a PDE FBI on file and did not have a DHS FBI; staff #2 had a PSP criminal history clearance, PA child abuse clearance, and DHS FBI clearance that were more than 60 months.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the emergency plan was not posted at the facility.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the health report for child #1 does not show an influenza immunization in the year 2022 or 2023. Also, there was no exemption letter on file.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #3 had a health assessment that did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination and include information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility had an emergency plan that did not provide for the toddlers in care.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility had a policy identifying the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment that did not address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment. Also, the facilities emergency plan did not outline the continuity of operations during an emergency and in the aftermath of an emergency.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $74.40 | $30.85 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $74.40 | $30.85 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $69.69 | $30.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $72.14 | $40.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $72.14 | $40.00 |
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 Media Childrens House had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 1 violation 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 Oct 19, 2023 (background checks): “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #1 had a PDE FBI on file and did not have a DHS FBI; staff #2 had a PSP criminal history clearance, PA child abuse clearance…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Media Childrens House?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Media Childrens House since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Media Childrens House’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 Media Childrens House compare with other daycares in Aston?
It is #5 of 6 centers in Aston 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 Media Childrens House last inspected?
Oct 15, 2025 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does Media Childrens House cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $74.40 for young toddler, $74.40 for older toddler, $69.69 for preschool, $72.14 for young school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Media Childrens House?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Media Childrens House 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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