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Media Elementary School

120 E Front St, Media, PA 19063 · Delaware County
2 core-safety citations in last 12 months Keystone STAR 1

Media Elementary School is a certified child care center in Media, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 31 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (15 of 31). 5 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #12 of 15 centers in Media and has more citations per inspection than 59% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 59% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
#12 of 15 centers in Media
3 Core-safety citations
28 Other citations
5 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
31 citations from 5 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 5 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jan 23, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Jan 23, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Nov 10, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Dec 18, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Dec 18, 2023 · Inspection · no citation Dec 19, 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 15
Emergency preparedness 5
Training & qualifications 4
Background checks 3
Health & medication 2
Transportation 2

Citations, newest first

Core safety Jan 23, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
On 01/23/26, ongoing noncompliance with the following violation was observed; On 11/05/25, during the paperwork portion of the renewal inspection the operator was not in compliance with the CPSL. The documents that are missing are as follows: Staff person #1: Completed FBI clearance Staff person #4: Completed NSOR clearance.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 26, 2026): “Staff persons without clearances will not be allowed to work directly with children. Staff person #1 FBI clearance is attached. Staff person #4 NSOR clearance is attached.”
Core safety Nov 10, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
On 11/05/25, during the paperwork portion of the renewal inspection the operator was not in compliance with the CPSL. The documents that are missing are as follows: Staff person #1: Completed Child Abuse Clearance, completed FBI clearance, completed NSOR Clearance. Staff person #4: Completed FBI clearance, a completed NSOR clearance.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Jan 23, 2026): “Staff person #1 has provided Child Abuse Clearance, completed NSOR clearance and FBI Clearance are attached. Staff #4 completed NSOR application (attached). Pending FBI clearance. Staff #4 NSOR attached.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Nov 10, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
ON 11/05/25, during the paperwork portion of the renewal inspection, the file of staff person #1 did not contain a health assessment that was conducted within 12 months prior to service. In addition, there was no medical documentation confirming staff person #1 is free from communicable tuberculosis.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 23, 2026): “Staff #1 Health Assessment and TB test is attached.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Nov 10, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)
On 11/05/25, during the paperwork review portion of the renewal inspection, the files of staff person #1 and #4 did not contain verification of education.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 23, 2026): “Staff #1 verification of education is attached. Staff #2 verification of education is attached.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Nov 10, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
On 11/05/25, during the paperwork portion of the renewal inspection, the file of staff person #1 did not contain two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 23, 2026): “Staff #1 two nonfamily references are attached.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Core safety Dec 18, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
At time of renewal inspection on 12/18/24, staff persons #1 and #2 did not have the complete CPSL requirements on file for employment or volunteering. The file for staff person #1 not did not contain a complete PA criminal clearance, FBI clearance, or NSOR verification certificate. The file for staff person #2 contained a volunteer child abuse clearance dated 7/14/22, and Department of Ed. FBI clearance dated 7/14/22.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 22, 2025): “Staff person #1 is past the provisional hire date and will not work at the facility until the remaining 3 clearances are on file at the facility. Staff person #2 cannot be a provisional hire due to position held at the facility and will not work at the facility until complete clearances are on file…”
Citation Dec 18, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
At time of renewal inspection on 12/18/24, the facility's emergency plan had not been updated to meet Federal Requirements under 45 CFR § 98.41(a)(1)(vii), which includes having a plan for continuity of operations, assigned staff roles in the emergency plan, and stating the training requirements for staff, facility persons, and volunteers.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 13, 2025): “Emergency Response plan has been reviewed and appropriate edits have been made. Copies are maintained electronically and on site in the licensing binder as well as our first aid backpack.”
Citation Dec 18, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Contact when arises/Contact when ended 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4)
At time of renewal inspection on 12/18/24, the emergency plan shown to certification rep did not specify how parents would be contacted, and did not specify that they would be contacted as soon as possible at the beginning of any emergency, and then would again be contacted at the end of the emergency with instructions on how to be reunited with their child(ren).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 6, 2025): “Emergency Response plan has been reviewed and appropriate edits have been made. Copies are maintained electronically and on site in the licensing binder as well as our first aid backpack.”
Citation Dec 18, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Plan reviewed/updated annually 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(b)
At time of renewal inspection on 12/18/24, the emergency plan shown to certification rep had a date of 6/28/21, in which it was reviewed/updated.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 6, 2025): “Emergency Response plan was previously reviewed, however version dates were not accurate. Copies are maintained electronically and on site in the licensing binder as well as our first aid backpack.”
Citation Dec 18, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
At time of renewal inspection on 12/18/24, there was no documentation on file that staff person #2 had a health assessment by the first day of working with children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 27, 2025): “Staff person #2 will provide a health assessment for the staff file”
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Citation Dec 18, 2024 Inspection Transportation
Safe pick-up and drop-off in writing/Safe routes posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(b)/3270.171(c)
At time of renewal inspection on 12/18/24, safe pick up and drop off procedures had not been established and communicated to parents in writing and were not posted on the parent board at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 6, 2025): “Parents are sent a welcome letter prior to enrollment with our program (attached for review).”
Citation Dec 18, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)
At time of renewal inspection on 12/18/24, the emergency plan shown to certification rep did not include accommodations of how any children with disabilities or chronic medical conditions would be handled during an emergency or evacuation.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 6, 2025): “Emergency Response plan has been reviewed and appropriate edits have been made. Copies are maintained electronically and on site in the licensing binder as well as our first aid backpack.”
Citation Dec 18, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(1)
At time of renewal inspection on 12/18/24, the emergency plan shown to certification rep did not have a location listed for shelter away from the facility premises.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 6, 2025): “Emergency Plan has been updated to include off campus evacuation location.”
Citation Dec 18, 2024 Inspection Transportation
Pick-up and drop-off points 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)
At time of renewal inspection on 12/18/24, there was no documentation that the facility annually notified the local police department of the facility's location and use of traffic routes around the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 6, 2025): “Regional Director previously sent program location and details to local law enforcement. Notification letter attached.”
Citation Dec 18, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff person - 18 yrs. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(b)
At time of renewal inspection on 12/18/24, staff person #1, identified as an aide on the staff data worksheet, is not 18 years of age and there was no additional documentation of education to qualify individual #1 as a staff person.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 6, 2025): “Staff person #1 will not work at the facility as a staff person until he/she is 18 years of age.”
Citation Dec 18, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10)
At time of renewal inspection on 12/18/24, the first aid and CPR certification on file for staff person #1 and #2 did not include the word "pediatric" and was not conducted by a PQAS trainer.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 10, 2025): “While staff person #1 does have child cpr and first aid training, all team members will be attending company sponsored training on 1/9.”
Citation Dec 18, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii)
At time of renewal inspection on 12/18/24, the file for staff person #1 did not include any education or experience in order to determine which position he/she qualifies to perform.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 13, 2025): “Staff person #1 previously submitted high school transcript - attached to report for review”
Citation Dec 18, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Director qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(b)/3270.192(2)(ii)
At time of renewal inspection on 12/18/24, the file for staff person #2 did not contain the education or experience to qualify for the position being performed.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 10, 2025): “Staff person #2 has provided college diploma, attached for review. Will provide proof of experience and training hours.”
Citation Dec 18, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)
At time of renewal inspection on 12/18/24, the agreement form on file for child #1 was not signed by the operator.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 27, 2025): “Site Leader has reviewed agreement, updated as needed and provided parent with original”
Citation Dec 18, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Amount of fee 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(1)
At time of renewal inspection on 12/18/24, the agreement form on file for child #1 did not include the fee amount to be paid to the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 27, 2025): “Site Leader has reviewed agreement, updated as needed and provided parent with original.”
Citation Dec 18, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Date fee to be paid 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(2)
At time of renewal inspection on 12/18/24, the agreement form used by the facility and on file for children #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 did not include a space to write in the day of the week or date in which the fee is to be paid.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 27, 2025): “Site Leader has reviewed agreement, updated as needed and provided parent with original”
Citation Dec 18, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
At time of renewal inspection on 12/18/24, the agreement form on file for child #1 did not include the services to be provided to the family and child, by the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 27, 2025): “Site Leader has reviewed agreement, updated as needed and provided parent with original”
Citation Dec 18, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Arrival/departure times/Designated release persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(4)/3270.123(a)(5)
At time of renewal inspection on 12/18/24, the agreement used by the facility and on file for children #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 did not include a space for parents to fill in the child's arrival and departure times, and did not include a space for parents to specify the person to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 27, 2025): “Site Leader has reviewed agreement, updated as needed and provided parent with original”
Citation Dec 18, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)
At time of renewal inspection on 12/18/24, the agreement forms for child #1 and #2 did not include the date of the child's admission.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 27, 2025): “Child's date of admission will be entered on the form.”
Citation Dec 18, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent receives original 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(b)
At time of renewal inspection on 12/18/24, the agreements on file at the facility for children #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 were the original agreements, not a copy of the agreement, as identified by the colored ink.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 6, 2025): “Copies will be made at welcome meetings and originals will go home with parents.”
Citation Dec 18, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
At time of renewal inspection on 12/18/24, the emergency information for child #3 and #4 did not include the addresses of the individuals to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 27, 2025): “Child Contact sheets are maintained in emergency binder on site (attached), and will be filled out completely by the enrolling parent.”
Citation Dec 18, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)
At time of renewal inspection on 12/18/24, the facility did not have a medical transport plan posted to identify the steps that will be taken if a child needs emergency medical treatment and needs to be transported by ambulance.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 6, 2025): “Steps to follow when emergency medical treatment is necessary will be added into Emergency Response Plan. It will also be posted on the parent information board.”
Citation Dec 18, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Age 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(i)
At time of renewal inspection on 12/18/24, the file for staff person #2 did not include an official form of ID for verification of age.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 13, 2025): “Staff person #2 has provided ID (attached for review).”
Citation Dec 18, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
At time of renewal inspection on 12/18/24, the file for staff person #2 did not include 2 written, non-family references.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 27, 2025): “Staff person #2 previously provided 2 written references to former area leadership. They were not uploaded to our database. He will be resending copies of the references to be maintained in his file on site.”
Citation Dec 18, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Building Codes 55 Pa. Code §3270.15(b)
At time of renewal inspection on 12/18/24, the facility's certificate of occupancy was not available to be shown to certification representative.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 17, 2025): “Regional Director reached out to the school Principal to request a copy of the Certificate of Occupancy and will forward a copy upon receipt.”
Citation Dec 18, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.25(a)
At time of renewal inspection on 12/18/24, the facility's current certificate of compliance was not posted at the location.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 13, 2025): “New Family Information Boards have been ordered for this site. Certificate of Compliance will be added to the board and posted during program hours.”

“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 —
Certificate status Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through Jan 11, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Aug 5, 2019 · what STARS means
Operator Leading Edge Extended Learning
Phone —
State certificate # CER-00252142
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Common questions

Has Media Elementary School 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 Jan 23, 2026 (background checks): “On 01/23/26, ongoing noncompliance with the following violation was observed; On 11/05/25, during the paperwork portion of the renewal inspection the operator was not in compliance with the CPSL. The documents that are…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Media Elementary School?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Media Elementary School since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Media Elementary School’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Aug 5, 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 Elementary School compare with other daycares in Media?

It is #12 of 15 centers in Media by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 59% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Media Elementary School last inspected?

Jan 23, 2026 (unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

Who runs Media Elementary School?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Leading Edge Extended Learning.

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.

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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