Rose Tree Early Learning Center

145 W Rose Tree Rd, Media, PA 19063 · Delaware County

Keystone STAR 4 (accredited)

Rose Tree Early Learning Center is a certified child care center in Media, PA, with capacity for 43 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 (accredited) rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 8 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #3 of 15 centers in Media and has fewer citations per inspection than 81% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 81% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. Fewer citations than most

Tied for #3 of 15 centers in Media

2 Core-safety citations

6 Other citations

6 Inspections

0 Complaint investigations that found violations

8 citations from 6 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected Apr 14, 2026

Every state visit

Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety 2

Supervision 2

Health & medication 2

Emergency preparedness 1

Training & qualifications 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Dec 30, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Every 60 days 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)

On 12/30/25, during the allocated unannounced monitoring, the last recorded fire drill was conducted on 10/06/25.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 14, 2026): “A required fire drill was completed, but it wasn't written in the fire log as required by DHS. Once we realized this, all participating staff were reminded of the importance of documenting drills right away. We were able to review our communication log for our November drill. The required…”

Citation Dec 30, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety

Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

On 12/30/25, during the allocated unannounced monitoring, no evidence was presented to the certification representative of the fire detection system being tested in the past 30 days.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 14, 2026): “We are aware that the fire alarm system must be tested monthly under DHS regulations. Once it was pointed out that the bottom of the form was not completed, we dated the form with the dates we had. Unfortunately, the building administrator is no longer employed, and we cannot ascertain the company…”

Core safety Apr 8, 2025 Inspection Supervision

Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)

On 04/08/2025, during the renewal inspection, child #1 were left unsupervised with an individual from DCIU that comes to work with child #1 for their IEP.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 9, 2025): “The parents will sign a form giving the child permission to be alone with DCIU staff.”

Core safety May 2, 2024 Inspection Supervision

Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21

At the time of renewal inspection on 5/2/24, staff person #1 did not fully completed pre-service Pediatric First aid and CPR training and was observed working unsupervised in Stars room. Staff person #1 completed only online portion of Pediatric First aid and CPR.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 7, 2024): “Staff person #1 will be supervised.”

Citation May 2, 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 the time of renewal inspection, staff person #1 did not complete in-person part of professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. Staff person #1 completed only online portion of Pediatric First aid and CPR.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 7, 2024): “Staff person #1 will participate in the second part of pediatric first aid and CPR. Until that time, staff #1 will be supervised by at least an assistant group supervisor.”

Citation May 5, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety

No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)

During the physical site inspection on 6/7/2023 peeling paint and a rusty corroded surface was observed on a door in the girl's bathroom stall

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 12, 2023): “The owner of the building has been notified that repairs will be needed on the girl's bathroom door to remove any peeling paint and or rust. In the meantime, the damaged area has been completely covered with heavy duty masking tape until a permanent repair can be made. Pictures of the temporary…”

Citation May 20, 2022 Inspection Health & medication

Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(2)(i)

Child #1 last received a flu vaccine in 2017 and no documentation was in their file to explain why they did not receive a vaccine that is recommended yearly.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 10, 2022): “Parent will be contacted and documentation will be obtained.”

Citation May 20, 2022 Inspection Health & medication

Exam communicable disease 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(3)

Staff person #1 has a physical that does not address communicable diseases.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 13, 2022): “Facility will obtain a physical with communicable diseases addressed.”

“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 43 children

Certificate status Regular

Certificate valid through Jun 30, 2027

Keystone STARS STAR 4 (accredited)
since Aug 12, 2026 · what STARS means

Operator Rose Tree Early Learning Center

Phone —

State certificate # CER-00257374

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Common questions

Has Rose Tree Early Learning Center had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 2 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 8, 2025 (supervision): “On 04/08/2025, during the renewal inspection, child #1 were left unsupervised with an individual from DCIU that comes to work with child #1 for their IEP.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Rose Tree Early Learning Center?

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

What is Rose Tree Early Learning Center’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4 (accredited), effective Aug 12, 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 Rose Tree Early Learning Center compare with other daycares in Media?

It is tied for #3 of 15 centers in Media 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 Rose Tree Early Learning Center last inspected?

Apr 14, 2026 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.

Who runs Rose Tree Early Learning Center?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Rose Tree Early Learning Center.

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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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