Rose Tree Elementary School
Rose Tree 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 26 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (12 of 26). 3 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #11 of 15 centers in Media and has fewer citations per inspection than 52% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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On 11/06/25, during the paperwork portion of the renewal inspection, the file of staff person #1 did not contain a completed NSOR certificate and did contain a civil applicant FBI clearance, rather than the FBI clearance required to work in a childcare facility.
On 11/05/25, during the paperwork review portion of the renewal inspection, the file of staff person #1 did not contain education verification.
On 11/05/25, during the paperwork portion of the renewal inspection, the file of staff person #1 only contained one written, nonfamily reference.
At the time of inspection on 1/23/24, files for staff person #1 and #2 did not include an annual staff evaluation. Non-compliance continues since 11/22/24.
At the time of inspection on 1/23/24, emergency contact information of child #1 did not include the address and phone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Non-compliance continues since 11/22/24.
At the time of inspection on 1/23/24, emergency contact form of child #1 and #2 did not include the work address and phone number of the enrolling parent. Emergency contact of child #1 did not include release person's address. Non-compliance continues since 11/22/24.
At the time of inspection on 1/23/24, emergency contact information of child #1 did not include did not include a policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. Non-compliance continues since 11/22/24.
At the time of inspection on 1/23/24, staff persons #1 and #2 did not include 12 annual clock hours of child care training. Staff person #1 needed 4 additional hours of training, staff person #2 needed 7 additional hours of training Non-compliance continues since 11/22/24.
At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #1 did not include a current state criminal history check for employment and current DHS required FBI clearance. Pa state police clearance on file was for volunteer purposes, FBI clearance was from 1/8/18 and is more than 60 months old. Mandated reporter training of staff persons #1 and #2 were more than 5 years old and must be updated.
At the time of renewal inspection on 11/12/24 observed staff #2 allowing one child to go to the bathroom by himself. Staff #2 was not escorting or supervising when the child left cafeteria to the hallway and to the bathroom. On 11/22/24 observed one girl returning from the bathroom which is located in the hallway without being supervised by staff.
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At the time of renewal inspection, emergency plan did not contain a statement regarding volunteers participating in emergency plan training and emergency drills (or statement that program doesn't accept volunteers), continuity of operations in the event of an emergency that includes backing up or retrieving health and other key records/files and managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills during the aftermath of the disaster.
At the time of renewal inspection observed that the emergency plan was not reviewed at least annually. Last review was dated 1/25/23.
At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #1 included a health assessment conducted on 11/17/21 that was not valid since it was conducted more than 24 months ago.
At the time of renewal inspection, information regarding the location of the facility and use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the facility was not sent to the local traffic safety authorities.
At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #3 included Pediatric First aid and CPR training that expired on July 2024.
At the time of inspection, file for staff person #1, #2, and #3 did not include verification that staff participated in fire safety training at least annually.
At the time of renewal inspection, files for staff person #2 and #3 did not include an annual staff evaluation.
At the time of renewal inspection, agreements of child #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 were not signed by the operator.
At the time of renewal inspection, agreements of children #1, #2, #3, #4, and#5 did not specify fee amount to be paid. Agreements of children #1, #2, #3, and #4 did not specify arrival and departure time.
At the time of renewal inspection, emergency contact information of child #2 did not include the address and phone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
At the time of renewal inspection, emergency contact form of child #2 and #3 did not include the work address and phone number of the enrolling parent. Emergency contact of child #2 did not include release person's address.
At the time of renewal inspection, emergency contact information of child #2 did not include did not include a policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
At the time of renewal inspection record of staff person #1 did not include two written nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
At the time of renewal inspection, staff person #1, who holds the position of the director, was not present during the renewal inspection on 11/12/24 and 11/22/24 with a valid photo identification.
At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #1 did not include verification of 10 hours health and safety training.
At the time of renewal inspection, staff person #1, #2, and #3 did not include 12 annual clock hours of child care training.
“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.
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Common questions
Has Rose Tree 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 Nov 13, 2025 (background checks): “On 11/06/25, during the paperwork portion of the renewal inspection, the file of staff person #1 did not contain a completed NSOR certificate and did contain a civil applicant FBI clearance, rather than the FBI…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Rose Tree Elementary School?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Rose Tree 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 Rose Tree Elementary School’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Jul 24, 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 Rose Tree Elementary School compare with other daycares in Media?
It is #11 of 15 centers in Media by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 52% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Rose Tree Elementary School last inspected?
Nov 13, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
Who runs Rose Tree Elementary School?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Leading Edge Extended Learning.
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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.
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