The Childrens Academy is a certified child care center in Media, PA, with capacity for 151 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 5 violations, none of them core-safety, most often for building & playground safety (3 of 5). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #2 of 15 centers in Media and has fewer citations per inspection than 86% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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On 08/07/25, during the renewal inspection, the emergency plan for the facility was not posted in a conspicuous location.
On 08/07/25, during the renewal inspection, the lowest shelf in the unlocked cabinet in the back of classroom 7 contained the purse of a staff member with a lighter on the top of it, leaving the lighter accessible to children.
On 08/07/25, during the renewal inspection, the back left window in Room 5 that is above ground level was not modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches.
On 08/07/25, during the renewal inspection, the unlocked cabinets in Room 3, Room 4, and Room 5 contained diapers that that were still in their plastic bag packaging, accessible to children. In addition, the unlocked cabinet under the sink in Room 5 was storing numerous plastic grocery bags that were accessible to children.
On 10/3/22, during a diaper change, a staff person did not immediately place the diaper in the trash can.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $81.00 | — |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $79.00 | — |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $76.00 | — |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $68.00 | — |
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 The Childrens Academy had any serious violations?
No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 5 other citations, listed above.
Have there been complaints about The Childrens Academy?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at The Childrens Academy since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is The Childrens Academy’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Oct 23, 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 The Childrens Academy compare with other daycares in Media?
It is #2 of 15 centers in Media by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 86% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was The Childrens Academy last inspected?
Sep 8, 2026 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does The Childrens Academy cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $81.00 for infant, $79.00 for young toddler, $76.00 for older toddler, $68.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs The Childrens Academy?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is SHC Early Learning Academy 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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