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Home › PA › Media › Ducklings Early Learning Center
101 Ponds Edge Dr, Media PA 19063 · License #CER-00253760 · Center · Child Care Center
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3270.106(a) · Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.
On 03/27/26, during the inspection, staff #1 and staff #2 confirmed that the facility is assigning more than one child to a single crib. All cribs did not have labels stating which child uses which crib.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 27, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.119 · Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility.
On 03/27/26, during the unannounced monitoring, child #1 was observed to be sleeping with a sound machine in their crib.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 31, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
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3270.67(d) · Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles.
On 01/15/26, during the unannounced follow up visit, ongoing noncompliance was observed for the following violation; On 12/16/25, during the renewal inspection, two of the garbage cans in the ladybugs room and one in butterflies room contained trash that had been contaminated by human secretion did not contain a plastic lining.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 30, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.75(a) · A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space.
On 01/15/26, during the unannounced follow up visit, ongoing noncompliance was observed regarding the following violation; On 12/16/25, during the renewal inspection, there was no first aid kit in the caterpillar's 2 room because the room was engaged in "split groups" and the group that left the classroom took the first aid kit with them.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 30, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
On 01/15/26, during an unannounced follow up inspection, ongoing noncompliance was observed regarding the following violation; On 12/16/25, during the renewal inspection, the ladybug classroom had peeled paint on the left wall.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 30, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.67(d) · Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles.
On 12/16/25, during the renewal inspection, two of the garbage cans in the ladybugs room and one in butterflies room contained trash that had been contaminated by human secretion did not contain a plastic lining.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 22, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.75(a) · A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space.
On 12/16/25, during the renewal inspection, there was no first aid kit in the caterpillar's 2 room because the room was engaged in "split groups" and the group that left the classroom took the first aid kit with them.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 22, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.75(c) · A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.
On 12/16/25, during the renewal inspection, the first aid kit in the butterfly's classroom did not contain nonporous gloves.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 22, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.76 · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.
On 12/16/25, during the renewal inspection, the garbage can, white cabinets, step stool and refrigerator were visibly dirty.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 22, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
On 12/16/25, during the renewal inspection, the ladybug classroom had peeled paint on the left wall.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 22, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.106(j) · Toys, bumper pads, or pillows may not be present in a crib while an infant is sleeping in the crib.
On 12/16/25, during the renewal inspection, a sound machine was observed in the crib of a sleeping infant.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 22, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.51 · When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30.
On 10/21/25, during the unannounced monitoring, the infant ratio in the infant 1 classroom was not maintained. Staff #1 was alone in the infants 1 classroom with 5 infants, ranging in age from 4 months old to 7 months old.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 24, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -- may not work in a child care position at the facility.
At the time of the inspection, Staff 5 did not have proof of the FBI clearance on file, and was past their provisional hire period and was with the children.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 21, 2025
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.76 · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.
At the time of the inspection, 2 ceiling tiles in the gym appeared to have water damage.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 20, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(3) · An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.
At the time of the inspection, Staff 1 and Staff 2 had physicals that did not contain the results for communicable diseases.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 20, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.192(2)(ii) · A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
At the time of the inspection, Staff 3 and Staff 4's did not have proof of prior experience on file.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 20, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.166(5) · An infant 6 months of age or younger shall be held while being bottle fed.
On 1/7/25, at approximately 10:35am, Child #1 was observed drinking a bottle on the floor of the infant room while staff person was attending to classroom duties. Child #1 is younger than 6 months of age.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 13, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.14/3270.21 · A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
On 1/7/25, staff person #3 and staff person #6 were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #3 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Health & Safety, Mandated Reporter Training and Pediatric First Aid/CPR. Staff person #6 has not completed Pediatric First Aid/CPR.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 8, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.
On 1/7/25, Staff person #5 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Health & Safety 1hr Update. Staff #7 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Health & Safety Training and Pediatric First Aid/CPR.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 22, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1 and #2 -- may not work in a child care position at the facility.
On 1/7/25, Staff #1 file did not contain results of NSOR Clearance and PA Criminal Clearance as required by CPSL. Staff #2 file did not contain results of NSOR Clearance as required by CPSL.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 8, 2025
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
On 1/7/25, Staff #1 and Staff #4 have not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 22, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.75(b) · A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children.
On 1/7/25, two red bags containing first aid kits were observed accessible to children on the floor of the indoor gross motor room where toddlers were playing.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 7, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) · A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.
On 1/7/25, Staff #1 was observed working unsupervised in the Older Toddler Room. Staff #1 file did not contain verification of education and experience required in order to qualify for the position in which they were performing.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 20, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.37(c) · An aide or a combination of aides shall be supervised at all times by a staff person qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor.
On 1/7/25, Staff #2 was observed working unsupervised with 5 Young Toddlers. Staff #3 and Staff #4 were observed working unsupervised with 8 Young Toddlers. Staff #2, #3 and #4 files did not contain verification of two years' experience. Staff #2, #3 and #4 are qualified as aides.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 24, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(a)(1) · Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.
On 1/7/25, staff in the toddler rooms stated they were not assigned specific children in the group for the purpose of supervision.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 10, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.69(b) · Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.
During the initial inspection cert rep observed the hot water temperature in the kitchen was 113 degrees, the Doodlebugs classroom 111 and 112 degrees, the Fireflies classroom 111 degrees, the Before and After classroom 111 degrees, the Caterpillar classroom 111 degrees and the Ladybugs classroom 113 degrees.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 30, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.107 · A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.
During the initial inspection the cert rep observed the refrigerator in the Dragonflies classroom was 77 degrees.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 30, 2024
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.