Media Childrens House
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MCH has been a wonderful place for my children to grow socially, emotionally, and even academically. The Montessori method allowed our kids to develop a true love of learning without feeling pressured to do so. In my daughter's case, that love of learning has carried through to her time, right now, in first grade, and my son is still at the school and enjoying many of the materials.
The teachers are wonderful. They are all warm, welcoming, and patient but also firm when necessary, and they are clear in their expectations and in their instructions. In addition to providing guidance in the classroom throughout the day, they lead the children in song in circle time, celebrate birthdays with walks around the "sun," and have a series of fun days throughout the year that provide milestones for the kids to hold onto. The kindergartners even get to go on a field trip. We will miss the place when our kids get older!
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About the Provider
We are a school that awakens children's imaginations to the limitless possibilities in life, and a community in which children and adults find friendships and support. As the first formal educational experience for our students, our program is designed to provide a lasting foundation of skills and positive attitudes to support a lifetime of learning.
At our school, everyone is encouraged to ask questions and broaden their understandings of themselves, others, and the world around them. By incorporating the values and methods of Dr. Maria Montessori, our classrooms are structured to address each child's individual needs, strengths and passions.
We are located in Aston, PA and accredited by the Pennsylvania State Association of Independent Schools, and the American Montessori Society.
Hours of Operation
- Monday7:45 AM - 5:30 PM
- Tuesday7:45 AM - 5:30 PM
- Wednesday7:45 AM - 5:30 PM
- Thursday7:45 AM - 5:30 PM
- Friday7:45 AM - 5:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Reason | Description | Status |
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| 2025-10-15 | Renewal | Renewal | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2025-06-05 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2024-10-22 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2) - Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2) Description: Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the agreements used by the facility do not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week and the date on which the fee is to be paid. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The agreements will be updated to provide a place to specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week and the date on which the fee is to be paid. |
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| 2024-10-22 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(4) Description: Arrival/departure times Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the agreements used by the facility do not specify the child's arrival and departure times. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The agreements will be updated to provide a place to specify the child's arrival and departure times. |
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| 2024-10-22 | Renewal | 3270.26 - Compliance/Nondiscrimination | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.26 Description: Compliance/Nondiscrimination Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not complete the civil rights compliance questionnaire. Correction Required: A legal entity must comply with The Pennsylvania Human Relations Act (43 P. S. §§951-962.2), the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (42 U.S.C.A. §§6101-6107), Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C.A. §§2000d-2000d-4a). Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C.A. §§2000e-2000e-5), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C.A. §794), the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C.A. §§12101-12514). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider will complete and submit the civil rights compliance questionnaire. |
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| 2024-10-22 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not have hand washing signs posted that state, "A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating." Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider will develop a handwashing sign that says," A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating." The sign will be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility. |
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| 2023-10-19 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the health report for child #1 does not show an influenza immunization in the year 2022 or 2023. Also, there was no exemption letter on file. Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. Exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent will be required to provide documentation of an influenza immunization in the year 2022 or 2023; or the parent will provide an exemption letter. |
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| 2023-10-19 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility had a policy identifying the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment that did not address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment. Also, the facilities emergency plan did not outline the continuity of operations during an emergency and in the aftermath of an emergency. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider will update the policy identifying the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment to include the prevention and identification of child maltreatment. The facility will also update the emergency plan to outline the continuity of operations during an emergency and in the aftermath of an emergency. |
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| 2023-10-19 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(4) - Exam communicable disease/Information re: medical problems | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(4) Description: Exam communicable disease/Information re: medical problems Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #3 had a health assessment that did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination and include information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #3 will have the DHS health assessment form completed with all questions being answered. |
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| 2023-10-19 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility had an emergency plan that did not provide for the toddlers in care. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider will update the emergency plan to include accommodations for the toddlers in care. |
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| 2023-10-19 | Renewal | 3270.27(d) - Plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(d) Description: Plan posted Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the emergency plan was not posted at the facility. Correction Required: The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The provider will post the emergency plan in a conspicuous location. |
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| 2023-10-19 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #1 had a PDE FBI on file and did not have a DHS FBI; staff #2 had a PSP criminal history clearance, PA child abuse clearance, and DHS FBI clearance that were more than 60 months. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -- may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 will be required to provide a DHS FBI clearance no more than 60 months old. Staff #2 will be required to provide a PSP criminal history clearance, PA child abuse clearance, and DHS FBI clearance that are no more than 60 months. Staff #1 and #2 will not work in childcare until all required clearances are on file at the facility. |
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| 2022-11-29 | Renewal | Renewal | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2021-12-03 | Renewal | Renewal | Compliant - Finalized |
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