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The Childrens Academy

Media, PA · Delaware County
25 N Middletown Rd, Media, PA 19063
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Quick Facts

Capacity
151 children
Languages
English, English
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
1

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Contact Information

📞 (610) 565-1076
25 N Middletown Rd
Media, PA 19063
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00245625
License Issued
Oct 25, 2025
Active Through
Oct 25, 2026
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 15

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About the Provider

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The Children's Academy, established in 1986, is located on a 6 acre campus with an 11,000 square foot building. The school facility includes a library, an indoor playroom and 8 classrooms for ages 8 weeks through prekindergarten. A small cottage adjacent to the main building houses our full day kindergarten class. Three separate playgrounds provide age appropriate large motor equipment and sand/water play for infant/toddlers, two year olds, and preschool/kindergarten. Another outdoor space provides a paved area equipped with tricycles and riding toys.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2025-08-07 Renewal 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.103

Description: Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: 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.

Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Eye hook latches were installed on cabinets containing diapers in plastic bags. Child locks were installed on cabinets that contained plastic bags.
2025-08-07 Renewal 3270.27(d) - Plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(d)

Description: Plan posted

Noncompliance Area: On 08/07/25, during the renewal inspection, the emergency plan for the facility was not posted in a conspicuous location.

Correction Required: The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency plan was placed in the entryway of the main building.
2025-08-07 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: 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.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Purse was moved to the closet on the shelf that is inaccessible to children.
2025-08-07 Renewal 3270.72(d) - Above ground window opening restricted to 6" Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.72(d)

Description: Above ground window opening restricted to 6"

Noncompliance Area: 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.

Correction Required: Windows or doors above the ground floor that open directly to the outdoors and are accessible to children shall be constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Installed a window vent lock on window.
2024-08-08 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2023-10-03 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2022-08-12 Renewal 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.135(a)(3)

Description: Disposable diapers

Noncompliance Area: On 10/3/22, during a diaper change, a staff person did not immediately place the diaper in the trash can.

Correction Required: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director will retrain all staff that diaper in correct diaper changing procedure.
2021-09-17 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 has lived out of state in the last 5 years but did not have a child abuse clearance for that state in their file.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility went on line and obtained the required clearance. Facility states they had the clearance when staff person #1 was hired but have misplaced it.

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