Ethel Mason Child Development Center
111 YOUTH WAY, MEDIA, PA 19063Childery Rating: 3/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.3 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.4 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.1 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Keystone STARS rating of STAR 3. Structural quality reflects a 100% violation rate across 3 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected November 2025). The structural rating also includes Pennsylvania's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Pennsylvania caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:5, and preschool ratios at 1:10. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 6 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Keystone STARS STAR 3 (Max 4) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 70
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:5 10 Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2) and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Nov 3, 20251 Finding1 Important
- On File at Facility; 2025-11-033270.18(a)
3270.27(c) | Training regarding plan; 2025-11-03 | 3270.31(e)(4)(i) | Age and Training; 2025-11-03 | 3270.31(f)/3270.31(g) | Health and Safety Training/Professional development certific; 2025-11-03 | 3270.32(a) | Comply with CPSL; 2025-11-03 | 3270.51 | Similar Age Level; 2025-11-03 | 3270.192(5) | Two written references; 2025-11-03 | 3270.27(a)(6) | Emergency plan; 2025-11-03 | 3270.94(a)(1) | Every 60 days; 2025-11-03 | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) | Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff perso; 2025-11-03 | 3270.27(f) | Emergency plan; 2025-11-03 | 3270.171(a) | Pick-up and drop-off points
Oct 7, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL/CPSL Information; 2024-10-073270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
3270.123(a)(5) | Designated release persons; 2024-10-07 | 3270.124(f) | Updated every 6 months; 2024-10-07 | 3270.131(c) | Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP; 2024-10-07 | 3270.182(3) | Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admissi; 2024-10-07 | 3270.182(5) | Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior
Nov 1, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Similar Age Level; 2023-11-013270.51
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/He
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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