GPY Rocky Run Early Learning Center
1299 W BALTIMORE PIKE, MEDIA, PA 19063Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.4 / 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.5 / 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Note: state records show 1 past adverse action on this facility's license. Process quality reflects a Keystone STARS rating of STAR 4. Structural quality reflects an 83% violation rate across 6 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected September 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 4 (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
- Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 134
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 5 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), and Hazardous Materials Handling (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Sep 26, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Locked or Inaccessible; 2025-09-263270.66(a)
3270.74 | Emergency Numbers Posted; 2025-09-26 | 3270.77(a) | No peeling paint or plaster; 2025-09-26 | 3270.182(1) | Initial and subsequent health reports; 2025-09-26 | 3270.31(e) | Age and Training
Aug 28, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations; 2025-08-283270.14
3270.18(a) | On file at facility; 2025-08-28 | 3270.27(b) | Plan reviewed/updated annually; 2025-08-28 | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) | Fire safety - 1 yr.; 2025-08-28 | 3270.32(a) | Comply with CPSL; 2025-08-28 | 3270.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible; 2025-08-28 | 3270.74 | Emergency Numbers Posted; 2025-08-28 | 3270.75(c) | Has all items; 2025-08-28 | 3270.77(a) | No peeling paint or plaster; 2025-08-28 | 3270.82(h) | Handwashing signs; 2025-08-28 | 3270.102(e) | Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch; 2025-08-28 | 3270.113(a)(1) | Staff assigned to specific children; 2025-08-28 | 3270.124(c)/3270.124(f) | Each child care space/Updated every 6 months; 2025-08-28 | 3270.124(e) | Written emergency plan posted; 2025-08-28 | 3270.181(c) | Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos; 2025-08-28 | 3270.182(1) | Initial and subsequent health reports; 2025-08-28 | 3270.31(e) | Age and Training
Sep 10, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Age and Training; 2024-09-103270.31(e)(4)(i)
3270.31(f) | Health and Safety Training; 2024-09-10 | 3270.36(b)(5) | HS/GED + 2 yrs; 2024-09-10 | 3270.51 | Similar Age Level; 2024-09-10 | 3270.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible; 2024-09-10 | 3270.77(a) | No peeling paint or plaster; 2024-09-10 | 3270.91(a) | Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed; 2024-09-10 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2024-09-10 | 3270.107 | Refrigerator; 2024-09-10 | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) | Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mo; 2024-09-10 | 3270.131(b)(2) | Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months; 2024-09-10 | 3270.133(7) | Medication log; 2024-09-10 | 3270.192(3) | Health assessment, TB test
Jun 18, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Associate's + 2 yrs/HS/GED + 2 Yrs; 2024-06-183270.35(b)(3)/3270.36(b)(5)
3270.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible; 2024-06-18 | 3270.77(a) | No peeling paint or plaster; 2024-06-18 | 3270.123(a)(1) | Amount of fee; 2024-06-18 | 3270.123(a)(5) | Designated release persons; 2024-06-18 | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) | Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mo; 2024-06-18 | 3270.133(1) | Original container; 2024-06-18 | 3270.192(5) | Two written references; 2024-06-18 | 3270.94(a)(1) | Every 60 days
May 14, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Health and Safety Training; 2024-05-143270.31(f)
3270.32(a) | Comply with CPSL; 2024-05-14 | 3270.35(b)(3) | Associate's + 2 yrs; 2024-05-14 | 3270.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible; 2024-05-14 | 3270.75(c) | Has all items; 2024-05-14 | 3270.77(a) | No peeling paint or plaster; 2024-05-14 | 3270.82(h) | Handwashing signs; 2024-05-14 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2024-05-14 | 3270.111(a) | Written plan; 2024-05-14 | 3270.123(a)(1) | Amount of fee; 2024-05-14 | 3270.123(a)(3) | Services proceeded; 2024-05-14 | 3270.123(a)(5) | Designated release persons; 2024-05-14 | 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) | Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates; 2024-05-14 | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) | Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mo; 2024-05-14 | 3270.133(1) | Original container; 2024-05-14 | 3270.151(c)(2) | Mantoux TB; 2024-05-14 | 3270.192(2)(ii) | Exp, educ., training prior to facility; 2024-05-14 | 3270.192(5) | Two written references; 2024-05-14 | 3270.31(f)(10) | Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR; 2024-05-14 | 3270.94(a)(1) | Every 60 days; 2024-05-14 | 3270.131(a) | Health information
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- 1
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