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Ducklings Early Learning Center

Media, PA · Delaware County
101 Ponds Edge Dr, Media, PA 19063
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Quick Facts

Capacity
152 children
Languages
English, English
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
2

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Contact Information

📞 (484) 768-0123
101 Ponds Edge Dr
Media, PA 19063
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00253760
License Issued
Feb 28, 2026
Active Through
Feb 28, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 15

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Ducklings Early Learning Center is a Child Care Center in Media PA, with a maximum capacity of 152 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

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
2026-06-09 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(f)

Description: 2 feet apart

Noncompliance Area: On 06/09/26, during the allocated unannounced monitoring, the cribs in infant room 1 were observed to have less than 2 feet of space on three sides.

Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Make space in the classroom to ensure the cribs have two feet of space.
2026-06-09 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(d) - No harsh language Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(d)

Description: No harsh language

Noncompliance Area: On 06/09/26, during the site visit, it was confirmed that staff persons #1 and #2 use harsh, demeaning, and abusive language in the presence of children.

Correction Required: A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff members #1 and #2 were spoken to and state regulations were reviewed and will not use harsh, demeaning, or abusive language. Staff members #1 and #2 will be separated and will no longer work in the same room together.
2026-06-09 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.119 - Infant sleep position Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.119

Description: Infant sleep position

Noncompliance Area: On 06/11/26, during the allocated unannounced monitoring, an infant in infant room 1 was observed to be sleeping on the floor from 9:45am until at least 10:11am. In addition, a child was observed sleeping in their crib with their bib on and a pacifier attached to it via pacifier strap.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All infants will be placed in a crib to sleep in the proper sleeping position.
2026-06-09 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.51 - Similar Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.51

Description: Similar Age Level

Noncompliance Area: On 06/09/26, during a follow up visit, ongoing non-compliance with ratio requirements was observed in the infant room. One staff member was observed alone in the classroom caring for five infants in infant room 2. On 05/04/26, during the inspection, a staff member confirmed to the certification representative that the facility was out of compliance with ratio requirements in April. The previous inspection summary stated that the facility would come into compliance by 05/18/26.

Correction Required: 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. IF USING TIERED LIS: The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility is maintaining the required staff:child ratios at all times. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the -------- Region Office on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will be added to the classroom.
2026-06-09 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: On 06/09/26, during the allocated unannounced monitoring, an outlet was observed to be uncovered and broken in classroom 10 where children aged 3-4 are being cared for.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Replace outlet cover.
2026-06-09 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: On 06/09/26, during the allocated unannounced monitoring visit, the child lock placed on the cabinet door under the sink was not engaged leaving Windex and other cleaning materials accessible to children, in addition Clorox wipes and baking soda were observed in a stack of supplies by the door. In the bathroom inside of classroom 11 beads to improve the smell labeled "Keep out of reach of children" was placed on the toilet, 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.)
All doors shall have locks. Cleaning materials shall be locked in cabinets and out of reach and inaccessible.
2026-06-09 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.67(d) - Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.67(d)

Description: Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle

Noncompliance Area: On 06/09/26, during the unannounced allocated monitoring visit, both the small and large garbage cans located in room 10 were observed to be unlined and contained trash that has been contaminated by human secretions.

Correction Required: Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All bins shall have liners.
2026-06-09 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.75(a) - In child care spaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(a)

Description: In child care spaces

Noncompliance Area: On 06/09/26, during the allocated unannounced visit, room 13 was observed to be without a first-aid kit.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provide a first aid kit in each classroom.
2026-04-28 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.51 - Similar Age Level Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.51

Description: Similar Age Level

Noncompliance Area: On 05/04/26, during the inspection, a staff member confirmed to the certification representative that the facility was out of compliance with ratio requirements in April.

Correction Required: 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. IF USING TIERED LIS: The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility is maintaining the required staff:child ratios at all times. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the -------- Region Office on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will be added to classrooms.
2026-03-27 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: 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.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
More cribs will be purchased.
2026-03-27 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.119 - Infant sleep position Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.119

Description: Infant sleep position

Noncompliance Area: On 03/27/26, during the unannounced monitoring, child #1 was observed to be sleeping with a sound machine in their crib.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Nothing will be placed in or on a crib except for the child and sheet fitted to the mattress.
2026-01-15 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.67(d) - Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.67(d)

Description: Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle

Noncompliance Area: 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.

Correction Required: Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will be trained to replace liners daily. Trash cans will be lined in all classrooms.
2026-01-15 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.75(a) - In child care spaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(a)

Description: In child care spaces

Noncompliance Area: 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.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A second first-aid kit will be made for each classroom that engages in split groups.
2026-01-15 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: 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.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Paint in the Ladybug classroom will be painted up so no peeling paint is left.
2025-12-16 Renewal 3270.106(j) - Prohibit items in crib Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(j)

Description: Prohibit items in crib

Noncompliance Area: On 12/16/25, during the renewal inspection, a sound machine was observed in the crib of a sleeping infant.

Correction Required: Toys, bumper pads, or pillows may not be present in a crib while an infant is sleeping in the crib.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Sound machine was removed from crib. All staff were reminded that no items can be placed in a crib when a child is sleeping.

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