Daycare centers in Media, PA
17 licensed programs · 8 accept subsidy · 7 with Google ratings
A daycare center is a licensed facility that cares for children in age-grouped classrooms, usually from six weeks old until kindergarten, for a full working day. Centers are inspected by the state, must meet staff-to-child ratios for every age group and carry a licensed capacity.
Rose Tree Early Learning Center (145 W Rose Tree Rd)
The Children's Academy
Ducklings Early Learning Center Ponds Edge
Middletown Montessori School
Christ Church Preschool
Ethel Mason Child Development
Easter Seals of Southeastern PA
Glenwood Elementary School
Indian Lane Elementary School
Lima United Methodist Church Bus Stop Program
Media Elementary School
Reformation Schools Inc
Rocky Run YMCA Early Learning Center
The Foundation for Delaware County
The Walden School
Rose Tree Early Learning Center (1101 First Ave)
Childcare in Media: what to know
How many licensed child care programs are in Media?
Media has 17 licensed programs on the Pennsylvania register: 17 daycare centers, 0 licensed preschools, 0 home daycares and 0 before and after school programs. 8 accept child care subsidy.
Who licenses child care in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning licenses and inspects child care centers, preschools and home daycares in Pennsylvania. Every profile links to the state record. Licence data on this page was synced in September 2026.
What is Keystone STARS?
Keystone STARS rates programs from STAR 1 to STAR 4. Every certified program starts at STAR 1. STAR 3 and STAR 4 programs are assessed on staff qualifications, learning program, family partnerships and management. 15 of 17 programs in Media hold a rating.
Why do home daycares show only a ZIP code?
A licensed home daycare is a private residence. The listing shows the licence, capacity and ZIP code. The provider gives the address to families directly.
When should I join a daycare waitlist in Media?
Infant rooms fill first because the state allows the fewest babies per teacher. Ask each program how long its infant and toddler waitlists run and whether a deposit holds a place. Home daycares often have shorter waits than centers.
Help paying for care
Pennsylvania families may qualify for Child Care Works subsidy through their Early Learning Resource Center. Pre-K Counts and Head Start are free for eligible children. 8 of 17 programs in Media (47%) accept it.
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Source: Child Care Providers including Early Learning Programs Listing, Open Data Pennsylvania. Last synced September 2026. Ratings and review counts are from Google.