Rising Scholars Early Learning Academy
113 E Airy St, Norristown, PA
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Magic Memories Norristown is a child care center in Norristown, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 86 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, infant care and pre-k.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 21 rules across 9 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, special-needs / inclusion care, summer camp and toddler care |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Accreditation | Other accreditation (Pennsylvania 4-star Keystone Rating (Keystone STARS)) |
| Licensed capacity | 86 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Magic Memories Norristown has not listed its tuition.
State record
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 4, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 9 of 10 visits · 21 rules in all · 20 corrected
For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“During the inspection on 6/4/26 the following was observed on the outdoor preschool playground: 1.tricycles with missing handlebar grips 2.torn parachute 3. broken easel”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the inspection on 6/4/26 discarded cups and plates and a cooler with standing water was observed on the outdoor playground.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2026
3270.67(c) No insects or rodents
“During the inspection on 6/4/26 the operator confirmed that a mouse was observed in the laundry room area while children were in care near this area.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 4, 2026
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“Video from 10/29/2025 showed staff person #1 getting in child #1's face and grabbing child #1 by chin.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2025
3270.82(e) Toilet and sinks proper height
“During the renewal inspection on 10/24/25 the step stool in the Pre-K classroom was not high enough for all children to easily reach the sink.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2025
3270.82(g) Clean and good repair
“During the renewal inspection on 10/24/25 two sinks in the upstairs children's bathroom were "out of order".”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2025
3270.66(d) Toxic plants not permitted
“During the inspection summary on 10/24/25 a Pothos plant and a Dumbcane plant were observed the preschool classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the renewal inspection on 10/24/25 chipped paint was observed in the Pre-K children's bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 27, 2025
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“During the inspection on 8/5/25 14 children were observed sleeping on cots in the upper-level preschool classroom. The cots did not have 2 feet of space on 3 sides. (Continued Noncompliance transferred from SIN-00270867) During the inspection on 9/5/25 infants were observed sleeping in cribs that did not have 2 feet of space on three sides.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2025
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“On 9/5/2025 Child #2 and #3 were observed sleeping with the blanket covering their face.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2025
3270.106(a)/3270.119 Clean, age appropriate/Infant sleep position
“During the inspection on 9/5/2025 child #1 was observed sleeping on a boppy pillow on the floor.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2025
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“During the inspection on 8/5/25 14 children were observed sleeping on cots in the upper-level preschool classroom. The cots did not have 2 feet of space on 3 sides. (Continued Noncompliance transferred to SIN-00273705)”
3270.20(a)(1) Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child
“During the inspection on 8/5/25 the operator verified that on 7/24/25 child #1 fractured his wrist on the playground. Child was treated at the emergency room. The operator did not report the incident to South East Regional OCDEL office as required.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the inspection on 8/5/25 staff person #1 was observed working alone and did not have verification of Pediatric first aid and CPR from an approved curriculum and PQAS trainer.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2025
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“An inspection on 3/27/25 revealed that child #1 received a scratch mark while in care at the facility on 3/3/25 and a copy of the incident report was not retained in the facility accident file or the facility child's file. Child #1 received a scratch mark while in care at the facility on 3/11/25 and no incident report was provided to the parent or located in the facility accident file or the facility child's file.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 2, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection on 11/8/24 the file for staff person #1 did not include a child abuse clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2024
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“During the renewal inspection on 11/8/24 the sink used by the children in the older toddler room was clogged and a cubbie unit with a tipping hazard was observed in the young toddler room.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 11, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the renewal inspection on 11/8/24 the preschool playground had a large gap between the protective surface and the fence causing a tripping hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2024
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“During the renewal inspection on 11/8/24 a review of the fire alarm testing log revealed that the alarms were not tested every 30 days. The log reflected a test on 5/20/24, 7/2/24 and 10/17/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2024
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“On 6/28/24 staff person #1 confirmed that child #1 was bitten in the arm by child #2. No incident report was observed in the child #1 file or in the master accident file for this bite mark on the arm.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2024
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“On December 21, 2023, observed on video, staff person #1 Pushed child #1 while sitting on the floor and later pulled child #1 by one arm across the floor. On December 21, 2023, staff person #1 also aggressively and picked up #2 by one arm and sat the child on the couch aggressively.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2024
3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“During the renewal inspection on 10/17/23 the emergency contact form for child #1 and #4 did not have Written consent for emergency medical care and signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2023
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During the renewal inspection on 10/17/23 the emergency contact forms for child #1 had not been updated for over a 6 month period.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2023
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During the renewal inspection on 10/17/23 the emergency contact form for child #2 #3 and #4 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2023
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“During the renewal inspection on 10/17/23 the emergency contact forms for child # 1 #2 #3 #4 and #5 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2023
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“During the renewal inspection on 10/17/23 the agreement for Child #1 and #4 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2023
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“During the renewal inspection on 10/17/23 a cubie unit with a tipping hazard was observed unmounted in the pre-k count classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 9, 2023
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the renewal inspection on 10/17/23 peeling paint was observed in the infant classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the renewal inspection on 10/17/23 the following areas were observed: 1. The carpet in the upstairs preschool classroom had foot traffic dirt, stains and areas of disrepair. 2. There is a damaged floor area in the back stairwell where a heating unit was removed. 3. The preschool play ground has large gap areas between the fence and the pour and play surface. The gap is large enough for a child to fall, get foot stuck etc. 4. The preschool playground has a wooden fence boarder area that has created a gap, and the wood is damaged in several areas. 5. The preschool playground has an area at the corner where the wall and fence area has a large gap. 6. The toddler playground has a metal utility unit with rust and sharp edges and a water faucet that has a sharp screw exposed.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2023
3270.67(c) No insects or rodents
“During the renewal inspection on 10/17/23 ants were observed in the kitchen area.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2023
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“During the renewal inspection on 10/17/23 the emergency contact forms were not located in the preschool classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2023
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“During an unannounced inspection on 02/08/2023, the files for children #2 and 3 contained immunization records that did not meet the ACIP recommendations.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2023
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“During an unannounced inspection on 02/08/2023, the file for child #1 contained a health report more than 12 months old.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2023
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During a renewal inspection on 10/24/2022, the files for children # 1, 2, and 3 did not contain an emergency contact form updated in the past 6-months.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2022
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“During a renewal inspection on 10/24/2022, the file for staff person #1 did not contain record of Emergency Plan training.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2022
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“During a renewal inspection on 10/24/2022, the facility did not have posted the information required for parents to access the child care regulations or how to contact the regional child care office.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2022
3270.131(a) Health information
“During a renewal inspection on 10/24/2022, the file for child #2 did not contain record of a health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2022
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“During an unannounced visit on 08/02/2022, the certification representative observed a video of staff person #1 dragging a child who refused to walk across the room to move him away from the other children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2022
3270.192(5) Two written references
“Staff person #1 did not have two references on file. Only 1 reference was on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2021
3270.37(b)(1) HS/GED
“Staff person #1 did not have verification of High School diploma on file at facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2021
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FAQ
Yes. Magic Memories Norristown is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on June 4, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 21 rules across 9 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 20 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
86, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 278-0423 to ask.
(610) 278-0423.
370 E Airy St, Norristown, PA 19401. The nearest other daycare we list is Rising Scholars Early Learning Academy, 0.3 miles away.