GPY Phoenixville Early Learning Center
400 E Pothouse Rd, Phoenixville, PA
5.0· 3 reviews
Magic Memories
- licensed capacity
- 100
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Magic Memories
Magic Memories is a child care center in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 100 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 100 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 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 |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 100 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Magic Memories
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 100 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00251467
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 12, 2026: 9 rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 7 visits · 15 rules in all · 15 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Safety and hazards 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Records and paperwork 1
- Background checks 1
- Transportation 1
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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Jan 12, 2026Inspection9 rules cited
3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 8 children files and the health reports for child #2 and child #3 did not include the statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2026
3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 8 children's files and the file for child #1 did not include information regarding the child's special needs on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2026
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 8 children's file and the files for child #1 did not include the phone number of the child's physician or source of medical care on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 10 staff files and the file for staff #1, staff #2, and staff #3 did not include an updated disclosure statement.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2026
3270.27(a)(4) Contact when ended
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files, and the emergency plan did not include a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2026
3270.27(a)(3) Contact when arises
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files, and the emergency plan did not include a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency arises.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2026
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed facility files and the policy for Shaken Baby Syndrome and Child Maltreatment did not include the identification and prevention of child maltreatment per Announcement C-22-03 that was issued on January 24,2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2026
3270.182(6) Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 8 children's files, and the emergency contact form for child #1 did not include a signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2026
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 10 staff files and the file for staff #4 did not include an updated health assessment”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2026
Sep 16, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“During the complaint investigation, certification representative viewed the facility cameras and seen staff #1 aggressively used physical punishment during naptime.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2025
Jun 9, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“During the complaint investigation (EVE-00091453), certification representative reviewed 2 staff files and the file for staff #1 did not include the 10-hr. health and safety training with the 1hr update or the 10-hr health and safety revised or the 2-part 6 hr. health and safety per Announcement C-24-03 Health and Safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2025
May 19, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“During the complaint investigation, certification representative viewed the facility cameras and seen staff #1 grabbed the child forcefully two times during naptime.”
Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2025
Mar 26, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“During the complaint investigation, certification representative reviewed facility files and video, on the video staff #1 had 4 infants in the evacuation crib and was given another child from another staff and placed in the evacuation crib which made staff #1 out of ratio. Infant: staff ratio 1:4”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2025
3270.113(e) Restraints prohibited
“During the complaint investigation, certification representative reviewed facility files and video, on the video staff #1 was seen transporting 4 infants in an evacuation crib on the playground restricting their movements while talking to other staff members instead of engaging the children on the playground out of the evacuation crib.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2025
Feb 24, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.61(h) Exceeding Capacity
“At the time of renewal inspection at around 11 AM observed 10 preschool children in Room 202 with the established capacity of 7 and 9 young toddlers in Room 105 with the established capacity of 8. Number of children present in Room 202 and Room 105 exceeded capacity that was established.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2025
- May 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 24, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #1included pediatric first aid/CPR training not in an approved curriculum with the trainer that was not PQAS-certified.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2023
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“At the time of renewal inspection, emergency contact information of child #1 did not include the work address and telephone number of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2023
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“At the time of renewal inspection some mats used for nap time were ripped exposing foam.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2023
3270.181(c)/3270.181(e) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos/Emergency master file updated
“At the time of renewal inspection observed that some emergency contact forms were not updated by parents. Some emergency contact forms were updated in a master file, but were not updated in each child care space.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2023
3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease
“At the time of renewal inspection, an adult health examination of staff person #2 did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2023
Jun 7, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION ON 6/7/22, CERTIFICATION REP OBSERVED CHILDREN OUT OF RATIO WITH STAFF. OBSERVED 16 CHILDREN WITH TWO STAFF (4 OLDER TODDLERS AND 12 PRESCHOOLERS).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2022
Mar 9, 2022Inspection26 rules cited
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 3/9/22, THE FACILITY HAS NOT NOTIFIED SAFETY AUTHORITIES ANNUALLY IN WRITING OF THE LOCATION OF THE FACILITY AND THE PROGRAM'S USE OF PEDESTRIAN AND VEHICULAR ROUTES AROUND THE CHILD CARE FACILITY.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2022
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 3/9/22,THE FACILITY WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION OF STAFF 1 AND 3 COMPLETING 12 HOURS OF ANNUAL CHILD CARE TRAINING.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2022
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON 3/9/22, THE FACILITY DID NOT HAVE INSTRUCTIONS FOR PARENTS TO CONTACT THE APPROPRIATE REGIONAL CHILD CARE OFFICE.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2022
3270.95(b) Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 3/9/22, THE FACILITY WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION OF TESTING THE FIRE SYSTEM EVERY 30 DAYS”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2022
3270.192(5) Two written references
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 3/9/22, STAFF 9 FILE WAS MISSING ONE NON FAMILY REFERENCE LETTER.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2022
3270.166(1) Written statement
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 3/9/22, THERE WAS NO FEEDING SCHEDULE FOR THE INFANTS THAT WERE PRESENT IN THE”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2022
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(4) Exam communicable disease/Information re: medical problems
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 3/9/22, STAFF 8 HEALTH ASSESMENT HAS NOT BEEN COMPLETELY FILLED OUT. QUESTION 2 AND 3 WAS NOT COMPLETED.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2022
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 3/9/22, THERE WAS NO EMERGENCY CONTACT FORMS IN THE CHILDCARE SPACE OF THE MULTIPURPOSE ROOM WHILE THE CHILDREN WERE IN CARE.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2022
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 3/9/22 CHILD 4 EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM DID NOT STATE THE MA POLICY NUMBER.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2022
3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 3/9/22, CHILD 2,3,4,6,7,8,9 AND 5 AGREEMENT FORM DID NOT STAE THE ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE TIME.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2022
3270.123(a) Signed
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 3/9/22, CHILD 3 FILE DID NOT HAVE A SIGNATURE FROM A PARENT.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2022
3270.123(a) Signed
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTIONON 3/9/22, CHILD 1 FILE DID NOT HAVE AN AGREEMENT. CHILD 9 AREEMENT FORM DID NOT HAVE A SIGNATURE FROM THE OPERATOR.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2022
3270.111(b) Posted in group space
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 3/9/22, THERE WAS NO DAILY ACTIVITY POSTED IN THE MULTIPUPOSE/SCHOOL AGE ROOM.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2022
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 3/9/22, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED A CHILD SLEEPING ON ANOTHER'S CHILD LABELED MAT.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2022
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 3/9/22, THE REST EQUIPMENT IN THE MONKEY, GIRAFFE AND CHAMELEONS ROOM HAD FOAM EXPOSED FROM THEIR MATS.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2022
3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 3/9/22, THE BATHROOM BETWEEN THE CATERPILLAR AND MONKEYS DID NOT HAVE A LIDDED CAN PRESENT. THE CHAMELEONS ROOM WAS ALSO MISSING A LIDDED CAN.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2022
3270.82(h)/3270.134(a) Handwashing signs/Child's hands washed
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 3/9/22, THE GIRAFFES CLASSROOM WAS OBSERVED GOING INTO THE MULTIPURPOSE ROOM AND EATING FOOD WITHOUT WASHING THEIR HANDS.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2022
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 3/9/22, THERE WAS PEELING PAINT PRESENT IN THE TIGGERS AND BUSY BEES ROOM. THERE WAS ALSO PEELING PAINT ON THE BLUE WALL INSIDE OF THE SEAHORSE ROOM.THERE WAS ALSO PEELING PAINT ON THE RIGHTS SIDE OF THE TOILET IN THE BATHROOM OF THE MULTIPURPOSE ROOM.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2022
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“THE WHITE WALL IN THE DUCKIES ROOM WAS COMING APART FROM THE STRUCTURED WALL.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2022
3270.75(c) Has all items
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 3/9/22, THE FIRST AID KIT IN THE TIGGERS ROOM WERE MISSING TAPE AND SOAP. THE DUCKIES ROOM WERE MISSING SOAP AND GUAZE FROM THE FIRST AID KIT. THE TURTLES, GIRAFFES ROOM AND THE FIREFLIES WAS MISSING A BANDAIDS FROM THE FIRST AID KIT. THE FIRST AID KIT IN THE MULTIPURPOSE ROOM WAS MISSING SCISSORS, GLOVES, BANDAIDS AND SOAP.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2022
3270.74 Emergency Numbers Posted
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 3/9/22, THERE WAS NO TELEPHONE NUMBERS NEXT TO THE TELEPHONE POSTED IN THE BUSY BEES ROOM.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2022
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 3/9/22, STAFF 7 FILE DID NOT CONTAIN VERIFICATINO OF EDUCATION FOR THE POSITION THEY HELD.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2022
3270.35(b)/3270.192(2)(iv) Group sup qualifications/Transcript, diploma and letters
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 3/9/22, STAFF 4 FILE DID NOT HAVE VERIFICATION OF TRANSCRIPT FOR THE POSITION THEY HELD DUE TO BACHELORS DEGREE NOT INDICATING THE FIELD OF STUDY. STAFF 10 FILE DID NOT HAVE VERIFICATION OF EDUCATION FOR THE POSITION THEY HELD.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2022
3270.34(b)/3270.192(2)(iv) Director qualifications/Transcript, diploma and letters
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 3/9/22, STAFF 5 FILE DID NOT HAVE VERIFICATION OF TRANSCRIPT FOR THE BACHELORS DEGREE SHE HELD DUE TO NOT STATING THE FIELD OF STUDY ON DEGREE.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 3/9/22, STAFF 8, HIRED 9/27/21 FILE DID NOT CONTAIN VERIFICATION OF MANDATE REPORTER TRAINING WITHIN THE 45 DAYS OF HIRE.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2022
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 3/9/22, THERE WAS AN OUTLET COVER MSISING FROM ELECTRICAL OUTLET IN THE SEAHOURSE CLASSROOM.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2022
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Aug 26, 2021Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“A review of video footage from 08/25/21 revealed staff person #1 and #2 with 19 children aged 2 to 3 years old until returning in from the playground at approximately 10:50am. The correct staff: child ratio is 1 staff to 6 children..”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Magic Memories
Is Magic Memories licensed?
Yes. Magic Memories is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Magic Memories last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on January 12, 2026, with 9 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Magic Memories had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 6 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 15 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.
How many children can Magic Memories care for?
100, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Magic Memories accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Magic Memories' hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Magic Memories cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 983-0229 to ask.
What is Magic Memories' phone number?
(610) 983-0229.
Where is Magic Memories?
897 Valley Forge Rd, Phoenixville, PA 19460. The nearest other daycare we list is Moms House Inc of Greater Philadelphia, 0.7 miles away.