Kiddie Academy of North Pittsburgh
111 Josephs Ln, Pittsburgh, PA
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Magical Years Development Center
- licensed capacity
- 44
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Magical Years Development Center
Magical Years Development Center is a child care center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 44 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 36 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 44 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 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 | 44 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
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State record
Inspection reports for Magical Years Development Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 44 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00256674
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 19, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 36 rules in all · 36 corrected
- Records and paperwork 10
- Supervision and ratios 7
- Health, medication and illness 6
- Safety and hazards 5
- Background checks 4
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Food and nutrition 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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May 19, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“At approximately 9:10 a.m., during a supervision and ratio check in the Infant/Toddler room, Staff Person #1 identified 1 infant, 3 young toddlers, and 2 older toddlers in their assigned supervision group and was not in compliance with the required staff-to-child ratio. At approximately 10:05 a.m., Staff Person #2 was observed supervising 2 older toddlers and 8 preschool-age children in the Preschool room and was not in compliance with the required staff-to-child ratio.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2026
3270.113(d) No harsh language
“At approximately 9:05 a.m. in the Preschool room, Staff Person #3 was observed standing behind a desk and forcefully struck the desk twice with their hand. Staff Person #3 then shouted, "Did I do something to you?" in an aggressive tone while 7 preschool-age children were present in the room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2026
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“Facility files did not contain documentation of conducting a fire drill within the last 60 days. The most recent fire drill conducted was on 2/6/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2026
Mar 2, 2026Inspection11 rules cited
3270.131(a) Health information
“The file for child #2 contained an initial health report dated 9/30/25 but was not within 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2026
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The emergency contact form in the file for child #2 lacked the enrolling parent's work address.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2026
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The file for Staff Person #1 contained a health assessment dated 6/4/24; however, the assessment was not completed within 12 months prior to the staff person's first day working in a child care setting (See LIS Code Sheet). The file for Staff Person #3 contained health assessments dated 9/14/23 and 2/3/26, which is more than 24 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2026
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file for child #4, older toddler, did not contain a health report dated within the last 12 months. The most recent health report on file was dated 12/13/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2026
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The emergency contact and financial agreement forms in the files for children #2, #3, and #4 have not been reviewed or updated by the parent within the last 6 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2026
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“Emergency contact information was not present in the Infant/Toddler room for children observed to be receiving care.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“Staff person #2 does not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first-aid/CPR training expiration date of 2/28/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2026
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The file for Staff Person #1 contained Child Abuse and NSOR clearance results dated after the staff person's first day working in a child care setting (See LIS Code Sheet). The file is now current. The file for Staff Person #3 contained NSOR clearance results that were not renewed prior to the expiration date of the most current certification on file: 5/11/20 and 1/28/26. The file is now current.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for Staff Person #1, who lived in the states of Massachusetts and Virginia during the previous 5 years of employment, lacked the out of state's clearances as required under CPSL prior to working in a child care setting (See LIS Code Sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2026
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact form in the file for child #1 lacked the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2026
3270.182(8) Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.
“The file for child #3 did not contain documentation of a financial agreement form between the parent and the operator.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2026
Mar 7, 2025Inspection12 rules cited
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The files for children #2 and #5, preschool aged, did not contain updated health reports within the last 12 months. The most recent health report on file for child #2 is dated 5/8/23, and the most recent health report for child #5 is dated 8/14/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2025
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The emergency contact form and financial agreement form in the files for children #1, #2, and #5 have not been reviewed and updated by the parent within the last 6 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2025
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“In the Infant/Toddler Room, emergency contact information for child #6 was not present in the child care space where the child was observed receiving care.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2025
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The emergency contact form in the file for child #5 did not include the work address of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2025
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The emergency contact form for child #4 did not include the name of the child's physician.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2025
3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“The financial agreement forms in the files for children #4 and #5 did not include the child's arrival and departure times.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2025
3270.123(a)/3270.182(8) Signed /Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.
“The file for child #3 did not contain a copy of an initial agreement form between the parent and the operator.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2025
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“On 3/11/25 at approximately 9:25am, the following observations occurred in the Infant/Toddler Room. Child #6 was observed sleeping in a crib on the left side of the room, and staff person #3 was observed sitting on the floor on the opposite side of the room. Staff person #3 was unable to properly supervise child #6 due to furniture and children's play equipment blocking view of child #6.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2025
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“In the Infant/Toddler Room, foam building blocks were observed to have teeth marks in them and accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The files for staff persons #1 and #2 did not contain documentation of NSOR clearance results at the time of inspection. The NSOR clearance results on file for staff persons #1 and #2 were observed to be expired. Staff person #1: 3/5/20. Staff person #2: 3/5/20.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2025
3270.27(a) Emergency plan
“The facility's emergency plan was not available for review at the time of inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2025
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“The facility's documentation on file of conducting fire drills exceeded 60 days between drills from 4/2/24 to 6/3/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2025
Apr 12, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“On 4/12/24 at approximately 12:50pm in the Infant/Toddler room, 2 older toddlers were observed sleeping on cots and 1 older toddler was observed sleeping in a crib, alone and unsupervised. Staff person #1 who was supervising the group of children was observed outside of the classroom in the hallway of the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2024
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“On 4/12/24 at approximately 12:50pm in the Infant/Toddler room, 2 older toddlers were observed sleeping on cots and 1 older toddler was observed sleeping in a crib, alone and unsupervised. Staff person #1 who was supervising the group of children was observed outside of the classroom in the hallway of the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2024
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“On 4/12/24 at approximately 12:50pm in the Infant/Toddler room, 2 older toddlers were observed sleeping on cots and 1 older toddler was observed sleeping in a crib, alone and unsupervised. Staff person #1 who was supervising the group of children was observed outside of the classroom in the hallway of the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2024
Mar 12, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“The operator did not have documentation of sending a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2024
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file for child #1 lacked an initial health report and has been enrolled at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2024
3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.
“The file for child #1 lacked a copy of the written agreement form between the parent and the operator.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2024
3270.107 Refrigerator
“In the Infant/Toddler room, the thermometer in the refrigerator measured temperature at 14 F. Upon closer inspection, it was determined that that the thermometer was inoperable.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2024
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact form in the file for child #1 lacked the addresses of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff person #1 was observed to have documentation of FBI clearance results that was not renewed before the expiration date of the most current certification required under CPSL.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2024
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“The facility does not have documentation of conducting an emergency drill within the last 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2024
Mar 2, 2023Inspection9 rules cited
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“In the Infant/Toddler room, emergency contact information were observed not to be present in the child care space where children were receiving care.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2023
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The files for children #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 lacked documentation that the parent reviewed and updated the emergency contact form and the financial agreement within the last 6-months.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2023
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact form for child #2 lacked the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The file for staff person #1 was observed to lack completion of the following pre-service training by 12/30/22: Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022. The training on file is dated 1/2/23., The emergency plan for the facility did not include requirements for continuity of operations (backing up or retrieving health and other key records/files and managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills during the aftermath of the disaster).”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2023
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The facility lacked documentation of annual testing for the fire alarm detection system from a fire safety professional within the last 12 months. The most recent documentation on file is dated 11/11/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff person #1 was observed to have documentation PA Child Abuse clearance results that was not renewed before the expiration date of the most current PA Child Abuse clearance required under CPSL. The two most current PA Child Abuse clearances are dated 7/28/17 and 2/6/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2023
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“In the Infant/Toddler room, an outlet power strip was observed to lack a protective receptacle cover and was accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2023
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“In the PS room, a blue toy bin containing children's toys was observed to be cracked, and the door handle on a children's play kitchen set was observed to be cracked. These conditions expose the children in care to rough edges and sharp corners.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2023
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“The immunization reports on file for children #3 and #4 lacked documentation of the yearly Influenza shot that is recommended by the ACIP for the year 2022 with no letter of exemption on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2023
Mar 28, 2022Inspection10 rules cited
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“The file for Child #2 did not contain documentation of the influenza vaccination or a letter of exemption.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2022
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“A Proof of Purchase for the interconnected fire detection system was not available.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2022
3270.31(f)(10)/3270.192(2)(iii) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for Staff #4 (See IS Code Sheet), contained documentation that the first Pediatric First-Aid/CPR training was not obtained until 3.10.22.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2022
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The file for Staff #1 contained Health Assessments dated 4.25.17 and 12.1.20, which exceeded the 24 month renewal requirement.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2022
3270.18(a) On file at facility
“Documentation of General Liability insurance was not provided.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for Staff #1 contained Child Abuse clearances dated 12.15.15 and 8.4.21, which exceeded the 60 month renewal requirement. The file for Staff #2 contained Child Abuse clearances dated 12.15.15 and 8.4.21, which exceeded the 60 month renewal requirement. The file for Staff #4 contained Child Abuse clearances dated 2.10.16 and 8.4.21, which exceeded the 60 month renewal requirement.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for Staff #3 contained Pediatric First-Aid/CPR training on 11.1.17 and 3.10.22, which exceeded the expiration date of 11/2019.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for Staff #2 contained Mandated Reporter training on 6.9.15 and 8.6.21, which exceeded the 60 month renewal requirement. The file for Staff #4 contained Mandated Reporter training on 2.27.17 and 3.7.22, which exceeded the 60 month renewal requirement.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2022
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The Emergency Contact form, for Child #1, did not contain the enrolling parent's work address.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2022
3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The files for Staff #2, Staff #3, and Staff #4 contained documentation of seven (7) hours of annual training, not 12, during the past 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Magical Years Development Center
Is Magical Years Development Center licensed?
Yes. Magical Years Development Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Magical Years Development Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 19, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Magical Years Development Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 36 rules across 5 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 36 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 Magical Years Development Center care for?
44, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Magical Years Development Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Magical Years Development Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Magical Years Development Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (412) 734-9020 to ask.
What is Magical Years Development Center's phone number?
(412) 734-9020.
Where is Magical Years Development Center?
28 Pittsburgh St, Pittsburgh, PA 15202. The nearest other daycare we list is Sherk Heinold Childrens Center, 1 miles away.