KDAAS Academy Learning Center
13 E Price St, Philadelphia, PA
4.8· 37 reviews
The Magic Years
- licensed capacity
- 143
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About The Magic Years
The Magic Years is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 143 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 21 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 143 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | 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 | 143 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for The Magic Years
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 143 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00259756
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 22, 2026: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 7 visits · 21 rules in all · 20 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 7
- Records and paperwork 3
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Safe sleep 2
- Background checks 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
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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Jun 22, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“During the inspection on 7/13/2026 the Pre-K 3, Summer Camp and Young toddler classroom did not have all of the emergency contact information present in a child care space for the children receiving care in the space.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 13, 2026
3270.75(c) Has all items
“During the inspection on 7/13/26 the first-aid kit in the School Age classroom was missing soap.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 13, 2026
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“During the inspection on 7/13/26 the file record for staff person #1 did not include a current health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 13, 2026
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“During the inspection on 7/13/26 the file records for staff #1 did not include a current written evaluation.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 27, 2026
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“During the inspection on 7/13/26 the cots in the Pre K-4 and Older Toddler did not have at least 2 feet of space on three sides while in use.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 13, 2026
Apr 10, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“During the inspection on 4/10/2026 the file record for staff person #1 did not include a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to initial service, the health assessment date observed was 8/29/24 (date of hire: see code sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the inspection on 4/10/26 staff person #1 was observed providing direct child care and their file included state police clearance for volunteer purposes and an outdated signed disclosure statement.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2026
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“During the inspection on 4/10/26 in the sink in the PS-3 classroom of the facility the hot water temperature measured 114.1° F, in areas accessible to children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2026
Jul 16, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“During the inspection on 7/17/25 in the bathroom of the Pre-K 3 classroom the hot water temperature measured 121.9° F, in areas accessible to children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2025
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“During the inspection on 7/17/25 the file record for staff person #1 did not include a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to initial service, the health assessment date observed was 9/23 (date of hire: see code sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 17, 2025
Oct 23, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.119 Infant sleep position
“During the inspection on 10/23/24 three children were observed sleeping in an apparatus (bouncy sleep).”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2024
Jun 26, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“During the inspection on 7/24/24 the file record for child # 2 did not include an agreement that specified the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2024
3270.131(d)(7)/3270.131(d)(8) Free from contagious/communicable disease/Age appropriate screenings complete
“During the inspection on 7/24/24 the file record for child # 1 did not include a health assessment that included a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease and did not include a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2024
3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB
“During the inspection on 7/24/24 the file record for staff person #1 included a health assessment that did not include an initial TB test result.”
3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(4) Amount of fee/Arrival/departure times
“During the inspection on 7/24/24 the file record for child # 2 did not include an agreement that specified the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. The file record for child # 2 and 3 did not include an agreement that specified the child's arrival and departure times.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2024
Nov 27, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“During the inspection on 11/27/2023 the file record for staff person #1 did not include a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to initial service, the health assessment date observed was 2/2/22 (date of hire: see the code list).”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 27, 2023
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During the inspection on 11/27/2023 the file records for staff person #1,2 and 3 did not include verification of child care experience, and education prior to service at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 11, 2023
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“During the inspection on 11/27/2023 the toddler room did not have emergency contact information present in a child care space for child #1 receiving care in the space. The Preschool room did not have emergency contact information present in a child care space for child #2,3 and 4 receiving care in the space. The Pre-K room did not have emergency contact information present in a child care space for child #5 receiving care in the space.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 27, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff person #3-- was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #3-- has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: (Health & Safety Training).”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the inspection on 11/27/2023 the file record of staff person #2 did not include a FBI clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 27, 2023
Nov 21, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(e) Restraints prohibited
“As a result of the investigation conducted on 11/27/2023 it was determined that staff person #1 squeezed/restrained child #1 in between their legs.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 11, 2023
Jun 27, 2023Inspection18 rules cited
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“During the inspection 8/2/2023 the file records for staff persons # 2 and 4 did not include annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the inspection on 8/2/2023 the facility had an emergency plan that did not address prevention of shaken baby syndrome, volunteer emergency preparedness training, practice drills, and continuity of operations.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2023
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During the inspection on 8/2/2023 the file record for staff person#7 did not include two written, non-family references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 2023
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“During the inspection on 8/2/2023 the file record for staff person #7 did not include emergency plan training.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 3, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff person #2-- has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 7/21/2018.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 2023
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During the inspection on 8/2/2023 the file record for staff person #7 did not include verification of childcare experience, and education prior to service at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 2023
3270.62(c) Space safe for large muscle activity
“During the inspection on 8/2/2023 the indoor PlaySpace was observed with excess equipment and materials in the area stored as storage. The PlaySpace was not safe for large muscle activity.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the inspection on 8/2/2023 the facility was observed having missing ceiling tiles and tile that were not in good repair.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 2023
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“During the inspection on 8/2/2023 the cot for child #6 in the Infant/Toddler Classroom did not have at least 2 feet of space on three sides while in use.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 2, 2023
3270.31(h) Health and Safety Training
“During the inspection on 8/2/2023 the file records for staff person #4 and 7 did not include the required updated one-hour health and safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2023
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“During the inspection on 8/2/2023 the facility did not information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2023
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 inspection on 8/2/2023 the file records for child #6 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child and signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2023
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During the inspection on 8/2/23 the file record for child#3 did not include a review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2023
3270.131(d)(7)/3270.131(d)(8) Free from contagious/communicable disease/Age appropriate screenings complete
“During the inspection on 8/2/2023 the file records for child # 2, 3and 5 did not include a health assessment that included a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. The file records for child #2, 3 and 5 did not include a health assessment that included a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2023
3270.123(a)/3270.123(a)(6) Signed /Admission date
“During the inspection on 8/2/2023 the file record for child#6 did not include a completed financial agreement form signed by the operator and parent. The file record for child #5 did not include an agreement that specified the date of the child's admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2023
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“During the inspection on 8/2/2023 the file records for child # 6 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care on emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2023
3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(6) Parent home/work address, phone/Insurance coverage information
“During the inspection on 8/2/2023 the file records for child #1 and 3 did not include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form. The file records for child # 6 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2023
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“During the inspection on 8/2/2023 the Infant/ Toddler room did not have emergency contact information present in a child care space for child #6 and 7 receiving care in the space.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2023
Oct 13, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON OCTOBER 13, 2022, THE RECORD OF STAFF #2 DID NOT INCLUDE DOCUMENTATION OF CURRENT AND VALID PEDIATRIC FIRST-AID AND CPR WITHIN 90 DAYS OF HIRE.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 9, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“DURING RENEWAL INPSECTION ON OCTOBER 13, 2022, THE RECORD OF STAFF #2 DID NOT CONTAIN AN FBI CLEARANCE. THE RECORD OF STAFF #3 CONTAINED AN FBI CLEARANCE OBTAINED THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, AND THE RECORD OF STAFF #4 DID NOT CONTAIN A RECEIPT FOR SUBMISSION OF THE NSOR VERIFICATION CERTIFICATE.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2022
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“DURING RENEWAL INPSECTION ON OCTOBER 13, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED AREAS OF CHIPPED PAINT IN THE MIDDLE AND BACK PRESCHOOL CHILDCARE SPACES.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2022
3270.192(5) Two written references
“DURING RENEWAL INPSECTION ON OCTOBER 13, 2022, THE RECORDS OF STAFF #3, AND 4 DID NOT CONTAIN TWO WRITTEN, NONFAMILY REFERENCES FROM INDIVIDUALS ATTESTING TO THE PERSON'S SUITABILITY TO SERVE AS A FACILITY PERSON.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2022
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON OCTOBER 13, 2022, THE RECORD OF STAFF #1 DID NOT INCLUDE DOCUMENTATION OF AN ANNUAL MINIMUM OF 12 CLOCK HOURS OF CHILD CARE TRAINING.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 14, 2022
Oct 20, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON OCTOBER 20, 2021, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED AN AREA OF CHIPPED PAINT IN THE YOUNG TODDLER ROOM.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 26, 2021
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON OCTOBER 20, 2021, THE RECORD OF STAFF # 1 (HIRED 3-4-19) CONTAINED A PDE FBI CLEARANCE, WHICH IS NO LONGER ACCEPTED UNDER THE CPSL.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 26, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about The Magic Years
Is The Magic Years licensed?
Yes. The Magic Years is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was The Magic Years last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on June 22, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Magic Years had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 21 rules across 7 of 7 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.
How many children can The Magic Years care for?
143, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does The Magic Years accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are The Magic Years' hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does The Magic Years cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 621-7681 to ask.
What is The Magic Years' phone number?
(215) 621-7681.
Where is The Magic Years?
36 W Chelten Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19144. The nearest other daycare we list is Play n' Learn Academy, under 0.1 miles away.