Magnolia Childrens Academy
Magnolia Childrens Academy is a certified child care center in Gilbertsville, PA, with capacity for 116 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it twice. The state cited 7 violations, none of them core-safety, most often for records & paperwork (5 of 7). All 7 came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #5 of 8 centers in Gilbertsville and has fewer citations per inspection than 70% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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At the time of inspection, the window blinds in room 1 and room 6 were observed in disrepair. In room 4, a stain or dirt mark was observed on the floor near the door leading to the outdoor play area. Also, peeling paint or peeling laminate was observed on the cabinets in the bathroom near room 6. In room 5, a damage ceiling tile was observed.
At the time of inspection, the file for child #5 did not include an initial or subsequent health assessment. The child's file only included vaccination records.
At the time of inspection, the facility did not have a Child Service Report completed in the past 6 month for child #3 and signed by the child's parent.
At the time of inspection, the enrollment agreement form for child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.
At the time of inspection, the emergency contact form for child #3 did not contain the parent's signature for consent of emergency medical care and minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
At the time of inspection, the emergency contact form for child #2 was missing the medical insurance policy information.
At the time of inspection, the emergency contact forms for child #2, #3 and #4 were missing the addresses of the release persons
“Core safety” marks citations about supervision and staff ratios, discipline and caregiver conduct, background checks, child protection and safe sleep, the topics our score weights most. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity. “Follow-up” marks a violation re-cited at a follow-up visit, counted once. How scores work.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $66.05 | $66.05 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $62.50 | $62.45 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $60.00 | $60.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $57.75 | $57.75 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $55.00 | $47.75 |
The daily price the center lists in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search for families paying privately. The state notes that rates are subject to change and programs don’t have to share them, so confirm with the center. See what daycare costs in Pennsylvania.
About this center
Common questions
Has Magnolia Childrens Academy had any serious violations?
No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 7 other citations, listed above.
Have there been complaints about Magnolia Childrens Academy?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Magnolia Childrens Academy since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Magnolia Childrens Academy’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective May 26, 2026. Keystone STARS is Pennsylvania’s quality rating program for child care, from STAR 1 to STAR 4. It measures program quality, not inspection results, so read both.
How does Magnolia Childrens Academy compare with other daycares in Gilbertsville?
It is #5 of 8 centers in Gilbertsville by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 70% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Magnolia Childrens Academy last inspected?
Jul 20, 2026 (allocated unannounced monitoring). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does Magnolia Childrens Academy cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $66.05 for infant, $62.50 for young toddler, $60.00 for older toddler, $57.75 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Magnolia Childrens Academy?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Growing Hardts LLC.
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Citations are quoted from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services inspection records (Office of Child Development and Early Learning, Bureau of Certification Services), including each finding and the center’s plan of correction. Rule numbers refer mostly to 55 Pa. Code Chapter 3270, the rules for child care centers; a few cite Chapter 20, which covers every certified facility. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; the “core safety” label and the score are Daycare Record’s.
To check the state’s own record, search the center’s name on COMPASS Child Care Provider Search and open its inspection history. Data refreshed Oct 16, 2026.
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