Macy Johnston is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 35 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times. The state cited 38 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (16 of 38). 4 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #701 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 54% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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On 2/12/26 during the renewal inspection. Children # 3, #6, and #7 did not have evidence of an updated health assessment in the child's individual records.
On 2/12/26, during the renewal inspection, children # 1, #5, #6, and #7 did not have evidence of a child service report in the individual child records.
On 2/12/26. during the renewal inspection, child #2 did not have evidence of the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
On 2/12/26, during the renewal inspection, children # 3, #4, and #6 did not have evidence of an updated emergency contact form and agreement form in the individual child records.
On 3/3/25, during the renewal inspection, certification rep did not observe a posted daily activities schedule posted in room 2.
On 3/3/25, during the renewal inspection, certification rep did not observe a posted written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every childcare space room 2.
On 3/3/25, during the renewal inspection, child #1 did not have evidence of an updated emergency contact form and the agreement form in the child's records
On 2-28-2025 during an unannounced visit, staff person #1 left staff person #2 out of ratio with 10 children in care, the youngest being 2 yrs old. Continued noncompliance from an unannounced visit on 1-17-2025.
On 2-28-2025 during an unannounced visit, staff person #3 left 6 children unsupervised in the bathroom.
On 1-17-2025 during an unannounced visit, staff person #2 did not have any of the required clearances (State Police, Child Abuse, FBI, NSOR and Disclosure Statement) on file.
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On 1-17-2025 during an unannounced visit, staff person #1 was left out of ratio with 7 one-year old children in care.
On 1-17-2025 during an unannounced visit, there were tables stacked on top of each other in the indoor play space.
On 1-17-2025 during an unannounced visit, there were multiple protective receptacle covers missing throughout the facility in the indoor play space, main large room and on the stage area.
On 1-17-2025 during an unannounced visit, the trash can in the main room was not lidded and contained tissues/napkins, and gloves.
On 1-17-2025 during an unannounced visit, the pink walls in the main room and indoor play space were dirty. A ceiling tile was missing as well as other ceiling tiles were stained in the children's bathroom.
On 1-17-2025 during an unannounced visit, the sink in the children's bathroom was out of order, covered with a trash bag around the sink and a trash can lined with a trash bag was underneath it.
On 1-17-2025 during an unannounced visit, the toys (doll houses, toy kitchen sets, riding equipment, etc.) in the indoor play space were dirty.
On 3/14/24, during the renewal inspection, certification rep observed chipping paint in the gross motor classroom.
On 3/14/24, during the renewal inspection, certification rep. observed a horse riding toy that was rusted.
On 3/14/24, during the renewal inspection, child # 2, had no evidence of a updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.
On 3/14/24, during the renewal inspection, child #4 did not have evidence of immunization for the individual child in the child record.
On 3/14/24, during the renewal inspection, child # 1and #3, had no evidence of a initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.
On 3/14/24, during the renewal inspection, staff person #2 did not have evidence of the health and safety training in the staff persons records.
On 3/14/24, during the renewal inspection, there was no evidence of a updated staff evaluation for staff person #1 and staff person #2.
On 3/14/24, during the renewal inspection, the identified director staff person #3 stated her hours were 8am-5pm at multiple locations throughout the day as needed. Certification rep. could not verify documentation of a qualified director who was employed by the facility and present at the facility for a minimum of 30 hours per week,
On 3/14/24, during the renewal inspection, staff person #2 did not have evidence of their education in their individual staff records.
On 3/14/24, during the renewal inspection, child #1,#2,#3,#4,and #5 did not have have evidence of the required child service report in the individual child records.
On 3/14/24, during the renewal inspection, child #1 did not have the specific date of the child's admission on the agreement form.
On 3/14/24, during the renewal inspection, the emergency contact, for child #5, did not include the address of the child's physician or source of medical care.
On 3/14/24, during the renewal inspection, the emergency contact did not have written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care for child #4 and child #5
On 3/14/24, during the renewal inspection, child #1 did not have evidence of the emergency contacts address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on the emergency contact form.
On 3/14/24, during the renewal inspection, child # 2, #4, and #5 had no evidence of parental review and update of 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 emergency contact and agreement form.
On 3/14/24, during the renewal inspection, there was no evidence of parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission on the emergency contact form for child #4 and #5.
On 3/14/24, during the renewal inspection, there was no evidence of parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission on emergency contact form for child# 3, #4, and #5.
On 3/14/24, during the renewal inspection, child # 3 had no evidence of parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading on the emergency contact form.
On 3/14/24, during the renewal inspection, staff person #1 and #2 did not have evidence of the annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training in their individual staff records.
During the inspection on 4/14/2023, the emergency plan reviewed did not provide for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
During the inspection on 4/14/2023, the operator did not provide documentation of annual notification to the local traffic safety authority.
During the review of Staff Person #1 file on 4/14/2023, documentation of education was missing.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $65.00 | $56.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $65.00 | $56.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $60.00 | $55.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $55.00 | $47.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $50.00 | $38.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $45.00 | $40.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $45.00 | $40.00 |
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 Macy Johnston had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 3 violations since 2021 on the topics Daycare Record treats as core safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). The most recent, on Feb 28, 2025 (supervision): “On 2-28-2025 during an unannounced visit, staff person #3 left 6 children unsupervised in the bathroom.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Macy Johnston?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Macy Johnston since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Macy Johnston’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Dec 11, 2025. 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 Macy Johnston compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #701 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 54% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Macy Johnston last inspected?
Feb 12, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Macy Johnston cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $65.00 for newborn, $65.00 for infant, $60.00 for young toddler, $55.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Macy Johnston?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Macy Johnston.
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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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