Macys Day School is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 43 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 4 times. The state cited 14 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (6 of 14). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #435 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 65% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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On 9/15/25, during the renewal inspection, the provider did not have a valid Certificate of Occupancy posted or available for review upon request by the certification representative.
On 1/17/25. during the unannounced visit, there was no evidence of a health assessment in staff person #1 individual staff records.
On 1/17/25, during the unannounced visit, no qualified director was identified at the facility.
On 9/27/24, during the renewal inspection, the protective receptacle cover was missing from the electrical outlet behind the teacher desk in the pre-school classroom accessible to the children.
On 9/27/24, during the renewal inspection, certification rep observed Lysol wipes on the floor next to the teacher's desk and hair oil on the teacher desk, accessible to the children.
On 9/27/24, during the renewal inspection, there was no evidence of the emergency numbers posted in the facility.
On 9/27/24, during the renewal staff person #1 did not have an updated CPR/first aid training certificate in the individual staff records.
On 9/27/24, during the renewal inspection, child #4 did not have specific arrival and departure times on the individual child's agreement form.
On 9/27/24, during the renewal inspection, child #1 did not evidence of the physician's phone number on the child's individual emergency contact form.
On 9/27/24, during the renewal inspection, children # 2 and #3 did not have evidence of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released in the individual emergency contact form.
On 9/27/24, during the renewal inspection, children # 3 and #5 did not have evidence of an updated emergency contact and agreement form in the individual children records.
On 9/27/24, during the renewal inspection, child #1 did not have evidence of a signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading in the individual children records.
On February 26, 2024, during the initial inspection, during the file review staff person # 1 presented clearances that showed convictions for crimes of moral turpitude as well as convictions for felony offenses.
On February 26, 2024, during the initial inspection, an operable telephone was not present at the facility.
“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 Macys Day School had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 1 violation 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 26, 2024 (background checks): “On February 26, 2024, during the initial inspection, during the file review staff person # 1 presented clearances that showed convictions for crimes of moral turpitude as well as convictions for felony offenses.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Macys Day School?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Macys Day School since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Macys Day School’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Dec 23, 2024. 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 Macys Day School compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #435 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 65% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Macys Day School last inspected?
Sep 15, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Macys Day School 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 Macys Day School?
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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