Maggies Playhouse Daycare & Learning II
Maggies Playhouse Daycare & Learning II is a certified child care center in Drexel Hill, PA, with capacity for 81 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 3 times. The state cited 12 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (5 of 12). 4 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #17 of 20 centers in Drexel Hill and has fewer citations per inspection than 55% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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At the time of inspection, the cabinet in the preschool room did not have a lock on it.
At the time of inspection, certification representative observed several damaged ceiling tiles in the preschool room.
At the time of inspection certification representative observed peeled paint in the preschool room.
At the time of inspection, the emergency contact information for children #1,2 and 3 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
The file of staff person #2 doh (see lis code sheet), did not include a request for Child abuse or complete FBI history information as required under the CPSL.
At the time of inspection, certification representative observed a damaged ceiling tile in the front room.
At the time of inspection, the operator did not maintain a written record that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.
At the time of inspection, staff persons #2 and 3 did not have verification of education prior to service at the facility.
At the time of inspection, the emergency contact information for children #1,2 and 3 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
At the time of inspection, the records for staff person #2 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the persons' suitability to serve as a staff person.
At the time of inspection, staff person #1 did not have verification of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (cpr) certification.
On the date of inspection, it was observed that the LE was not able to test the fire detection system because the system was missing a piece.
“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.
Enforcement actions
Negative sanctions Pennsylvania lists for this center, such as a downgrade to a provisional certificate, refusing to renew or revoking its certificate of compliance, with the status COMPASS shows. “Operation permitted” means the center may keep operating while it appeals; “operation not permitted” means it may not.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $68.00 | $49.12 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $68.00 | $49.12 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $63.60 | $48.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $60.40 | $44.57 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $56.31 | $44.19 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $63.00 | $45.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $63.00 | $45.00 |
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 Maggies Playhouse Daycare & Learning II 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 27, 2025 (background checks): “The file of staff person #2 doh (see lis code sheet), did not include a request for Child abuse or complete FBI history information as required under the CPSL.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Maggies Playhouse Daycare & Learning II?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Maggies Playhouse Daycare & Learning II since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Maggies Playhouse Daycare & Learning II’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Apr 4, 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 Maggies Playhouse Daycare & Learning II compare with other daycares in Drexel Hill?
It is #17 of 20 centers in Drexel Hill by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 55% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Maggies Playhouse Daycare & Learning II last inspected?
Feb 11, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Maggies Playhouse Daycare & Learning II cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $68.00 for newborn, $68.00 for infant, $63.60 for young toddler, $60.40 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Maggies Playhouse Daycare & Learning II?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Maggies Playhouse Daycare & Learning II.
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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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