Magic Memories Jeffersonville
Magic Memories Jeffersonville is a certified child care center in West Norriton, PA, with capacity for 107 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 18 times and confirmed violations in 10 complaint investigations. The state cited 56 violations, 11 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (20 of 56). 10 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #3 of 10 centers in West Norriton and has fewer citations per inspection than 58% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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On 12/16/25 a review of video camera footage from 11/25/25 revealed that child #1 #2 and #3 left the classroom and proceeded to through the bathroom and down the stairs to an empty classroom on the lower level at approximately 4:19PM. Staff person #1 was unaware that the children had left the classroom. Staff persons #2 discovered the children playing in the lower-level classroom at approximately 4:20PM.
During the renewal inspection on 11/4/25 the hot water at sinks accessible to children exceeded 110F.
During the renewal inspection on 11/4/25 the carpets in the lower-level classroom and the stairway had stains and traffic dirt.
During the renewal inspection on 11/4/25 chipped paint and damaged plaster was observed in the upper-level children's bathroom
During the renewal inspection on 11/4/25 the rest equipment for child #7 and #8 was not labeled with the child's name.
During the renewal inspection on 11/4/25 the thermometer in the infant room refrigerator indicated 50 F.
During the renewal inspection on 11/4/25 the health assessment for staff person #1 did not have tb testing dates.
During the renewal inspection on 11/4/25 staff person #2 was functioning as an AGS. Staff person #2 did not have acceptable verification of 2 years (2,500 clock hours) of experience with children on file at the facility
During the renewal inspection the emergency contact forms in the classrooms for child #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 and #6 had not been updated for over a six month period.
During the renewal inspection on 11/4/25 the file for staff person #3 had text message style written references that did not include the full name and/or contact information to verify the references.
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The inspection on 3/28/25 revealed that staff person #1 pushed child #1, causing child to fall backwards, after child #1 spit on staff person #1. This is continued noncompliance from SIN-00261760 dated 3/7/25 and SIN-00260857 dated 2/25/25 surrounding 3270.113b.
An inspection on 3/7/25 revealed that on 3/4/25 staff person #1 pulled child #1 by one arm causing the child to fall to their knees. Staff person #1 then lifted child #1 by one arm (child's feet were not touching the floor) and carried child several feet and then forcefully sat child #1 onto a child size couch. (Continued noncompliance transferred to SIN-00262852).
An investigation on 2/25/25 revealed that on 2/19/25 child #1 was running in the classroom. Staff person #1 grabbed child #1 from behind and wrapped her arm around the child's chest and neck area causing the child to fall to a seated position. When the child pulled away, child #1 hit their head on a chair. (Continued Non-compliance transferred onto SIN-00261760)
An inspection on 2/5/25 revealed that on 1/29/25 child #1 was standing at the platform on top of a toddler slide. When the parent arrived to pick up the child, staff person #1 went to take the child to the parent and pulled the child by one arm onto the slide. This action (coinciding with resistance from the child) caused the child to lose their footing and fall to their side on the slide. Staff person #1 continued to pull the child by one arm. This action was unsafe and could have posed a threat of injury to the child.
During the renewal inspection on 11/14/24 the carpets in the Giraffe room had areas of traffic dirt and stains. The bolts holding down the toilets in the Caterpillars bathroom were missing their bolt covers.
During the renewal inspection on 11/14/24 a review of the fire alarm testing log revealed that the alarms were not tested every 30 days. The log reflected a test on 6/4/24 and 10/4/24.
During the renewal inspection on 11/14/24 the file for staff persons #1 and #2 identified as AGS did not have acceptable verification of 2 years experience working with children.
An inspection on 8/21/24 revealed that staff persons #1 was informed by parent and staff person #1 informed staff person #4 that their child was being "hurt by teachers at school and the on one occasion child #1 stated they were choked by staff person #2" and staff person #3 plucked child #1 with her fingers. Staff person #1 nor #4 reported this suspected abused to ChildLine as required.
On 8/21/24 cleaning products were observed in an unlocked cabinet under the sink in the lower-level child's bathroom. This continued non-compliance was transferred from SIN-00249425
On 8/21/24 a ceiling tile with water damage was observed in the back lower-level preschool classroom.
On 8/21/24 a cubbie unit and a shelf with a narrow base and tipping hazard were observed in the lower-level school age classroom. This continued non-compliance was transferred from SIN-00249425.
During the inspection on 7/17/24 the file for staff person #3 did not contain a PA State Police Clearance, Child Abuse Clearance FBI Clearance or NSOR.
During the inspection on 7/17/24 staff persons #1 #2 and #3 did not have verification of emergency plan training.
During the inspection on 7/17/2024 cleaning products were observed in an unlocked cabinet under the sink in the lower-level child's bathroom. On 8/21/24 cleaning products were observed in an unlocked cabinet under the sink in the lower-level child's bathroom. This continued non-compliance was transferred to SIN-00250868
During the inspection on 7/17/2024 Cracks in the pour and play surface were observed on the Preschool Playground A basketball net that was unstable and could tip over was observed on the Preschool Playground. The Plastic boarder on the preschool playground has metal spikes that are sticking up and no longer flush with the boarder. The white fence on the preschool playground has two holes.
On 7/17/2024 the operator did not have the ASTM F test dated for the unitary playground protective surface for under the embedded climber on the preschool playground.
During the inspection on 7/17/2024 a child's couch in with a torn surface was observed in the camp room, several cubbie and shelf units with a narrow base and tipping hazards were observed in the lower-level classrooms. On 8/21/24 a cubbie unit and a shelf with a narrow base and tipping hazard were observed in the lower-level school age classroom. This continued non-compliance was transferred to SIN-00250868.
During the inspection on 7/17/24 the file for child #1 did not contain a current health assessment.
During the inspection on 7/17/24 the file for staff person #3 did not have a health assessment or TB testing dates and results.
During the inspection on 7/17/24 child #6 and #7 did not have a written statement from the parent giving the formula and feeding schedule.
During the inspection on 7/17/24 the file for child #2 did not include the health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
During the inspection on 7/17/24 emergency contact information was not present in the classroom for child #8.
During the inspection on 7/17/24 the financial agreements for child #3 #4 and #5 had not been reviewed, signed and dated by a parent for over 6 months.
An inspection on 5/23/24 verified that On May 3rd, 2024, Individual #1 notified Staff person #1 that Child #3 was outside on the playground alone and unsupervised by facility staff members. Staff person #1 went to the toddler playground and found a child #3 outside, with individual #2. Staff person #1 brought child #3 back inside to the classroom, Staff persons #2 and #3 were both unaware the child was left outside for approximately 2 and 1/2 minutes.
During an unannounced monitoring inspection on 10/31/2023, the cabinet under the sink in the Three-year-old room showed evidence of rodent droppings and potential infestation.
During a unannounced monitoring inspection on 10/30/2023, the file for child #1 did not contained a current record of influenza vaccination.
During unannounced inspection 09/12/2023, door knob on half door in rear lower level classroom was not secured to the door.
During unannounced inspection on 07/19/2023, file of staff person #1 contained a PA State Police Criminal History clearance with the incorrect birth date. Birth date on state issued ID and other clearances was not the same a birthdate on PA State Police Criminal History clearance.
During unannounced inspection 07/19/2023, blue area rugs in the 1 year old room and the 3-5 year old room were stained and had areas of high traffic dirt. and spillage
During unannounced inspection 07/19/2023, file of staff person #2 contained a health assessment dated 06/27/2023 however health assessment on file did not address if staff person was free from communicable disease and suitable to work with children.
During unannounced inspection 07/19/2023, emergency contacts located in emergency bags in all classrooms contained forms that were not updated within 6 month required intervals.
During unannounced inspection 07/19/2023, file for staff person #2 did not contain two written non family references that attested to staff person's suitability.
During a renewal inspection on 05/17/2023, the file for staff person #1 did not contain verification of education.
During a renewal inspection on 05/17/2023, the file for staff person #1 did not contain two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
During an unannounced inspection on 03/15/2023, the file for child # 1 contained a health record dated more than 6-months old.
Duirng an unannounced inspection on 01/06/2022, the cabinet under the sink in the caterpillars room showed evidence of bug droppings and potential insect infestation.
During an unannounced inspection on 01/06/2022, the bathroom in the caterpillar room had the toilet paper holder ripped off the wall leaving chipped paint and a hole in the wall where the toilet paper holder was originally attached; the refrigerators in the kitchen had open cups with food in them, a brown powdery substance on the shelf and water pooling on the bottom shelf of the refrigerator.
During an unannounced inspection on 01/06/2022, the file for child #1 did not contain written consent to administer the persription medication labeled with this child's name.
During a complaint investigation on 05/17/2022, the certification representative observed a video of child #1 being left on the playground by Staff Person #1. The time stamps on the video show the child to have been left outside from 3:02 pm to 3:46 pm on the outdoor play space located on a raised platform overlooking the parking lot before being found by another staff person. On the date of the incident, it was a sunny day and the play space is not located in an area where there is shade.
During an unannounced inspection on 05/03/2022, the Certification Representative observed a video of staff person #1 handling a child roughly when the child would not lie still for a diaper change. Staff person #1 then placed the child on the mat without completing the diaper change while yelling at the child that if they cannot behave they will not get a new diaper. Approximately one minute later staff person #1 completed the diaper change.
During an unannounced inspection on 05/03/2022, staff person #1 refused to complete a child's diaper change when the child was fussing on the changing table. Staff person #1 put the child on the mat with no diaper on and completed the diaper change one minute later when the child started to behave.
During a renewal inspection on 12/7/2021, the children in the Seahorse group were on the playground and the teacher did not have a First Aid kit with her.
During a renewal inspection on 12/7/2021, the certification representative observed plastic water cups littering the edges of the playground.
During a renewal inspection on 12/7/2021, a current Fire inspection could not be provided. There is currently one scheduled for January 5, 2022.
During a renewal inspection on 12/7/2021, the file for staff person #1 did not contain two written, nonfamily references.
During an unannounced complaint investigation, Staff #1 and the regional manager acknowledged as well as sign in sheets for the date of the incident confirmed the three to five year age group was out of ratio. The sign-in sheets confirm there were 13 three to five year old children with Staff #1.
During an unannounced complaint inspection, staff person #1 and staff person #2 confirmed that child #1was able to get out of the classroom unnoticed and was able to make their way out of the building. Staff person #2 found the child in the school parking lot and brought the child back into the school.
THERE WERE SEVERAL OUTLET COVERS MISSING IN THE ELECTRIC OUTLETS. CONTINUE NON COMPLIANCE WITH SIN 00192866 / DATED 9/13/21.
DURING THE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION ON 11/2/21, THERE WERE PEELING PAINT ON THE WALL IN THE BUSY BEES ROOM. CONTINUE NON COMPLIANCE WITH SIN 00192866 / DATED 9/13/21.
DURING THE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION ON 11/2/21, THERE WAS A CHILD SLEEP ON A NUMBER COT THAT WAS NOT REPRESENTED BY A NUMBER CHILD TO DETERMINE WHAT CHILD THE COT IS SPECIFIED FOR. CONTINUE NON COMPLIANCE WITH SIN 00192866 / DATED 9/13/21.
“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.
Complaint investigations and reported incidents
Pennsylvania’s search lists complaint investigations in which the state found at least one violation (“verified complaints”). It does not say what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it. Incident investigations look into something that happened at the center; self-reported violations are ones the center reported to the state itself.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $77.60 | $77.60 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $77.60 | $77.60 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $72.40 | $72.40 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $70.40 | $70.40 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $64.80 | $64.80 |
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 Magic Memories Jeffersonville had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 11 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 Dec 16, 2025 (supervision): “On 12/16/25 a review of video camera footage from 11/25/25 revealed that child #1 #2 and #3 left the classroom and proceeded to through the bathroom and down the stairs to an empty classroom on the lower level at…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Magic Memories Jeffersonville?
Pennsylvania lists 10 complaint investigations since 2021 in which it found at least one violation; the violations are listed above. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Magic Memories Jeffersonville’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Oct 16, 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 Magic Memories Jeffersonville compare with other daycares in West Norriton?
It is #3 of 10 centers in West Norriton by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 58% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Magic Memories Jeffersonville last inspected?
Nov 4, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Magic Memories Jeffersonville cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $77.60 for newborn, $77.60 for infant, $72.40 for young toddler, $70.40 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Magic Memories Jeffersonville?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Magic Memories Jeffersonville 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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