Magic Memories Plymouth Meeting
3037 Walton Rd, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462 · Montgomery County
2 complaint investigations found violations
Keystone STAR 3
Magic Memories Plymouth Meeting is a certified child care center in Plymouth Meeting, PA, with capacity for 122 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 3 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times and confirmed violations in 2 complaint investigations. The state cited 36 violations, 5 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (9 of 36). 14 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #6 of 7 centers in Plymouth Meeting and has more citations per inspection than 55% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
More citations than 55% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
#6 of 7 centers in Plymouth Meeting
5
Core-safety citations
31
Other citations
7
Inspections
2
Complaint investigations that found violations
36 citations from 9 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 14 in the last 12 months · last inspected Apr 13, 2026
Every state visit
Violation found
No violation
Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits
What inspectors cited most
Records & paperwork
9
Training & qualifications
8
Building & playground safety
7
Health & medication
4
Food & feeding
2
Supervision
2
Emergency preparedness
1
Background checks
1
Staff ratios
1
Caregiver conduct
1
Citations, newest first
Citation
Apr 13, 2026
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii)
Staff person 4 and 5 had not been trained on the facility's emergency plan at the time of the renewal inspection on Monday, 04/13/26.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 12, 2026): “Staff person 4 and 5 will receive training on the facility's emergency plan.”
Citation
Apr 13, 2026
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
During renewal inspection on Monday, 04/13/26, cert rep observed clutter and storage in the bathroom in rooms Turtles and Dragon Flies. The bathroom in Busy Bees was unclean behind the toilets.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 11, 2026): “Bathrooms will be cleaned and items that are stored will be removed.”
Citation
Apr 13, 2026
Inspection
Food & feeding
Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107
During renewal inspection on Monday, 04/13/26, cert rep observed refrigerator located in Dragon Flies, failed to have a thermometer.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 7, 2026): “A thermometer will be placed in the refrigerator.”
Citation
Apr 13, 2026
Inspection
Health & medication
Initial health report for school age; accordance with school attendance/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)(4)/3270.182(1)
In review of children's files, child 1 file failed to include a child health report for school age children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 24, 2026): “An updated health report will be provided for child 1.”
Citation
Apr 13, 2026
Inspection
Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
In review of staff files, staff person 3's file failed to include required staff health assessment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 1, 2026): “Staff person 3 will provide a staff health report.”
Citation
Apr 13, 2026
Inspection
Food & feeding
Bottles labeled 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(4)
During renewal inspection on Monday, 04/13/26, cert rep observed bottles in the Fireflies room failed to be labled with the child's name.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 6, 2026): “Bottles will be labeled.”
Citation
Apr 13, 2026
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)
Staff person 5 has not completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by the previously documented Pediatric first aid and CPR training on file expiring 11/27/25. Documentation of updated Pediatric first aid and CPR training is not on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 1, 2026): “Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person 5 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS, who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available…”
Citation
Apr 13, 2026
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii)
In review of fire safety documents, staff person 4 and 5 failed to have completed annual fire safety training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 6, 2026): “Staff person 4 and 5 will complete annual fire safety training.”
Citation
Apr 13, 2026
Inspection
Training & qualifications
HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)
In review of staff files, staff person 1's file failed to include 2 years (2500 hours) of experience caring for children. File contained 1690 hours of child care experience.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 15, 2026): “Staff person 1 will provide additional child care experience.”
Citation
Apr 13, 2026
Inspection
Training & qualifications
8th grade + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.37(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(ii)
In review of staff files, staff person 5's file failed to include 2 years (2500 hours) of experience caring for children prior to employment at facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 1, 2026): “Staff person 5 will provide child care experience.”
Citation
Apr 13, 2026
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
During renewal inspection on Monday, 04/13/26, cert rep observed missing emergency contacts in the Giraffes room for children receiving care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 13, 2026): “Emergency contacts were placed in child care space.”
Citation
Apr 13, 2026
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(iv)
In review of staff files, staff person 2's file failed to include college transcripts. File only included copy of degree which did not indicate area of studies.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 24, 2026): “Staff person 1 will provide college transcripts.”
Citation
Apr 13, 2026
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
In review of staff files, staff person 2's file failed to include two written nonfamily references. File only contained one written reference.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 24, 2026): “Staff person 2 will provide an additional letter of reference.”
Citation
Apr 13, 2026
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii)
In review of staff files, staff person 4 and 5 failed to have completed 12 hours of annual PD training. Staff 4's file contained 8 hours and staff person 5's file contained 9 hours.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 24, 2026): “Staff person 4 and 5 will complete additional PD hours.”
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Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
In review of staff files, staff person 1 file failed to include child abuse clearance and sex offender registry check from the state of Texas.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 15, 2025): “Staff person 1 will be remove form a child care position at the facility until requires CPSL documents are provided.”
Mixed Age Level/Supervision on and facility premises 55 Pa. Code §3270.52/3270.113(a)(2)
During an unannounced inspection on Friday, 08/15/25, cert rep observed the Busy Bees group out of ratio. There was 1 staff with 5 preschoolers and 7 YSA.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 29, 2025): “Facility will maintain ratios at all times.”
Citation
Aug 15, 2025
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
During an unannounced inspection on Friday, 08/15/25, cert rep observed lifting floorboard in the Tigers and Busy Bees rooms, causing possible tripping hazard.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 29, 2025): “Repairs will be made to floorboards.”
Citation
Aug 15, 2025
Inspection
Health & medication
2 feet apart 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(f)
During an unannounced inspection on Friday, 08/15/25, cert rep observed children sleeping in the infant group, cribs failed to have 2 feet of space on three sides.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 29, 2025): “While children are sleeping, rest equipment will be arranged to have 2 feet of space on three sides.”
Citation
Apr 9, 2025
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3)
In review of children files, child's 1 and 2 emergency contact and file failed to have signed parental consent for emergency medical care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 10, 2025): “Emergency contacts and files updated with parent's signed consent for emergency medical care.”
Citation
Apr 9, 2025
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)
In review of children files, child's 1 and 2 file failed to have signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 10, 2025): “Files updated to include parent's signed consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures.”
Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)
On Monday, 09/16/24, facility contacted cert rep to report that a child was left unattended on the facility's outdoor play space. An unannounced inspection was conducted on Wednesday, 10/02/24, cert rep determined through compliant investigation via staff interviews, and review of video recordings, that a child was left unattended and unsupervised on the facility's outdoor play space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 2, 2024): “Staff member assigned the responsibility for supervision of child who was left unsupervised was terminated effective 09/16/24 after facility conducted an internal investigation. A second staff member received in person supervision training from STARS rep on 09/27/24. Effective 09/18/24, facility…”
Citation
Jun 3, 2024
Inspection
Health & medication
2 feet apart 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(f)
During unannounced inspection on Wednesday, 06/03/24, cert rep observed during nap time, rest equipment in use did not have the required 2 feet of space on three sides.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 5, 2024): “There will be a map in each classroom to determine crib/cot placement. Staff will utilize the entire child care space in their classroom to ensure there is at least 2 feet of space on three sides when cribs, mats and other rest equipment are in use.”
Citation
Mar 20, 2024
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 03/30/24, cert rep observed first-aid kit located in the Tigers room failed to contain soap and scissors and in the Busy Bees room the first-aid kit failed to contained soap and tape.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 20, 2024): “Soap and scissors were added to first-aid kit located in the Tigers room and soap and tape was added to the first-aid kit in the Busy Bees room.”
Citation
Mar 20, 2024
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)/3270.192(2)(iii)
In review of health and safety documents, staff person 3 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Health and Safety topics.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 26, 2024): “Staff person 3 will not work unsupervised until required pre-service training in Health and Safey topics have been completed.”
Citation
Mar 20, 2024
Inspection
Training & qualifications
HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)
In review of staff files, staff persons 2, 3, and 4 file failed to include verification of 2 years (2500 hours) of experience working with children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 3, 2024): “Staff persons 2 and 3 provided verification of child care expired. Staff person 4 last day of employ was 04/10/24.”
Citation
Mar 20, 2024
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 03/20/24, cert rep observed in several classrooms, children receiving care failed to have their emergency contact information present in the childcare space care was provided.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 20, 2024): “Emergency contact information was placed in each childcare space.”
Citation
Mar 20, 2024
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
In review of staff files, staff person 5 file failed to include 2 letters of references. File only contained 1 letter of reference.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 3, 2024): “Staff person 5 last day of employ was 04/14/24.”
Citation
Mar 20, 2024
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii)
In review of staff files, staff person 1 failed to have completed 12 hours of annual professional development. Staff person 1 file contained 4 hours of annual PD training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 29, 2024): “Staff person 1 will complete annual PD training hours.”
Citation
Mar 7, 2023
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
First Aid Kits in all classrooms were missing soap at time of inspection
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 8, 2023): “Soap will be purchased andplaced into all of the first aid kits”
Citation
Mar 7, 2023
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
Certification Representative observed a broken toy in the playspace outside of the Monkeys classroom
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 8, 2023): “we will throw away the broken toy”
Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)
A child was left unattended near the facility play area
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 20, 2023): “CHILD ID TAG CHECKS ARE DONE AT MINIMUM TWICE A DAY”
No physical punishment 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(b)
Facility person was handling child/children in inappropriate manner
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 20, 2023): “TEACHER IS NOLONGER EMPLOYED BY MAGIC MEMORIES; STAFF WERE RETRSINED IN FACILITY ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY AND SUPERVISION”
Citation
Jun 13, 2022
Inspection
Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
During renewal inspection, certification rep observed chipped paint in the bathroom in room 1 and classroom 3.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 21, 2022): “All chipped paint areas in room 1 and 3 was repaired and attached is a picture of the repair done”
Citation
Jun 13, 2022
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(c)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative observed the play equipment and swing set was not mounted over enough mulch to meet the requirements of the USCPSC, the mulch was less than 6 inches in depth.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 5, 2022): “Please see attached for invoice for the Mulch order to cover the areas under equipment. Mulch will be delivered on 6-28-22”
Citation
Jun 13, 2022
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information/Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)/3270.124(b)(7)
During renewal inspection, certification rep reviewed child files. Child 2 was missing health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits,During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed child files. Child 1 was missing address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 5, 2022): “Forms were updated and attached”
Citation
Jun 13, 2022
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
During renewal inspection, certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1,2,3,4 and 5 were missing 1 reference letter
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 21, 2022): “Staff provided reference letters. Staff #1 is no longer employed”
“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
Violation found
Oct 2, 2024
Complaint investigation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.
Violation found
Dec 5, 2022
Complaint investigation
2 violations cited, listed under Citations.
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) | $83.40 | $83.40 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $83.40 | $83.40 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $76.80 | $76.80 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $76.80 | $76.80 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $72.20 | $72.20 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $61.00 | $38.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $61.00 | $38.00 |
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
Capacity
122 children
Certificate status
Regular
Certificate valid through
Jun 4, 2027
Operator
Magic Memories Plymouth Meeting LLC
Hours
Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone
(484) 368-3340
State certificate #
CER-00256037
Common questions
Has Magic Memories Plymouth Meeting had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 5 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 Aug 15, 2025 (background checks): “In review of staff files, staff person 1 file failed to include child abuse clearance and sex offender registry check from the state of Texas.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Magic Memories Plymouth Meeting?
Pennsylvania lists 2 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 Plymouth Meeting’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 3, effective Oct 14, 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 Plymouth Meeting compare with other daycares in Plymouth Meeting?
It is #6 of 7 centers in Plymouth Meeting by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 55% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Magic Memories Plymouth Meeting last inspected?
Apr 13, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Magic Memories Plymouth Meeting cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $83.40 for newborn, $83.40 for infant, $76.80 for young toddler, $76.80 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Magic Memories Plymouth Meeting?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Magic Memories Plymouth Meeting 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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