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Magic World Child Care Center · 174 Lyndwood Ave, Hanover Township

174 Lyndwood Ave, Hanover Township, PA 18706 · Luzerne County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months Keystone STAR 4

Magic World Child Care Center is a certified child care center in Hanover Township, PA, with capacity for 48 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 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). 3 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #4 of 5 centers in Hanover Township and has fewer citations per inspection than 73% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 73% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
#4 of 5 centers in Hanover Township
1 Core-safety citations
11 Other citations
6 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
12 citations from 7 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 3 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 30, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Jul 30, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Jul 16, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Mar 12, 2025 · Inspection · no citation Jul 18, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citation Jul 8, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Jul 24, 2023 · Inspection · no citation Jul 28, 2022 · Inspection · no citation
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety 5
Emergency preparedness 3
Health & medication 2
Background checks 1
Food & feeding 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Jul 30, 2026 Inspection Background checks
CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(4)
Staff #2 (see code sheet for first day with children) had a disclosure statement on file dated 6/10/26. However, this disclosure was not completed within the 6 months prior to this staff's first day working with children. Staff #5 acknowledged that Staff #2 had direct contact with children during the time period where they did not have the required disclosure on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 8, 2026): “Staff #2 has a current and valid disclosure statement on file.”
Citation Jul 30, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
Two electrical outlets on a power strip near the sharing library box in the Preschool/Pre-K Room were observed to be missing protective receptacle covers. Also, one electrical outlet on a power strip near the microwave in the Discovery Preschool Room was observed to be missing a protective receptacle cover. These uncovered outlets were accessible to children who were younger than 5 years of age.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 8, 2026): “Outlets were covered with protective receptacle covers.”
Citation Jul 30, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Exam communicable disease 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(3)
A review of staff files was conducted during the renewal inspection. On the 6/5/26 health assessment for Staff #2, the doctor indicated a "YES" answer for question #2, indicating that the staff person had communicable diseases, and no additional information was provided, as required.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 8, 2026): “Employee was requested to schedule appt with her primary care doctor to get form corrected. Staff #2 will be required to have the doctor include the required/missing information or, if the "YES" answer was marked in error, they will have their doctor update the form with the correct information.”
Citation Jul 16, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
A cracked plastic window well cover was observed along the pathway to the Outdoor Play Area. This cover posed a scratching hazard.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 16, 2025): “On the day of the inspection, after being notified of the crack, the crack was repaired.”
Citation Jul 16, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)
The only health assessment on file for Child #3 (see code sheet for admission date) was dated 3/20/25. This child did not have proof that they completed a health assessment within the 60 days following their first day of attendance at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 16, 2025): “Child #3 has a current and valid health assessment on file.”
Citation Jul 8, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
Staff persons #1 and #12 (see code sheet for date of hire) completed emergency plan trainings on 1/11/23 and 2/19/24. More than a year had lapsed between the trainings.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 29, 2024): “Staff persons #1 and #12 are currently up to date with their emergency plan trainings and these trainings are on file.”
Citation Jul 8, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
A Nordic Ice Pack labeled "keep out of the reach of children," was observed in a lunch box, that was about hip height, on a white shelf in the School Age classroom where children were in care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 29, 2024): “Ice pack was immediately removed from child's lunch box and placed in an area that was out of reach.”
Citation Jul 8, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
A hand washing sign was not observed by the kitchen sink.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 29, 2024): “A new handwashing sign was immediately placed in the kitchen.”
Citation Jul 8, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
Push pins were observed on a bulletin board, that was about elbow height, in the School Age Room. Push pins were also observed on a bulletin board, that was about shoulder height, in the hallway outside of the School Age Room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 29, 2024): “Push pins were immediately removed and replaced with flush thumb tacks with flat heads.”
Citation Jul 8, 2024 Inspection Food & feeding
Potentially hazardous food refrigerated 55 Pa. Code §3270.161(d)
A Lunchables meal kit that was labeled "keep refrigerated" was observed in a child's lunch bag on a white shelf in the School Age classroom. This perishable food item was required to be refrigerated.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 29, 2024): “The lunch box containing the Lunchables meal kit was immediately placed in the fridge.”
Citation Jul 8, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)
Fire drills were not conducted at least once every 60 days as evidenced by the following fire drill logs that were on file: 6/16/23 to 8/16/23.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 29, 2024): “All current fire drills have been performed on a timely basis and have been documented.”
Citation Jul 8, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Evacuation routes posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(5)
An evacuation route was not observed on the basement floor of the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 29, 2024): “An evacuation route was immediately posted.”

“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
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $43.00 —
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $39.00 —
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $38.00 $29.00

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 48 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Oct 24, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 4
since Jun 29, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator Twin Doc II INC
Hours Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–5:45 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (570) 829-7075
State certificate # CER-00260739
Parent reviews Google Maps reviews
Not checked by Daycare Record

Common questions

Has Magic World Child Care Center 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 Jul 30, 2026 (background checks): “Staff #2 (see code sheet for first day with children) had a disclosure statement on file dated 6/10/26. However, this disclosure was not completed within the 6 months prior to this staff's first day working with…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Magic World Child Care Center?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Magic World Child Care Center since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Magic World Child Care Center’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4, effective Jun 29, 2026. 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 World Child Care Center compare with other daycares in Hanover Township?

It is #4 of 5 centers in Hanover Township by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 73% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Magic World Child Care Center last inspected?

Jul 30, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Magic World Child Care Center cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $43.00 for older toddler, $39.00 for preschool, $38.00 for young school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Magic World Child Care Center?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Twin Doc II INC.

Certified centers nearby

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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