Magic World Child Care Center · 97 Oxford St, Hanover Township
Magic World Child Care Center is a certified child care center in Hanover Township, PA, with capacity for 33 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 5 violations, none of them core-safety, most often for records & paperwork (3 of 5). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #1 of 5 centers in Hanover Township and has fewer citations per inspection than 90% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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Children use an outdoor ramp to access the Outdoor Play Area and to re-enter the facility. Along the ramp, the children pass by two facility doors. Peeling paint was observed on the exterior door frames of these doors. Also, peeling paint was observed on the exterior door frame of an exit door in the Discovery Preschool Room. While in care, children exit and enter through this doorway. Chipped paint was observed on a radiator in the Discovery Preschool Restroom. Additionally, a soccer net with cracked plastic and torn fabric was observed in the Outdoor Play Area.
The health report on file for Child #2, dated 8/27/25, did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
A renewal inspection was completed on 11/20/23. The parent handbook did not contain a supervision policy.
A renewal inspection was completed on 11/20/23. Child(ren) 1-5 fee agreements did not list services provided or extra services to be provided.
A renewal inspection was completed on 11/20/23. The operator acknowledged that there are no accident or injury reports kept in a facility file.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $45.40 | — |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $43.00 | — |
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 Magic World Child Care Center had any serious violations?
No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 5 other citations, listed 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 Jan 7, 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 #1 of 5 centers in Hanover Township by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 90% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Magic World Child Care Center last inspected?
Nov 6, 2025 (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 $45.40 for young toddler, $43.00 for older toddler 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.
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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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