Magical Years Development Center
Magical Years Development Center is a certified child care center in Pittsburgh, PA, with capacity for 44 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times. The state cited 55 violations, 12 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (18 of 55). 14 citations came in the last 12 months, including 4 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #123 of 251 centers in Pittsburgh and has more citations per inspection than 81% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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At approximately 9:10 a.m., during a supervision and ratio check in the Infant/Toddler room, Staff Person #1 identified 1 infant, 3 young toddlers, and 2 older toddlers in their assigned supervision group and was not in compliance with the required staff-to-child ratio. At approximately 10:05 a.m., Staff Person #2 was observed supervising 2 older toddlers and 8 preschool-age children in the Preschool room and was not in compliance with the required staff-to-child ratio.
At approximately 9:05 a.m. in the Preschool room, Staff Person #3 was observed standing behind a desk and forcefully struck the desk twice with their hand. Staff Person #3 then shouted, "Did I do something to you?" in an aggressive tone while 7 preschool-age children were present in the room.
Facility files did not contain documentation of conducting a fire drill within the last 60 days. The most recent fire drill conducted was on 2/6/26.
The file for Staff Person #1 contained Child Abuse and NSOR clearance results dated after the staff person's first day working in a child care setting (See LIS Code Sheet). The file is now current. The file for Staff Person #3 contained NSOR clearance results that were not renewed prior to the expiration date of the most current certification on file: 5/11/20 and 1/28/26. The file is now current.
The file for Staff Person #1, who lived in the states of Massachusetts and Virginia during the previous 5 years of employment, lacked the out of state's clearances as required under CPSL prior to working in a child care setting (See LIS Code Sheet).
The file for child #4, older toddler, did not contain a health report dated within the last 12 months. The most recent health report on file was dated 12/13/24.
The file for Staff Person #1 contained a health assessment dated 6/4/24; however, the assessment was not completed within 12 months prior to the staff person's first day working in a child care setting (See LIS Code Sheet). The file for Staff Person #3 contained health assessments dated 9/14/23 and 2/3/26, which is more than 24 months apart.
The file for child #2 contained an initial health report dated 9/30/25 but was not within 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.
Staff person #2 does not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first-aid/CPR training expiration date of 2/28/26.
The emergency contact form in the file for child #2 lacked the enrolling parent's work address.
The emergency contact form in the file for child #1 lacked the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Emergency contact information was not present in the Infant/Toddler room for children observed to be receiving care.
The emergency contact and financial agreement forms in the files for children #2, #3, and #4 have not been reviewed or updated by the parent within the last 6 months.
The file for child #3 did not contain documentation of a financial agreement form between the parent and the operator.
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The files for staff persons #1 and #2 did not contain documentation of NSOR clearance results at the time of inspection. The NSOR clearance results on file for staff persons #1 and #2 were observed to be expired. Staff person #1: 3/5/20. Staff person #2: 3/5/20.
On 3/11/25 at approximately 9:25am, the following observations occurred in the Infant/Toddler Room. Child #6 was observed sleeping in a crib on the left side of the room, and staff person #3 was observed sitting on the floor on the opposite side of the room. Staff person #3 was unable to properly supervise child #6 due to furniture and children's play equipment blocking view of child #6.
The facility's emergency plan was not available for review at the time of inspection.
In the Infant/Toddler Room, foam building blocks were observed to have teeth marks in them and accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.
The files for children #2 and #5, preschool aged, did not contain updated health reports within the last 12 months. The most recent health report on file for child #2 is dated 5/8/23, and the most recent health report for child #5 is dated 8/14/23.
The facility's documentation on file of conducting fire drills exceeded 60 days between drills from 4/2/24 to 6/3/24.
The file for child #3 did not contain a copy of an initial agreement form between the parent and the operator.
The financial agreement forms in the files for children #4 and #5 did not include the child's arrival and departure times.
The emergency contact form for child #4 did not include the name of the child's physician.
The emergency contact form in the file for child #5 did not include the work address of the enrolling parent.
In the Infant/Toddler Room, emergency contact information for child #6 was not present in the child care space where the child was observed receiving care.
The emergency contact form and financial agreement form in the files for children #1, #2, and #5 have not been reviewed and updated by the parent within the last 6 months.
On 4/12/24 at approximately 12:50pm in the Infant/Toddler room, 2 older toddlers were observed sleeping on cots and 1 older toddler was observed sleeping in a crib, alone and unsupervised. Staff person #1 who was supervising the group of children was observed outside of the classroom in the hallway of the facility.
On 4/12/24 at approximately 12:50pm in the Infant/Toddler room, 2 older toddlers were observed sleeping on cots and 1 older toddler was observed sleeping in a crib, alone and unsupervised. Staff person #1 who was supervising the group of children was observed outside of the classroom in the hallway of the facility.
On 4/12/24 at approximately 12:50pm in the Infant/Toddler room, 2 older toddlers were observed sleeping on cots and 1 older toddler was observed sleeping in a crib, alone and unsupervised. Staff person #1 who was supervising the group of children was observed outside of the classroom in the hallway of the facility.
The file for staff person #1 was observed to have documentation of FBI clearance results that was not renewed before the expiration date of the most current certification required under CPSL.
In the Infant/Toddler room, the thermometer in the refrigerator measured temperature at 14 F. Upon closer inspection, it was determined that that the thermometer was inoperable.
The facility does not have documentation of conducting an emergency drill within the last 12 months.
The operator did not have documentation of sending a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
The file for child #1 lacked an initial health report and has been enrolled at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.
The file for child #1 lacked a copy of the written agreement form between the parent and the operator.
The emergency contact form in the file for child #1 lacked the addresses of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
The file for staff person #1 was observed to have documentation PA Child Abuse clearance results that was not renewed before the expiration date of the most current PA Child Abuse clearance required under CPSL. The two most current PA Child Abuse clearances are dated 7/28/17 and 2/6/23.
The file for staff person #1 was observed to lack completion of the following pre-service training by 12/30/22: Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022. The training on file is dated 1/2/23., The emergency plan for the facility did not include requirements for continuity of operations (backing up or retrieving health and other key records/files and managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills during the aftermath of the disaster).
In the Infant/Toddler room, an outlet power strip was observed to lack a protective receptacle cover and was accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
In the PS room, a blue toy bin containing children's toys was observed to be cracked, and the door handle on a children's play kitchen set was observed to be cracked. These conditions expose the children in care to rough edges and sharp corners.
The immunization reports on file for children #3 and #4 lacked documentation of the yearly Influenza shot that is recommended by the ACIP for the year 2022 with no letter of exemption on file.
The facility lacked documentation of annual testing for the fire alarm detection system from a fire safety professional within the last 12 months. The most recent documentation on file is dated 11/11/21.
The emergency contact form for child #2 lacked the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
In the Infant/Toddler room, emergency contact information were observed not to be present in the child care space where children were receiving care.
The files for children #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 lacked documentation that the parent reviewed and updated the emergency contact form and the financial agreement within the last 6-months.
The file for Staff #1 contained Child Abuse clearances dated 12.15.15 and 8.4.21, which exceeded the 60 month renewal requirement. The file for Staff #2 contained Child Abuse clearances dated 12.15.15 and 8.4.21, which exceeded the 60 month renewal requirement. The file for Staff #4 contained Child Abuse clearances dated 2.10.16 and 8.4.21, which exceeded the 60 month renewal requirement.
The file for Child #2 did not contain documentation of the influenza vaccination or a letter of exemption.
The file for Staff #1 contained Health Assessments dated 4.25.17 and 12.1.20, which exceeded the 24 month renewal requirement.
A Proof of Purchase for the interconnected fire detection system was not available.
Documentation of General Liability insurance was not provided.
The file for Staff #3 contained Pediatric First-Aid/CPR training on 11.1.17 and 3.10.22, which exceeded the expiration date of 11/2019.
The file for Staff #2 contained Mandated Reporter training on 6.9.15 and 8.6.21, which exceeded the 60 month renewal requirement. The file for Staff #4 contained Mandated Reporter training on 2.27.17 and 3.7.22, which exceeded the 60 month renewal requirement.
The Emergency Contact form, for Child #1, did not contain the enrolling parent's work address.
The file for Staff #4 (See IS Code Sheet), contained documentation that the first Pediatric First-Aid/CPR training was not obtained until 3.10.22.
The files for Staff #2, Staff #3, and Staff #4 contained documentation of seven (7) hours of annual training, not 12, during the past 12 months.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $30.00 | $20.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $30.00 | $20.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $30.00 | $20.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $29.00 | $19.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $24.00 | $16.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $24.00 | $16.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $24.00 | $16.00 |
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.
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Common questions
Has Magical Years Development Center had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 12 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 May 19, 2026 (staff ratios): “At approximately 9:10 a.m., during a supervision and ratio check in the Infant/Toddler room, Staff Person #1 identified 1 infant, 3 young toddlers, and 2 older toddlers in their assigned supervision group and was not in…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Magical Years Development Center?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Magical Years Development Center since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Magical Years Development Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective May 21, 2019. 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 Magical Years Development Center compare with other daycares in Pittsburgh?
It is tied for #123 of 251 centers in Pittsburgh by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 81% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Magical Years Development Center last inspected?
May 19, 2026 (unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Magical Years Development Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $30.00 for newborn, $30.00 for infant, $30.00 for young toddler, $29.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Magical Years Development Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Magical Years Development CTR 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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