Magna Prep INC is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 42 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (24 of 42). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #823 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 63% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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At the time of inspection, there was not documentation that facility staff #3 had been fingerprinted for the FBI clearance.
At the time of inspection, the health assessment for facility child #1 did not include a record of immunizations.
Facility staff #1 and #3 did not have assessments completed with in the time frames specified in regulations. Facillty staff #1 did not have an updated health assessment conducted within 24 months of the previous health assessment. Facility staff #3 did not have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to initial service.
The hypothetical locatons of the fire for fire drills were not rotated around the facility for each drill.
The agreements for facility children #2, #3, #4 and #5 were not signed by the operator.
At the time of inspection, there was not a signed agreement in the record of facility child #1.
The agreement for facility children #2, #3, #4 and #5 did not specify the fee amount.
The agreements for facility children #2 and #5 did not specify the services to be provided.
The agreements for facility children #2 and #5 did not specify the names of all release individuals.
The agreements for facility children #3, #4 and #5 did not specify the date of the children's admission.
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The emergency contact form for facility child #2 did not include all of the health insurance information.
The emergency contact form for facility #1 and #4 did not include the addresses of all release individuals.
The agreements for facility children #3 and #4 were not updated within a 6-month period. The last update on both were dated 8/2023.
The emergency contact forms for facility children #2 and #4 did not include signed parental consent for emerency medical care or the administration of minor first aid by a staff. The form for facility child #3 did not includ parental consent for the administration of minor first aid by a staff.
At the time of inspection, there was not verification of child care experience on file for facility staff #2 and #3.
At the time of inspection, facility staff #1 and #2 did not have the required 12 clock hours of child care training.
At the time of inspection on 9/26/2023, Certification Representative observed that there was only 1 staff present at the facility with 6 children.
Certification Representative observed that the hypothetical location of the fire was the same for two consecutive drills in April and June 2023.
The agreements for facility child #1 and #2 did not specify the date of admission.
The emergency contact information for facility children #1 and #2 did not include written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care or the administration of minor first-aid.
The emergency contact information for facility child #3 did not specify the health insurance policy number.
The emergency contact information for facility child #4 did not include the addresses of all individuals designated by the parent that the child may be released.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/31/2022 observed the first-aid kit did not contain nonporous gloves.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/31/2022 observed the facility's emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/31/2022 observed the facility's emergency plan did not provide accommodations for evacuation of children from the facility building and evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/31/2022 observed child #1's file did not contain a fee agreement.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/31/2022 observed child #1's emergency contact information did not include the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/31/2022 observed child #1's emergency contact information did not include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/31/2022 observed child #1's emergency contact information 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 renewal inspection conducted on 8/31/2022 observed child #1's emergency contact information did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/31/2022 observed child #1's record did not contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/31/2022 observed child #1's record did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/31/2022 observed the facility did not have the current certificate of compliance posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 1/27/2022 observed staff person #2's record did not include a copy of the disclosure statement.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 1/27/2022 observed staff #1 and #2's records did not include emergency plan training.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 1/27/2022 observed staff person #2's health assessment did not answer question #3 which asks if the staff person can work in child care.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 1/27/2022 observed the facility did not have an evacuation route posted.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 1/27/2022 observed the facility did not have an emergency plan that provides shelter at locations away from the facility premises.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 1/27/2022 observed staff person #1 and #2's records did not include annual fire safety training.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 1/27/2022 observed staff person #2's record did not include annual evaluation.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 1/27/2022 observed staff person #1's record did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 1/27/2022 observed staff person #1 and #2's records did not include verification of annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
“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 School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $28.00 | $24.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $28.00 | $24.00 |
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 Magna Prep INC had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 3 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 Oct 3, 2024 (background checks): “At the time of inspection, there was not documentation that facility staff #3 had been fingerprinted for the FBI clearance.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Magna Prep INC?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Magna Prep INC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Magna Prep INC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Jan 30, 2020. 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 Magna Prep INC compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #823 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 63% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Magna Prep INC last inspected?
Oct 2, 2025 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does Magna Prep INC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $28.00 for young school-age, $28.00 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Magna Prep INC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Magna Prep 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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