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Magna Prep INC

1642 Comly Street, Philadelphia, PA 19149 · Philadelphia County
Keystone STAR 1

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.

Inspection record

More citations than 63% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
Tied for #823 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
3 Core-safety citations
39 Other citations
6 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
42 citations from 6 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · none in the last 12 months · last inspected Oct 2, 2025

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Oct 2, 2025 · Inspection · no citation Oct 3, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Sep 11, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Aug 31, 2022 · Inspection · citation found Jan 27, 2022 · Inspection · no citation Jan 27, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork 24
Emergency preparedness 7
Training & qualifications 4
Health & medication 3
Background checks 2
Staff ratios 1
Building & playground safety 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Oct 3, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
At the time of inspection, there was not documentation that facility staff #3 had been fingerprinted for the FBI clearance.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 8, 2024): “Facility staff #3 obtained a Department of Education clearance by mistake and the required DHS FBI clearance has been requested.”
Citation Oct 3, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Immunization record 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)
At the time of inspection, the health assessment for facility child #1 did not include a record of immunizations.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 8, 2024): “The operator will obtain the immunization record of facility child #1.”
Citation Oct 3, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 8, 2024): “All staff have current health assessments on file.”
Citation Oct 3, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Hypothetical locations 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(4)
The hypothetical locatons of the fire for fire drills were not rotated around the facility for each drill.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 8, 2024): “The operator will hold a drill with a new hypothetical location.”
Citation Oct 3, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)
The agreements for facility children #2, #3, #4 and #5 were not signed by the operator.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 8, 2024): “The operator signed the agreements for facility children #2, #3, #4 and #5.”
Citation Oct 3, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)
At the time of inspection, there was not a signed agreement in the record of facility child #1.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 8, 2024): “There is an agreement for facility child #1 in the record.”
Citation Oct 3, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Amount of fee 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(1)
The agreement for facility children #2, #3, #4 and #5 did not specify the fee amount.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 8, 2024): “The agreements for facility children #2, #3, #4 and #5 specify the fee amount.”
Citation Oct 3, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
The agreements for facility children #2 and #5 did not specify the services to be provided.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 8, 2024): “The agreements for facility children #2 and #5 specify the services to be provided.”
Citation Oct 3, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Designated release persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(5)
The agreements for facility children #2 and #5 did not specify the names of all release individuals.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 8, 2024): “The agreements for facility children #2 and #5 now specify the names of all release individuals.”
Citation Oct 3, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)
The agreements for facility children #3, #4 and #5 did not specify the date of the children's admission.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 8, 2024): “The agreements for facility children #3, #4 and #5 now specify the date of the children's admission.”
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Citation Oct 3, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
The emergency contact form for facility child #2 did not include all of the health insurance information.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 8, 2024): “The emergency contact form for facility child #2 now includes all of the health insurance information.”
Citation Oct 3, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
The emergency contact form for facility #1 and #4 did not include the addresses of all release individuals.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 8, 2024): “The emergency contact form for facility #1 and #4 now include the addresses of all release individuals.”
Citation Oct 3, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 8, 2024): “All children have updated agreements within the past 6 months on file at the facility.”
Citation Oct 3, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(3)/3270.182(5)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 8, 2024): “The emergency contact forms for facility children #2 and #4 now include signed parental consent for emergency medical care or the administration of minor first aid by a staff. The form for facility child #3 now includes parental consent for the administration of minor first aid by a staff.”
Citation Oct 3, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)
At the time of inspection, there was not verification of child care experience on file for facility staff #2 and #3.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 19, 2024): “The operator obtained verification of child care experience for facility staff #2 and #3.”
Citation Oct 3, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
At the time of inspection, facility staff #1 and #2 did not have the required 12 clock hours of child care training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 8, 2024): “Facility staff #1 and #2 will complete 12 hours of child care training. Staff will complete the annual trainings at least 3 months in advance.”
Core safety Sep 11, 2023 Inspection Staff ratios
Two facility persons present in facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.54(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 10, 2023): “The director will let parents know that children need to be dropped off onsite for program.”
Citation Sep 11, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Hypothetical locations 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(4)
Certification Representative observed that the hypothetical location of the fire was the same for two consecutive drills in April and June 2023.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 18, 2023): “The operator will ensure that hypothetical locations of the fire are rotated around the facility for each drill so that the hypothetical location is never the same for consecutive drills.”
Citation Sep 11, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)
The agreements for facility child #1 and #2 did not specify the date of admission.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 18, 2023): “The operator will specify the date of admission on the agreements of facility children #1 and #2.”
Citation Sep 11, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written consent 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(4)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 18, 2023): “The operator will obtain written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care or the administration of minor first-aid for faciity children #1 and #2.”
Citation Sep 11, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
The emergency contact information for facility child #3 did not specify the health insurance policy number.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 18, 2023): “The operator will obtain the health insurance policy number on the form of facility child #3.”
Citation Sep 11, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 18, 2023): “The operator will obtain the addresses of all individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Citation Aug 31, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/31/2022 observed the first-aid kit did not contain nonporous gloves.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 19, 2022): “The gloves were added.”
Citation Aug 31, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 19, 2022): “The changes are added on and will always be updated.”
Citation Aug 31, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(2)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 15, 2022): “The corrections were added on.”
Citation Aug 31, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/31/2022 observed child #1's file did not contain a fee agreement.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 15, 2022): “All documents will be signed moving forward.”
Citation Aug 31, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 15, 2022): “All information will be added before filed.”
Citation Aug 31, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 15, 2022): “All information will be added before filed.”
Citation Aug 31, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 15, 2022): “All information will be added before filed.”
Citation Aug 31, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 15, 2022): “All information will be added before filed.”
Citation Aug 31, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(4)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 15, 2022): “All information will be added before filed.”
Citation Aug 31, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 15, 2022): “All information will be added before filed.”
Citation Aug 31, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.25(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 19, 2022): “Make sure its posted at all times.”
Core safety Jan 27, 2022 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 1/27/2022 observed staff person #2's record did not include a copy of the disclosure statement.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 13, 2022): “Will have staff person sign the disclosure statements.”
Citation Jan 27, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 1/27/2022 observed staff #1 and #2's records did not include emergency plan training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 13, 2022): “Will sign off on the emergency plan training.”
Citation Jan 27, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Information re: medical problems 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(4)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 13, 2022): “Will have staff person have form fixed by doctor.”
Citation Jan 27, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Evacuation routes posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(5)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 1/27/2022 observed the facility did not have an evacuation route posted.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 13, 2022): “Evacuation route has been posted.”
Citation Jan 27, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan/Plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(1)/3270.27(d)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 13, 2022): “Will include the address for the location away in case of emergency.”
Citation Jan 27, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 1/27/2022 observed staff person #1 and #2's records did not include annual fire safety training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 13, 2022): “Will complete fire safety training.”
Citation Jan 27, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 1/27/2022 observed staff person #2's record did not include annual evaluation.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 13, 2022): “Will complete staff evaluation.”
Citation Jan 27, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 13, 2022): “Will include references in file,”
Citation Jan 27, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 13, 2022): “Will do 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

Capacity —
Certificate status Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through Nov 23, 2026
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Jan 30, 2020 · what STARS means
Operator Magna Prep INC
Hours Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–9:00 AM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (215) 317-0208
State certificate # CER-00245713
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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.

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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