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The Magic Years Llc

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
36 W Chelten Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19144
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Quick Facts

Capacity
143 children
Languages
English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (215) 621-7681
36 W Chelten Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19144
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00259756
License Issued
Oct 11, 2026
Active Through
Oct 11, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 22

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About the Provider

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THE MAGIC YEARS LLC is a Child Care Center in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 143 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
  • Tuesday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
  • Wednesday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
  • Thursday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
  • Friday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
  • Saturday 6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
  • Sunday 6:00 AM - 6:00 AM

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-06-22 Renewal 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(f)

Description: 2 feet apart

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 7/13/26 the cots in the Pre K-4 and Older Toddler did not have at least 2 feet of space on three sides while in use.

Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider moved the cots during the inspection to ensure that the cots had at least 2 feet of space on three sides while in use.
2026-06-22 Renewal 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 7/13/2026 the Pre-K 3, Summer Camp and Young toddler classroom did not have all of the emergency contact information present in a child care space for the children receiving care in the space.

Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider added the missing emergency contact forms to the emergency contact binders during the inspection.
2026-06-22 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 7/13/26 the file record for staff person #1 did not include a current health assessment.

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Immediate corrective action was taken to obtain and place an updated health assessment form in the employee's personnel file.
2026-06-22 Renewal 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 7/13/26 the file records for staff #1 did not include a current written evaluation.

Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The facility acknowledges that a staff performance evaluation was completed but was not signed by the employee at the time of the inspection. The employee reviewed the evaluation and signed the document immediately upon discovery of the omission.
2026-06-22 Renewal 3270.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 7/13/26 the first-aid kit in the School Age classroom was missing soap.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider added soap to the first aid kit in the School Age Classroom during the inspection.
2026-04-10 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 4/10/2026 the file record for staff person #1 did not include a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to initial service, the health assessment date observed was 8/29/24 (date of hire: see code sheet).

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The staff member will obtain and submit a current health assessment completed by healthcare provider to ensure compliance with regulations.
2026-04-10 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 4/10/26 staff person #1 was observed providing direct child care and their file included state police clearance for volunteer purposes and an outdated signed disclosure statement.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person #1 -- may not work in a child care position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #1--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 will obtain a state police clearance for employment purposes and sign an updated/current disclosure statement. Staff person #1 will not provide direct child care at the facility until CPSL requirements are fulfilled.
2026-04-10 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.69(b) - 110º F or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.69(b)

Description: 110º F or less

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 4/10/26 in the sink in the PS-3 classroom of the facility the hot water temperature measured 114.1° F, in areas accessible to children in care.

Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The water temperature was adjusted to ensure it does not exceed 110F, in accordance with the regulation
2025-07-16 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 7/17/25 the file record for staff person #1 did not include a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to initial service, the health assessment date observed was 9/23 (date of hire: see code sheet).

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will have the staff require a new health assessment and TB test within 30 days.
2025-07-16 Renewal 3270.69(b) - 110º F or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.69(b)

Description: 110º F or less

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 7/17/25 in the bathroom of the Pre-K 3 classroom the hot water temperature measured 121.9° F, in areas accessible to children in care.

Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will adjust the water temperature to not exceed 110 degrees and use a thermostat to retest the water.
2024-10-23 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.119 - Infant sleep position Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.119

Description: Infant sleep position

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 10/23/24 three children were observed sleeping in an apparatus (bouncy sleep).

Correction Required: Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider removed children from the apparatuses and placed them on their backs in their play pens during the inspection.
2024-06-26 Renewal 3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(4) - Amount of fee/Arrival/departure times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(4)

Description: Amount of fee/Arrival/departure times

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 7/24/24 the file record for child # 2 did not include an agreement that specified the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. The file record for child # 2 and 3 did not include an agreement that specified the child's arrival and departure times.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will update the file record for child #2 to include an agreement that specified the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. Provider will update the file records for child #2 and 3 to include an agreement that specifies child's arrival and departure times.
2024-06-26 Renewal 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5)

Description: Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 7/24/24 the file record for child # 2 did not include an agreement that specified the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will update the file record for child #2 to include the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
2024-06-26 Renewal 3270.131(d)(7)/3270.131(d)(8) - Free from contagious/communicable disease/Age appropriate screenings complete Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(7)/3270.131(d)(8)

Description: Free from contagious/communicable disease/Age appropriate screenings complete

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 7/24/24 the file record for child # 1 did not include a health assessment that included a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease and did not include a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. A health report shall include a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will ensure all children have health assessments that include a child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable diseases. also include a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the last screening.
2024-06-26 Renewal 3270.151(c)(2) - Mantoux TB Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2)

Description: Mantoux TB

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 7/24/24 the file record for staff person #1 included a health assessment that did not include an initial TB test result.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The staff member will get tested and provide the TB results.

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