Maggies Playhouse Daycare & Learning
1416 BYWOOD AVE, UPPER DARBY, PA 19082Childery Rating: 5/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.5 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.5 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Keystone STARS rating of STAR 4. Structural quality reflects Pennsylvania's licensing baseline. Pennsylvania caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:5, and preschool ratios at 1:10. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 6 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Keystone STARS STAR 4 (Max 4) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 32
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:5 10 Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), Children's Records & Files (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jan 15, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Age and Training; 2026-01-153270.31(e)(4)(i)
3270.65 | Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less; 2026-01-15 | 3270.75(c) | Has all items; 2026-01-15 | 3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2026-01-15 | 3270.82(h) | Handwashing signs; 2026-01-15 | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) | Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Ini; 2026-01-15 | 3270.151(a) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter; 2026-01-15 | 3270.192(5) | Two written references
Jan 15, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Amount of Fee; 2025-01-153270.123(a)(1)
3270.123(a)(5) | Designated release persons; 2025-01-15 | 3270.182(3) | Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admissi; 2025-01-15 | 3270.182(5) | Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior
Dec 28, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Protective Outlet Covers 5 Yrs. or Less; 2023-12-283270.65
3270.75(c) | Has all items; 2023-12-28 | 3270.82(h) | Handwashing signs; 2023-12-28 | 3270.107 | Refrigerator; 2023-12-28 | 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) | Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates; 2023-12-28 | 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) | Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required ; 2023-12-28 | 3270.27(f) | Emergency plan
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