Magic Memories Chester Springs
205 WINDGATE DR, CHESTER SPRINGS, PA 19425Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.4 / 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.4 / 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Keystone STARS rating of STAR 3. 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 3 (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
- Licensed capacity
- 138
- 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 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). Of 4 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Feb 25, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Small Toys and Objects; 2026-02-253270.103
3270.124(c) | Each child care space
Jan 27, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Age and Training; 2025-01-273270.31(e)(4)(i)
3270.123(a) | Signed; 2025-01-27 | 3270.124(c) | Each child care space; 2025-01-27 | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/He; 2025-01-27 | 3270.182(5) | Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior
Jun 25, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- No Physical Punishment3270.113(b)
Feb 7, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL/CPSL Information; 2024-02-073270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
3270.113(a) | Supervised at all times; 2024-02-07 | 3270.124(b)(6) | Insurance coverage information; 2024-02-07 | 3270.131(a)(3)/3270.182(1) | Initial health report for older toddler/preschool no more th; 2024-02-07 | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/He; 2024-02-07 | 3270.166(4) | Bottles labeled; 2024-02-07 | 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) | Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admissi; 2024-02-07 | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) | Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff perso; 2024-02-07 | 3270.31(e) | Age and Training
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