MAGICAL YEARS DEVELOPMENT CENTER
PITTSBURGH, PA·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address28 PITTSBURGH ST, PITTSBURGH, PA, 15202
CountyAllegheny
Phone(412) 734-9020
Operating details
Capacity44
SubsidiesY
License dateJune 10, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 3/2/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High2
- Medium-High15
- Medium7
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
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28 PITTSBURGH ST, PITTSBURGH, PA, 15202, PITTSBURGH, PA 15202
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 3/2/2026
- High0
- Medium-High15
- Medium7
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
2026
- Medium-High risk3/2/2026
Age and Training (3270.31(e)(4)(i))
Staff person #2 does not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first-aid/CPR training expiration date of 2/28/26. Requirement: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. Correction: Staff person #2 completed pediatric first-aid/CPR training on 3/5/26. Certificate of completion is now on file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/5/2026 - Medium risk3/2/2026
Health information (3270.131(a))
The file for child #2 contained an initial health report dated 9/30/25 but was not within 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. Requirement: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. Correction: A health report is now on file for child #2, dated 9/30/25. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/23/2026 - Medium risk3/2/2026
Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. (3270.182(8))
The file for child #3 did not contain documentation of a financial agreement form between the parent and the operator. Requirement: A child's record shall contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement. Correction: A financial agreement form between the parents of child #3 and this facility is now on file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/23/2026 - Medium-High riskStandard 123/2/2026
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test (3270.151(a)/3270.192(3))
The file for Staff Person #1 contained a health assessment dated 6/4/24; however, the assessment was not completed within 12 months prior to the staff person's first day working in a child care setting (See LIS Code Sheet). The file for Staff Person #3 contained health assessments dated 9/14/23 and 2/3/26, which is more than 24 months apart. Requirement: 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. Correction: A health assessment for Staff Person #3 is now on file, dated 2/3/26. Staff Person #1 was removed from a child care position. Prior to returning to care, Staff Person #1 will have a health assessment conducted. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/23/2026 - Medium risk3/2/2026
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports (3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1))
The file for child #4, older toddler, did not contain a health report dated within the last 12 months. The most recent health report on file was dated 12/13/24. Requirement: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. Correction: An updated health report will be obtained for child #4 and placed on file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 4/3/2026 - Medium-High risk3/2/2026
Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos (3270.124(f)/3270.181(c))
The emergency contact and financial agreement forms in the files for children #2, #3, and #4 have not been reviewed or updated by the parent within the last 6 months. Requirement: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. Correction: The emergency contact and financial agreement forms on file for children #2, #3, and #4 will be updated to represent an up to date status. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/27/2026 - Medium-High risk3/2/2026
Each child care space (3270.124(c))
Emergency contact information was not present in the Infant/Toddler room for children observed to be receiving care. Requirement: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. Correction: Copies of emergency contact information for all children enrolled in the Infant/Toddler room is now available for when those children are receiving care. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/23/2026 - Medium-High risk3/2/2026
Name/address/phone release person (3270.124(b)(7))
The emergency contact form in the file for child #1 lacked the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Correction: The emergency contact form on file for child #1 now contains the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/23/2026 - Medium-High risk3/2/2026
Parent home/work address, phone (3270.124(b)(3))
The emergency contact form in the file for child #2 lacked the enrolling parent's work address. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. Correction: The emergency contact form for child #2 now contains the enrolling parent's work address. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/23/2026 - Medium-High risk3/2/2026
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information (3270.32(a)/3270.192(4))
The file for Staff Person #1, who lived in the states of Massachusetts and Virginia during the previous 5 years of employment, lacked the out of state's clearances as required under CPSL prior to working in a child care setting (See LIS Code Sheet). Requirement: 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. Correction: Massachusetts out of state clearances for Staff Person #1 were returned on 3/6/26 and are now on file for review. Virginia out of state clearances for Staff Person #1 were submitted on 3/18/26. When clearances are received, they will be submitted for review. Facility Person #1 was removed from a child care position at the facility. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 4/20/2026 - Medium-High risk3/2/2026
Comply with CPSL (3270.32(a))
The file for Staff Person #1 contained Child Abuse and NSOR clearance results dated after the staff person's first day working in a child care setting (See LIS Code Sheet). The file is now current. The file for Staff Person #3 contained NSOR clearance results that were not renewed prior to the expiration date of the most current certification on file: 5/11/20 and 1/28/26. The file is now current. Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Correction: NSOR clearances for Staff Person #3 were renewed on 1/18/26 and are now on file for review. The file for Staff Person #1 is now current. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/23/2026
2025
- Medium-High risk3/7/2025
Each child care space (3270.124(c))
In the Infant/Toddler Room, emergency contact information for child #6 was not present in the child care space where the child was observed receiving care. Requirement: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. Correction: The emergency contact information for child #6 is now present in the child care space where they are receiving care. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/26/2025 - Medium risk3/7/2025
Supervised at all times (3270.113(a))
On 3/11/25 at approximately 9:25am, the following observations occurred in the Infant/Toddler Room. Child #6 was observed sleeping in a crib on the left side of the room, and staff person #3 was observed sitting on the floor on the opposite side of the room. Staff person #3 was unable to properly supervise child #6 due to furniture and children's play equipment blocking view of child #6. Requirement: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Correction: The subject of properly supervising children was addressed to not only staff person #3 but to all staff members as well. It is now understood amongst all staff that children must be supervised at all times and that children must always be within sight and sound of each staff person who is providing care for those children, including outdoor play spaces. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/26/2025 - Medium-High risk3/7/2025
Parent home/work address, phone (3270.124(b)(3))
The emergency contact form in the file for child #5 did not include the work address of the enrolling parent. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. Correction: The emergency contact form for child #5 now includes the work address of the enrolling parent. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/26/2025 - Medium-High risk3/7/2025
Physician name, address, phone (3270.124(b)(2))
The emergency contact form for child #4 did not include the name of the child's physician. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Correction: The emergency contact form for child #4 now includes the name of the child's physician. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/26/2025 - Medium-Low risk3/7/2025
Arrival/departure times (3270.123(a)(4))
The financial agreement forms in the files for children #4 and #5 did not include the child's arrival and departure times. Requirement: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times. Correction: Arrival and departure times are now documented and on file for children #4 and #5 on their agreement forms. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/26/2025 - Medium risk3/7/2025
Signed /Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. (3270.123(a)/3270.182(8))
The file for child #3 did not contain a copy of an initial agreement form between the parent and the operator. Requirement: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. A child's record shall contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement. Correction: A signed Agreement is now on file for child #3. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/26/2025 - Medium-High risk3/7/2025
Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos (3270.124(f)/3270.181(c))
The emergency contact form and financial agreement form in the files for children #1, #2, and #5 have not been reviewed and updated by the parent within the last 6 months. Requirement: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. Correction: The emergency contact forms and financial agreement forms for children #1, #2, and #5 have now been reviewed and updated by their parents. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/25/2025 - Medium risk3/7/2025
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports (3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1))
The files for children #2 and #5, preschool aged, did not contain updated health reports within the last 12 months. The most recent health report on file for child #2 is dated 5/8/23, and the most recent health report for child #5 is dated 8/14/23. Requirement: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. Correction: An updated health report has been obtained for child #5 and an updated health report is to be obtained for child #2 by 4/4/2025. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 4/4/2025 - Medium-High risk3/7/2025
Every 60 days (3270.94(a)(1))
The facility's documentation on file of conducting fire drills exceeded 60 days between drills from 4/2/24 to 6/3/24. Requirement: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. Correction: Fill drills have since been conducted at least once once every 60 days since missing that limits on 6/3/24. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/26/2025 - Medium risk3/7/2025
Small Toys and Objects (3270.103)
In the Infant/Toddler Room, foam building blocks were observed to have teeth marks in them and accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. Requirement: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. Correction: The foam building blocks were discarded and are no longer available for use with any age group of children in the facility. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/26/2025 - Medium-High risk3/7/2025
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information (3270.32(a)/3270.192(4))
The files for staff persons #1 and #2 did not contain documentation of NSOR clearance results at the time of inspection. The NSOR clearance results on file for staff persons #1 and #2 were observed to be expired. Staff person #1: 3/5/20. Staff person #2: 3/5/20. Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Persons #1 and #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility. Correction: Current documentation of NSOR clearance results have been obtained for staff persons #1 and #2 and are on file now. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/26/2025 - Medium-High risk3/7/2025
Emergency plan (3270.27(a))
The facility's emergency plan was not available for review at the time of inspection. Requirement: The facility shall have an emergency plan. Correction: The facility's Emergency Plan is now in place and available for review at any time. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/26/2025
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Estimated monthly cost
$860/month
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About this daycare
- Location: PITTSBURGH, Allegheny County
- Capacity: 44
- Type: Child Care Center
- Years in operation: 1
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