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Creative Minds Child Care And Learning

121 Ridge Ave, Darby PA 19023 · License #CER-00236750 · Child Care Center

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Capacity 85 children1-Star programLast inspected Mar 20, 2026
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  • 1-Star quality rating
  • Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
  • Licensed for 85 children
2
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
0
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Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Pennsylvania OCDEL
3
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
0.7
Pennsylvania average
4.6

Inspection history & violations

Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning
Mar 20, 2026 — Renewal
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Feb 19, 2025 — Renewal
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Feb 20, 2024 — Renewal
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Violation

    3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -- may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. 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 #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

    During a renewal inspection conducted on 2/20/24, the Certificate Representative reviewed Staff's #1 content of records, and the content of records of Staff's # 1 had an expired State Police Clearance.

    Corrected by Feb 20, 2024

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  • Violation

    3270.25(a) · The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.

    During a renewal inspection conducted on 2/20/24, the Certification Representative conducted a walkthrough of the facility and noticed the Certificate of compliance was not posted in the facility. (Corrected on Site)

    Corrected by Feb 20, 2024

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May 1, 2023 — Unannounced Monitoring
6 violations cited · view state record
6 violations
  • Violation

    3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · Facility Person #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

    The file of Staff person #3 doh (see lis code sheet), does not contain a NSOR as required under the CPSL. The file of Staff person #4 doh (see lis code sheet), does not contain a DHS FBI clearance history information or NSOR as required under the CPSL.

    Corrected by May 12, 2023

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  • Violation

    3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) · An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

    At the time of inspection, staff persons #1 and 2 did not have verification of experience prior to service at the facility.

    Corrected by May 15, 2023

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  • Violation

    3270.131(b)(2)/3270.131(d)(5) · 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 health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.

    At the time of inspection, certification representative observed the file of children #1 and 2 did not include an updated health report or a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. Continuous non-compliance

    Corrected by May 15, 2023

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  • Violation

    3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) · 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. 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.

    At the time of inspection, staff person #3 did not have verification of valid health assessment and or tuberculosis screening.

    Corrected by May 15, 2023

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  • Violation

    3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) · An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

    At the time of inspection, the health assessment for staff person #4 did not include an examination for communicable diseases or the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

    Corrected by May 15, 2023

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  • Violation

    3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

    At the time of inspection, staff persons #1 and 2 did not have verification of an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

    Corrected by May 15, 2023

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Mar 29, 2023 — Renewal
7 violations cited · view state record
7 violations
  • Violation

    3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) · An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

    At the time of inspection, staff persons #1 and 2 did not have verification of experience prior to service at the facility. Continuous non-compliance

    Corrected by Mar 31, 2023

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  • Violation

    3270.37(c) · An aide or a combination of aides shall be supervised at all times by a staff person qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor.

    At the time of inspection, certification representative observed staff person #1 working alone in the infant room.

    Corrected by Mar 29, 2023

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  • Violation

    3270.76 · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

    At the time, certification representative observed a grill accessible to children in the outside play space.

    Corrected by Mar 29, 2023

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  • Violation

    3270.131(b)(2)/3270.131(d)(5) · 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 health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.

    At the time of inspection, certification representative observed the file of children #1 and 2 did not include an updated health report or a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. Continuous non-compliance

    Corrected by Apr 29, 2023

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  • Violation

    3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) · 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. 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.

    At the time of inspection, staff person #3 did not have verification of valid health assessment and or tuberculosis screening. Continuous non-compliance

    Corrected by Apr 29, 2023

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  • Violation

    3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) · An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

    At the time of inspection, the health assessment for staff person #4 did not include an examination for communicable diseases or the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. Continuous non-compliance

    Corrected by Apr 29, 2023

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  • Violation

    3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

    At the time of inspection, staff persons #1 and 2 did not have verification of an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. Continuous non-compliance

    Corrected by Apr 29, 2023

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Apr 18, 2022 — Renewal
4 violations cited · view state record
4 violations
  • Violation

    3270.192(5) · A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person

    AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FACILITY PERSON #2 DID NOT HAVE AT LEAST TWO WRITTEN REFERENCES.

    Corrected by May 12, 2022

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  • Violation

    3270.14/3270.21 · A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation.Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

    AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION THE PROVIDER DID NOT HAVE A POLICY AND PROCEDURE TO IDENTIFY THE PREVENTION OF SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME, ABUSIVE HEAD TRAUMA, AND CHILD MALTREATMENT.

    Corrected by May 9, 2022

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  • Violation

    3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) · 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.

    AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION STAFF PERSON #2 DID NOT HAVE AN INITIAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT.

    Corrected by May 13, 2022

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  • Violation

    3270.31(f)(10) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.

    AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION STAFF PERSON #1 DID NOT HAVE VERIFICATION OF PEDIATRIC FIRST AID AND CPR TRAINING WITHIN 90 DAYS OF HIRE.

    Corrected by May 12, 2022

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Jul 22, 2021 — Renewal
4 violations cited · view state record
4 violations
  • Violation

    3270.31(e)(4)(i) · 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.

    AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION STAFF PERSONS #1,2,3 AND 4 DID NOT HAVE CURRENT FIRST-AID AND CPR TRAINING.

    Corrected by Sep 10, 2021

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  • Violation

    3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

    AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION STAFF PERSONS # 1 AND 2 DID NOT HAVE CURRENT MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING AS REQUIRED EVERY 60 MONTHS.

    Corrected by Sep 10, 2021

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  • Violation

    3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · Facility Person #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

    THE FILE OF STAFF PERSON #3, HIRED 10/2/2019, DID NOT CONTAIN A COPY OF THE NSOR CLEARANCE AS REQUIRED UNDER THE CPSL. THE FILE OF STAFF PERSON #4, HIRED 8/30/2020, DID NOT CONTAIN A COPY OF THE NSOR AND THE CORRECT DHS FBI CLEARANCE AS REQUIRED UNDER THE CPSL.

    Corrected by Sep 6, 2021

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  • Violation

    3270.27(a)(1)/3270.27(a)(5) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises.The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

    AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION THE EMERGENCY PLAN DID NOT PROVIDE FOR ACCOMMODATIONS FOR SHELTER OF CHILDREN DURING LOCK-DOWN OR INFANTS, TODDLERS, CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES AND CHILDREN WITH CHRONIC MEDICAL CONDITIONS.

    Corrected by Sep 10, 2021

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Jul 22, 2021 — Renewal
No violations cited · view state record
Clean

Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Feb 20, 2024 inspection noted: “During a renewal inspection conducted on 2/20/24, the Certificate Representative reviewed Staff's #1 content of records, and the content of records of Staff's #…” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The May 1, 2023 inspection noted: “The file of Staff person #3 doh (see lis code sheet), does not contain a NSOR as required under the CPSL. The file of Staff person #4 doh (see lis code sheet)…” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Mar 29, 2023 inspection noted: “At the time of inspection, staff persons #1 and 2 did not have verification of experience prior to service at the facility. Continuous non-compliance” — what has changed since then?

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