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Home › PA › Philadelphia › Minds Matter Learning Daycare 4
5250 N 2nd St 2nd Floor, Philadelphia PA 19120 · License #CER-00250947 · Center · Child Care Center
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3270.82(g) · Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.
During renewal inspection on Monday, 11/03/25, cert rep observed a toilet located in the girl's bathroom was not operable.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 24, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) · 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.
In review of children files, child 2 emergency contact and fee agreement failed to be updated within a 6-month period.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 24, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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. Staff person 1 must complete PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Parts 1 and 2
Staff person 1 has completed the health and safety course titled, Health and Safety Basics: Requirements for Certification, but has not completed the required health and safety update course titled Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 (1 hour) training.
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Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on Jul 8, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
Corrected Corrected by Nov 24, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.70(a) · The indoor temperature shall be at least 65° F.
During renewal inspection on Monday, 11/03/25, cert rep observed thermostat recorded the indoor temperature below 65° F.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 3, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.72(d) · Windows or doors above the ground floor that open directly to the outdoors and are accessible to children shall be constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches.
During renewal inspection on Monday, 11/03/25, cert rep observed windows on the second level of the facility, opened more than 6 inches.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 3, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.75(c) · A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.
During renewal inspection on Monday, 11/03/25, cert rep observed first-aid kit in room 2 failed to include tape.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 24, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
During renewal inspection on Monday, 11/03/25, cert rep observed in room 5 the drop ceiling beam protruding from ceiling causing possible falling hazards, air duct vents in room 5 and the girl's restroom, floor tiles in room 5 and in the girl's, restroom was damaged causing possible tripping hazards.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 24, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
During renewal inspection on Monday, 11/03/25, cert rep observed chip paint throughout the facility and on the windowpane in the multipurpose area.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 24, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) · 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.
In review of children's files, child 1, who is an older toddler, failed to have an updated health report. Health report contained in file was completed on 06/29/24.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 24, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
In review of staff files, staff person 2 file failed to include an updated health report.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 18, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.
In review of staff files, staff persons 2 and 3 failed to have 12 hours of annual PD training. Staff person 2's file contained 1 hour and staff person 3's file contained 4 hours.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 24, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.34(a)/3270.34(c) · A director is responsible for the general management of the facility, including the minimum duties described at §3270.34(a)(1) - (6). A director shall be employed by a facility and be present at the facility site a minimum of 30 hours per week.
During an unannounced follow-up inspection on Friday, 08/22/25, a director was not present at the facility. This is the second onsite visit where a director was not present at the facility, at the time of an inspection.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 22, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.54(a) · At least two facility persons shall be present in the facility when two or more children are in care. At a minimum, one of the facility persons shall be a staff person.
During an unannounced follow-up inspection on Friday, 08/22/25, cert rep observed one staff person present at the facility with 4 preschool age children and a behavior health specialist providing one-on-one services to an enrolled child.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 22, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.191 · An individual record is required for each facility person.
During unannounced inspection on Friday, 06/13/25, cert rep was unable to review files for new staff at the facility, as they were not present at the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 11, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.
During unannounced inspection on Friday, 06/13/25, fire safety documents reviewed, facility failed to have tested their smoke detection system once every 30 days and document testing or have verification the smoke detection system was inspected by a fire safety professional.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 11, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.72(d) · Windows or doors above the ground floor that open directly to the outdoors and are accessible to children shall be constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches.
During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 10/30/24, cert rep observed windows on the second level of the facility, opened more than 6 inches.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 30, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) · 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.
In review of children files, child 1 file failed to include an updated health assessment.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 12, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.
In review of children files, child 1 file failed to include current immunizations status according to recommendations of the ACIP.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 12, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
In review of emergency plan documents, facility's emergency plan failed to include statement regarding continuity of operations.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 15, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
In review of health and safety documentation, facility policy addressing shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma and child maltreatment, failed to address prevention and identification of child maltreatment.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 15, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Staff persons 1-4 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff persons 1-4 did not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. Previously documented pediatric first-aid/CPR training expired on 09/30/23. Staff members 1-4 completed an online pediatric first-aid/CPR training on 07/21/23, which is not meet OCDEL requirements.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 11, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.
In review of facility's emergency plan, plan failed to provide a method of contacting parents at the beginning and end of emergency.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 15, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f)/3270.192(2)(iii) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. Staff person 4 will have until 01/06/24 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person 4 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by a (AGS, primary staff person, or family child care home staff person) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person 4, staff person 4 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
In review of staff files, staff person 4 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Health and Safety topics.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 6, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(e) · A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.
During renewal inspection on Friday, 12/08/23, cert rep observed a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions failed to be posted in each child care space.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 15, 2024
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.33(d) · One or more facility persons competent in pediatric first-aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation techniques shall be at the facility when one or more children are in care.
At the time of the renewal inspection on Friday, 12/08/23, facility persons failed to have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training while children were in care.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 11, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.