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Creative Minds With Lisa Early Learning Center

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
N 18th St, Philadelphia, PA 19141
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Quick Facts

Capacity
6 children
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
2

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Contact Information

📞 (215) 941-4508
N 18th St
Philadelphia, PA 19141
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✓ Licensed Family Child Care
Active License
License Number
CER-00257406
License Issued
Jun 3, 2026
Active Through
Jun 3, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 22

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About the Provider

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CREATIVE MINDS WITH LISA EARLY LEARNING CENTER is a Family Child Care in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 6 children. It is open Monday - Sunday, 6:00 AM - 11:59 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:00 AM - 11:59 PM
  • Tuesday6:00 AM - 11:59 PM
  • Wednesday6:00 AM - 11:59 PM
  • Thursday6:00 AM - 11:59 PM
  • Friday6:00 AM - 11:59 PM
  • Saturday 6:00 AM - 11:59 PM
  • Sunday 6:00 AM - 11:59 PM

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-04-03 Renewal 3290.123(a) - Signed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.123(a)

Description: Signed

Noncompliance Area: On April 3, 2026 during the renewal inspection, the file of Child #3 and Child #5 did not contain evidence of a signed fee agreement

Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
plan of the of the correction is to have the parent and myself to signed the agreement
2026-04-03 Renewal 3290.123(a)(3) - Services provided Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.123(a)(3)

Description: Services provided

Noncompliance Area: On April 3, 2026 during the renewal inspection, the fee agreement of Child #1, Child #2 and Child #4 did not contain evidence of services provided

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. the operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information at § 3290.124(e).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
as the the provider I corrected that the care and service that my care provided to the family on my agreement
2026-04-03 Renewal 3290.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.123(a)(5)

Description: Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: On April 3, 2026 during the renewal inspection, the fee agreement of Child #1. Child #2 and Child #4 did not contain evidence of designated release persons

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Plan of the correction is to make sure that my agreement specifically and designated who the child may be released too
2026-04-03 Renewal 3290.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: On April 3, 2026 during the renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of Child #4 and Child #5 did not contain evidence of health insurance coverage and policy number

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I provider correct by getting the parent to put the coverage information and the policy number on the emergency contact
2026-04-03 Renewal 3290.124(e)/3290.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.124(e)/3290.181(c)

Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: On April 3, 2026 during the renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of Child #2 did not contain evidence of being reviewed and updated at least once in a 6 month period

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
AS the provider my plan was to make sure the parent update their emergency contact
2026-04-03 Renewal 3290.131(a)(2)/3290.182(1) - Initial health report dated for young toddler < 6 months./Initial and subsequent health assessments Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.131(a)(2)/3290.182(1)

Description: Initial health report dated for young toddler < 6 months./Initial and subsequent health assessments

Noncompliance Area: On April 3, 2026 during the renewal inspection, the file of Child #5 did not contain evidence of an initial health assessment

Correction Required: The initial health report for a young toddler must be dated no more than 6 months prior to the first day of attendance at the facility. A child's record must contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
my plan that I correction it and the child have a update health assessment, parent will proved initial health assessment
2026-04-03 Renewal 3290.131(b)(2)/3290.182(1) - Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.131(b)(2)/3290.182(1)

Description: Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments

Noncompliance Area: On April 3, 2026 during the renewal inspection, the file of Child #1 did not contain evidence of an updated health assessment, the health assessment on file was dated 3/18/2025

Correction Required: 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 must contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I the provide correction by contact the parent getting the update health assessment
2026-04-03 Renewal 3290.24(d) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.24(d)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: On April 3, 2026 during the renewal inspection, there was no evidence of documentation of annual emergency drill

Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE PLAN OF CORRECTION ON THE EMERGENCY DRILL IS CORRECTION AND IS ON FILE AT THE FACILLTY, FACILITY WILL CONDUCT AN EMERGENCY DRILL
2026-04-03 Renewal 3290.31(f)/3290.192(4) - Age and training/Required training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.31(f)/3290.192(4)

Description: Age and training/Required training

Noncompliance Area: On April 3, 2026 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #1 did not contain evidence of at least 12 clock hours of child care training

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. A facility person's record shall include records of training required by the Department.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
MY PLAN OF CORRECTION IS THAT I COMPLET 12 HOURS OF TRAINING FORTHE FACLLITY PERSON
2025-03-18 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2024-03-19 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2023-04-19 Renewal 3290.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: On 4/19/23 during the Renewal Inspection, the financial agreement forms for Child#1 and Child #2 have not been updated within the 6-month time period.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
AS the provider I will make sure that child #1 and #2 child parent will update the emergency contact and agreement as of may 5, 2023 when they come in to pick up they child.
2022-06-01 Renewal 3290.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 and #2 were missing their parent's work address, phone number and or name of employer on their Emergency Contact Form at the time of the renewal inspection

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have the forms filled in each filled in entirety at enrollments by parents and guardians.
2022-06-01 Renewal 3290.124(d) - Written emergency plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.124(d)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: The emergency transportation plan was not written and posted at facility at the time of the renewal.

Correction Required: A written plan shall be conspicuously posted which identifies the means of transporting a child to emergency care and the facility staffing provisions in the event of an emergency. The plan must accompany a staff person who leaves the facility on an excursion with children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have the forms posted and ensure coverage is available in the event of a medical emergency for an enrolled child.
2021-11-22 Initial review 3290.24(a)(1)/3290.24(a)(5) - Emergency plan/Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.24(a)(1)/3290.24(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan/Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: A the time of inspection, the facility's emergency plan did not include procedures for lockdown or accommodations for infants and toddlers.

Correction Required: 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 of infants and toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator will edit the emergency plan to include procedures for lockdown and accommodations for infants and toddlers.
2021-11-22 Initial review 3290.62 - Outside Walkways Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.62

Description: Outside Walkways

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, uneven, broken cement which created a tripping hazard was observed on the top of the first level of steps outside.

Correction Required: Outside walkways shall be free from ice, snow, leaves, equipment and other hazards.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator will ensure the uneven broken cement on the top of the steps outside is repaired to correct the tripping hazard.
2021-11-22 Initial review 3290.75(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.75(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, peeling plaster was observed on the bathroom ceiling.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator will have the peeling plaster repaired and paint so the that ceiling and walls are in good repair.
2021-11-22 Initial review 3290.95(a) - System in compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3290.95(a)

Description: System in compliance

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection,when tested the smoke detector on the basement level did not emit the appropriate alarm sound.

Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c))

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator will ensure the smoke detector on the basement level is working properly and emitting the appropriate alarm sound when tested. The operator will ensure the smoke detector contains a 10 year lithium battery in compliance standards established under 1016(c) of Act 62.

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