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Designing Minds For The Future

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
2601 WHARTON ST, Philadelphia, PA 19146
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Quick Facts

Capacity
55 children
Languages
English, American Sign Language, English
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
2

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Contact Information

📞 (267) 581-1471
2601 WHARTON ST
Philadelphia, PA 19146
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00248544
License Issued
Dec 23, 2025
Active Through
Dec 23, 2026
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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DESIGNING MINDS FOR THE FUTURE is a Child Care Center in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 55 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

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

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-01-16 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The facility was not in compliance with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services): Several staff person's record did not contain the required CPSL hiring documents. Several facility person's records did not contain the required CPSL hiring documents (#1-State Police-pending not completed) (#2- no NSOR) (#3-State Police more than 60 months old)

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: 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 #1, #2, and #3 may not work in a child care position at the facility until the required CPSL documents have been obtained, completed and submitted as specified. Submit a copy of the required, completed CPSL clearance documents for the identified staff persons. Ensure that all staff persons (new and existing) have the required CPSL clearance documents within the required timeframes in accordance with the CPSL.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility Person #1, #2, and #3 will not work in a child care position at the facility until the required CPSL documents have been obtained, completed and submitted as specified. We will submit a copy of the required, completed CPSL clearance documents for the identified staff persons. We will ensure that all staff persons (new and existing) have the required CPSL clearance documents within the required timeframes in accordance with the CPSL.
2026-01-16 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.51/3270.52 - Similar Age Level/Mixed Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.51/3270.52

Description: Similar Age Level/Mixed Age Level

Noncompliance Area: On 1/16/26, during a complaint inspection, two staff persons were observed caring for a mixed age group of 13 infants and young/older toddlers. Staff persons verified the ages of the children. (staff #1 and #2)

Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times - correction date 1/16/26 The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive at least 2 hours of staff/child ratio training to include understanding mixed-age groupings. Submit written verification of the completed training. -correction date 2/16/26

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will ensure that staff/child ratios are maintained at all times. The legal will arrange for all facility staff persons to receive staff/child ratio training to include understanding mixed-age groupings. Written verification of the completed training will be submitted.
2025-09-17 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: Renewal inspection conducted on 09/17/2025. The Certification Representative reviewed the records of Staff #1 and Staff #2. The records for both staff did not include a current Health Assessment.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Director will give Staff #1, and Staff #2 time to go to the doctor's office to complete a health assessment.
2024-09-11 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 09/11/24, the Certification Representative reviewed the content of records of Staff # 1, and Staff# 2. Staff's #1 content of records had an expired NSOR clearance. Staff's #2 content of records had an expired Criminal, FBI, and Child abuse clearances.

Correction Required: 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 # 1 & # 2may not work in a childcare 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 #-1 & #2 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Director will make sure to submit the new clearance for Staff #1, and Staff #2 immediately.
2023-11-01 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 11/1/23, the certification representative reviewed the content of records for staff #2, Staff #3, and Staff #4 and it did not include the Health and Safety trainings.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator will have all staff complete the Health and Safety trainings by 11/17/23
2023-11-01 Renewal 3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10)

Description: Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 11/1/23, the certification representative reviewed content of records of Staff #2, and it did not include a Pediatric First Aid training.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator will schedule a Pediatrics First Aid training for Staff 2 as well the rest of the staff.
2023-11-01 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 11/123, the certificate representative reviewed the content of records of staff #2 and staff #3. Staff #2 content of records did not include a NSOR clearance. Staff #3 content of records did not include a child abuse clearance.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator will have staff # 2 and Staff #3 locate the clearances to be placed in the file.
2022-11-16 Renewal 3270.105 - High Chairs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.105

Description: High Chairs

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the high chairs did not have a T-shaped safety strap.

Correction Required: High chairs shall have a wide base and a T-shaped safety strap.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator order T-shaped safety straps.
2022-11-16 Renewal 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the rest equipment was not labeled for the use of a specific child.

Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator will label the rest equipment.
2022-11-16 Renewal 3270.152 - Adult Hygiene Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.152

Description: Adult Hygiene

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, certification representative observed a facility person her hands after diapering a child.

Correction Required: A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will retrain staff in diapering procedure.
2021-12-06 Renewal 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED CHILDREN SLEEPING ON REST EQUIPEMENT THAT WAS NOT LABELED FOR THEIR SPECIFIC USE.

Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
CHILDREN WERE PLACED ON LABELED REST EQUIPMENT.
2021-12-06 Renewal 3270.123(a) - Signed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)

Description: Signed

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF INPSECTION THE FEE AGREEMENT DID NOT INCLUDE SIGNATURES FROM THE PARENT OR OPERATOR.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL USE DHS APPROVED FORMS.
2021-12-06 Renewal 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5)

Description: Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION THE FEE AGREEMENT FORM DID NOT SPECIFY THE PERSON DESIGNATED BY THE PARENT TO WHOM THE CHILD MAY BE RELEASED.

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.)
PROVIDER WILL USE DHS APPROVED FORMS.
2021-12-06 Renewal 3270.124(a) - Each child emergency contact person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(a)

Description: Each child emergency contact person

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION, ENROLLED CHILDREN DID NOT HAVE EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information must reference who shall be contacted in an emergency.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
ALL CHILDREN WILL HAVE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORMS.

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