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Faulks Motivating Minds Learning Center

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
5541 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19144
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Quick Facts

Capacity
103 children
Languages
English, American Sign Language, English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
1

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Contact Information

📞 (610) 259-5799
5541 Germantown Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19144
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00255713
License Issued
May 9, 2026
Active Through
May 9, 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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Faulks Motivating Minds Learning Center is a Child Care Center in Philadelphia PA, with a maximum capacity of 103 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
2026-05-14 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.124(d)/3270.178 - Excursions/Transportation First Aid Kit Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(d)/3270.178

Description: Excursions/Transportation First Aid Kit

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced inspection on 5/14/26, it was observed that there was no emergency contact and first Aid kit on the vehicle used to transport children.

Correction Required: When children leave the facility on walking and riding excursions, emergency contact information specific to each child on the excursion shall accompany a staff person on the excursion. A first-aid kit, including the contents as specified in §3270.75 (relating to first-aid kit) shall be in the vehicle when children are being transported.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility has placed emergency contacts and first aid kit in the vehicles at this time.
2026-05-14 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced inspection on 5/14/26, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not include an initial 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
According to my assistant that was present, both employees' files were checked and they both had a physical. I am not sure why this violation is here. This violation should not be on here. However, I am attaching the physicals for review again.
2026-05-14 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.191 - Individual Records Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.191

Description: Individual Records

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced inspection on 5/14/26, individual #2 was observed in the classroom where children were receiving care and individual #3 was observed dropping off children at the facility. Both were identified as being employed at the facility yet neither had individual records accessible for review.

Correction Required: An individual record is required for each facility person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
After discussing this with the inspector in full detail continuously, it was established that one was the uncle dropping off the kids and the other was a cleaning lady. As mentioned before and again last week, I disagree with the violation because neither of these people work for me and has never worked for me.
2026-03-25 Renewal 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.111(b)

Description: Posted in group space

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/25/26, it was observed that there was no written plan of daily activities posted in the group space.

Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The activities plan has since been posted
2026-03-25 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/25/26, it was observed that the records of children #1, #2, #3, and #5 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
This has been completed for all three files
2026-03-25 Renewal 3270.131(a)(2)/3270.131(d)(5) - Initial health report for young toddler no more than 6 months/Immunization record Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(a)(2)/3270.131(d)(5)

Description: Initial health report for young toddler no more than 6 months/Immunization record

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/25/26, it was observed that the records of child #4 did not contain an initial health report and a review of the child's immunized status.

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 health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parent has obtained the health assessment
2026-03-25 Renewal 3270.131(a)(3)/3270.131(d)(5) - Initial health report for older toddler/preschool no more than 1 year/Immunization record Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(a)(3)/3270.131(d)(5)

Description: Initial health report for older toddler/preschool no more than 1 year/Immunization record

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/25/26, it was observed that the records of child #5 did not contain an initial health report and a review of the child's immunized status.

Correction Required: The initial health report for an older toddler or preschool child shall be dated no more than 1 year prior to the first day of attendance at the facility. A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parent has obtained the health report and record of immunizations.
2026-03-25 Renewal 3270.131(a)(4)/3270.131(d)(5) - Initial health report for school age; accordance with school attendance/Immunization record Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(a)(4)/3270.131(d)(5)

Description: Initial health report for school age; accordance with school attendance/Immunization record

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/25/26, it was observed that the records of child #1 did not contain an initial health report and a review of the child's immunized status.

Correction Required: The initial health report for a school-age child must be dated in accordance with the requirements for medical examinations for school attendance in 28 Pa. Code § 23.2 (relating to medical examinations). A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parent has obtained the health report and record of immunizations.
2026-03-25 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/25/26, it was observed that the records of staff person #2 did not include an acceptable health report and record of TB screening.

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. 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff member #2 was removed from the schedule until an acceptable health assessment is received.
2026-03-25 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 the renewal inspection on 3/25/26, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 and staff person #3 did not contain the National Sex offender Registry Certificate (NSOR) as required by the CPSL.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1 and staff person #3 may not work in a childcare position at the facility. 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The facility has located the NSOR for staff person #1 and placed in file. Staff person #2 has not received NSOR, therefore has been removed from the schedule until such is received.
2025-03-17 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/17/25, it was observed that the records of child #1, child #2, and child #3 did not contain the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

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.)
Facility will make sure that parent puts non applicable in the file where it does not apply or they choose not to include the information for whatever reason
2025-03-17 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/17/24, it was observed that the records of child #1 and child #2 did not include the 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.)
Upon enrollment, the parents were asked to bring in insurance information. However, they did not give it to me the first day. It has been obtained and is in the file.
2025-03-17 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/17/25, it was observed that the records of staff person #3 did not contain the correct combination of Health and Safety training. Health & safety 1-hr 2022 update submitted.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #3 was there for emergency coverage and had documents in another file
2025-03-17 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/17/25, it was observed that the records of staff person #2 did not contain an updated fire safety training. Document dated 2/29/24.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Fire safety has been updated for staff person #2
2025-03-17 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 the renewal inspection on 3/17/25, it was observed that the records of staff person #3 did not contain the application for the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) clearance.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 3 may not work in a childcare position at the facility. 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
FBI clearance has been paid for and done over with no convictions

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