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Gifted Minds Early Learning Center

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
6249 51 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19139
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Quick Facts

Capacity
15 children
Languages
English, English
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
2

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Contact Information

📞 (215) 660-9311
6249 51 Market St
Philadelphia, PA 19139
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00242519
License Issued
Aug 18, 2025
Expired
Aug 18, 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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Gifted Minds Early Learning Center is a Child Care Center in Philadelphia PA, with a maximum capacity of 15 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-07-06 Renewal 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, it was observed that staff 1-4, did not know whom they were responsible for.

Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Immediately following the inspection, all staff received retraining on Active Supervision, classroom assignments, and responsibility for designated groups of children. Classroom supervision assignments were reviewed with each staff member, and staff demonstrated an understanding of which children they were responsible for supervising at all times. Staff have acknowledged the retraining, and documentation has been placed on file.
2026-07-06 Renewal 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(4)

Description: Arrival/departure times

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 3 did not include their arrival and departure times.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The child's agreement has been updated to include the required arrival and departure times. The child's file was reviewed to ensure all required enrollment documentation is complete and accurate. The Director also reviewed all current children's files and corrected any missing or incomplete information to ensure compliance with 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(4).
2026-07-06 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: While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, 3, did not include 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.)
The emergency contact forms for Child 1 and Child 3 were reviewed and updated to include the enrolling parent's work address and telephone number. The Director reviewed all children's emergency contact forms to verify that all required information is complete, accurate, and maintained in accordance with 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3).
2026-07-06 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, 4, did not include their 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.)
The emergency contact forms for Child 1 and Child 4 were reviewed and updated to include the required health insurance policy numbers. The Director reviewed all children's emergency contact forms to verify that health insurance information is complete, accurate, and maintained in accordance with 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6).
2026-07-06 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: While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, 5, did not include the address and telephone number 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.)
The emergency contact forms for Child 1 and Child 5 were reviewed and updated to include the required address and telephone number for the individuals authorized to pick up the child. The Director reviewed all children's files to verify that authorized release information is complete, accurate, and maintained in accordance with 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7).
2026-07-06 Renewal 3270.124(f) - Updated every 6 months Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(f)

Description: Updated every 6 months

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, did not include an updated emergency contact sheet.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child 1's Emergency Contact Information Sheet has been reviewed and updated to include current emergency contact information. The Director reviewed all children's emergency contact forms to ensure they are current, complete, and maintained in accordance with 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f).
2026-07-06 Renewal 3270.131(a)(3) - Initial health report for older toddler/preschool no more than 1 year Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(a)(3)

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

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, 2, did not include a current health assessment.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Current health assessments for Child 1 and Child 2 have been obtained and placed in their files. The Director reviewed all children's files to verify that current health assessments are on file and meet the requirements of 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)(3). Any missing or outdated documentation was obtained and corrected.
2026-07-06 Renewal 3270.134(a) - Child's hands washed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.134(a)

Description: Child's hands washed

Noncompliance Area: While conducting my inspection I observed that none of the children's hands were washed before snack. I also observed that staff 3, did not wash the child's hands after diapering.

Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Immediately following the inspection, all staff received mandatory retraining on the facility's Handwashing Procedure, Diapering & Sanitation Procedure, and OCDEL health and safety regulations. Staff were instructed on the required times for handwashing, including before meals and snacks, after toileting, and after diapering. Staff demonstrated proper handwashing and diapering procedures, and compliance is now being monitored by the Director.
2026-07-06 Renewal 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.135(a)(3)

Description: Disposable diapers

Noncompliance Area: While conducting my inspection I observed that the hands-free trash was broken.

Correction Required: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
mmediately following the inspection, the broken hands-free diaper disposal container was removed from service and replaced with a functioning hands-free, covered, plastic-lined diaper disposal container. Staff were reminded that all soiled diapers must be disposed of immediately in the designated hands-free receptacle in accordance with 55 Pa. Code §3270.135(a)(3). Compliance was verified by the Director.
2026-07-06 Renewal 3270.135(b) - Surfaces cleaned Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.135(b)

Description: Surfaces cleaned

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, it was observed that the surface was not wiped with sanitizing solution after diapering.

Correction Required: Diaper changing surfaces shall be cleaned after each use by wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution or by changing a pad or other surface covering.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Immediately following the inspection, all staff were retrained on the facility's Diapering & Sanitation Procedure and the requirements of 55 Pa. Code §3270.135(b). Staff were instructed that the diapering surface must be cleaned and sanitized after every diaper change using the approved sanitizing solution or by replacing the disposable covering, as applicable. The Director observed staff completing the procedure correctly to verify compliance.
2026-07-06 Renewal 3270.151(c)(2) - Mantoux TB Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2)

Description: Mantoux TB

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 2, did not have an initial health assessment, nor a PPD.

Correction Required: 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.)
Immediately following the inspection, Staff 2 obtained and submitted a completed Adult Health Assessment that included the required tuberculosis screening documentation in accordance with 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(2). The documentation was placed in the employee's personnel file, and the Director verified that the file is now complete.
2026-07-06 Renewal 3270.192(2)(iv) - Transcript, diploma and letters Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(iv)

Description: Transcript, diploma and letters

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 2, did not include acceptable verification of experience, education.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Immediately following the inspection, the employee's personnel file was reviewed and updated to include acceptable verification of education, training, and/or experience as required by 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(iv). Documentation was obtained, placed in the employee's personnel file, and verified by the Director to ensure the record is complete.
2026-07-06 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, did not include two written, nonfamily references.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Immediately following the inspection, two written, nonfamily references were obtained for the employee and placed in the employee's personnel file in accordance with 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5). The Director reviewed the personnel file to verify that all required documentation is now complete.
2026-07-06 Renewal 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, it was observed that the facility had not conducted their 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.)
Gifted Minds Early Learning Center has completed the required annual emergency drill and documented the drill in accordance with 55 Pa. Code §3270.274(a)(6). An Emergency Drill Log has been completed and placed on file at the facility. The program will continue to conduct and document annual emergency drills and maintain all required records for review.
2026-07-06 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, did not include their emergency plan training.

Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Gifted Minds Early Learning Center has updated all staff emergency preparedness training records to document emergency plan training provided at the time of hire and during annual training. Documentation now includes the date of training, staff member's name, trainer's name, and staff signature acknowledging receipt and understanding of the Emergency Plan. All required documentation has been placed in each employee's personnel file.

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