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MINDS MATTER LEARNING DAYCARE 4

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
5250 N 2nd St 2ND FLOOR, Philadelphia, PA 19120
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Quick Facts

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

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Contact Information

📞 (215) 324-3217
5250 N 2nd St, 2ND FLOOR
Philadelphia, PA 19120
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00250947
License Issued
Jan 21, 2026
Active Through
Jan 21, 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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MINDS MATTER LEARNING DAYCARE 4 is a Child Care Center in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 69 children. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM - 11:59 PM; Saturday - Sunday, 7:00 AM - 5:00 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 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Sunday 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2025-11-03 Renewal 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)

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

Noncompliance Area: In review of children files, child 2 emergency contact and fee agreement failed to be updated within 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.)
Emergency contact and fee agreement will be updated with parent.
2025-11-03 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1)

Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: 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.

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 shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parent of child 2 will provide an updated health assessment.
2025-11-03 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: 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.

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. Staff person 1 must complete PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Parts 1 and 2

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person 1 has completed PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Parts 1 on 10/24/25 and will complete PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 2.
2025-11-03 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: In review of staff files, staff person 2 file failed to include an updated health report.

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.)
Staff person 2 will not return to facility until updated health assessment is provided.
2025-11-03 Renewal 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: 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.

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 verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff persons 2 and 3 will complete remaining training hours.
2025-11-03 Renewal 3270.70(a) - 65º F minimum Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.70(a)

Description: 65º F minimum

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on Monday, 11/03/25, cert rep observed thermostat recorded the indoor temperature below 65° F.

Correction Required: The indoor temperature shall be at least 65° F.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Thermostat was adjusted to have facility's indoor temperature to not reach below 65° F.
2025-11-03 Renewal 3270.72(d) - Above ground window opening restricted to 6" Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.72(d)

Description: Above ground window opening restricted to 6"

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on Monday, 11/03/25, cert rep observed windows on the second level of the facility, opened more than 6 inches.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Windows latches were adjusted to restrict windows from opening more than 6 inches.
2025-11-03 Renewal 3270.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on Monday, 11/03/25, cert rep observed first-aid kit in room 2 failed to include tape.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Tape will be placed in the first-aid kit.
2025-11-03 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: 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.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Cleaning and repairs will be done.
2025-11-03 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on Monday, 11/03/25, cert rep observed chip paint throughout the facility and on the windowpane in the multipurpose area.

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.)
Damaged paint will be repaired.
2025-11-03 Renewal 3270.82(g) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(g)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on Monday, 11/03/25, cert rep observed a toilet located in the girl's bathroom was not operable.

Correction Required: Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Repairs will be made to toilet.
2025-08-22 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.34(a)/3270.34(c) - Director responsibilities/Employed and present 30 hrs/wk Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(a)/3270.34(c)

Description: Director responsibilities/Employed and present 30 hrs/wk

Noncompliance Area: 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.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will employ a director that will be present at the facility and work a minimum of 30 hours a week. The director will be responsible to manage the daily operations.
2025-08-22 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.54(a) - Two facility persons present in facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.54(a)

Description: Two facility persons present in facility

Noncompliance Area: 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.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
There will be two staff present at the facility at all-times. During breaks, if there are only two staff present at the facility, the second staff will remain onsite at the facility.
2025-06-13 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.191 - Individual Records Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.191

Description: Individual Records

Noncompliance Area: 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.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
An individual record will be on file for each facility person.
2025-06-13 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: 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.

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)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Smoke detection system is inspected annually. Inspection summary will be kept on file at the facility.

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