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Creative Minds Child Care And Learning

Darby, PA · Delaware County
★ ½ ☆ ☆ ☆ 1.5 (2 reviews)
121 Ridge Ave, Darby, PA 19023
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📞 (484) 494-5894
121 Ridge Ave
Darby, PA 19023
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00257963
License Issued
May 13, 2026
Active Through
May 13, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 15

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Upset Parent
2016-02-01 18:13:28
★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

Wish I would have seen the rating from the parent above. Maybe I would have been spared.
Not terrible but definitely unprofessional in that previous staff would send my daughter home with homework undone or incorrect (homework assistance should be provided, per contract) and the owner was not aware what I was paying for the 2 years that my child attended (after care services only).
Was notified that the amount should have been the same that Before & After Care parents pay regardless and that the owner would not honor the contract price offered AND SIGNED by her former administrator.
Was left out on a limb to find continuous care.
Thank God other service providers are available in my area.
Would not recommend to private pay parents. There are other facilities that will appreciate your business!

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Becky
2015-09-15 12:37:26
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
I have used this provider for less than 6 months

I would never recommend this school to another family! They are completely unprofessional, unorganized, and ghetto! This school should be shut down!

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About the Provider

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CREATIVE MINDS CHILD CARE AND LEARNING is a Child Care Center in DARBY PA. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Days of Operation Monday–Friday

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-03-20 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2025-02-19 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2024-02-20 Renewal 3270.25(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.25(a)

Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 2/20/24, the Certification Representative conducted a walkthrough of the facility and noticed the Certificate of compliance was not posted in the facility. (Corrected on Site)

Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The owner immediately posted the Certificate of compliance on the parent board. Corrected on Site
2024-02-20 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 2/20/24, the Certificate Representative reviewed Staff's #1 content of records, and the content of records of Staff's # 1 had an expired State Police 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.)
Staff #1immediately completed a State Police Background check during the inspection. (Corrected on Site)
2023-05-01 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.131(d)(5) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Immunization record Compliant - Finalized

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

Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Immunization record

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, certification representative observed the file of children #1 and 2 did not include an updated health report or a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. Continuous non-compliance

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 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 operator will require the parents to provide updated health reports and a review of the children's immunized status.
2023-05-01 Unannounced Monitoring 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: At the time of inspection, staff person #3 did not have verification of valid health assessment and or tuberculosis 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.)
Provider will request a health assessment.
2023-05-01 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) - Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5)

Description: Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the health assessment for staff person #4 did not include an examination for communicable diseases or the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have the entire health assessment completed.
2023-05-01 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, staff persons #1 and 2 did not have verification of an annual minimum of 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff persons #1 and 2 will obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
2023-05-01 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 file of Staff person #3 doh (see lis code sheet), does not contain a NSOR as required under the CPSL. The file of Staff person #4 doh (see lis code sheet), does not contain a DHS FBI clearance history information or NSOR as required under the CPSL.

Correction Required: Facility Person #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will remove staff persons # 3 and 4 or submit the clearances.
2023-05-01 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, staff persons #1 and 2 did not have verification of experience prior to service at the facility.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will request verification of of child care experience.
2023-03-29 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.131(d)(5) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Immunization record Non Compliant - Finalized

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

Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Immunization record

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, certification representative observed the file of children #1 and 2 did not include an updated health report or a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. Continuous non-compliance

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 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 operator will require the parents to provide updated health reports and a review of the children's immunized status.
2023-03-29 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB Non 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: At the time of inspection, staff person #3 did not have verification of valid health assessment and or tuberculosis screening. Continuous non-compliance

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.)
Provider will request a health assessment.
2023-03-29 Renewal 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) - Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5)

Description: Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the health assessment for staff person #4 did not include an examination for communicable diseases or the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. Continuous non-compliance

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have the entire health assessment completed.
2023-03-29 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, staff persons #1 and 2 did not have verification of an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. Continuous non-compliance

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff persons #1 and 2 will obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
2023-03-29 Renewal 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, staff persons #1 and 2 did not have verification of experience prior to service at the facility. Continuous non-compliance

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will request verification of of child care experience.
2023-03-29 Renewal 3270.37(c) - Aides supervised all times Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.37(c)

Description: Aides supervised all times

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, certification representative observed staff person #1 working alone in the infant room.

Correction Required: An aide or a combination of aides shall be supervised at all times by a staff person qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have aides work with assistant group supervisors.
2023-03-29 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: At the time, certification representative observed a grill accessible to children in the outside play space.

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.)
Provider will remove the grill and it will not be accessible to children.
2022-04-18 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: AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION THE PROVIDER DID NOT HAVE A POLICY AND PROCEDURE TO IDENTIFY THE PREVENTION OF SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME, ABUSIVE HEAD TRAUMA, AND CHILD MALTREATMENT.

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.)
PROVIDER WILL CREATE A POLICY AND PROCEDURE TO IDENTIFY THE PREVENTION OF SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME, ABUSIVE HEAD TRAUMA, AND CHILD MALTREATMENT.
2022-04-18 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: AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION STAFF PERSON #2 DID NOT HAVE 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.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.)
PROVIDER WILL REQUEST A HEALTH ASSESSMENT.
2022-04-18 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FACILITY PERSON #2 DID NOT HAVE AT LEAST TWO WRITTEN 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.)
PROVIDER WILL REQUEST LETTER OF REFERENCES.
2022-04-18 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: AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION STAFF PERSON #1 DID NOT HAVE VERIFICATION OF PEDIATRIC FIRST AID AND CPR TRAINING WITHIN 90 DAYS OF HIRE.

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.)
PROVIDER WILL SUBMIT VERIFICATION OF TRAINING.

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