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Academy of Innovative Minds
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About Academy of Innovative Minds
Academy of Innovative Minds is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 46 children, serving school-age children.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 46 children
Hours
Hours
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Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 46 childrenFrom the state license |
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State record
Inspection reports for Academy of Innovative Minds
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 46 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00244752
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 9, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 13 rules in all · 13 corrected
- Records and paperwork 4
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Transportation 1
For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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Sep 9, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 09.09.26, the date of emergency contact and financial agreement documentation for CH #1 (dated 06.10.25), CH #2 (dated 11.11.25), and CH #3 (06.01.25) were not within a 6-month time period.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 11, 2026
Jul 30, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 07.30.25, the record reviewed for Child #3 and Child #4 did not include initial health assessments within 60 days of Child#3 and Child#4 first day of program attendance.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2025
3270.31(h) Health and Safety Training
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 07.30.25, the record reviewed for staff person #1 did not include pediatric first aid and cpr.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2025
3270.124(a) Each child emergency contact person
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 07.30.25, the records reviewed for Child#1, #2, #3 and #4 did not include emergency contact information documentation.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2025
3270.123(a)(1) Amount of fee
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 07.30.25, the record reviewed for Child #3 and Child #4 did not include daily and/or weekly program fee agreement documentation.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2025
3270.111(b) Posted in group space
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 07.30.25, the daily activities scheduled was not posted in the right side first floor front classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2025
3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 07.30.25, the exit door located on the right side first floor front classroom was obstructed by classroom furniture.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2025
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 07.30.25, a handwashing sign requiring a facility and able-bodied child shall wash their hands before eating and after toileting was not posted in the first-floor front bathroom area.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 07.30.25, the glass door located in the back of first floor classroom that leads to facility outdoor play space, contained several cracks within the glass door panel.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2025
3270.54(a) Two facility persons present in facility
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 07.30.25, staff person #2 was only one staff person present with a group of more than two children (five) in facility care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2025
- Jan 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 24, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease
“During the renewal inspection on 07.24.24, the health record reviewed for Child #1 did not include a statement that Child #1 is able to participate in childcare and appears free from communicable disease.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 26, 2024
3270.176(f) Prohibition using an 11-15 passenger vans
“During the renewal inspection on 07.24.24. the vehicle inspected for use of transporting children is a 12-passenger van.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2024
3270.82(g) Clean and good repair
“During the renewal inspection on 07.24.24, the light fixtures in the middle bathroom, located on the right side first floor front were not in good repair.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 26, 2024
Jul 26, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“During the renewal inspection on 7/26/23, staff person #1 could not effectively identify her assigned group.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 27, 2023
3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“During the renewal inspection on 7/26/23, child #1 did not have information indicating if the child had any special needs or not on the emergency contact information form.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 27, 2023
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“During the renewal inspection on 7/26/23, there were 10 emergency contact information forms with no health insurance policy numbers.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2023
3270.75(c) Has all items
“During the renewal inspection on 7/26/23, the first aid kit in the primary/Yellow Room did not have tape or gloves.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 26, 2023
3270.107 Refrigerator
“During the renewal inspection on 7/26/23, the refrigerator in the infant area did not have a thermometer.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 26, 2023
Feb 8, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“During the complaint investigation on 2/8/23, it was verified that staff person #1 did not properly supervise a child which resulted in avoidable injury.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2023
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“During the complaint investigation on 2/8/23, it was verified that the provider did not create an incident report on 1/24/23, the date of the incident. Nor was the parent given an incident report on the day of the incident.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2023
Dec 6, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“On 12/06/2022, during an unannounced visit to the facility, the crib acknowledged for Child #1 was not labeled for that child's specific use.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2022
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“On 12/06/2022, during an unannounced visit to the facility, a protective cover was missing from an unused outlet located by the crib nearest the counter.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2022
3270.119 Infant sleep position
“On 12/06/2022, during an unannounced visit to the facility, Child #1 and Child #2 were each observed sleeping in infant chairs.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2022
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“On 12/06/2022, during an unannounced visit to the facility, the emergency contact information for Child #1 was not present in the childcare space where the child was receiving care.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2022
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“On 12/06/2022, during an unannounced visit to the facility, child #1 did not have a policy number for her health insurance coverage on her emergency contact information.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2022
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“On 12/06/2022, during an unannounced visit to the facility, child #3 did not have an incident report in his file. The director indicated that a report was generated but was unaware that a copy is required to be placed into the child's file as well as having a separate incident/accident file for the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2022
Sep 14, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During the renewal inspection on 09/14/22, there was disinfectant observed in the YT room underneath the sink in an unlocked cabinet accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 14, 2022
Mar 24, 2022Inspection7 rules cited
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION ON 3/24/22, THE CABINETS AND CUBBIES WERE NOT SECURED TO THE WALLS, CREATING A TIPPING HAZARD FOR THE CHILDREN.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 29, 2022
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION ON 3/24/22, THE PROVIDER DID NOT HAVE INSTRUCTIONS FOR ACCESSING THE APPLICABLE REGULATIONS ELECTRONICALLY.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2022
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION ON 3/24/22, THERE WAS AN EXPOSED WIRE AT THE REAR EGRESS IN THE KITCHEN AND TILE IN THE INFANT/TODDLER ROOM ON THE FLOOR TO THE LEFT OF THE CRIBS (NEAR THE BASE BOARDS) THAT WAS IN POOR REPAIR.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 29, 2022
3270.75(c) Has all items
“DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION ON 3/24/22, THE FIRST-AID KIT DID NOT HAVE SCISSORS.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 29, 2022
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION ON 3/24/22, THE ELECTRICAL OUTLETS IN THE BATHROOM AND IN THE RIGHT WALL NEAR THE TELEVISION IN THE PRESCHOOL ROOM DID NOT HAVE PROTECTIVE ELECTRICAL COVERINGS.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 29, 2022
3270.63 Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space
“DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION ON 3/24/22, THERE WERE NAILS AND OTHER SMALL CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AT TEH REAR EGRESS FOR THE OUTSIDE PLAYSPACE.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 29, 2022
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION ON 3/24/22, STAFF PERSON #1, DID NOT HAVE CCDBG HEALTH AND SAFETY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING COMPLETE.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 29, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Academy of Innovative Minds
Is Academy of Innovative Minds licensed?
Yes. Academy of Innovative Minds is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Academy of Innovative Minds last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on September 9, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Academy of Innovative Minds had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 13 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Academy of Innovative Minds care for?
46, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Academy of Innovative Minds accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Academy of Innovative Minds' hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (215) 221-6403 to confirm.
How much does Academy of Innovative Minds cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 221-6403 to ask.
What is Academy of Innovative Minds' phone number?
(215) 221-6403.
Where is Academy of Innovative Minds?
2540 W Hagert St, Philadelphia, PA 19132. The nearest other daycare we list is Striving Babies Thrive, 0.1 miles away.