Big Minds Little Hands Learning Center
642 Clifton Ave, Sharon Hill, PA
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Carmichael Learning Center is a child care center in Sharon Hill, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 40 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 40 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Carmichael Learning Center has not listed its tuition.
State record
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 29, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 16 rules in all · 16 corrected
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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3270.75(c) Has all items
“During renewal inspection, cert rep observed missing tweezers in the facility first aid kit.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 5, 2026
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During renewal inspection, cert rep observed missing 6-month updating signatures in the agreements in files of Child 1 and Child 2.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 22, 2025
3270.135(b) Surfaces cleaned
“During renewal inspection, cert rep observed a ripped changing pad in the diaper area of the infant room, making it difficult to sanitize the surface.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 22, 2025
3270.124(a) Each child emergency contact person
“During renewal inspection, cert rep observed missing emergency contact in formation in the file of Child 2.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 22, 2025
3270.123(a)(1) Amount of fee
“During renewal inspection, cert rep observed missing information in the agreements of Child 1 and Child 2 regarding the amount of fees to be paid.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 22, 2025
3270.123(a) Signed
“During renewal inspection, cert rep observed missing signatures in the agreements from parents and operator in the files of Child 1 and Child 2.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 22, 2025
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“During renewal inspection, cert rep observed missing signs by each toilet in the facility regarding this requirement.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 22, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“During renewal inspection, cert rep observed missing current FBI clearances in the files of Staff 3 and 4. Cert rep also observed missing current disclosure statements in the files of Staff 1, 2, 3 and 4.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 22, 2025
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“During renewal inspection, cert rep observed missing documentation of the required health and safety training in the files of Staff 3, 4, and 5.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 22, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“During renewal inspection, cert rep observed missing documentation of fire safety training in the files of Staff 3 and 4.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 22, 2025
3270.14 Pertinent Laws & Regulations
“During renewal inspection, cert rep observed facility emergency plan lacking language concerning the following: recognition of potential signs/symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child, and the prevention and identification of child maltreatment. The facility's emergency plan also did not address continuity of operations.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 22, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“During renewal inspection, cert rep observed missing documentation of current pediatric first-aid and CPR training in the file of Staff 4.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 22, 2025
3270.131(a) Health information
“During renewal inspection, cert rep observed missing health assessment in the file of Child 3.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 22, 2025
3270.27(a)(1) Emergency plan
“During renewal inspection, cert rep observed the facility's emergency plan did not account for lock-down emergiences.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 22, 2025
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“During renewal inspection, cert rep observed emergency drills not being conducted or documented annually.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 22, 2025
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“During renewal inspection, cert rep observed missing language concerning accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions in the facility's emergency plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 22, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“During the renewal inspection on 01.04.23, the fire safety training for Staff person #1 (dated 12.09.21) was not within a 12-month period.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2023
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 1/24/22, THERE WERE NO OUTLET COVERS IN THE ELECTRICAL OUTLETS NEAR THE BACK DOOR AND IN THE RESOUCES CHILD CARE SPACE.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2022
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 1/24/22, THE RESOURCE ROOM, INFANT AND TODDLER ROOM DID NOT HAVE THE TRANSPORTATION PLAN POSTED IN THE CHILD CARE SPACE.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2022
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 1/24/22, THE BASEBOARD WAS COMING OFF THE WALL IN FRONT OF THE KITCHEN.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2022
3270.75(c) Has all items
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTIONON 1/24/22, THE RESOURCE ROOM CHILD CARE SPACE FIRST AID KIT WAS MISSING TAPE, GLOVES AND TWEEZERS. THE FIRST AID KIT IN THE INFANT ROOM WAS MISSING SOAP.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2022
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“DURING THE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION ON 12/10/21, CERTIFICATION OBSERVED 15 CHILDREN WITH TWO STAFF. THERE WERE 8 PRESCHOOLERS, 6 OLDER TODDLERS, AND 1 YOUNG TODDLER.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2021
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642 Clifton Ave, Sharon Hill, PA
Sharon Hill, PA 19079 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Sharon Hill, PA 19079 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Sharon Hill, PA 19079 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Sharon Hill, PA 19079 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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FAQ
Yes. Carmichael Learning Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on January 29, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 2 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 16 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.
40, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 479-9452 to ask.
(215) 479-9452.
709 Sharon Ave, Sharon Hill, PA 19079. The nearest other daycare we list is Big Minds Little Hands Learning Center, 0.1 miles away.