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Creative Minds Child Care and Learning
- licensed capacity
- 85
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Creative Minds Child Care and Learning
Creative Minds Child Care and Learning is a child care center in Darby, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 85 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 85 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 85 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Creative Minds Child Care and Learning
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 85 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00257963
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 20, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 3 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected
- Records and paperwork 1
- Background checks 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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- Mar 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 20, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“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 date in the state record: Feb 20, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“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 date in the state record: Feb 20, 2024
May 1, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“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 date in the state record: May 12, 2023
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“At the time of inspection, staff persons #1 and 2 did not have verification of experience prior to service at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2023
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“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 date in the state record: May 15, 2023
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.131(d)(5) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Immunization record
“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 date in the state record: May 15, 2023
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment
“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 date in the state record: May 15, 2023
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB
“At the time of inspection, staff person #3 did not have verification of valid health assessment and or tuberculosis screening.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2023
Mar 29, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.131(d)(5) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Immunization record
“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”
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“At the time, certification representative observed a grill accessible to children in the outside play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 29, 2023
3270.37(c) Aides supervised all times
“At the time of inspection, certification representative observed staff person #1 working alone in the infant room.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 29, 2023
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“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 date in the state record: Mar 31, 2023
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“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”
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment
“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”
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB
“At the time of inspection, staff person #3 did not have verification of valid health assessment and or tuberculosis screening. Continuous non-compliance”
Apr 18, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“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 date in the state record: May 9, 2022
3270.192(5) Two written references
“AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FACILITY PERSON #2 DID NOT HAVE AT LEAST TWO WRITTEN REFERENCES.”
Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2022
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“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 date in the state record: May 12, 2022
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION STAFF PERSON #2 DID NOT HAVE AN INITIAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Creative Minds Child Care and Learning
Is Creative Minds Child Care and Learning licensed?
Yes. Creative Minds Child Care and Learning is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Creative Minds Child Care and Learning last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on March 20, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Creative Minds Child Care and Learning had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 1 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 Creative Minds Child Care and Learning care for?
85, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Creative Minds Child Care and Learning accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Creative Minds Child Care and Learning's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Creative Minds Child Care and Learning cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (484) 494-5444 to ask.
What is Creative Minds Child Care and Learning's phone number?
(484) 494-5444.
Where is Creative Minds Child Care and Learning?
121 Ridge Ave, Darby, PA 19023. The nearest other daycare we list is End Time Reminder Ministries Academy, 0.2 miles away.