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Philadelphia, PA 19146 · takes infants · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Designing Minds for the Future
- licensed capacity
- 55
- open each week
- 7 days
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About
About Designing Minds for the Future
Designing Minds for the Future is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 55 children, serving school-age children.
It is open every day, Open 24 hours.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpen every day
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Open 24 hours
- Licensed capacity
- 55 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | Open 24 hours |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Daily life | Extended care: 24 Hour Childcare; evening and overnight care with advanced notice |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 55 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Designing Minds for the Future
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 55 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00248544
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 16, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected
- Background checks 2
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Health, medication and illness 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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Jan 16, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The facility was not in compliance with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services): Several staff person's record did not contain the required CPSL hiring documents. Several facility person's records did not contain the required CPSL hiring documents (#1-State Police-pending not completed) (#2- no NSOR) (#3-State Police more than 60 months old)”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2026
3270.51/3270.52 Similar Age Level/Mixed Age Level
“On 1/16/26, during a complaint inspection, two staff persons were observed caring for a mixed age group of 13 infants and young/older toddlers. Staff persons verified the ages of the children. (staff #1 and #2)”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2026
Jan 16, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The facility was not in compliance with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services): Several staff person's record did not contain the required CPSL hiring documents. Several facility person's records did not contain the required CPSL hiring documents (#1-State Police-pending not completed) (#2- no NSOR) (#3-State Police more than 60 months old)”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2026
3270.51/3270.52 Similar Age Level/Mixed Age Level
“On 1/16/26, during a complaint inspection, two staff persons were observed caring for a mixed age group of 13 infants and young/older toddlers. Staff persons verified the ages of the children. (staff #1 and #2)”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2026
Sep 17, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“Renewal inspection conducted on 09/17/2025. The Certification Representative reviewed the records of Staff #1 and Staff #2. The records for both staff did not include a current Health Assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2025
Sep 11, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 09/11/24, the Certification Representative reviewed the content of records of Staff # 1, and Staff# 2. Staff's #1 content of records had an expired NSOR clearance. Staff's #2 content of records had an expired Criminal, FBI, and Child abuse clearances.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2024
Nov 1, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 11/1/23, the certification representative reviewed content of records of Staff #2, and it did not include a Pediatric First Aid training.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 11/1/23, the certification representative reviewed the content of records for staff #2, Staff #3, and Staff #4 and it did not include the Health and Safety trainings.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 11/123, the certificate representative reviewed the content of records of staff #2 and staff #3. Staff #2 content of records did not include a NSOR clearance. Staff #3 content of records did not include a child abuse clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2023
Nov 16, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
3270.152 Adult Hygiene
“At the time of inspection, certification representative observed a facility person her hands after diapering a child.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 16, 2022
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“At the time of inspection, the rest equipment was not labeled for the use of a specific child.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 16, 2022
3270.105 High Chairs
“At the time of inspection, the high chairs did not have a T-shaped safety strap.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2022
Dec 6, 2021Inspection4 rules cited
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED CHILDREN SLEEPING ON REST EQUIPEMENT THAT WAS NOT LABELED FOR THEIR SPECIFIC USE.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 14, 2021
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION THE FEE AGREEMENT FORM DID NOT SPECIFY THE PERSON DESIGNATED BY THE PARENT TO WHOM THE CHILD MAY BE RELEASED.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 2021
3270.124(a) Each child emergency contact person
“AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION, ENROLLED CHILDREN DID NOT HAVE EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 2021
3270.123(a) Signed
“AT THE TIME OF INPSECTION THE FEE AGREEMENT DID NOT INCLUDE SIGNATURES FROM THE PARENT OR OPERATOR.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Designing Minds for the Future
Is Designing Minds for the Future licensed?
Yes. Designing Minds for the Future is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Designing Minds for the Future last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on January 16, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Designing Minds for the Future had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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 Designing Minds for the Future care for?
55, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Designing Minds for the Future accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Designing Minds for the Future's hours?
Every day, Open 24 hours. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Designing Minds for the Future cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 467-1481 to ask.
What is Designing Minds for the Future's phone number?
(215) 467-1481.
Where is Designing Minds for the Future?
1268 S 26th St, Philadelphia, PA 19146. The nearest other daycare we list is Kidz Klubhouse, 0.2 miles away.