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5124 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA
Discovering Minds Early Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 23
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Discovering Minds Early Learning Center
Discovering Minds Early Learning Center is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 23 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: special-needs / inclusion care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: school-age children
6 wk
6 mo
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 23 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | Special-needs / inclusion care |
| Staff | All Staff Certified Infant/Child CPR and First Aid |
| Daily life | Extended care: Extended Care Available |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 23 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Discovering Minds Early Learning Center has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Discovering Minds Early Learning Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 23 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00251975
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 17, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected
- Records and paperwork 3
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Supervision and ratios 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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- Feb 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 27, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that children 1, and 2 agreement form did not contain their date of admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2025
3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2) Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid
“While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, did not include the fee amount, or when it is due.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2025
Feb 12, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
3270.75(c) Has all items
“During my inspection I observed that the school multipurpose room was missing tweezers, and the cozy room did not have a first-aid kit.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2024
3270.101(c) Include 6 categories of development
“During my inspection I observed that the cozy room did not have all the required play equipment.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2024
3270.111(a) Written plan
“During my inspection I observed that the facility was missing daily schedules in the play space, school age room, & cozy room.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2024
3270.133(7) Medication log
“During my inspection I observed that child 1, 2, did not have a completed medication log.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2024
3270.61 Measurement and use of indoor child care space
“During my inspection I observed that the cozy room was not set up as a measured child care space.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2024
3270.14 Pertinent Laws & Regulations
“During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have all the update and required policies. 1. Strategies for crying/fussing/distraught children 2. Prevention/identification of maltreatment”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2024
Mar 6, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“During the renewal inspection dated 3/6/2023, certification representative observed child #1 in a crib that was against two walls.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2023
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During the renewal inspection dated 3/6/2023, certification representative observed that in the preschool room had an unlocked closet that had toxic materials in it that was accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2023
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“During the renewal inspection dated 3/6/2023, certification representative observed that a multi-child stroller in the PreK room was soiled.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2023
3270.152 Adult Hygiene
“During the renewal inspection dated 3/6/2023, certification representative observed that staff #1 did not wash her hands after diapering a child.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2023
Mar 3, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“On 3/3/22, an updated Mandated Reporter Training as required by CPSL was not observed in the file belonging to Staff #1. The Mandated Reporter Training on file was dated 11/17/16.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2022
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“On 3/3/22, The file belonging to Facility Person #2 (hired 12/8/21) did not contain initial health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Discovering Minds Early Learning Center
Is Discovering Minds Early Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Discovering Minds Early Learning Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Discovering Minds Early Learning Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on February 17, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Discovering Minds Early Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 2 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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 Discovering Minds Early Learning Center care for?
23, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Discovering Minds Early Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Discovering Minds Early Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Discovering Minds Early Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 472-9900 to ask.
What is Discovering Minds Early Learning Center's phone number?
(215) 472-9900.
Where is Discovering Minds Early Learning Center?
42 S 51st St, Philadelphia, PA 19139. The nearest other daycare we list is Gpy West Philadelphia YMCA, under 0.1 miles away.