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Educating the Absorbing Mind
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About Educating the Absorbing Mind
Educating the Absorbing Mind is a child care center in Chester, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 18 children, serving school-age children.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 35 rules across 5 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
- 18 children
Hours
Hours
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Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 18 childrenFrom the state license |
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State record
Inspection reports for Educating the Absorbing Mind
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 18 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00253604
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 16, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 35 rules in all · 34 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 10
- Safety and hazards 7
- Building, equipment and play areas 5
- Supervision and ratios 5
- Records and paperwork 3
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Background checks 2
- Discipline and child guidance 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 16, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During renewal inspection on 3/16/26, Cert Rep observed the following : The facility steps leading into the facility , the 2nd step was broken and crumbling”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2026
3270.131(e)(2)(i) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“During renewal inspection on 3/16/26, Cert Rep observed the following Child # 5;'s file did not have an exemption letter by parent for exemption of immunization”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2026
3270.151(b)/3270.192(3) Conducted by physician, PA or CRNP/Health assessment, TB test
“During renewal inspection on 3/16/26, Cert Rep observed the following Staff # 1 had a health assessment completed on 8/29/24, but did not have health assessment form completed”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2026
Oct 2, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“During unannounced monitoring on 10/2/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1 has surpassed the 90 days to complete health and safety training. Staff # 1 completed Part 1, but noTdocumentation was in file for Part 2”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2025
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“During unannounced monitoring on 10/2/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1 was observed with 10 children- 1 infant/ 4 - 2year olds, and 5- preschoolers alone at the facility”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2025
3270.54(a) Two facility persons present in facility
“During unannounced monitoring on 10/2/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1 was observed alone in the facility with 10 children- 1 infant/ 4- 2-year-olds and 5 preschoolers”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During unannounced monitoring on 10/2/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1 was observed alone in the facility with 10 children without completing Part 2 of health and safety training without being supervised by a staff with a complete file”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2025
3270.112/3270.113(e) Infant/Toddler Stimulation/Restraints prohibited
“During unannounced monitoring on 10/2/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1 had the infant and 1 -2-year-old restricted in highchairs, while the other children were playing. Neither child was eating while in the highchairs”
Mar 17, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During renewal inspection on 3/17/25, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility's infant/toddler room in the back of the facility had broken blinds at the windows and cobwebs in the ceiling that needed cleaning”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2025
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“During renewal inspection on 3/17/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Cert Rep tested the facility's hot water, and it measured at 122 degrees”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2025
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“During renewal inspection on 3/17/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1 had documentation of 6 hours of childcare training and not the required 12 hours”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2025
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During renewal inspection on 3/17/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 2 had 1558 childcare hours in file, not the mandatory 2500 hours to qualify as an AGS”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During renewal inspection on 3/17/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 3's file did not have a state police clearance in file”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During renewal inspection on 3/17/25, Cert Rep observed the following: -The facility's emergency plan did not include continuity of operations -The facility's shaken baby syndrome policy did not include prevention and identification of child maltreatment”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2025
3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) Contact when arises/Contact when ended
“During renewal inspection on 3/17/25, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility's emergency plan did not include method of contacting parents at the onset and at the end of the emergency”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2025
3270.131(e)(2)(i) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“During renewal inspection on 3/17/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 2 did not have written exemption from immunization in file from parent”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2025
May 29, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
3270.54(a) Two facility persons present in facility
“During unannounced monitoring on 5/29/24, Cert Rep observed Staff # 1 alone in the facility with 4 preschool children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2024
Apr 24, 2024Inspection18 rules cited
3270.27(a)(1) Emergency plan
“During renewal inspection on 5/6/24, while doing a walk-through of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: the facility's emergency plan did not include shelter in place and lock down procedures at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During renewal inspection on 5/6/24, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: -the facility's emergency plan did not include continuity of operations - The facility's shaken baby syndrome policy was incomplete”
Correction date in the state record: May 7, 2024
3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) Contact when arises/Contact when ended
“During renewal inspection on 5/6/24, while doing a walk-through of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: the facility's emergency plan did not include a method of contacting the parents at the onset of the emergency, and the end of the emergency.”
Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2024
3270.27(d) Plan posted
“During renewal inspection on 5/6/24, while doing a walk-through of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: the facility's emergency plan was not posted in a conspicuous location.”
Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During renewal inspection on 5/6/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 2 who is under 45-day provisional waiver hire , did not meet the requirement under the waiver. Staff # 2 did not have child abuse and another clearance and did not have receipts in file to show that clearances were applied for.”
Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2024
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During renewal inspection on 5/6/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 2 and # 3 did not have documentation of 2 years' experience working with children to qualify for the position of AGS”
Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2024
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“During renewal inspection on 5/6/24, while doing a walk-through of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1 and Staff # 2 was observed with 11 children total, the youngest child 1-year old.”
Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2024
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During renewal inspection on 5/6/24, while doing a walk-through of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: the infant/toddler room located in the back of the facility was missing outlet cover”
Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2024
3270.82(g) Clean and good repair
“During renewal inspection on 5/6/24, while doing a walk-through of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: the sink in the middle room was not draining properly, hence the water sitting in the sink”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2024
3270.101(a)/3270.101(b) Age appropriate/Facilitate child development
“During renewal inspection on 5/6/24, while doing a walk-through of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: the facility's classroom did not have sufficient amount and variety of toys to preclude long waits, and did not facilitate the children's emotional, cognitive, communicative, perceptual-motor, physical and social development.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2024
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During renewal inspection on 5/6/24, while reviewing children's file, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 4's emergency contact did not include release person's address and phone number.”
Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2024
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“During renewal inspection on 5/6/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 2 did not have a health assessment and TB in file - Staff # 3 had a health assessment in file but did not have the 3 questions answered on the department's health form. Staff # 3 did not have documentation of TB in file”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2024
3270.192(1)/3270.192(2)(i) Name, address, and phone/Age
“During renewal inspection on 5/6/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 2 did not have documentation of ID in file to verify address and age”
Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2024
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During renewal inspection on 5/6/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 2 did not have 2 non-family reference in file. Staff # 3 had 1 non-family reference in file.”
Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2024
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“During renewal inspection on 5/6/24, while doing a walk-through of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: the facility's emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2024
3270.94(a)(5) Evacuation routes posted
“During renewal inspection on 5/6/24, while doing a walk-through of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: there was no evacuation route posted in the infant/toddler room located in the back of the facility”
Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2024
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“During renewal inspection on 5/6/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1 did not have the mandatory annual clock hours of childcare training.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2024
3270.64 Outside Walkways
“During renewal inspection on 5/6/24, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following - The facility's back yard had a broken window screen and blocks that is a hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2024
Sep 15, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“During the complaint investigation on 09/15/23, staff person #1 confirmed to Certification Representative that the children have been taken outside to play kick ball in the street with facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2023
Jul 12, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“On July 12, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff #1 did not include the 10hr Health and Safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2023
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“On July 12, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There was an outlet uncovered in the middle classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2023
3270.82(g) Clean and good repair
“On July 12, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The sink located in the middle classroom was clogged with water.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2023
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“On July 12, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The emergency contact for child #1 was missing addresses of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. (Corrected on site).”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2023
3270.18(a) On file at facility
“On July 12, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility did not provide updated liability insurance at the time of inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2023
Dec 1, 2022Inspection7 rules cited
3270.192(2)(iii) Exp, educ., training at facility
“On December 1, 2022, certification representative conducted an initial inspection. The record for staff person #2 did not include verification of childcare experience.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2022
3270.27(a)(1) Emergency plan
“On December 1, 2022, certification representative conducted an initial inspection. The facility did not have a lockdown plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2022
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“On December 1, 2022, certification representative conducted an initial inspection. Staff person #1 and #2 did not have emergency plan training on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“On December 1, 2022, certification representative conducted initial inspection. The record for staff person #1 did not include an NSOR clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2022
3270.27(a)(4) Contact when ended
“On December 1, 2022, certification representative conducted an initial inspection. The facility did not have an emergency plan. The emergency plan parent letter posted had a method for parents to be contacted when the emergency arises but did not have a method to inform parents once the emergency has ended.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2022
3270.27(a)/3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan/Emergency plan
“On December 1, 2022, certification representative conducted an initial inspection. The facility did not have an emergency plan that included accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities or children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2022
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“On December 1, 2022, certification representative conducted an initial inspection. There was a large tree root sticking up out of the ground located in the outside play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Educating the Absorbing Mind
Is Educating the Absorbing Mind licensed?
Yes. Educating the Absorbing Mind is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Educating the Absorbing Mind last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on March 16, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Educating the Absorbing Mind had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 35 rules across 5 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 34 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 Educating the Absorbing Mind care for?
18, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Educating the Absorbing Mind accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Educating the Absorbing Mind's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (610) 355-4930 to confirm.
How much does Educating the Absorbing Mind cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 355-4930 to ask.
What is Educating the Absorbing Mind's phone number?
(610) 355-4930.
Where is Educating the Absorbing Mind?
222 W 8th St, Chester, PA 19013. The nearest other daycare we list is William Bailey Rec Center Inc D/B/A Pela Kids, 0.3 miles away.