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Growing Minds Learning Academy
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About Growing Minds Learning Academy
Growing Minds Learning Academy is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 19 children, serving school-age children.
It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care and summer camp.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Before- and after-schoolSummer campAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 19 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (215) 921-2565 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care and summer camp |
| Daily life | Extended care: Some weekends |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 19 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Growing Minds Learning Academy
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 19 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00257128
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 5, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Safety and hazards 2
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Background checks 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Transportation 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 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 21, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“On 02/21/2025, during the renewal inspection, children #2, #3 and #5 did not contain an updated health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“On 02/21/2025, during the renewal inspection, there was a gallon of Clorox bleach located on the floor of an unlocked cleaning closet, accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“On 02/21/2025, during the renewal inspection, the file of staff #2 did not contain a copy of the NSOR clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“On 02/21/2025, during the renewal inspection, the baby gate that separates the play area from the storage area has fallen down and created a tripping hazard and allowing access to an unsafe area under the stairs, where the provider does not want them to play.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2025
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“On 02/21/2025, during the renewal inspection, the file of staff #3 did not contain proof of 12 hours of childcare training within the last year.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2025
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“On 02/21/2025, during the renewal inspection, no proof that a notice to local traffic safety authorities had been sent in the last year was presented to the certification representative.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2025
Mar 6, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“On 3/6/24 during the renewal inspection, cert rep. noticed that the changing pad used for diapering was not clean and is in need of being replaced. - There was clutter located in the childcare space near the cubbies that is in need of being removed.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2024
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“On 3/6/24 during the renewal inspection, the dolls used by the children were not clean and is in need of being replaced.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2024
3270.27(b) Plan reviewed/updated annually
“On 3/6/24 during the renewal inspection, the emergency plan for the facility was not updated/ reviewed annually for the current year.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 29, 2024
May 8, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“On 5/8/23, during the renewal inspection. children #1 and #2 did not have the release person's address completed in their records on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2023
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“On 5/8/23, during the renewal inspection. children #1,#2,#3,#4,#5 did not have a admission date on the agreement form in their records.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2023
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“On 5/8/23, during the renewal inspection. children #1,#2,#3,#4,#5 did not have a child service report completed in their records.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2023
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“On 5/8/23, during the renewal inspection, certification rep. observed diapering cream on the bottom shelf of the changing table assessible to the children in the children bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“On 5/8/23, during the renewal inspection, the partition in the children bathroom was loose, not sturdy , and a nail was exposed.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2023
May 16, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“ON 5/16/22, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPCETION, THE CHILDREN BATHROOM CABINET LOCK WAS MALFUNCTIONING NOT KEEPING THE DOOR INNACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN. CERTIFICATION REP. OBSERVED CLEANING SUPPLIES (BLEACH) IN THE CABINET ACCESSIBLE TO THE CHILDREN.”
Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2022
3270.67(a) Trash removed once a day
“ON 5/16/22, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REP. OBSERVED TRASH AT THE ENTRANCE WALKWAY OF THE OUTDOOR PLAY SPACE.”
Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2022
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“ON 5/16/22, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE CERTIFICATION REP OBSERVED: THE OUTDOOR PLAY SPACE SURFACE WAS LIFTING UP WITH A VISIBLE HAZARD TO THE CHILDREN. CERTIFICATION REP. OBSERVED BOXES IN THE FRONT ROOM OF THE FACILITY CHILD CARE SPACE.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2022
Nov 4, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“ON NOVEMBER 4, 2021, DURING THE INTIAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REP. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS FOR REPAIR: WEED VINES GROWING OUT OF THE FENCE, RUSTED STAIRWAY, AND UNPADDED PIPE DRAIN ACCESSIBLE TO THE CHILDREN IN THE OUTDOOR PLAYSPACE.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Growing Minds Learning Academy
Is Growing Minds Learning Academy licensed?
Yes. Growing Minds Learning Academy is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Growing Minds Learning Academy last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on February 5, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Growing Minds Learning Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 2 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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 Growing Minds Learning Academy care for?
19, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Growing Minds Learning Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Growing Minds Learning Academy's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (215) 921-2565 to confirm.
How much does Growing Minds Learning Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 921-2565 to ask.
What is Growing Minds Learning Academy's phone number?
(215) 921-2565.
Where is Growing Minds Learning Academy?
6503 Lansdowne Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19151. The nearest other daycare we list is Safe Haven Cassidy, under 0.1 miles away.