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1247 N 52nd St, Philadelphia, PA
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Inquiring Little Minds
- licensed capacity
- 45
- open each week
- 7 days
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About
About Inquiring Little Minds
Inquiring Little Minds is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 45 children, serving school-age children.
It is open every day, 5:00 AM to 11:30 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpen every dayOpens before 7 AMOpen until 11:30 PM
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 5:00 AM to 11:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 45 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 5:00 AM to 11:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5:00 AM to 11:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:00 AM to 11:30 PM |
| Thursday | 5:00 AM to 11:30 PM |
| Friday | 5:00 AM to 11:30 PM |
| Saturday | 5:00 AM to 11:30 PM |
| Sunday | 5:00 AM to 11:30 PM |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 45 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Inquiring Little Minds has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Inquiring Little Minds
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 45 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00246773
Summary
2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 26, 2025: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 2 visits · 11 rules in all · 11 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Safe sleep 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Background checks 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Food and nutrition 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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Sep 26, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the inspection, I observed issues. 1. A piece of the light was hanging from the ceiling in the preschool room. 2. The sink handle in the preschool room was broken. 3. The walls, baseboards, and the corners of the floor were dirty.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 26, 2025
3270.67(c) No insects or rodents
“While conducting my inspection in the play space, I observed dropping in the window seal, and deal bugs in the corner.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 26, 2025
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“During the inspection, it was observed that the mats in the cribs have holes and are stained.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 26, 2025
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“While conducting my inspection I observed cat food in the kitchen, and a litter box in the play space both accessible to the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 26, 2025
3270.151(c)(1) Physical examination
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, did not have a current health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 26, 2025
Aug 26, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
3270.192(4) CPSL information
“While reviewing the staff files I observed staff 1 hired on June 2019, does not contain a completed FBI clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 4, 2024
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“During my inspection I observed that the facility's emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 4, 2024
3270.161(d) Potentially hazardous food refrigerated
“During my inspection I observed that the lunch that was provided by the facility was not being kept in the refrigerator.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 4, 2024
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, did not include their 12 hours of childcare training.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 4, 2024
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“While conducting my inspection I observed that the facility did not have their annual written letter to the local authorities about their pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 4, 2024
3270.14 Pertinent Laws & Regulations
“During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have all the update and required policy changes. 1. Prevention/identification of maltreatment”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2024
Sep 18, 2023Inspection8 rules cited
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During my inspection I observed that the facility had peeling paint behind the trash can in the older toddler room.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2023
3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 3, did not have the proper health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2023
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 4, did not have an updated agreement form.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2023
3270.124(f) Updated every 6 months
“While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1-3, and 5, 6, did not have an updated emergency contact sheet.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2023
3270.75(a)/3270.75(c) In child care spaces/Has all items
“During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have a first aid kit in the play space. and was missing tweezers in the young toddler room.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2023
3270.82(g) Clean and good repair
“During my inspection I observed that the toilet near the older toddler room would not flush.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2023
3270.14 Pertinent Laws & Regulations
“During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have the new required policies.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2023
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1-3, did not obtain their annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2023
Sep 20, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During a renewal inspection dated 9/20/2022, certification representative observed that the cabinet below the diaper changing table was unlocked and there was A &D ointment, Aquaphor, and Color Plast diaper rash ointment.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2022
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During an onsite complaint inspection dated 9/20/2022 for a complaint, certification representative observed that the cabinet below the diaper changing table was unlocked and there was A &D ointment, Aquaphor, and Color Plast diaper rash ointment that were accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2022
Sep 20, 2022Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During a renewal inspection dated 9/20/2022, certification representative observed that the cabinet below the diaper changing table was unlocked and there was A &D ointment, Aquaphor, and Color Plast diaper rash ointment.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2022
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During an onsite complaint inspection dated 9/20/2022 for a complaint, certification representative observed that the cabinet below the diaper changing table was unlocked and there was A &D ointment, Aquaphor, and Color Plast diaper rash ointment that were accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2022
Dec 7, 2021Inspection11 rules cited
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“During renewal inspection 12/07/21, file of child #4did not have a completed Child Service Report, detailing child's growth and development in the context of services being provided at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 2022
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“During renewal inspection on 12/07/21, 4 out of 5 children's agreement forms on file did not contain the child's admission date.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 2022
3270.31(f)/3270.31(h) Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training
“During renewal inspection on 12/07/21, files of staff person #2 and #3 did not contain verification that Health and Safety training had been completed.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 2022
3270.34(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(ii) Associate's + 3 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During renewal inspection on 12/07/21, file of staff person #4 did not contain verification of completed degree obtained that qualifies staff person for position performing (DIRECTOR)”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“During renewal inspection on 12/07/21, file of staff persons #2 and #3 did not contain verification that fire safety training had been completed annually.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“During renewal inspection on 12/07/21, file of staff person #1 did not contain verification that Pediatric Frist Aid and CPR had been completed within 90 days of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 2022
3270.108(c) No styrofoam
“During renewal inspection on 12/07/21, Styrofoam plates were observed in upper kitchen cabinet and Styrofoam bowls were observed in lower kitchen cabinet.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2021
3270.82(e) Toilet and sinks proper height
“During renewal inspection on 12/07/21, first floor bathroom used by children did not contain a step stool or other means to approach full size sink and toilet contained therein.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 2022
3270.119 Infant sleep position
“During renewal inspection on 12/07/21, child #5 was observed sleeping on his stomach which is not the proper sleep position according to the American Academy of Pediatrics.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 2022
3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles
“During renewal inspection on 12/07/21, lidded, hands free trash cans located in toddler room by sink (front room), and first floor bathroom were not operable by step and had to be lifted by hand to dispose of used towels.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 2022
3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“During renewal inspection on 12/07/21, emergency contact form on file for child #3 did not contain required parental consent for emergency medical care and minor first aid procedures.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 2022
Nov 22, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
3270.118(c) Vet's certificate required
“During the inspection on 11/22/2021 a cat was observed at the facility, the cat's veterinarian's certificate of current rabies immunization was not present at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2021
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“During the inspection on 11/22/2021 the cribs in the infant room did not have at least 2 feet of space on three sides while in use. The cribs were observed touching one another while two children were sleeping.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Inquiring Little Minds
Is Inquiring Little Minds licensed?
Yes. Inquiring Little Minds is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Inquiring Little Minds last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on September 26, 2025, with 5 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Inquiring Little Minds had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 2 of 2 visits in the last 3 years; 11 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 Inquiring Little Minds care for?
45, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Inquiring Little Minds accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Inquiring Little Minds' hours?
Every day, 5:00 AM to 11:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Inquiring Little Minds cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 877-4456 to ask.
What is Inquiring Little Minds' phone number?
(215) 877-4456.
Where is Inquiring Little Minds?
433 N 52nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19139. The nearest other daycare we list is Castle Kidz, 0.1 miles away.