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Inquisitive Minds Development Center
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About Inquisitive Minds Development Center
Inquisitive Minds Development Center is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 28 children, serving school-age children.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 35 rules across 4 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
- 28 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (215) 901-2646 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 28 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
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State record
Inspection reports for Inquisitive Minds Development Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 28 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00257261
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 11, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 35 rules in all · 35 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 8
- Health, medication and illness 7
- Safety and hazards 6
- Records and paperwork 3
- Background checks 2
- Safe sleep 2
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Food and nutrition 2
- Transportation 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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May 11, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“During renewal inspection on 5/11/26, Cert rep observed the following: Child # 2's health assessment was dated 3/4/25”
Correction date in the state record: May 25, 2026
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“During renewal inspection on 5/11/26, Cert rep observed the following: Staff # 2 did not have documentation of the annually 12 clock hours childcare training in file”
Correction date in the state record: May 25, 2026
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“During renewal inspection on 5/11/26, Cert rep observed the following: Child # 4's emergency contact was missing physician's address”
Correction date in the state record: May 11, 2026
3270.135(b) Surfaces cleaned
“During renewal inspection on 5/11/26, Cert rep observed the following: Cert Rep observed Staff # 2 changing the children's diaper and not sanitizing the table after eache diaper change”
Correction date in the state record: May 11, 2026
Jun 26, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“During unannounced monitoring on 6/26/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1's health assessment was dated 10.11.21”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2025
3270.25(b) Post the inspection summary
“During unannounced monitoring on 6/26/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Facility did not have inspection summary posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During unannounced monitoring on 6/26/25, Cert Rep observed the following: 1.Staff # 1 under the 45-day provisional waiver hire had child abuse clearance, but did not have 1 other clearance in file to qualify for the 45-day waiver hire 2. Staff # 1 did not have receipts in file for the following clearances- FBI, and state police clearance”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2025
3270.166(6) Infant/toddler - no bottle in mouth to sleep
“During unannounced monitoring on 6/26/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 1 was observed on the cot asleep with a bottle in his mouth”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2025
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“During unannounced monitoring on 6/26/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Facility did not have the cots 2 feet apart on 3 sides”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2025
May 21, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“During renewal inspection on 5/21/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 1 2, and #4 did not have a current health assessment in file”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 4, 2025
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“During renewal inspection on 5/21/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 1, 3 and # 4 did not have documentation of child service report in file”
Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2025
3270.75(c) Has all items
“During renewal inspection on 5/21/25, Cert Rep observed the following The facility's first aid kit did not have soap”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 4, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During renewal inspection on 5/21/25, Cert Rep observed the following The lower cabinet in the kitchen had toxic material and was open and accessible to children”
Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2025
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During renewal inspection on 5/21/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 3 did not have documentation of verification of experience in file to qualify as AGS”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 4, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During renewal inspection on 5/21/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 4 's child abuse was dated 11/14/19”
Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2025
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“During renewal inspection on 5/21/25, Cert Rep observed the following: While reviewing new staff files, Cert Rep observed that Staff # 3's Pediatric CPR/First Aid that was in file was verified as a fraudulent certificate.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2025
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“During renewal inspection on 5/21/25, Cert Rep observed the following The facility did not have documentation of annual written notification of the location of the facility to the local traffic safety authorities”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 4, 2025
Jul 10, 2024Inspection18 rules cited
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“During renewal inspection on 7/24/24, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following The facility's emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2024
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During renewal inspection on 7/24/24, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following Missing outlet cover in the childcare space and in the bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2024
3270.165 Menus
“During renewal inspection on 7/24/24, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following The facility did not have a menu posted”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2024
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During renewal inspection on 7/24/24, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep observed the following Child # 1's emergency contact and agreement was last signed 9/18/23”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2024
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During renewal inspection on 7/24/24, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep observed the following Child # 2's emergency contact did not have release person's address and phone number listed”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2024
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“During renewal inspection on 7/24/24, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep observed the following Child # 2's emergency contact did not have policy number listed”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During renewal inspection on 7/24/24, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: - The facility did not have a shaken baby syndrome policy - The facility's emergency plan did not include continuity of operations”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2024
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“During renewal inspection on 7/24/24, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep observed the following Child # 1 did not have documentation of a child service report in file”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“During renewal inspection on 7/24/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following Staff # 2's documentation of CPR/First Aid was dated 6/22/22”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2024
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During renewal inspection on 7/24/24, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following The lower cabinets in the kitchen did not have locks. Loewer cabinets had cleaning materials that were accessible to children”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2024
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“During renewal inspection on 7/24/24, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following Child # 1 and # 2 bottles were not labelled”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2024
3270.64 Outside Walkways
“During renewal inspection on 7/24/24, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following The facility's backyard had debris and needed cleaning.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2024
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During renewal inspection on 7/24/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following Staff # 3 did not have documentation of 2 years of childcare experience in file to qualify as an AGS.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2024
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“During renewal inspection on 7/24/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following Staff # 2's file did not have documentation of current staff evaluation in file”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“During renewal inspection on 7/24/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following Staff # 2 did not have documentation of current fire safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2024
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“During renewal inspection on 7/24/24, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep observed the following Child # 1 and child # 2 did not have documentation of a health assessment and immunization record in file.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2024
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“During renewal inspection on 7/24/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following Staff # 2 did not have documentation of the annual 12 clock hours of childcare”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2024
3270.27(a)(1) Emergency plan
“During renewal inspection on 7/24/24, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following The facility's emergency plan did not include shelter in place at the facility”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2024
Jul 5, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
3270.131(e)/3270.131(e)(3) ACIP recommended immunization record /Dismissal policy
“During the renewal inspection on 7/5/23, it was observed that the records of child #1, child #2, and child #3 did not include an updated influenza vaccine or exemption letter in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2023
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the renewal inspection on 7/5/23, it was observed that there was peeling paint under the front window near the exit.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2023
May 25, 2022Inspection18 rules cited
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“ON MAY 25, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #1 (WHO HAS WORKED AT THE FACILITY FOR MORE THAN 12 MONTHS) DID NOT INCLUDE A YEARLY EVALUATION.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2022
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“ON MAY 25, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #2 DID NOT INCLUDE HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2022
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“ON MAY 25, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #1 AND #2 DID NOT INCLUDE TRAINING REGARDING THE EMERGENCY PLAN.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2022
3270.31(f)(2) Health and Safety Training - Prevention of SIDS
“ON MAY 25, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #1 DID NOT INCLUDE TRAINING ON PREVENTION OF SUDDEN INFANT DEATH SYNDROME AND SAFE SLEEP PRACTICES.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2022
3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles
“ON MAY 25, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE TRASH CAN LOCATED IN THE CHILDRENS BATHROOM DID NOT HAVE A LID.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2022
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“ON MAY 25, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALK THROUGH. THERE WAS BLUE AND YELLOW PEELING PAINT LOCATED IN THE CLASSROOM AND ENTRANCE OF THE FACILITY.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2022
3270.75(d) On excursions
“ON MAY 25, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CHECKED ALL FIRST AID KITS. THE FIRST AID KIT USED FOR EXCUSIONS DID NOT CONTAIN A BOTTLE OF WATER. (CORRECTED ON SITE).”
Correction date in the state record: May 25, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“ON MAY 25, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #1 AND #2 DID NOT INCLUDE UPDATED FIRE SAFETY TRAINING.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2022
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“ON MAY 25, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALK THROUGH. THE WATER IN THE CHILDRENS BATHROOM HAD A TEMPERATURE OF 113.2° F. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: May 25, 2022
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“ON MAY 25, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #2 DID NOT INCLUDE THE ANNUAL TWELVE CLOCK HOURS OF CHILD CARE TRAINING. IN ADDITION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF #1 IS IN NEED OF SIX MORE CLOCK HOURS OF CHILD CARE TRAINING.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2022
3270.27(a)(1) Emergency plan
“ON MAY 25, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALK THROUGH. THE EMERGENCY PLAN POSTED DID NOT PROVIDE A LOCK-DOWN PLAN.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“ON MAY 25, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE RECORD FOR STAFF #1 AND #2 DID NOT INCLUDE AN UPDATED CPR FIRST AID TRAINING.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2022
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“ON MAY 25, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THERE WAS NO DOCUMENTATION AVAILIBLE FOR TESTING THE FIRE SYSTEM EVERY 30 DAYS OR UPDATED DOCUMENTATION OF ANNUAL TESTING FROM A FIRE SAFETY PROFESSIONAL.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2022
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“ON MAY 25, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALK THROUGH. THE FACILITY DID NOT HAVE A COMPLETED EMERGENCY DRILL LOG AVAILIBLE.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2022
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“ON MAY 25, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALK THROUGH. THE EMERGENCY PLAN POSTED DID NOT PROVIDE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR INFANTS, TODDLERS, CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES OR CHILDREN WITH CHRONIC MEDICAL CONDITIONS.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2022
3270.192(2)(iii) Exp, educ., training at facility
“ON MAY 25, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE RECORD FOR STAFF #2 DID NOT INCLUDE VERIFICATION OF CHILDCARE EXPERIENCE.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2022
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“ON MAY 25, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FOR CHILD #1 DID NOT INCLUDE THE MEDICAL INSURANCE POLICY NUMBER.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2022
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“ON MAY 25, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALK THROUGH. THE OUTDOOR PLAY SPACE WAS DIRTY AND EQUIPTMENT NEEDED TO BE CLEANED.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Inquisitive Minds Development Center
Is Inquisitive Minds Development Center licensed?
Yes. Inquisitive Minds Development Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Inquisitive Minds Development Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 11, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Inquisitive Minds Development Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 35 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 35 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 Inquisitive Minds Development Center care for?
28, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Inquisitive Minds Development Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Inquisitive Minds Development Center's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (215) 901-2646 to confirm.
How much does Inquisitive Minds Development Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 901-2646 to ask.
What is Inquisitive Minds Development Center's phone number?
(215) 901-2646.
Where is Inquisitive Minds Development Center?
5543 Lansdowne Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19131. The nearest other daycare we list is Creeds Montessori, under 0.1 miles away.