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Master Minds in Motion

826 W Porter St, Philadelphia, PA 19148

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About Master Minds in Motion

Master Minds in Motion is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 10 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 31 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 3, 2026: 9 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 31 rules in all · 31 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 8
  • Records and paperwork 8
  • Staff training and qualifications 5
  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Safe sleep 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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  1. Mar 3, 2026Inspection9 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(4) Hypothetical locations

      “During the renewal inspection on 03/03/26, while reviewing fire drills logs, Cert Rep observed that the hypothetical location for each drill is the same for consecutive drills.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(6) Admission date

      “During the renewal inspection on 03/03/26, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep did not observe the date of admission specified on the agreement form for child #1-#5.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “During the renewal inspection on 03/03/26, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep did not observe updated/signed child growth and development reports in the files of child #1-#2.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “During the renewal inspection on 03/03/26, while conducting facility walk through, Cert Rep did not observe the rugs secured to the floor in the main classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “During the renewal inspection on 03/03/26, during the facility walk through, Cert Rep did not observe bandages in first aid kits kept in the classrooms, Cert Rep also did not observe scissors in one first aid kit.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “During the renewal inspection on 03/03/26, Cert rep observed an electrical outlet uncovered and accessible to children in the play space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “During the renewal inspection on 03/03/26, Cert Rep observed that staff person #2 has not completed the required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “During the renewal inspection on 03/03/26, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep did not observe an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training in the file of staff person #1.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(f) Emergency plan

      “During the renewal inspection on 03/03/26, Cert Rep did not observe that the facility sent a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2026

  2. Mar 11, 2025Inspection11 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “During the renewal inspection on 03/11/25, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep did not observe verification of emergency plan training in the file of staff persons #1 and #2.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “During the renewal inspection on 03/11/25, Cert Rep observed that there was peeling paint on the left wall in room 1 and peeling paint on the left wall in the play space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a) Signed

      “During the renewal inspection on 3/11/25, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep did not observe agreement forms in the files of child # 1 and #2.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “During the renewal inspection on 3/11/25, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep did not observe an updated agreement form in the file of child #4, dated 10/23/23, which is beyond the 6-month requirement. Cert Rep also did not observe child growth and development reports in the file of child #4.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(7) Services considered extra

      “During the renewal inspection on 3/11/25, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep did not observe extra services specified on the agreement form for child #3.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(f) Updated every 6 months

      “During the renewal inspection on 3/11/25, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep did not observe an updated emergency contact form in the file of child #4, dated 10/23/23, which is beyond the 6-month requirement”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

      “During the renewal inspection on 03/11/25, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep did not observe that the health assessment in the file of staff person #1 was completed within 24 months of the initial health assessment date.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “During the renewal inspection on 03/11/25, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep did not observe an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training in the file of staff persons #1 and #2.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(f) Emergency plan

      “During the renewal inspection on 03/11/25, Cert Rep did not observe that the facility sent a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times

      “During renewal inspection on 3/11/25, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep did not observe arrival/departure time specified on the agreement form for child #3.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.61(b) Care space not play space at same time

      “During the renewal inspection on 03/11/25, Cert Rep observed play space simultaneously used as indoor childcare space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2025

  3. Oct 2, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “During unannounced monitoring on 10/02/24, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed hand sanitizer in the main classroom sitting on top of the director's desk, accessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2024

  4. Feb 21, 2024Inspection10 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “During the renewal inspection on 02/21/24, Cert Rep observed that emergency plan on file did not include continuity of operations planning. Cert Rep also did not observe a policy for Prevention of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(6) Physician name, address, phone/Insurance coverage information

      “During the renewal inspection on 02/21/24, Cert Rep observed the child's physician's name, address, and phone number missing on the emergency contact form for child #1. Cert also observed Health insurance/MA coverage and policy number missing on the emergency contact form for child #1.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2024

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate

      “During the renewal inspection on 02/21/24, Cert Rep observed that child #2 rest equipment was not labeled for her specific use.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(d) On excursions

      “During the renewal inspection on 02/21/24, Cert Rep did not observe a first aid kit the facility takes on excursions.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2024

    • Transportation

      3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points

      “During the renewal inspection on 02/21/24, Cert Rep did not observe facility's written notification to local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

      “During the renewal inspection on 02/21/24, Cert Rep did not observe the facility's Certificate of Compliance posted in a conspicuous location.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.

      “During the renewal inspection on 02/21/24, Cert Rep did not observe verification of fire safety training in the files of staff person #1 and #2.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “During the renewal inspection on 02/21/24, Certification Rep reviewed the facility's fire drill log, which showed the last date the facility's fire system was manually tested was 12/26/23. This was beyond the 30-day requirement.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(5)/3270.27(f) Emergency plan/Emergency plan

      “During the renewal inspection on 02/21/24, Cert Rep observed that the facility's emergency plan did not provide accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions when an emergency situation arises. Cert Rep also did not observe verification that provider sent a copy of the emergency plan to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.171(c) Safe routes posted

      “During the renewal inspection on 02/21/24, Cert Rep did not observe the facility's written notification of safe routes posted in a conspicuous location.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2024

  5. Sep 13, 2023Inspection8 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a) Emergency plan

      “During initial inspection on 9/13/23, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed that the facility did not have an emergency plan.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.27(d) Plan posted

      “During initial inspection on 9/13/23, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed that the facility did not have an emergency plan posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(5) Evacuation routes posted

      “During initial inspection on 9/13/23, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: - the evacuation route was not posted in a conspicuous location on each floor.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2023

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “During initial inspection on 9/13/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 1 's state police clearance was dated 7/31/18 - Staff # 2 had an incomplete state police clearance in file”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “During initial inspection on 9/13/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 1 had 1 nonfamily reference in file. - Staff # 2 did not have 2 nonfamily references in file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76/3270.77(a) Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster

      “During initial inspection on 9/13/23, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: - there were broken tiles in the room # 1 classroom, (on the left and right towards the back of the room), and broken tile in the small closet area closet”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.82(h) Handwashing signs

      “During initial inspection on 9/13/23, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: - The facility did not have the correct handwashing sign posted at the sinks, and toilet areas in the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 14, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.111(b) Posted in group space

      “During initial inspection on 9/13/23, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: - the daily activities were not posted in the group space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2023

Copied from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Jun 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Is Master Minds in Motion licensed?

Yes. Master Minds in Motion is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Master Minds in Motion last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on March 3, 2026, with 9 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Master Minds in Motion had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 31 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 31 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 Master Minds in Motion care for?

10, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does Master Minds in Motion accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Master Minds in Motion's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (215) 282-5222 to confirm.

How much does Master Minds in Motion cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 282-5222 to ask.

What is Master Minds in Motion's phone number?

(215) 282-5222.

Where is Master Minds in Motion?

826 W Porter St, Philadelphia, PA 19148. The nearest other daycare we list is Small Wonders Child Care & Learning Ctr, 0.1 miles away.

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (license and visits).