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Mind Builders Music and Science Center is a child care center in Pocono Summit, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 59 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 58 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 59 childrenFrom the state license |
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State record
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 11, 2026: 31 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 58 rules in all · 57 corrected
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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3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease
“The health assessment on file for Staff #2 had a health assessment which indicated staff had a communicable disease, but additional information was not provided, as necessary. Staff #2 was observed working in child care at the time of the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2026
3270.161(d) Potentially hazardous food refrigerated
“On 6/11/26, several lunches brought from home were observed in Unit 2 and Unit 3 and contained items that required refrigeration such as dairy and meat, but were not being stored in a refrigerator.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2026
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
“The following children are enrolled and have received care at the facility, and the files were missing consent for emergency medical care and administration of minor first-aid procedures by staff: Child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2026
3270.192(5) Two written references
“Staff #3 only had 1 letter of written reference on file at the time of the inspection. Staff person #8 and volunteer #10 did not have two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2026
3270.61(h) Exceeding Capacity
“During the renewal inspection on 6/11/26, at least 27 children were observed receiving care in Unit 3, which only measures for 15 children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2026
3270.27(a)(1)/3270.27(e) Emergency plan/Letter to parents
“The letter provided to parents regarding emergency procedures was missing the lockdown procedures.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2026
3270.31(a)/3270.31(b) Age and Training/Staff person - 18 yrs.
“On 6/11/26, Individuals #6 and #7 were observed supervising a group of school-age children. Individuals #6 and #7 are under the age of 18 years old, and cannot qualify to be staff. No other staff were observed in the classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2026
3270.131(a)/3270.131(d)(5) Health information/Immunization record
“Child #2 has received care at the facility since enrolling which was more than 60 days, and the file did not contain a health report. See the code sheet for the enrollment date.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2026
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“In the outdoor play space, a rusty, flat metal plate, and a rusty, heavy metal chain were observed, as well as a rusty chair leg found in a metal ring that resembled a fire pit metal ring. A broken plastic children's climber that was geared to infants/toddlers was observed. A dome climber was observed with several large rocks under the dome, with rock diameters that ranged from roughly 3 inches to 8 inches. These rocks were sharp, and not smooth by nature. A large broken cooler that contained algae on the sides and with water inside, was also observed.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2026
3270.76/3270.82(g) Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair
“During the inspection on 6/11/26, the fencing in the outdoor play area was observed to be unattached to both poles that run up/down and left/right in several areas. The fence was easily shaken, and created areas where children could get out. This play area is adjacent to a busy road and highway. During the inspection on 7/8/26, the ceiling tiles located in Unit 3 were falling off the brackets. The sink in Unit 1 was clogged with paint as per staff person #4, and water was sitting in the sink basin.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2026
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“Staff #3 had a health assessment and tuberculosis screening completed after the staff began working with children (See the code sheet for the date of hire and health assessment). Staff #6 did not participate in an updated health assessment as required by regulation every 24 months. Staff #6 was working in a child care role at the time of this inspection (See code sheet for date of previous and most recent health assessments). On 7/8/26, volunteer #10 did not have a health assessment and the results of the TB screening on file and was observed in a volunteer role at the time of the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2026
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“Cleaning materials were found accessible in the bathroom of Unit 1 and 3 on 6/11/26. Children were observed using these bathrooms at the time of this inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2026
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“At the time of the inspection on 7/8/26, protective receptacle covers were missing from the electrical outlets in Unit 1 where children 5 years of age and younger were present.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2026
3270.51/3270.52 Similar Age Level/Mixed Age Level
“At approximately 9:25 a.m. on 6/11/26, a renewal inspection began and a supervision and ratio check was conducted. Unit 1 was observed to contain 15 preschool-aged children with Staff #4. At approximately 9:45 a.m., Unit 1 was observed to contain 16 preschool and school-age children with Staff #4. This number of children requires at least 2 staff persons at all times. Unit 2 was observed to contain 20 school-age children, but there were no childcare staff observed in Unit 2. The only two adults in the room were 2 outside service providers and not childcare staff. At 9:35, Staff #1 arrived and began caring for children in Unit 2, which then contained 18 school-age children. This number of children requires at least 2 staff persons at all times. Unit 3 was observed to contain between 27 and 36 school-age children with Staff #3, but children were also passing through to other rooms at this time. This number of children requires at least 3 staff persons present at all times. During the completion of the renewal inspection on 7/8/26, there were 15 young school age children in Unit 2 with staff person #1. This number and age of children require there to be two staff present at all times.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 11, 2026
3270.37(c) Aides supervised all times
“During the inspection on 6/11/26, Staff #3 and #6 were observed caring for children. Both staff qualify as aides, but were working unsupervised by an appropriate qualified staff at the time of this inspection. During an inspection on 7/8/26, staff person #8, an aide, was observed working unsupervised in Unit 3 with eight older school age children. Staff person #8 was not supervised by an appropriate qualified staff at the time of this inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“When reviewed during the renewal inspection on 6/11/26, the file for Staff #3 did not contain a completed NSOR clearance, or a signed/dated disclosure statement. Staff #3 was observed working unsupervised with children. The file for Staff #4 did not have the correct disclosure statement on file based on what was current when the staff was hired. The file for staff #5, staff #8 and volunteer #10 did not contain a signed/dated disclosure statement.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2026
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff #5 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: pediatric first aid and CPR. See code sheet for date of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“At the time of the inspection, staff person #9 did not complete fire safety training annually, as required. This is evidenced by the fire safety training date of 6/24/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“Staff #6 was observed to be caring for children, but does not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first-aid/CPR training expiration date of 12/2/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2026
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The emergency plan on file did not address volunteer emergency preparedness training and volunteers were observed working at the facility on 6/11/26 and 7/8/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2026
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the inspection on 6/11/26, the following staff did not have appropriate pre-service trainings and were observed working unsupervised with children: Staff #3: Pediatric first-aid and CPR; Staff #5: Pediatric First-aid and CPR; Staff #6: Current first-aid/CPR. During the inspection on 7/8/26, Staff #8 was observed working unsupervised with children and had not yet completed the following pre-service training: Pediatric first-aid/CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2026
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The facility did not have a child maltreatment policy for review.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2026
3270.123(a)/3270.123(a)(4) Signed /Arrival/departure times
“The agreement for Child #5 was not signed by the operator.The agreement for child #1 was missing the child's arrival and departure times.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2026
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“On 6/11/25 at 9:25 a.m., 20 school-age children were observed in Unit 2, and no adult staff were present in the classroom. The only two adults in the classroom were members from an outside agency. The children were unsupervised until 9:35 a.m., when Staff #1 arrived and began supervising children in this Unit. During this time, children were observed walking between the units unsupervised. When asked, Staff #3 was unable to identify the children in their group by name. On 7/8/26, children were observed walking from unit to unit and the staff they were assigned to, were not physically present with them in the spaces they walked through.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2026
3270.107 Refrigerator
“On 6/11/26, a thermometer was missing in the refrigerator in Unit 2 (kitchen).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2026
3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2) Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid
“Agreements for children #1, #3, #4 and #5 were missing the fee to be charged and when the fee is to be paid information.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2026
3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(7) Parent home/work address, phone/Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact forms for child files # 3 and #4 were missing parents work addresses and phone numbers. The emergency contact forms in child files #2, #3 and #4 were missing the release persons addresses.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2026
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The emergency contact form for child #1 was missing health insurance information and the policy number. The emergency contact form for child #4 was missing the health insurance policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2026
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“At the time of the inspection on 7/8/26, the written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not posted in unit 4.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2026
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The emergency contacts (EC) and agreement (A) forms were not updated every 6 months as required by regulation for Children #1-#5 as follows by the last date of update: Child #1 (EC and A: 8/26/24), Child #2 (EC: 6/4/23; A: 11/3/23), Child #3 (EC and A: 6/10/25), Child #4 (EC and A: 6/2/25) and Child #5 (EC: 8/13/25).”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2026
3270.75(c) Has all items
“On 6/11/26, in Unit 2 and 4, the first aid kits were missing scissors.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of hire. Staff #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training was within 90 days of their date of hire but was observed to be working unsupervised: pediatric first aid/CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of hire. The CPSL and regulation requires all applicable out of state clearances to be on file prior to staff working in a child care role at the facility. The file of Staff #1 indicated the need for out of state clearances. Staff #1 was observed in a child care role at the facility, the director was unable to provide for review the out of state clearances required for Staff #1. Staff #1 was working unsupervised with a group of children at the time of this inspection and was not hired correctly as a provisional hire per the CPSL and regulation.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2026
3270.37(c) Aides supervised all times
“An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of hire. Staff #1 only qualified as an aide. Staff #1 was observed working unsupervised with a group of children at the time of this inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2026
3270.133(1)/3270.133(3) Original container/Name on bottle
“An inspection was conducted at the facility on 6/23/25. A physical site review was conducted. An inhaler was found at the facility that was not received in its original container and was not labeled for the child the inhaler was intended for. The inhaler was found in the office and staff were unsure of who the inhaler belonged to. Staff did indicate that children attend the facility that require inhalers.”
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the dates of hire. Staff #1 was not hired correctly per the CPSL. Staff #1 did not have on file a state police clearance, an FBI clearance or an NSOR clearance on file prior to working in a child care role at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2025
3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“A renewal inspection was conducted at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. In Unit #1, a cubby was observed blocking a door that was labeled as an exit from the facility. Per regulation, exits are to remain obstructed.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review as conducted. In the bathroom of Unit #2 a ceiling tile missing in the ceiling and was found on the floor. In Unit #3 the bathroom door was broken and no longer attached to all hinges.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2025
3270.75(c) Has all items
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. A first aid kit was not in Unit #1. The first aid kits in Unit #3 and Unit #4 were missing tweezers.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of hire of staff. Staff #1 has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire. Staff #1 did not complete mandated reporter training until 10/9/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. At the time of the inspection, Staff #3 was unable to provide documentation that they completed annual fire safety training. Staff #3 has not participated in fire safety training since 10/31/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 13, 2025
3270.123(a) Signed
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of children's files was conducted. Regulation requires the agreement forms if children to be signed by the operator. The agreement forms of Child #2, #3, #4 and #5 were missing the operator's signature.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 13, 2025
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of children's files was conducted. Regulation requires health insurance information to be included in the children's file. Child files #1, #2 and #3 were missing the health insurance policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 13, 2025
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of children's files was conducted. Emergency contain information for the release person listed in the children's files must contain the name, address and telephone number of that person. The files of Child #4 and #5 were missing the release person's address.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 13, 2025
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of children's files was conducted. Regulation requires children's emergency contact and agreement forms to be updated at least every 6-month period. The following children's emergency contact and agreement forms were not updated every 6-month period: Child #1(emergency contact and agreement forms previous 9/11/24, no current), Child #2 (emergency contact and agreement forms previous 4/8/24, current 7/8/25), Child #3 (emergency contact and agreement forms previous 4/8/24, current 4/8/25), Child #4 (emergency contact and agreement forms previous 1/16/24, current 6/3/25) and Child #5 emergency contact and agreement forms previous 1/16/24, current 6/3/25).”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 13, 2025
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the dates of hire. Staff #1 and #2 did not receive a heath assessment prior to working in child care as required by regulation. Staff #1 received a health assessment on 10/9/24. Staff #2 received a health assessment on 6/26/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2025
3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the dates of hire. Staff #1 did not receive a TB screening prior to working in child care as required by regulation. Staff #1 did not receive a TB screening until 10/7/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2025
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of children's files was conducted. Regulation requires consent for first aid procedures by staff in the children's files. The following children's files were missing consent for first aid procedures by staff: Child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 13, 2025
3270.182(6) Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of children's files was conducted. Regulation requires transportation consent for children if children are being transported. The facility indicates children are taken on trips and the file for Child #1 did not contain consent for transportation.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 13, 2025
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. At the time of the inspection, Staff #3 was unable to provide documentation that they completed 12 hours of annual child care training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 13, 2025
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of hire. Staff #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: health and safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 13, 2025
3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2) Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of children's files was conducted. Agreement forms are required to have listed the fee for the family to be charged and the date for when the fee is to be paid. The files of Child #2 and #3 were missing the fee amount and the date for when the fee is to be paid. The files of Child #3 and #4 were missing the fee for the family to be charged.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 13, 2025
3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of children's files was conducted. Regulation requires the children's agreement form to contain the child's arrival and departure times. The files of Child #4 and #5 did not contain the children's arrival or departure times.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 13, 2025
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of children's files was conducted. Regulation requires children's files to contain consent for emergency medical care. The following children's files were missing consent for emergency medical care: Child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 13, 2025
3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“A renewal inspection was conducted at the facility. A physical site review as conducted. In Unit 1, a freezer was found blocking the exit door.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2024
3270.31(a)/3270.31(b) Age and Training/Staff person - 18 yrs.
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site and staff file review was conducted at the facility. Individual #1 was left alone to supervise a group of 8 school age children. Individual #1 is 15 years old and does not meet the age requirements to be a volunteer or staff person.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2024
3270.67(c) No insects or rodents
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review as conducted. Rodent feces was found throughout the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2024
3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. Regulation requires lidded waste receptacles in the sink areas. Garbage cans were not lidded in the bathroom sink areas.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2024
3270.111(b) Posted in group space
“There is no daily schedule posted in the childcare space.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2023
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The emergency contact form for Child #1 has not been updated since 5/2/21. The fee agreement for Child #1 has not been updated since 11/8/19. The agreement for Child #2 has not been updated since 1/10/22. The emergency contact form for Child #3 has no date. The fee agreement for Child #3 has not been updated since 9/1/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2023
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
“There is no signed parental consent for emergency medical care or administration of minor first-aid procedures for Child #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2023
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FAQ
Yes. Mind Builders Music and Science Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on June 11, 2026, with 31 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 58 rules across 5 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 57 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.
59, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Its hours are not listed. Call (855) 663-8469 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (855) 663-8469 to ask.
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109 Plaza Dr Unit 1234, Pocono Summit, PA 18346. The nearest other daycare we list is Pocono Mountain Kids Village, 2.7 miles away.