Le Jardin De Jojo
6535 Rising Sun Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Minds Matter Learning Daycare Center 3
- licensed capacity
- 28
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Minds Matter Learning Daycare Center 3
Minds Matter Learning Daycare Center 3 is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 28 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 28 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 28 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
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
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Minds Matter Learning Daycare Center 3
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 28 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00250350
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 12, 2025: 10 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 28 rules in all · 28 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 6
- Records and paperwork 5
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Safety and hazards 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Background checks 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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Dec 12, 2025Inspection10 rules cited
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“emergency contact for child 2 was missing address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2025
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“Staff 1 was missing verification of 2 years of child care experience.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2025
3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant
“Last documented date the alarm was tested was on 11-3-25”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2025
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“Emergency contact and fee agreement for child 1 were expired (1-31-25)”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2025
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“Fee agreement for child 2 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2025
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“Fee agreement for child 2 did not specify the services to be provided to the family and the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“Chipped paint observed in the front room”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 24, 2025
3270.123(a)(7) Services considered extra
“Fee agreement for child 2 did not specify the services which are to be considered as extra.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“State police clearance for staff 2 was missing date disseminated.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2025
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“Emergency contact for child 1 was missing work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2025
Jun 16, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“During renewal inspection, certification rep observed missing handwashing signs in the second bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2025
3270.113(e) Restraints prohibited
“During unannounced visit certification rep observed 3 year old child in a high chair.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2025
3270.133(7) Medication log
“During unannounced visit certification rep reviewed asked to see medication log for child 1. Child 1 did not have a medication log”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2025
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“During unannounced visit certification rep reviewed emergency drill log. Last documented emergency drill was 4-15-24”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2025
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“During unannounced visit certification rep reviewed fire drill log. Last documented fire drill was 3-6-25”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2025
3270.94(a)(2) Different times of day
“During unannounced visit certification rep reviewed fire drill log. Fire drill log did not have dates of when the fire alarm was tested.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During unannounced visit certification rep reviewed observed chipped paint throughout the room on the first floor. Plaster in the first and second bathrooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2025
Dec 6, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Certification Representative observed chipped/peeled paint/plaster in the children's bathroom”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2024
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“File record for Child #1 did not include the addresses of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2024
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“File records for Staff #1 and Staff #2 did not include a written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2024
Dec 1, 2023Inspection8 rules cited
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“File record for Child #4 did not include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2023
3270.101(a) Age appropriate
“Certification Representative observed the facility play area did not include play equipment and materials appropriate to the developmental needs, individual interests and ages of the children shall be provided in sufficient amount and variety to preclude long waits for use.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2023
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“File record for Child #3 did not include the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2023
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“File record for Child #1 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2023
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“File record for Child #1 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2023
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“File records for Child #1 and Child #2 did not include the addresses of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2023
3270.124(f) Updated every 6 months
“File records for Child #1, Child #2, and Child #3 did not include an update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2023
3270.182(3) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“File record for Child #4 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2023
Jan 27, 2023Inspection30 rules cited
3270.131(d)(5) Immunization record
“On 01/27/2023, during the renewal inspection, Child #2 and Child #3 did not have the recommended influenza vaccinations.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 2023
3270.165 Menus
“On 01/27/2023, during the renewal inspection, the menu was not conspicuously posted at least 1 week in advance.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2023
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“On 01/27/2023, during the renewal inspection, the file of Child #2 did not contain an updated health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2023
3270.124(f) Updated every 6 months
“On 01/27/2023, during the renewal inspection, the emergency contact information for child #1 was not updated within a 6 month period.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 2023
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“On 01/27/2023, during the renewal inspection, there was no documentation on file that an annual drill of the facility's emergency plan was conducted.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2023
3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant
“On 01/27/2023, during the renewal inspection, proof of purchase was not on file for the fire detection system.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 2023
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“On 1/27/23, during the Renewal Inspection, the facility did not provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations and information for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2023
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“On 1/27/23, during the renewal Inspection, there was no evidence on file to confirm the facility's emergency plan was sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2023
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“On 01/27/2023, during the renewal inspection, emergency contact information was not in the childcare space for children receiving care in the space.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 2023
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“On 1/27/23, during the Renewal Inspection, the emergency contact information for Child #2 and #3 did not include health insurance policy numbers.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2023
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“On 01/27/2023, during the renewal inspection, updated child service reports were not completed for child #1 and child #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2023
3270.123(a) Signed
“On 01/27/2023, during the renewal inspection, the agreement for child #1 was not signed by the parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 2023
3270.121(a) Review policies and procedures
“On 01/27/2023, during the renewal inspection, the facility handbook did not address the responsibility of meals.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2023
3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease
“On 01/27/2023, during the renewal inspection, the heath assessment for Child #1 and Child #4 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2023
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“On 1/27/23, during the time of the renewal inspection, 8 children were present in the childcare space, however, only 7 children were identified by staff person #1 and staff person #2 when asked to identify their specific children assigned to them for the responsibility of supervision.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2023
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“On 01/27/2023, during the renewal inspection, staff person #2 was observed assisting two children inside the bathroom, while the remainder of their group of children was playing in the back of the classroom. Staff person #1 and #3 were in the front half of the classroom preoccupied with another group of children and copying emergency contact documents.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2023
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“On 1/27/23, during the renewal inspection, located in front room childcare space, the blue shelving unit that was holding dolls was not sturdy and broken on the bottom shelf causing a potential falling hazard for the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2023
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“On 01/27/2023, during the renewal inspection, multiple plastic bags were observed throughout the facility and accessible to the children. bags on shelves, in the drawers by the teacher's desk and encasing the children's blankets in the back cubbies. A plastic sheet was covering materials located in front cubby by the teacher's desk.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 2023
3270.92(a) No portable space heaters
“On 1/27/23, during the Renewal Inspection, there was a portable space heater located in the back classroom near the teacher's desk.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 2023
3270.76/3270.77(a) Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster
“On 01/27/2023, during the renewal inspection, the following non-compliance was observed with facility surfaces: - on the wall by the bathroom whole in the sheetrock and chipped paint was present and protruding screws that are accessible.to children - large folding tables, folding chairs, crates. and storage items boxes were present in the back classroom space. - dirt was present along the parameter and the floor of the back classroom. - classoom rug in the back room was dirty -In the bathroom used by the children, the changing table front panel was broken - the outdoor play space area had large wood panels on the ground, broken fencing, where there were open spaces of panels that are missing, exposed and protruding nails on the wooden fence, broken areas in the wired gate and leaves and debris throughout the play space area which is a hazard and is unsafe for the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“On 01/27/2023, during the renewal inspection, there was no evidence of a facility policy addressing Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma and Child Maltreatment.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2023
3270.75(c) Has all items
“On 1/27/23, during the Renewal Inspection, soap was missing from the first aid kit located in the front classroom and gauze was missing from the first aid kit located in the bag used for excursions.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 2023
3270.75(b)/3270.133(4) Inaccessible to children/Locked
“On 1/27/23, during the Renewal Inspection, a first aid kit located in the black bookbag was hanging on a lower hook in the front of the main classroom accessible to the children. The first aid kit also contained a bottle of Aspirin.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 2023
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“On 1/27/23, during the Renewal Inspection, - There was a total of 6 hand industrial hand sanitizer dispensers located in the front classroom area. The dispensers are all accessible to the children to use independently. -There was a candle and a can of air freshener located on top of the front cubbies that are accessible to children. -There was a total of 2 bottles of hand sanitizer on the teacher's desk in the front classroom area and another bottle located in the bottom black crate located next to the teacher's desk. -There was perfume lotion and hand sanitizer located on the teacher's desk in the back classroom area accessible to the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2023
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“On 1/27/23, during the Renewal Inspection, there was a missing outlet cover located in the bathroom near the changing table and in the back classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2023
3270.62(a) Large muscle space provided
“On 1/27/23, during the Renewal Inspection, The facility's outdoorplay area is unavailable for use due to safety hazards and unsafe conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2023
3270.54(a) Two facility persons present in facility
“On 01/27/2023, during the renewal inspection, Staff person #2 was left alone in the facility with 8 napping children when Staff person # 1 left out of the building for break and Staff person #3 left out of the building to go to their car.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2023
3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) Contact when arises/Contact when ended
“On 01/27/2023, during the renewal inspection, the facility's emergency plan did not indicate the method facility persons will use to contact parents when an emergency situation arises and what method facility persons will used to inform parents that an emergency has ended and how parents can safely be reunited with their children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“On 01/27/2023, during the renewal inspection, the facility's emergency plan did not address continuity of operations after an emergency situation has occurred.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2023
3270.75(d) On excursions
“On 1/27/23, during the Renewal Inspection, a bottle of water was missing from the first aid kit located in the black bookbag that was taken by staff on the walking excursion with the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 2023
Feb 10, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
3270.63/3270.64 Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space/Outside Walkways
“There were twigs; cans and other debris in the exterior yard (play space) at the time of the renewal inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2022
3270.62(c) Space safe for large muscle activity
“The play space was unavailable for children to play on as there was severe debris in the exterior field.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2022
3270.61 Measurement and use of indoor child care space
“The rear child care room was not set up for child care with proper equipment and instead appeared to be an empty room with a few chairs.”
Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2022
3270.62(a) Large muscle space provided
“The play space was unavailable for children to play on as there was severe debris in the exterior field.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Minds Matter Learning Daycare Center 3
Is Minds Matter Learning Daycare Center 3 licensed?
Yes. Minds Matter Learning Daycare Center 3 is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Minds Matter Learning Daycare Center 3 last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on December 12, 2025, with 10 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Minds Matter Learning Daycare Center 3 had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 28 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 28 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 Minds Matter Learning Daycare Center 3 care for?
28, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Minds Matter Learning Daycare Center 3 accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Minds Matter Learning Daycare Center 3's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Minds Matter Learning Daycare Center 3 cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 728-5840 to ask.
What is Minds Matter Learning Daycare Center 3's phone number?
(215) 728-5840.
Where is Minds Matter Learning Daycare Center 3?
6412 Rising Sun Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19111. The nearest other daycare we list is Minds Matter Learning Daycare Center 2, under 0.1 miles away.