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Phenomenal Minds Daycare Center
- licensed capacity
- 21
- open each week
- 7 days
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About Phenomenal Minds Daycare Center
Phenomenal Minds Daycare Center is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 21 children, serving school-age children.
It is open every day, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 68 rules across 6 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
- 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 21 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Sunday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 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 | 21 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Phenomenal Minds Daycare Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 21 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00243772
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 11, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 7 visits · 68 rules in all · 67 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 15
- Staff training and qualifications 15
- Safety and hazards 11
- Records and paperwork 10
- Supervision and ratios 5
- Building, equipment and play areas 5
- Background checks 3
- Safe sleep 2
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Food and nutrition 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 11, 2026Visit3 rules cited
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test
“In review of staff files at a follow up inspection on Friday, 09/11/26, staff person 1 file failed to include TB results.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 11, 2026
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“In review of staff files at a follow up inspection on Friday, 09/11/26, staff person 1 file failed to include 2 years of experience caring for children.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2026
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“In review of staff files at a follow up inspection on Friday, 09/11/26, staff person 1 file failed to include a staff health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2026
Aug 21, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.54(a) Two facility persons present in facility
“During a compliant inspection on Friday, 08/21/26, cert rep observed 1 staff person present at the facility with 7 children (1 infant, 1 older toddler, 1 PS, 3 YSA and 1 OSA).”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2026
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“During a compliant inspection on Friday, 08/21/26, cert rep observed facility out of ratio. There was 1 staff member with 7 children (1 infant, 1 older toddler, 1 PS, 3 YSA and 1 OSA). The parent of the infant child was also present at the facility. This is continued non-compliance from the renewal inspection on Friday, 07/24/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2026
Jul 24, 2026Visit16 rules cited
3270.134(a) Child's hands washed
“During renewal inspection on Friday, 07/24/26, cert rep observed children failed to wash their hands before meals was served.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2026
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“In review of children files, child 1 file failed to have signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2026
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“In review of emergency plan documents, facility failed to have conducted an annual drill on the emergency plan procedures.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2026
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff person 3 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person 3 does not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. Staff updated pediatric CPR only.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2026
3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility
“Staff person 2 had not been trained on the facility's emergency plan at the time of the renewal inspection on Friday, 07/24/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“In review of health and safety documents, staff person 3 failed to have completed pediatric first aid. Staff completed pediatric CPR only.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“In review of staff files, staff person 1 file failed to include current PA State Police clearance. PA State Police included in file was last completed on 07/16/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2026
3270.52/3270.113(a)(2) Mixed Age Level/Supervision on and facility premises
“During renewal inspection on Friday, 08/24/26, cert rep observed a staff member with 8 children (1 OT, 1 PS, 2 YSA and 4 OSA), while other staff were preparing meals in the food prep area.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2026
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During renewal inspection on Friday, 07/24/26, cert rep observed an outlet in the lower-level child care space did not have a protective receptacle cover.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2026
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During renewal inspection on Friday, 07/24/26, cert rep observed damaged paint on the walls in the lower-level child care space.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2026
3270.111(a)/3270.111(b) Written plan/Posted in group space
“During renewal inspection on Friday, 07/24/26, cert rep observed a written daily schedule failed to be posted in the lower-level child care space.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2026
3270.115(a)(6) Lifeguard training/supervision
“Director disclosed to cert rep that facility was participating in swimming without a certified lifeguard employed by the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2026
3270.118(c) Vet's certificate required
“In review of required paperwork, facility failed to have verification of updated rabies vaccination for a pet cat at the facility. The last documented rabies vaccine was 07/15/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2026
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“In review of children files, child 1 emergency contact and file failed to have signed parental consent for emergency medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2026
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“During renewal inspection on Friday, 07/24/26, cert rep observed children receiving care failed to have their emergency contact information present in the childcare space.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2026
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“In review of children's files, child 1 and 2's emergency contact information failed to be reviewed and updated within a six-month period.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2026
Jun 30, 2025Visit20 rules cited
3270.27(d) Plan posted
“During renewal inspection on Monday, 06/30/25, cert rep observed facility failed to have the emergency plan posted in area accessible to parents.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“In review of staff files, staff person 2 file failed to have a completed PA state police. File contained request for the PA state police clearance. Staff person 3 file failed to contained FBI clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2025
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“In review of staff files, Staff person 4 file failed to contain verification of education.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During renewal inspection on Monday, 06/30/25, cert rep observed cleaning materials under the sink in the 2nd level bathroom, accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2025
3270.75(a)/3270.75(c) In child care spaces/Has all items
“During renewal inspection on Monday, 06/30/25, cert rep observed a first aid kit was not located in the 2nd level child care space. First aid kit for the 2nd level child care space was located in kitchen area. First aid kit failed to contain all required items.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During renewal inspection on Monday, 06/30/25, cert rep observed the second level bathroom door was unclean and trash, debris and other items was in the outdoor play space causing possible tripping hazards when in use by chidlren.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2025
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“During renewal inspection on Monday, 06/30/25, cert rep observed rest equipment in used failed to be labeled with child's name and cot list failed to be posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2025
3270.118(c) Vet's certificate required
“In review of pet files, facility failed to have a copy of updated rabies vaccination certificate for a cat at the facility. The last documented rabies vaccine was 01/31/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2025
3270.124(a) Each child emergency contact person
“In review of children's files, child 1 emergency contact form failed to include who will be contacted in an emergency.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2025
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“In review of children files, child 1 and 2 emergency contact and file failed to have signed parental consent for emergency medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2025
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“During renewal inspection on Monday 06/30/25, cert rep observed children receiving care failed to have their emergency contact information present in childcare space.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2025
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“In review of children's file, child 2, a preschooler, file failed to have an updated health report. Health report contained in child's 2 file was last completed on 02/20/4.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2025
3270.134(a)/3270.152 Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene
“During renewal inspection on Monday, 06/30/25, cert rep observed a child and staff failed to wash their hands after a diaper change.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2025
3270.151(c)(2)(ii)/3270.192(3) Record include X-ray results and evaluation/Health assessment, TB test
“In review of staff files, staff person 3 provided a health assessment with a positive TB result. No further evaluation for chemoprophylaxis, such a chest x-ray, was documented in staff's file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2025
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“In review of children files, child 1 and 2 file failed to have signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“In review of staff files, staff person 5 file failed to include two nonfamily references.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2025
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“In review of fire safety documents, facility failed to have conducted a fire drill within 60 days. The last documented fire drill was conducted on 01/28/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2025
3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“In review of staff files, staff persons 1 and 4 failed to have completed 12 hours of annual professional development training. Staff 1 and 4 file only contained 11 hours of annual training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2025
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“in review of children's files, child 1, enrolled more than 60 days, file failed to contain an initial health report.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2025
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“In review of children's files, child 1, enrolled 6 months or more, failed to have a service report proving information about the child's growth and development.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2025
- Feb 7, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Sep 10, 2024Visit2 rules cited
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“During an unannounced inspection on Tuesday, 09/10/24, cert rep observed staff not properly supervising children, 1 staff leaving their group out of ratio and a staff was observed on their phone.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2024
3270.52/3270.113(a)(2) Mixed Age Level/Supervision on and facility premises
“During an unannounced inspection on Tuesday, 09/10/24, cert rep observed a staff in the outdoor play space with 5 children (1 infant, 1 older toddler and 3 preschoolers). Cert rep also observed a staff member leave their assigned group out of ratio leaving a staff member with 9 children (2 infants, 1 young toddler, 1 older toddler and 3 preschoolers).”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2024
Jul 17, 2024Inspection25 rules cited
3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“In review of staff files, staff person 3 has not completed updated pediatric First Aid/CPR, from a PQAS-approved trainer and PQAS-approved curriculum. Pediatric First Aid/CPR contained in staff file was last completed on 06/16/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 17, 2024
3270.31(b) Staff person - 18 yrs.
“During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 07/17/24, cert rep observed a facility person included in the staff: child ratio who did not meet the age qualifications to be a staff person.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“In review of health and safety documents, staff person 1 had not completed health and safety professional development training updates required by OCDEL within the prescribed timeframe, 12/30/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2024
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“In review of emergency plan documents, facility failed to have conducted an annual drill on the emergency plan procedures.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2024
3270.27(a)(1) Emergency plan
“In review of facility's emergency plan, emergency plan failed to address where staff and children will shelter at locations away from the facility premises.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“In review of emergency plan and health and safety documents, facility's emergency plan failed to include statement regarding continuity of operations and shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma and child maltreatment policy failed to address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2024
3270.108(c) No styrofoam
“During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 07/17/24, cert rep observed facility using Styrofoam products when serving food.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2024
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“In review of children files, child 1 emergency contact and file failed to have signed parental consent for emergency medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2024
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 07/17/24, cert rep observed children receiving care failed to have their emergency contact information present in childcare space.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2024
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 07/17/24, cert rep observed facility failed to have a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions, posted in the childcare space.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2024
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“In review of children's file, child 2, a preschooler, file failed to have an updated health report. Health report contained in child's 2 file was last completed on 10/18/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2024
3270.192(5) Two written references
“In review of staff files, staff person 1 file failed to include 2 letters of references.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2024
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“In review of children files, child 1 and 2 file failed to have signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2024
3270.134(a)/3270.152 Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene
“During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 07/17/24, cert rep observed a child and staff failed to wash their hands after using the restroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2024
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“In review of children's files, child 2, enrolled more than 60 days, file failed to include documentation of polio vaccinations, as required based on the child's age, per the ACIP recommended schedule.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2024
3270.102(a)/3270.104(a) Clean and good repair/Clean, good repair, proper size
“During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 07/17/24, cert rep observed in the 2nd level childcare space, two damaged preschool tables.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2024
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“In review of staff files, staff persons 2 and 5 file failed to have verification of 2 years (2500 hours) of experience working with children prior to employment at the facility. Staff persons 3 and 4 file failed to include verification of education and 2 years (2500 hours) of experience working with children prior to employment at the facility.”
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“In review of staff files, staff person 1 failed to have updated child abuse clearance included in file. Child abuse clearance contained in file was last completed on 05/24/19. Staff person 3 file failed to have a completed PA state police. File contained the request for the PA state police clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2024
3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“In review of staff files, staff persons 1, 3, 4, 5 and 6 failed to have completed 12 hours of annual professional development training. Staff person 1 file contained 4 hours of annual training, staff person 3 file contained 4 hours of annual training, staff person 4 file contained 10 hours of annual training, staff person 5 file contained 5 hours of annual training and staff person 6 contained 10 hours of annual training.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2024
3270.31(f)/3270.192(2)(iii) Health and Safety Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“In review of health and safety documents, staff persons 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Health and Safety topics.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 17, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 07/17/24, cert rep observed half door, between the 2nd level childcare space and kitchen area, was damaged with a hole, on the 2nd level childcare space had an area with cluttered toys and a trash bag of balls. The outdoor play space had debris from trees, a corner area was cluttered with items and there was an unused refrigerator.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2024
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 07/17/24, cert rep observed chip and damaged paint throughout the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2024
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 07/17/24, facility failed to have written hand washing signs posted in the bathrooms and sinks addressing when a staff person and child must wash their hands.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2024
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 07/17/24, cert rep observed rest equipment failed to be labeled with child's name.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2024
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“In review of facility's emergency plan, emergency plan failed to provide accommodations for infants and toddlers.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2024
Jul 18, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“File Records for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4 and Child #5 did not include emergency contact information that included health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2023
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“File Record for Staff #1, Staff #2, Staff #3 and Staff #4 did not include a valid Health assessment completed within the past 24 months”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2023
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“File records for Staff #1 ,Staff #2, Staff #3 and Staff #4 did not include a current certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2023
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“File Records for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3,Child #4 and Child #5 did not include emergency contact information that included the name and addresses of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2023
Jan 20, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.113(e) Restraints prohibited
“Staff #1 allegedly put a child in the basement area of the facility as punishment”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2023
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“Staff #1 allegedly left a child in the basement area alone as a punishment”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2023
- Jun 27, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Phenomenal Minds Daycare Center
Is Phenomenal Minds Daycare Center licensed?
Yes. Phenomenal Minds Daycare Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Phenomenal Minds Daycare Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on September 11, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Phenomenal Minds Daycare Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 68 rules across 6 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 67 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 Phenomenal Minds Daycare Center care for?
21, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Phenomenal Minds Daycare Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Phenomenal Minds Daycare Center's hours?
Every day, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Phenomenal Minds Daycare Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (267) 586-4820 to ask.
What is Phenomenal Minds Daycare Center's phone number?
(267) 586-4820.
Where is Phenomenal Minds Daycare Center?
5718 Rising Sun Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19120. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Einsteins Early Learning Center, 0.1 miles away.