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Bright Minds Bright Beginnings

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
543 W Pike St, Philadelphia, PA 19140
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Quick Facts

Capacity
104 children
Languages
English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (215) 583-5540
543 W Pike St
Philadelphia, PA 19140
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00255003
License Issued
Mar 25, 2026
Active Through
Mar 25, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 22

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About the Provider

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BRIGHT MINDS BRIGHT BEGINNINGS is a Child Care Center in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 104 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-03-16 Renewal 3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2) - Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2)

Description: Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid

Noncompliance Area: During Renewal Inspection on 03/16/2026, Certification Staff observed that the Fee Agreement Form for Child #1 did not include a fee amount or date on which the fee is to be paid, while the Fee Agreement Form for Child #4 did not include a fee amount.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will ensure that the Fee Agreement Forms for all children enrolled at the facility include all required information as outlined in 3270.123(a), including a fee amount and the date on which the fee is to be paid.
2026-03-16 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: During Renewal Inspection on 03/06/2026, Certification Staff observed that the child records for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, and Child #5 did not include a Child Service Report.

Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will ensure that a Child Service Report is completed for each enrolled child at the facility to provide information on the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided to the child by the facility. Operator will ensure that the Child Service Report is updated at least once in a 6-month period.
2026-03-16 Renewal 3270.123(a)(4)/3270.123(a)(5) - Arrival/departure times/Designated release persons Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(4)/3270.123(a)(5)

Description: Arrival/departure times/Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: During Renewal Inspection on 03/16/2026, Certification Staff observed that the Fee Agreement Forms for Child #1 and Child #2 did not specify an arrival time, the Fee Agreement Forms for Child #1, Child #2, and Child #5 did not specify a departure time, and Fee Agreement Form for Child #1 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times. An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will ensure that the Fee Agreement Forms for all children enrolled at the facility include all required information as outlined in 3270.123(a), including an arrival time, a departure time, and information for persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
2026-03-16 Renewal 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) - Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2)

Description: Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates

Noncompliance Area: During Renewal Inspection on 03/16/2026, Certification Staff observed that the Fee Agreement Forms for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, and Child #4 did not specify a date of admission.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will ensure that the Fee Agreement Forms for all children enrolled at the facility include all required information as outlined in 3270.123(a), including a date of admission.
2026-03-16 Renewal 3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(6) - Physician name, address, phone/Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Physician name, address, phone/Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: During Renewal Inspection on 03/16/2026, Certification Staff observed that the Emergency Contact Form for Child #2 did not include the name of the child's primary care physician/medical care, a telephone number for the child's primary care physician/medical care, or a health insurance policy number.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will ensure that the Emergency Contact Forms for all children enrolled at the facility include all of the required information specified in 3270.124, including the child's physician or source of medical care, health insurance coverage and policy number.
2026-03-16 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: During Renewal Inspection on 03/16/2026, Certification Staff observed that the Emergency Contact Form for Child #2 did not include an address for an individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will ensure that the Emergency Contact Forms for all children enrolled at the facility include the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
2026-03-16 Renewal 3270.124(c)/3270.181(c) - Each child care space/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(c)/3270.181(c)

Description: Each child care space/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: During Renewal Inspection on 03/16/2026, Certification Staff observed that the Emergency Contact Forms for multiple children in Older Toddler Room #1, Young Toddler Room #2, and Pre-K Room #3 were not reviewed or updated at least once in a 6-month period.

Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will ensure that the Emergency Contact Forms maintained in the child care spaces within the facility are reviewed and signed at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.
2026-03-16 Renewal 3270.124(d)/3270.172(a) - Excursions/Written parental consent Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(d)/3270.172(a)

Description: Excursions/Written parental consent

Noncompliance Area: During Renewal Inspection on 03/16/2026, Certification Staff observed that the Emergency Contact Forms for school-aged children transported to and from the facility in a vehicle owned by the operator did not include the required written parental consent for transportation, as the facility has used its own forms to document emergency contact information.

Correction Required: When children leave the facility on walking and riding excursions, emergency contact information specific to each child on the excursion shall accompany a staff person on the excursion. Transportation by the facility requires written parental consent, except for transportation of school-age children who are transported to or from a child care facility in vehicles owned or operated by the school district.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will ensure that the Emergency Contact Forms for children transported to and from the facility in vehicles owned by the facility include the required written parental consent for travel.
2026-03-16 Renewal 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)

Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: During Renewal Inspection on 03/16/2026, Certification Staff observed that Emergency Contact Forms and Fee Agreement Forms for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, and Child #5 was not reviewed and signed once in a 6-month period.

Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will ensure that a completed Emergency Contact Form is included in each enrolled child's record at the facility and that the form is reviewed and updated at least once in a 6-month period. Operator will ensure that a completed Fee Agreement Form is included in each enrolled child's record at the facility and that the form is reviewed and updated at least once in a 6-month period.
2026-03-16 Renewal 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) - Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)

Description: Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: During Renewal Inspection on 03/16/2026, Certification Staff observed that the Child Records for Child #1, Child #3, Child #4, and Child #5 did not include an initial health report.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will ensure that the parent of each enrolled child provides an initial health report including immunization history no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.
2026-03-16 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: During Initial Inspection on 03/16/2026, Certification Staff observed that the facility's emergency plan did not address continuity of operations.

Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will ensure that the facility's emergency plan is updated to address continuity of operations.
2026-03-16 Renewal 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) - Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)

Description: Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: During Renewal Inspection on 03/16/2026, Certification Staff observed that Staff Person #2 possessed a Health Assessment Form that did not include a date in which a tuberculosis test was performed and did not include results of the subsequent tuberculin skin test.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will ensure that each Staff Person's Staff Record includes a health assessment which includes a tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment with other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.
2026-03-16 Renewal 3270.171(a) - Pick-up and drop-off points Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.171(a)

Description: Pick-up and drop-off points

Noncompliance Area: During Renewal Inspection on 03/16/2026, Certification Staff observed the operator had not notified 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 Required: An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will ensure that the facility notifies local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the facility annually.
2026-03-16 Renewal 3270.192(1)/3270.192(2)(i) - Name, address, and phone/Age Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(1)/3270.192(2)(i)

Description: Name, address, and phone/Age

Noncompliance Area: During Renewal Inspection on 03/16/2026, Certification Staff observed that the Staff Record for Staff Person #5 did not include verification of the Staff Person's home address or verification of the Staff Person's age.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include the name, address and telephone number of the facility person. A facility person's record shall include verification of age.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will ensure that each Staff Person's Staff Record includes verification of the Staff Person's home address and verification of the Staff Person's age.
2026-03-16 Renewal 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: During Renewal Inspection on 03/16/2026, Certification Staff observed that Staff Person #5 did not possess verification of education and experience at the onset of employment in the Staff Record.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will ensure that all Staff Persons Staff Record includes verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

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