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Creative Minds Child Care Development Ct

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
4137 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19129
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Quick Facts

Capacity
26 children
Languages
English, English
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
2

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Contact Information

📞 (215) 438-4128
4137 Ridge Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19129
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00253568
License Issued
Mar 16, 2026
Active Through
Mar 16, 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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CREATIVE MINDS CHILD CARE DEVELOPMENT CT is a Child Care Center in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 26 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
2026-02-19 Renewal 3270.123(a)(5)/3270.181(c) - Designated release persons/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5)/3270.181(c)

Description: Designated release persons/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 2/19/26 the agreement for child #2 has not been updated in a 6 month period and did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. 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.)
Fee agreement has been checked and updated and signed by the parent as required.
2026-02-19 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 the renewal inspection on 2/19/26 the emergency contact form for child #1 did not include the address of the 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.)
Emergency contact forms will be checked for completion and include the address of the individual designated by the parent wo whom the child may be released.
2026-02-19 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1)

Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 2/29/25 child #3 did not have a current health assessment on file at the facility.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All children's files will have an updated health assessment on file annually. Parent of child #3 has an immunization exempt letter on file.
2026-02-19 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 the renewal inspection on 2/19/26 the operator could not locate all parts of the emergency plan. The continuity of operations was missing the day of the inspection.

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.)
As required on Emergency plan all required documents were placed in plan. Continuity of operations has been added to plan.
2026-02-19 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 the renewal inspection the operator did not have verification that a letter was sent to 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 childcare 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.)
Documentations for Emergency plan (including the location of the facility and the programs use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility. delivered to proper local municipality.
2026-02-19 Renewal 3270.27(a) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 2/19/26 the operator could not locate all parts of the emergency plan. The following areas were missing from the plan: Lockdown procedures, accommodations for infants, toddlers and children with disabilities and chronic medical conditions.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All required areas will be on the Emergency plan including Lock down procedures and accommodations for infants, toddlers and children with disabilities and chronic medical conditions.
2026-02-19 Renewal 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 2/19/2026 the operator did not have verification that an annual drill was held in one area of the emergency plan.

Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency drill will be conducted annually and documented on file as required.
2026-02-19 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 2/29/26 cleaning products were observed unlocked under the microwave cabinet in the school age classroom area.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Cleaning products have been removed to a locked cabinet out of reach of school aged children.
2026-02-19 Renewal 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the fire alarm inspection report was expired.

Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Fire alarm inspection has been updated and completed as required.
2025-02-20 Renewal 3270.115(a)(6) - Lifeguard training/supervision Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.115(a)(6)

Description: Lifeguard training/supervision

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 2/20/25 the operator indicated that the children at the facility went swimming during the summer months of 2024. The operator did not have a file for the certified lifeguard.

Correction Required: When children are swimming, supervision shall include one person certified in lifeguard training, as described in § 3270.31(e)(4)(iii) (relating to age and training).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
No child will go swimming during the summer months of 2025 unless we have a certified lifeguard with a complete file.
2025-02-20 Renewal 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5)

Description: Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 2/20/25 the agreement for child #3 and #4 did not include the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Correction Required: 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.)
Children #3 and #4 free agreement forms are complete with persons whom child may be released to.
2025-02-20 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 the renewal inspection on 2/20/25 the emergency contact form for child #1 #2 and #3 did not include the addresses of the individuals 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.)
Children #1 #2 and #3 Emergency contact forms are complete with pick-up persons addresses of whom child is released to.
2025-02-20 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 the renewal inspection on 2/20/25 the file for child #5 did not contain a current health assessment.

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.)
Child #5 has an appointment to update health assessment on 3/13/25.
2025-02-20 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 2/20/25 the file for staff person #2 did not contain a current health assessment.

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. 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.)
Staff person #2 has an updated health assessment in the file
2025-02-20 Renewal 3270.181(e) - Emergency master file updated Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.181(e)

Description: Emergency master file updated

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 2/20/25 the emergency contact forms in the classrooms had not been updated/reviewed for over six months.

Correction Required: If emergency information is updated in a master file, it shall be updated accordingly in other facility records.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All Children's Emergency Contact forms have been placed in folders in each classroom

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