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Discovering Minds Early Learning Center

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
42 S 51st St, Philadelphia, PA 19139
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Quick Facts

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

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Contact Information

📞 (215) 472-9900
42 S 51st St
Philadelphia, PA 19139
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00251975
License Issued
Apr 28, 2026
Active Through
Apr 28, 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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DISCOVERING MINDS EARLY LEARNING CENTER is a Child Care Center in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 23 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
  • Tuesday6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
  • Wednesday6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
  • Thursday6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
  • Friday6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
  • Saturday 1:00 PM - 11:00 PM
  • Sunday 1:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-02-17 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2025-02-27 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: While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, did not include the fee amount, or when it is due.

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.)
I reviewed the child's agreement form and filled in all required information. Provider will ensure all files are filled out completely.
2025-02-27 Renewal 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)

Description: Admission date

Noncompliance Area: While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that children 1, and 2 agreement form did not contain their date of admission.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Review the child's file and make sure all information is filled out. Provider filled in the date of admission.
2024-02-12 Renewal 3270.101(c) - Include 6 categories of development Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.101(c)

Description: Include 6 categories of development

Noncompliance Area: During my inspection I observed that the cozy room did not have all the required play equipment.

Correction Required: Play equipment and materials shall include the items specified at §3270.101(c)(1) - (6).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will ensure that all required play equipment is in each measured spaces in the facility.
2024-02-12 Renewal 3270.111(a) - Written plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.111(a)

Description: Written plan

Noncompliance Area: During my inspection I observed that the facility was missing daily schedules in the play space, school age room, & cozy room.

Correction Required: A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A daily schedule will be posted in all measured child care spaces.
2024-02-12 Renewal 3270.133(7) - Medication log Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(7)

Description: Medication log

Noncompliance Area: During my inspection I observed that child 1, 2, did not have a completed medication log.

Correction Required: An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will provide medication log for all medications that is brought into the facility.
2024-02-12 Renewal 3270.14 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations

Noncompliance Area: During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have all the update and required policies. 1. Strategies for crying/fussing/distraught children 2. Prevention/identification of maltreatment

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will create all the required policies and procedures and make sure they are always assessable at the facility.
2024-02-12 Renewal 3270.61 - Measurement and use of indoor child care space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.61

Description: Measurement and use of indoor child care space

Noncompliance Area: During my inspection I observed that the cozy room was not set up as a measured child care space.

Correction Required: Measurement and use of inodoor child care space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will make sure that all measured child care spaces are set up as a child care spaces.
2024-02-12 Renewal 3270.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: During my inspection I observed that the school multipurpose room was missing tweezers, and the cozy room did not have a first-aid kit.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will make sure that all first aid kit always has the follow items in them (adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves).
2023-03-06 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection dated 3/6/2023, certification representative observed that a multi-child stroller in the PreK room was soiled.

Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will clean the stroller.
2023-03-06 Renewal 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(f)

Description: 2 feet apart

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection dated 3/6/2023, certification representative observed child #1 in a crib that was against two walls.

Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will rearrange crib so that only one side of crib was against a wall.
2023-03-06 Renewal 3270.152 - Adult Hygiene Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.152

Description: Adult Hygiene

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection dated 3/6/2023, certification representative observed that staff #1 did not wash her hands after diapering a child.

Correction Required: A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will retrain staff #1 to make sure that staff #1 washes hands after diapering.
2023-03-06 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection dated 3/6/2023, certification representative observed that in the preschool room had an unlocked closet that had toxic materials in it that was accessible to children.

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.)
Will lock the closet so that all toxic materials are inaccessible to children.
2022-03-03 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: On 3/3/22, The file belonging to Facility Person #2 (hired 12/8/21) did not contain initial 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.)
Facility person #2 will obtain a health assessment, including TB test.
2022-03-03 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: On 3/3/22, an updated Mandated Reporter Training as required by CPSL was not observed in the file belonging to Staff #1. The Mandated Reporter Training on file was dated 11/17/16.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 will complete Mandated Reporter Training.

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