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Pennsylvania · Philadelphia · 19132

Academy of Innovative Minds LLC

2540 W Hagert St, Philadelphia, PA 19132 · Philadelphia County
1 complaint investigation found violations Keystone STAR 4

Academy of Innovative Minds LLC is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 46 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 8 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 34 violations, 4 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (12 of 34). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #609 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 51% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 51% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #609 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
4 Core-safety citations
30 Other citations
8 Inspections
1 Complaint investigations that found violations
34 citations from 9 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 9, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Sep 9, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Jul 30, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Jan 21, 2025 · Inspection · no citation Jul 24, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Jul 26, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Feb 8, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation found Dec 6, 2022 · Inspection · citation found Sep 14, 2022 · Inspection · citation found Mar 24, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety 12
Records & paperwork 11
Health & medication 3
Training & qualifications 2
Supervision 2
Staff ratios 1
Transportation 1
Food & feeding 1
Sleep safety 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Sep 9, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 09.09.26, the date of emergency contact and financial agreement documentation for CH #1 (dated 06.10.25), CH #2 (dated 11.11.25), and CH #3 (06.01.25) were not within a 6-month time period.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 11, 2026): “Will submit updated emergency contact and financial agreement documentation on or before 09.11.26”
Core safety Jul 30, 2025 Inspection Staff ratios
Two facility persons present in facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.54(a)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 07.30.25, staff person #2 was only one staff person present with a group of more than two children (five) in facility care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 17, 2025): “Provider/Director will be present at facility with facility staff until there are at least two staff members present - group supervisor level is at the facility to ensure ratio requirements.”
Citation Jul 30, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
During the renewal inspection conducted on 07.30.25, the glass door located in the back of first floor classroom that leads to facility outdoor play space, contained several cracks within the glass door panel.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 8, 2025): “Provider will fix and replace glass door panel by 08.07.25”
Citation Jul 30, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 07.30.25, a handwashing sign requiring a facility and able-bodied child shall wash their hands before eating and after toileting was not posted in the first-floor front bathroom area.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 31, 2025): “Provider will post handwashing sign that states all facility persons and able-bodied children must wash hands before eating and after toileting by 07.31.25.”
Citation Jul 30, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed 55 Pa. Code §3270.91(a)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 07.30.25, the exit door located on the right side first floor front classroom was obstructed by classroom furniture.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 30, 2025): “Provider will immediately remove classroom furniture from the exit door (07.30.25)”
Citation Jul 30, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 07.30.25, the record reviewed for Child #3 and Child #4 did not include initial health assessments within 60 days of Child#3 and Child#4 first day of program attendance.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 14, 2025): “Provider will submit required initial health assessments for Child #3 and #4 by 08.11.25.”
Citation Jul 30, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Posted in group space 55 Pa. Code §3270.111(b)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 07.30.25, the daily activities scheduled was not posted in the right side first floor front classroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 31, 2025): “Provider will post a daily activities schedule in the right side first floor front classroom by 07.31.25.”
Citation Jul 30, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Amount of fee 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(1)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 07.30.25, the record reviewed for Child #3 and Child #4 did not include daily and/or weekly program fee agreement documentation.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 14, 2025): “Provider will submit fee agreement documentation for Child #3 and Child #4 by 08.11.25”
Citation Jul 30, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child emergency contact person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(a)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 07.30.25, the records reviewed for Child#1, #2, #3 and #4 did not include emergency contact information documentation.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 14, 2025): “Provider will submit emergency contact information/documentation for child #1, #2, #3, and #4 by 08.11.25”
Citation Jul 30, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(h)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 07.30.25, the record reviewed for staff person #1 did not include pediatric first aid and cpr.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 14, 2025): “Provider will complete and submit pediatric first aid CPR documentation by 08.30.25.”
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Citation Jul 24, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(g)
During the renewal inspection on 07.24.24, the light fixtures in the middle bathroom, located on the right side first floor front were not in good repair.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 19, 2024): “Will have maintenance repair light fixtures in the middle bathroom by 07.26.24”
Citation Jul 24, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Free from contagious/communicable disease 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(7)
During the renewal inspection on 07.24.24, the health record reviewed for Child #1 did not include a statement that Child #1 is able to participate in childcare and appears free from communicable disease.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 19, 2024): “Will provide updated health report to include statement child is able to participate in childcare and free from communicable disease.”
Citation Jul 24, 2024 Inspection Transportation
Prohibition using an 11-15 passenger vans 55 Pa. Code §3270.176(f)
During the renewal inspection on 07.24.24. the vehicle inspected for use of transporting children is a 12-passenger van.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 24, 2024): “Will return 12-passenger van back immediately (07.24.24).”
Core safety Jul 26, 2023 Inspection Supervision
Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(1)
During the renewal inspection on 7/26/23, staff person #1 could not effectively identify her assigned group.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 1, 2023): “I plan to correct the non compliance of Staff #1 being unable to effectively identify her assigned group by having a meeting with the staff member going over the PA Chapter code with the staff. I will also give the staff member a list of the students names and birthdates that are in her assigned…”
Citation Jul 26, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
During the renewal inspection on 7/26/23, the first aid kit in the primary/Yellow Room did not have tape or gloves.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 1, 2023): “Immediately on 07/26/2023 both items that were missing in the Yellow Room's first aid kit were put inside of the first aid kit. I put a brand new tape and 10-pack of gloves into the first aid bag.”
Citation Jul 26, 2023 Inspection Food & feeding
Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107
During the renewal inspection on 7/26/23, the refrigerator in the infant area did not have a thermometer.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 1, 2023): “To correct my noncompliance of not having a refrigerator thermostat inside of the mini fridge in the Green Room I will be putting a new thermostat inside of the mini refrigerator that will be inside of it at all times.”
Citation Jul 26, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Information re: special needs 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(5)
During the renewal inspection on 7/26/23, child #1 did not have information indicating if the child had any special needs or not on the emergency contact information form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 1, 2023): “In order to correct the non compliance of Chapter 3270.124(b)(5) I will have Child #1's parent's complete the Emergency contact form in its entirety, making sure that we know if the child had any special needs or not.”
Citation Jul 26, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
During the renewal inspection on 7/26/23, there were 10 emergency contact information forms with no health insurance policy numbers.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 1, 2023): “I plan to correct there noncompliance Chapter 3270.124(b)(6) by creating a list of all 10 students along with the remaining students enrolled at the facility requiring parents to disclose the information needed off of the student's medical card. Once the medical ID number is given to administration…”
Core safety Feb 8, 2023 Complaint investigation Supervision
Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(1)
During the complaint investigation on 2/8/23, it was verified that staff person #1 did not properly supervise a child which resulted in avoidable injury.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 27, 2023): “The plan to correct this non compliance was first to investigate how an avoidable injury occurred. Once Academy of Innovative Minds identified how the injury occured to the student, it was determined that the staff member was not supervising the student. Therefore the best plan of correction was to…”
Citation Feb 8, 2023 Complaint investigation Records & paperwork
Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(7)
During the complaint investigation on 2/8/23, it was verified that the provider did not create an incident report on 1/24/23, the date of the incident. Nor was the parent given an incident report on the day of the incident.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 27, 2023): “Academy of Innovative Minds decided after carefully accessing the situation that the only way we could correct the incident was to complete an incident report for the parent and have the parent read and sign the document. The incident report was filled out on 01/25/2023 and the parent was met with…”
Core safety Dec 6, 2022 Inspection Sleep safety
Infant sleep position 55 Pa. Code §3270.119
On 12/06/2022, during an unannounced visit to the facility, Child #1 and Child #2 were each observed sleeping in infant chairs.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 20, 2022): “Staff members have been made aware that all infants must sleep in their cribs and not the infant chairs.”
Citation Dec 6, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
On 12/06/2022, during an unannounced visit to the facility, a protective cover was missing from an unused outlet located by the crib nearest the counter.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 20, 2022): “All outlet covers has been placed on outlets.”
Citation Dec 6, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Clean, age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)
On 12/06/2022, during an unannounced visit to the facility, the crib acknowledged for Child #1 was not labeled for that child's specific use.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 20, 2022): “Crib has been labeled with child's name.”
Citation Dec 6, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
On 12/06/2022, during an unannounced visit to the facility, child #1 did not have a policy number for her health insurance coverage on her emergency contact information.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 20, 2022): “All students files has been updated with policy health insurance coverage on their emergency contact information.”
Citation Dec 6, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
On 12/06/2022, during an unannounced visit to the facility, the emergency contact information for Child #1 was not present in the childcare space where the child was receiving care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 20, 2022): “All emergency contacts information has been placed in first aid bags and students classroom files.”
Citation Dec 6, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(7)
On 12/06/2022, during an unannounced visit to the facility, child #3 did not have an incident report in his file. The director indicated that a report was generated but was unaware that a copy is required to be placed into the child's file as well as having a separate incident/accident file for the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 20, 2022): “All incident reports has been placed in student files on the left hand side.”
Citation Sep 14, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
During the renewal inspection on 09/14/22, there was disinfectant observed in the YT room underneath the sink in an unlocked cabinet accessible to children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 14, 2022): “Disinfectant was removed.”
Citation Mar 24, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space 55 Pa. Code §3270.63
DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION ON 3/24/22, THERE WERE NAILS AND OTHER SMALL CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AT TEH REAR EGRESS FOR THE OUTSIDE PLAYSPACE.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 29, 2022): “The nails and other small construction materials were removed from the outside play area.”
Citation Mar 24, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION ON 3/24/22, THE ELECTRICAL OUTLETS IN THE BATHROOM AND IN THE RIGHT WALL NEAR THE TELEVISION IN THE PRESCHOOL ROOM DID NOT HAVE PROTECTIVE ELECTRICAL COVERINGS.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 29, 2022): “Protective coverings were added to the uncovered electrical outlets.”
Citation Mar 24, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION ON 3/24/22, THE FIRST-AID KIT DID NOT HAVE SCISSORS.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 29, 2022): “Scissors were added to the first-aid kit.”
Citation Mar 24, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION ON 3/24/22, THERE WAS AN EXPOSED WIRE AT THE REAR EGRESS IN THE KITCHEN AND TILE IN THE INFANT/TODDLER ROOM ON THE FLOOR TO THE LEFT OF THE CRIBS (NEAR THE BASE BOARDS) THAT WAS IN POOR REPAIR.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 29, 2022): “The exposed wire and the tile in the infant room was repaired.”
Citation Mar 24, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean, good repair, proper size 55 Pa. Code §3270.104(a)
DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION ON 3/24/22, THE CABINETS AND CUBBIES WERE NOT SECURED TO THE WALLS, CREATING A TIPPING HAZARD FOR THE CHILDREN.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 29, 2022): “The cabinets and cubbies are now secured to the wall and floor.”
Citation Mar 24, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION ON 3/24/22, STAFF PERSON #1, DID NOT HAVE CCDBG HEALTH AND SAFETY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING COMPLETE.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 29, 2022): “Staff person #1, provided verification of health and safety training being completed.”
Citation Mar 24, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.25(a)
DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION ON 3/24/22, THE PROVIDER DID NOT HAVE INSTRUCTIONS FOR ACCESSING THE APPLICABLE REGULATIONS ELECTRONICALLY.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 29, 2022): “Instructions for accessing the regulations electronically have been posted.”

“Core safety” marks citations about supervision and staff ratios, discipline and caregiver conduct, background checks, child protection and safe sleep, the topics our score weights most. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity. “Follow-up” marks a violation re-cited at a follow-up visit, counted once. How scores work.

Complaint investigations and reported incidents

Violation found Feb 8, 2023 Complaint investigation
2 violations cited, listed under Citations.

Pennsylvania’s search lists complaint investigations in which the state found at least one violation (“verified complaints”). It does not say what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it. Incident investigations look into something that happened at the center; self-reported violations are ones the center reported to the state itself.

Daily rates

Age group Full time, per day Part time, per day
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $80.00 $65.00
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $75.00 $65.00
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $70.00 $65.00
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $65.00 $60.00
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $65.00 $50.00
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $65.00 $50.00

The daily price the center lists in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search for families paying privately. The state notes that rates are subject to change and programs don’t have to share them, so confirm with the center. See what daycare costs in Pennsylvania.

About this center

Capacity 46 children
Certificate status Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate dated through Sep 29, 2026 (renewal pending)
Keystone STARS STAR 4
since May 29, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator Academy Of Innovative Minds LLC
Hours Monday–Sunday 6:00 AM–6:00 AM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (215) 221-6403
State certificate # CER-00244752
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Common questions

Has Academy of Innovative Minds LLC had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 4 violations since 2021 on the topics Daycare Record treats as core safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). The most recent, on Jul 30, 2025 (staff ratios): “During the renewal inspection conducted on 07.30.25, staff person #2 was only one staff person present with a group of more than two children (five) in facility care.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Academy of Innovative Minds LLC?

Pennsylvania lists 1 complaint investigation since 2021 in which it found at least one violation; the violations are listed above. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Academy of Innovative Minds LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4, effective May 29, 2026. Keystone STARS is Pennsylvania’s quality rating program for child care, from STAR 1 to STAR 4. It measures program quality, not inspection results, so read both.

How does Academy of Innovative Minds LLC compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?

It is tied for #609 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 51% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Academy of Innovative Minds LLC last inspected?

Sep 9, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Academy of Innovative Minds LLC cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $80.00 for infant, $75.00 for young toddler, $70.00 for older toddler, $65.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Academy of Innovative Minds LLC?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Academy Of Innovative Minds LLC.

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Citations are quoted from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services inspection records (Office of Child Development and Early Learning, Bureau of Certification Services), including each finding and the center’s plan of correction. Rule numbers refer mostly to 55 Pa. Code Chapter 3270, the rules for child care centers; a few cite Chapter 20, which covers every certified facility. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; the “core safety” label and the score are Daycare Record’s.

To check the state’s own record, search the center’s name on COMPASS Child Care Provider Search and open its inspection history. Data refreshed Oct 16, 2026.

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