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Pennsylvania · Philadelphia · 19143

Amazing Mindz Learning Center LLC

5703 Chester Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143 · Philadelphia County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months Keystone STAR 1

Amazing Mindz Learning Center LLC is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 29 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times. The state cited 40 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (12 of 40). 8 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #786 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 60% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 60% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
Tied for #786 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
3 Core-safety citations
37 Other citations
7 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
40 citations from 7 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 8 in the last 12 months · last inspected Apr 24, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Apr 24, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Dec 17, 2025 · Inspection · citation found May 2, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Jun 3, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Mar 28, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Aug 8, 2022 · Inspection · no citation Jun 9, 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

Records & paperwork 12
Building & playground safety 10
Health & medication 6
Training & qualifications 5
Food & feeding 2
Staff ratios 1
Supervision 1
Background checks 1
Emergency preparedness 1
Transportation 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Apr 24, 2026 Inspection Staff ratios
Similar Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.51
Observed Infant room with 5 students and one staff member during nap time. The youngest child was under 1.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 3, 2026): “Provider will schedule breaks at nap time according to ratio to stay in compliance at all times.”
Citation Apr 24, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Original container 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(b)
Observed toxins low in bathroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 3, 2026): “Provider will remove low toxins from reach of children.”
Citation Apr 24, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
Observed hole in bathroom wall behind door from door handle.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 3, 2026): “Provider will have hole in wall fixed.”
Citation Apr 24, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
Observed chipped paint in Big explorers classroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 3, 2026): “Provider will have all chipped paint corrected.”
Citation Dec 17, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
In child care spaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(a)
Observed indoor play space with no first aid kit.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 14, 2026): “Provider will add first aid kit to child care space.”
Citation Dec 17, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
Observed chipped paint in all child care space areas.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 14, 2026): “Provider will repair all chipped paint.”
Citation Dec 17, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Clean, age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)
Observed child crib unlabeled.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 14, 2026): “Provider will label all cribs and cots.”
Citation Dec 17, 2025 Inspection Food & feeding
Bottles labeled 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(4)
Observed bottles and cups unlabeled.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 14, 2026): “Provider will have staff label all bottles and cups.”
Citation May 2, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
Observed first aid kit in new beginnings missing band-aids and gauze, big explorers missing gauze, little explorers missing tweezers, and no first aid in Indoor play space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 19, 2025): “Provider will replace all missing items in all first aid kits. Provider will place a first aid kit in indoor play space.”
Citation May 2, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
Observed torn steps leading to indoor playspace,
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 19, 2025): “Provider will fix runners on steps.”
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Citation May 2, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
Observed chipped paint in New beginnings, little explorer, big explorer, and indoor play space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 19, 2025): “Provider will have all chipped paint corrected.”
Core safety Jun 3, 2024 Inspection Supervision
Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(1)
During observation staff in new beginnings were asked to name and point to their assigned group of children. Staff named 10 out of 11 children. Staff was then told they were off count and asked to name assigned children again. Staff again named 10 out of 11 children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 12, 2024): “Provider will put in place a system that staff can use to assess and name all assigned children at all times. Staff will also be trained on supervision and assigned supervision groups.”
Citation Jun 3, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
In child care spaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(a)
Observed no first aid kit in First steps classroom nor in indoor play space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 17, 2024): “Provider will add first aid kit to indoor play space and first steps classroom.”
Citation Jun 3, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
Observed chipped paint in all childcare space classrooms.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 17, 2024): “Provider will repair all chipped paint.”
Citation Jun 3, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Clean, age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)
Observed crib unlabeled with wrong student in crib.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 17, 2024): “Provider will properly label all cribs. Each crib will be individually assigned and only that child will use each crib.”
Core safety Mar 28, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the renewal inspection staff #1 and 2 file did not include a disclosure.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 11, 2023): “Operator will obtain a disclosure for staff #1 and 2 and keep on file.”
Citation Mar 28, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
During the renewal inspection staff #3 file did not include a current health assessment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 1, 2023): “Operator will obtain a current health assessment for staff #3 and keep on file.”
Citation Mar 28, 2023 Inspection Food & feeding
Bottles labeled 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(4)
During the renewal inspection there were bottles and nursers in the first Steps classroom that were not labeled with the child's name.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 21, 2023): “Operator will label all bottles and nursers in the First Steps classroom.”
Citation Mar 28, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days/Devices must be compliant 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)/3270.95(a)
During the renewal inspection fire drills were not conducted every 60 days (11/5/2022, 2/3/2023). The fire detection drills were not conducted every 30 days (5/23/23) and on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 11, 2023): “Operator will conduct a fire drill every 60 days and test the fire detection drill every 30 days and keep on file.”
Citation Mar 28, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Health information 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)
During the renewal inspection child #1 and 5 file did not include the initial health assessment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 11, 2023): “Operator will obtain the initial health assessment for child #1 and 5 and keep on file. Child #1 and 5 are no longer enrolled at the daycare facility per letter on file.”
Citation Mar 28, 2023 Inspection Transportation
Pick-up and drop-off points/Safe routes posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)/3270.171(c)
During the renewal inspection a letter notifying the local traffic safety authorities of the location of the facility was not on file. A written notification of safe routes was not posted in the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 11, 2023): “Operator will create a letter notifying the local authorities of the facility and post a written notification of safe routes in the facility.”
Citation Mar 28, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
On file at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.18(a)
During the renewal inspection comprehensive general liability insurance was not on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 11, 2023): “Operator will obtain comprehensive general liability insurance and keep on file.”
Citation Mar 28, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Designated release persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(5)
During the renewal inspection the agreement for child #1, 2, 4 and 5 did not include the release persons name.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 21, 2023): “Operator will obtain the release persons name for the fee agreement for child #1, 2. 4.and 5 and keep on file.”
Citation Mar 28, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
During the renewal inspection the emergency contact for child #1 did not include the physicians address and phone number in the file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 21, 2023): “Operator will obtain the phycians address and phone number for the emergency contact for child #1 and keep on file.”
Citation Mar 28, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
During the renewal inspection the emergency contact for child #2 did not include the parents work address and phone number in the file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 21, 2023): “Operator will obtain the parents work address and phone number for the emergency contact for child #2 and keep on file.”
Citation Mar 28, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
During the renewal inspection the emergency contact for child #1 did not include the health insurance policy number on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 21, 2023): “Operator will obtain the health insurance policy number for the emergency contact for child #1 and keep on file.”
Citation Mar 28, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
During the renewal inspection the emergency contact for child #2 did not include the release persons name, address and phone number in the file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 21, 2023): “Operator will obtain the release persons name, address and phone number for the emergency contact for child #2 and keep on file.”
Citation Mar 28, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(3)/3270.182(5)
During the renewal inspection the emergency contact for child #1 and 5 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care and for administration of minor first-aid procedures was not in the file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 21, 2023): “Operator will obtain for the emergency contact signed parental consent for emergency medical care and for administration of minor first-aid procedures and keep on file. Child #5 is no longer enrolled at the childcare facility.”
Citation Mar 28, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs/Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(4)/3270.182(6)
During the renewal inspection the emergency contact for child #1 and 5 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs and for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading in the file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 21, 2023): “Operator will obtain for the emergency contact for child #1 and 5 signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs and for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading and keep on file. Child #5 is no longer enrolled at the childcare facility.”
Citation Mar 28, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)
During the renewal inspection staff #2 and 3 file did not include verification of child care experience.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 1, 2023): “Operator will obtain verification of child care experience for staff #2 and 3 and keep on file.”
Citation Mar 28, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)(10)
During the renewal inspection staff #3 file did not include pediatric first-aid and CPR training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 11, 2023): “Operator will obtain pediatric first-aid and CPR for staff #3 and keep on file.”
Citation Mar 28, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.25(a)
During the renewal inspection the information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office was not posted.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 17, 2023): “Operator will obtain the information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office and keep on file.”
Citation Jun 9, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
During the renewal inspection staff #3 did not have a current health assessment on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 29, 2022): “Operator will obtain a health assessment for staff #3.”
Citation Jun 9, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Health information 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)
During the renewal inspection child #1 did not have immunizations on file, child #2 and 4 did not have a health assessment on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 5, 2022): “Operator will obtain a complete health assessment for child #1, 2 and 4.”
Citation Jun 9, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
During the renewal inspection staff #3 did not have fire safety training on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 5, 2022): “Operator will obtain fire safety training for staff #3.”
Citation Jun 9, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
During the renewal inspection staff #1-4 did not have health and safety training on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 29, 2022): “Operator will obtain health and safety training from staff #1-4.”
Citation Jun 9, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
During the renewal inspection staff #3 and 4 did not have staff evaluations on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 29, 2022): “Operator will create staff evaluations for staff #3 and 4.”
Citation Jun 9, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
During the renewal inspection child #2 emergency contact did not include the parents work address and phone number.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 29, 2022): “Operator will obtain the parents work address and phone number for the emergency contact for child #2.”
Citation Jun 9, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
During the renewal inspection the emergency contact for child #2 did not include the release persons address.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 29, 2022): “Operator will obtain the release persons address on the emergency contact for child #2.”
Citation Jun 9, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
During the renewal inspection staff #1-4 did not have 12 clock hours of child care training on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 29, 2022): “Operator will obtain 12 clock hours of child care training for staff #1-4.”

“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.

Daily rates

Age group Full time, per day Part time, per day
Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) $66.83 $55.72
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $66.83 $55.72
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $63.49 $52.27
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $59.54 $49.58
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $56.23 $46.90
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $56.23 $45.55

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 29 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through May 7, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since May 17, 2019 · what STARS means
Operator Nyeema E Martin
Hours Monday–Sunday 6:00 AM–6:00 AM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (215) 727-0727
State certificate # CER-00257310
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Common questions

Has Amazing Mindz Learning Center LLC had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 3 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 Apr 24, 2026 (staff ratios): “Observed Infant room with 5 students and one staff member during nap time. The youngest child was under 1.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Amazing Mindz Learning Center LLC?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Amazing Mindz Learning Center LLC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Amazing Mindz Learning Center LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective May 17, 2019. 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 Amazing Mindz Learning Center LLC compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?

It is tied for #786 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 60% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Amazing Mindz Learning Center LLC last inspected?

Apr 24, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Amazing Mindz Learning Center LLC cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $66.83 for newborn, $66.83 for infant, $63.49 for young toddler, $59.54 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Amazing Mindz Learning Center LLC?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Nyeema E Martin.

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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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