Pennsylvania · Philadelphia · 19145

Brilliant Minds LLC

1610 S 26th St, Philadelphia, PA 19145 · Philadelphia County

2 complaint investigations found violations Keystone STAR 2

Brilliant Minds LLC is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 145 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 8 times and confirmed violations in 2 complaint investigations. The state cited 38 violations, 5 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (17 of 38). 4 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #660 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 50% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 50% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical

Tied for #660 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia

5 Core-safety citations

33 Other citations

8 Inspections

2 Complaint investigations that found violations

38 citations from 11 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 4 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 25, 2026

Every state visit

Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork 17

Health & medication 5

Emergency preparedness 5

Building & playground safety 4

Supervision 3

Training & qualifications 2

Background checks 1

Sleep safety 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Sep 25, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety

Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76

There was a missing ceiling tile in the cafeteria area. There were damaged ceiling tiles in Room #3.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 5, 2026): “Ceiling tiles were replaced.”

Citation Sep 25, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety

No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)

There was peeling paint and tape in the corner of the Pre-K 1 classroom. There was cracked and peeling paint on the hallway wall towards the entrance of the cafeteria area.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 25, 2026): “Area was repaired.”

Citation Sep 25, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety

Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)

The children's couch in the prek-1 classroom had rips and exposed interior. The play equipment in the outdoor plays space had cracked plastic on the bridge area.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 25, 2026): “The chair will be replaced. Play equipment was discarded.”

Citation Sep 25, 2026 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)

The emergency contact information of child #1 did not have signed parental consent for emergency medical care and administration of minor first-aid.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 28, 2026): “Facility will obtain signatures from child's parent.”

Core safety Jul 15, 2025 Inspection Background checks

Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

The facility was not in compliance with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services): Several staff/facility person's record did not contain the required CPSL hiring documents. (#1-hired 8/7/24- STATE POLICE 1/22/25, FBI 1/24/25, NSOR 1/27/25- no proof of request prior to working with children and completed more than 45 days after hire; also outdated DISCLOSURE STATEMENT) (#2- hired 1/7/25- STATE POLICE 1/17/25, NSOR 1/9/25-no proof of request for STATE POLICE prior to working with children and no completed NSOR prior to working with children)(#3-hired 10/1/24-STATE POLICE 1/23/25, CHILD ABUSE 1/30/25, FBI 1/28/25, NSOR 10/4/24-no proof of requests for STATE POLICE or FBI prior to working with children and no completed CHILD ABUSE and NSOR prior to working with children (#4- hired 2/1/24- STATE POLICE 9/1/24, CHILD ABUSE 9/9/24, FBI 8/1/24- no completed CHILD ABUSE and no completed STATE POLICE or FBI prior to working with children; mandated reporter training not completed within

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 7, 2025): “An updated DISCLOSURE STATEMENT using the new form will be completed and submitted for staff person #1. We will revise and submit written policies and procedures regarding the CPSL hiring requirements to ensure that all staff/facility persons (new and existing) have the required CPSL clearance…”

Citation Jul 15, 2025 Inspection Health & medication

Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)

One child's record did not contain a health report completed within the past 12 months as required for children older toddler age to preschool age. (#1- last completed on file 7/9/23)

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 7, 2025): “We will obtain and submit a current up-to-date health report for the indicated child. Child will be disenrolled on 9/2/25. We will ensure that an updated health report is obtained every 12 months for children older toddler to preschool age.”

Citation Jul 15, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)

There was no written record verifying that emergency drills were being conducted annually.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 7, 2025): “An emergency drill will be conducted, and we will ensure that an emergency drill is conducted annually. A copy of the completed emergency drill form will be submitted to verify compliance.”

Citation Jul 15, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety

Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

Operator lacked written documentation on file indicating that the fire alarm system has been tested every 30 days as required under Fire Act of July 14, 2020.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 7, 2025): “Documentation will be submitted verifying that the fire system is tested monthly. The test of the system will be documented in writing on the fire drill log. We will document it in writing on the fire drill log and submit to verify compliance. We will ensure that it is tested every 30 days.”

Citation Jul 15, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications

Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)

One staff person's required CCDBG health and safety training was not completed within 90 days of employment. It was completed more than one year after initial date of hire. (#4- hired 2/1/24 completed 9/7/24)

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 7, 2025): “We will revise facility practices to ensure that the CCDBG required health and safety training is completed within 90 days of employment. Completion of this training will be a part of the onboarding process for new employees.”

Citation Jul 15, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork

Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)

Several children's records did not contain a child service report that had been completed within the past 6 months. (#1, #2, #3, and #4)

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 7, 2025): “A current up-to-date child service report will be completed and submitted for the indicated children. We will ensure that child service reports are completed for all children as specified in this regulation.”

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Citation Jul 15, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork

Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)

Emergency contact and financial agreement information in four children's records were not being updated every 6 months.(#1, #2, #3 and #4) Two children's records did not contain a financial agreement completed in the past 6 months.(#1 and #2)

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 7, 2025): “Current up-to-date emergency contact and financial agreement information are in the other four children's files. Current up-to date financial agreement information will be obtained and submitted for the two identified child. We will revise and submit written policies and procedures to ensure that…”

Citation Jul 15, 2025 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)

One child's record did not contain written verification of signed parental consent for emergency medical care and for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff prior to admission. (#5)

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 7, 2025): “Written verification of signed parental consent for emergency medical care and for administration of minor first-aid procedures for the indicated child will be submitted. We will ensure that this information is in all children's records.”

Citation Jun 30, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Plan reviewed/updated annually 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(b)

There was no written documentation indicating that the emergency plan had been reviewed and updated within the past 12 months in accordance with 55 PA CODE 3270 regulations. The posted plan was dated 2022 and the current plan was not presented at the time of the inspection.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 15, 2025): “We will review and update the emergency plan. A written copy of the updated emergency plan will be submitted. We will ensure that the plan is reviewed, updated and documented in writing annually as specified.”

Core safety Feb 5, 2025 Complaint investigation Supervision

Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)

On 1/22/26, the bus driver dropped a child off at home and left child with a stranger. The parent had not given permission for the child to be released to this person.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 16, 2025): “Children will be properly supervised at all times. The driver was suspended pending the investigation. The legal entity will arrange for all facility driver staff persons to receive 2 hours of DHS approved training in proper supervision of children, including transportation protocols for drivers to…”

Citation Aug 23, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Letter to parents 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(e)

The letter given to parents regarding the emergency plan did not explain the emergency procedure /updates to the plan as required in 3270.27 subsection a. Revise the letter given to parents to ensure that it explains the emergency procedures/ and updates to the plan as required in 3270.27 subsection a.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 28, 2024): “We will revise the letter given to parents to ensure that it explains the emergency procedures and updates as required in 3270.27 subsection a. We will submit a copy of the revised letter.”

Citation Aug 23, 2024 Inspection Health & medication

Infant: updated health report every 6 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(1)

One child's record did not contain a health report completed within the past 6 months as required for a child from infant to young toddler age. (child #2)

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 28, 2024): “We will obtain and submit a current up-to-date health report for the indicated child. We will ensure that an updated health report is obtained every 6 months for children from infant to young age.”

Citation Aug 23, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)

The facility's emergency plan did not include provide for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 23, 2024): “We will amend the facility emergency plan to include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. We will submit a written copy of the amended emergency plan.”

Citation Aug 23, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(1)

The facility's emergency plan did not provide for shelter of children during an emergency including lock down procedures.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 23, 2024): “We will amend the facility emergency plan to include lock down procedures. We will submit a written copy of the amended emergency plan.”

Citation Aug 23, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork

Signed /Admission date 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)/3270.123(a)(6)

One child's agreement was not signed by the operator and did not contain the date of admission. (child #2)

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 23, 2024): “We will obtain and submit a signed agreement for the indicated child that includes both the operator and parent's signature as specified. We will specify the date of admission on the child's agreement and submit a copy of the properly completed agreement for verification of compliance. We will…”

Citation Aug 23, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork

Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)

Several children's records did not contain a child service report that had been completed within the past 6 months. (child #2), (child #3) and (child #5)

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 23, 2024): “A current up-to-date child service report will be completed and submitted for the indicated children. We will ensure that child service reports are completed for all children as specified in this regulation”

Citation Aug 23, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork

Designated release persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(5)

Several children's records contained agreements that did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. (child #1-corrected) (child #2-corrected) (child #3-corrected) (child #4- not corrected)

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 23, 2024): “The agreements will be updated to specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. A copy of the updated agreements will be submitted.”

Citation Aug 23, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork

Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)

One child's emergency contact information did not include the health insurance policy number. (child #4)

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 23, 2024): “We will obtain and submit the health insurance policy number for the identified child. Ensure that all children's records include the health insurance information as specified in this regulation.”

Citation Aug 23, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork

Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)

Two children's records did not contain emergency contact and financial agreement information that had been reviewed and updated within the past 6 months. (child #2 and child #3)

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 19, 2024): “We will obtain and submit written verification of the updated emergency contact and financial agreement information for the identified children.”

Citation Feb 21, 2024 Inspection Health & medication

Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child 55 Pa. Code §3270.20(a)(1)

On 2/2/24, a child sustained an injury to the eye while in care and was taken to the emergency room for treatment. The operator failed to notify the Regional Office within 24 hours as required.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 12, 2024): “We will revise policies and practices to ensure that telephone notice is made to the appropriate regional office within 24 hours if a child in care at the facility is hospitalized or receives emergency room treatment.”

Citation Feb 21, 2024 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 2/2/24, a child sustained an injury to the eye while in care and the operator failed to provide the parent an injury report.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 12, 2024): “We will ensure that parents are notified of the incident on the date of the occurrence and provided the original report on the day of the incident. We will revise and submit written policies and procedures to ensure that parents are given the original incident report on the date of the incident.”

Core safety Feb 7, 2024 Complaint investigation Supervision

Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)

On 2/2/24, a child sustained an injury to the eye and staff persons were unaware of what caused the injury.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 12, 2024): “We will ensure that children are properly supervised at all times. We will arrange for all facility staff persons to receive at least 2 hours of training in supervision of children. We will submit written verification of the completed training for all staff persons.”

Core safety Oct 12, 2023 Inspection Supervision

Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(1)

Two staff persons were observed caring for a group of 14 school-age children and none had been assigned responsibility for supervision of specific children in the group. (#1, #2 and #3)

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 21, 2023): “Staff persons will be informed of these requirements. We will develop and submit written procedures for assigning staff the responsibility for supervision of specific children as well as for staff persons being physically present and knowing the names of the children in their assigned group.”

Core safety Oct 12, 2023 Inspection Sleep safety

Infant sleep position 55 Pa. Code §3270.119

An infant was observed in the infant room sleeping face down on a pillow on the floor. Staff acknowledged placing child face down to sleep. (child #6)

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 21, 2023): “We will ensure that all children are placed on the back to sleep position and in the use of age-appropriate rest equipment. The legal entity will arrange for all facility staff persons to complete training in proper infant sleeping position and in the use of age-appropriate rest equipment. We will…”

Citation Oct 12, 2023 Inspection Health & medication

12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)

One staff person's record/s did not contain a health assessment including negative TB skin testing completed within 12 months prior to the date of hire. (#3)

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 12, 2024): “We will obtain and submit a current up-to-date health assessment for the identified staff person/s including negative TB skin testing. We will ensure that health assessments contain the required information and are completed within the required timeframes.”

Citation Oct 12, 2023 Inspection Health & medication

Mantoux TB 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(2)

Two staff person's records did not contain a health assessment including negative TB skin testing completed within 12 months prior to the date of hire. (#1and #4)

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 12, 2024): “We will obtain and submit written verification of negative TB skin testing for the identified staff person. We will ensure that facility persons' health assessments include written verification of tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method.”

Citation Oct 12, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications

8th grade + 2 yrs 55 Pa. Code §3270.37(b)(3)

One staff person's record did not contain written verification of education and experience for their aide position. (#3)

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 3, 2024): “We will obtain and submit written verification of education and experience for the identified staff person. We will ensure that all staff records have written verification of education and experience for their positions.”