Child of Mind
Child of Mind is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 15 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 3 times. The state cited 17 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). 13 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #833 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 63% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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At time of inspection, there was one staff person present with 4 children in care.
Staff person #3, who resides out of the state of Pa did not have required out of state clearances (NSOR, State, Child abuse) documented in her record.
Staff person # 1-5 did not have documented training regarding the facility emergency plan at initial employment and/or annually.
At time of inspection, the first aid kit was missing tape.
At time of inspection, the ceiling fans located in the facility had a visible layer of dust on the blades and are in need of cleaning.
At time of inspection, the temperature reading of the refrigerator used to store foods for the children read at 50 degrees.
Staff person #2 and #5 did not have health assessments documented in their records.
Staff person # 4 and 5 did not have TB screenings completed, and results documented in their records as required.
At time of inspection, staff person # 3 did not have proof of education documented in her record to help qualify her for her position as an aide at facility.
At time of inspection, the parents of child #3 did not provide the health insurance coverage provider and policy number on their child's emergency contact form. In addition, the parents of children # 1 and #2 did not document the address of release person on their children's emergency contact forms.
At time of inspection, the parents of child # 1,2,4 and 5 did not have written parental consent for emergency medical care and/or minor first aid documented on their children's records.
Staff person #3-5 did not have two non-family references to attest for their ability to work with children documented in their records.
At time of inspection, staff persons #2 and # 3 did not have required pediatric first aid and CPR training.
At time of initial inspection, the outdoor play area had an exposed air conditioning until and sloped access door to the basement that could pose a danger to children playing in the area. It was recommended to restrict this area from be accessible to children as a safety precaution.
At time of initial inspection, there was no visual identification on the glass door and/or windows in the facility.
At time of initial inspection, staff person #1 did not have a current health assessment documented in her record as required.
At time of initial inspection, staff person #1 did not have two required nonfamily references documented in her record.
“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.
Enforcement actions
Negative sanctions Pennsylvania lists for this center, such as a downgrade to a provisional certificate, refusing to renew or revoking its certificate of compliance, with the status COMPASS shows. “Operation permitted” means the center may keep operating while it appeals; “operation not permitted” means it may not.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $65.00 | $55.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $65.00 | $55.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $60.00 | $50.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $55.00 | $45.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $50.00 | $40.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $45.00 | $40.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $45.00 | $40.00 |
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
Common questions
Has Child of Mind had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 2 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 Sep 2, 2026 (staff ratios): “At time of inspection, there was one staff person present with 4 children in care.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Child of Mind?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Child of Mind since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Child of Mind’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Apr 13, 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 Child of Mind compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #833 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 63% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Child of Mind last inspected?
Sep 2, 2026 (allocated unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Child of Mind cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $65.00 for newborn, $65.00 for infant, $60.00 for young toddler, $55.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Child of Mind?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Child Of Mind 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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