Creative Minds Child Care Learning Center LLC
Creative Minds Child Care Learning Center LLC is a certified child care center in Parkesburg, PA, with capacity for 63 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 21 violations, none of them core-safety, most often for records & paperwork (8 of 21). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #95 of 214 centers in Chester County and has fewer citations per inspection than 66% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through, and observed the water temp was too high.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files child #4 was missing a written exemption letter the file. (Child is missing the Rotavirus shot)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files, staff #1 and #2 were missing staff evaluations in the file.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's file child #1 was missing and up to date signature and date on the emergency contact form.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #1 was missing an employment verification in the file.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #1 pediatric first aid cpr was not taken by a PQAS certified trainer.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the emergency plan, The plan did not include the centers plan for continuity of care.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and observed the emergency contact numbers were missing in each room childcare space room.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walkthrough and observed the first aid kit in the infant room was missing soap.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative reviewed the children's files child #1 file, child #1 is missing the varicella and rotavirus vaccines. There was no exemption/refusal letter in the file. Child #3 was missing the rotavirus and the flu shot, Child # 4 is missing MMR, flu shot, and hep A Child #5 was missing flu shot and Hep A
During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the children files, children's #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 were all missing CSR's in the file.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative reviewed the children's files, child # 4 was missing the arrival and departure times on the emergency contact form. child #4 was also missing the release person on the financial agreement.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the children's file child #1 was missing the enrolling parent work address.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative reviewed child #2 file, child # 2 is missing information on disability.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walkthrough, when arriving to the 3-year-old room the certification representative viewed the emergency contacts for the children in the room and noticed that one of the children did not have an emergency contact form in the folder.
Staff person # 1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid/CPR from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum within 90 days of hire.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 9/22/22, Certification Representative observed an outlet with out a protective outlet cover accessible to children in the bathroom next to the older Pre-K room.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 9/22/22, the refrigerator in the kitchen area next to the older Pre-k room had a temperature of 60 degrees.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 9/22/22, provider did not have documentation of annual emergency drill conducted at the facility.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 9/22/22, there was no evidence that the facility's emergency plan was sent to local municipality and county emergency management agency.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 9/22/22, child #1 did not have an insurance provider on their emergency contact information form.
“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) | $78.93 | $64.33 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $78.93 | $64.33 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $74.85 | $62.01 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $72.25 | $58.44 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $67.20 | $54.27 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $52.25 | $32.07 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $52.25 | $32.07 |
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 Creative Minds Child Care Learning Center LLC had any serious violations?
No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 21 other citations, listed above.
Have there been complaints about Creative Minds Child Care Learning Center LLC?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Creative Minds Child Care 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 Creative Minds Child Care Learning Center LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Jan 28, 2021. 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 Creative Minds Child Care Learning Center LLC compare with other daycares in Chester County?
It is tied for #95 of 214 centers in Chester County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 66% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Creative Minds Child Care Learning Center LLC last inspected?
Sep 14, 2026 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does Creative Minds Child Care Learning Center LLC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $78.93 for newborn, $78.93 for infant, $74.85 for young toddler, $72.25 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Creative Minds Child Care Learning Center LLC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Creative Minds Child Care Learning Center 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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