Discovering Minds Early Learning Center
Discovering Minds Early Learning Center is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 23 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 14 violations, none of them core-safety, most often for building & playground safety (5 of 14). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #361 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 70% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
Every state visit
What inspectors cited most
Citations, newest first
While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, did not include the fee amount, or when it is due.
While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that children 1, and 2 agreement form did not contain their date of admission.
During my inspection I observed that the school multipurpose room was missing tweezers, and the cozy room did not have a first-aid kit.
During my inspection I observed that the cozy room did not have all the required play equipment.
During my inspection I observed that child 1, 2, did not have a completed medication log.
During my inspection I observed that the cozy room was not set up as a measured child care space.
During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have all the update and required policies. 1. Strategies for crying/fussing/distraught children 2. Prevention/identification of maltreatment
During my inspection I observed that the facility was missing daily schedules in the play space, school age room, & cozy room.
During the renewal inspection dated 3/6/2023, certification representative observed that in the preschool room had an unlocked closet that had toxic materials in it that was accessible to children.
During the renewal inspection dated 3/6/2023, certification representative observed that a multi-child stroller in the PreK room was soiled.
During the renewal inspection dated 3/6/2023, certification representative observed child #1 in a crib that was against two walls.
During the renewal inspection dated 3/6/2023, certification representative observed that staff #1 did not wash her hands after diapering a child.
On 3/3/22, The file belonging to Facility Person #2 (hired 12/8/21) did not contain initial health assessment.
On 3/3/22, an updated Mandated Reporter Training as required by CPSL was not observed in the file belonging to Staff #1. The Mandated Reporter Training on file was dated 11/17/16.
“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) | $70.00 | $62.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $70.00 | $62.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $67.00 | $59.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $63.00 | $55.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $60.00 | $52.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $51.00 | $47.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $51.00 | $47.00 |
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 Discovering Minds Early Learning Center had any serious violations?
No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 14 other citations, listed above.
Have there been complaints about Discovering Minds Early Learning Center?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Discovering Minds Early Learning Center since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Discovering Minds Early Learning Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Aug 23, 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 Discovering Minds Early Learning Center compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #361 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 70% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Discovering Minds Early Learning Center last inspected?
Feb 17, 2026 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does Discovering Minds Early Learning Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $70.00 for newborn, $70.00 for infant, $67.00 for young toddler, $63.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Discovering Minds Early Learning Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Discovering Minds Early Learning Center.
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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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