Faulks Motivating Minds Learning Center
Faulks Motivating Minds Learning Center is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 103 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 16 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). 10 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 #445 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 64% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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During the unannounced inspection on 5/14/26, it was observed that there was no emergency contact and first Aid kit on the vehicle used to transport children.
During the unannounced inspection on 5/14/26, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not include an initial health assessment.
During the unannounced inspection on 5/14/26, individual #2 was observed in the classroom where children were receiving care and individual #3 was observed dropping off children at the facility. Both were identified as being employed at the facility yet neither had individual records accessible for review.
During the renewal inspection on 3/25/26, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 and staff person #3 did not contain the National Sex offender Registry Certificate (NSOR) as required by the CPSL.
During the renewal inspection on 3/25/26, it was observed that the records of child #4 did not contain an initial health report and a review of the child's immunized status.
During the renewal inspection on 3/25/26, it was observed that the records of child #5 did not contain an initial health report and a review of the child's immunized status.
During the renewal inspection on 3/25/26, it was observed that the records of child #1 did not contain an initial health report and a review of the child's immunized status.
During the renewal inspection on 3/25/26, it was observed that the records of staff person #2 did not include an acceptable health report and record of TB screening.
During the renewal inspection on 3/25/26, it was observed that there was no written plan of daily activities posted in the group space.
During the renewal inspection on 3/25/26, it was observed that the records of children #1, #2, #3, and #5 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
During the renewal inspection on 3/17/25, it was observed that the records of staff person #3 did not contain the application for the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) clearance.
During the renewal inspection on 3/17/25, it was observed that the records of staff person #3 did not contain the correct combination of Health and Safety training. Health & safety 1-hr 2022 update submitted.
During the renewal inspection on 3/17/25, it was observed that the records of staff person #2 did not contain an updated fire safety training. Document dated 2/29/24.
During the renewal inspection on 3/17/25, it was observed that the records of child #1, child #2, and child #3 did not contain the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
During the renewal inspection on 3/17/24, it was observed that the records of child #1 and child #2 did not include the health insurance coverage and policy number.
During the initial Inspection on 5/7/24 and prior to issuance of a certificate of compliance, it was observed that ther was peeling paint in the ceiling of the large main room.
“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.
Complaint investigations and reported incidents
Pennsylvania’s search lists complaint investigations in which the state found at least one violation (“verified complaints”). It does not say what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it. Incident investigations look into something that happened at the center; self-reported violations are ones the center reported to the state itself.
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) | $76.00 | $63.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $76.00 | $63.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $73.00 | $62.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $69.00 | $59.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $66.00 | $56.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $56.00 | $51.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $56.00 | $51.00 |
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 Faulks Motivating Minds Learning Center 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 Mar 25, 2026 (background checks): “During the renewal inspection on 3/25/26, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 and staff person #3 did not contain the National Sex offender Registry Certificate (NSOR) as required by the CPSL.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Faulks Motivating Minds Learning Center?
Pennsylvania lists 1 complaint investigation since 2021 in which it found at least one violation; the violations are listed above. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Faulks Motivating Minds Learning Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective May 23, 2025. 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 Faulks Motivating Minds Learning Center compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #445 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 64% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Faulks Motivating Minds Learning Center last inspected?
May 14, 2026 (unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Faulks Motivating Minds Learning Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $76.00 for newborn, $76.00 for infant, $73.00 for young toddler, $69.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Faulks Motivating Minds Learning Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Rowena Faulk.
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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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