Pennsylvania · Philadelphia · 19139

Gifted Minds Early Learning Center

6249 51 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19139 · Philadelphia County

1 core-safety citation in last 12 months Keystone STAR 2

Gifted Minds Early Learning Center is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 15 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 3 times. The state cited 26 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (10 of 26). 19 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 #1,011 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 79% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 79% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most

Tied for #1,011 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia

1 Core-safety citations

25 Other citations

3 Inspections

0 Complaint investigations that found violations

26 citations from 3 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 19 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 6, 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 10

Building & playground safety 5

Health & medication 5

Emergency preparedness 3

Training & qualifications 2

Supervision 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Jul 6, 2026 Inspection Supervision

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

During the inspection, it was observed that staff 1-4, did not know whom they were responsible for.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 26, 2026): “Immediately following the inspection, all staff received retraining on Active Supervision, classroom assignments, and responsibility for designated groups of children. Classroom supervision assignments were reviewed with each staff member, and staff demonstrated an understanding of which children…”

Citation Jul 6, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)

While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, did not include their emergency plan training.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 26, 2026): “Gifted Minds Early Learning Center has updated all staff emergency preparedness training records to document emergency plan training provided at the time of hire and during annual training. Documentation now includes the date of training, staff member's name, trainer's name, and staff signature…”

Citation Jul 6, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety

110º F or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.69(b)

During the inspection, it was observed that the water was temping at 132 degrees.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 26, 2026): “Immediately following the inspection, the hot water temperature was adjusted to comply with the maximum allowable temperature of 110°F in areas accessible to children. The Director verified the water temperature after the adjustment to ensure compliance with 55 Pa. Code §3270.69(b).”

Citation Jul 6, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety

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

During the inspection, it was observed that there was peeling paint on the wall under the window.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 26, 2026): “The peeling paint located on the wall beneath the window has been repaired. The damaged area was scraped, patched as needed, primed, and repainted, restoring the surface to a smooth, clean, and safe condition. The area was inspected by the Director to verify that no peeling or damaged paint remains.”

Citation Jul 6, 2026 Inspection Health & medication

Initial health report for older toddler/preschool no more than 1 year 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)(3)

While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, 2, did not include a current health assessment.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 26, 2026): “Current health assessments for Child 1 and Child 2 have been obtained and placed in their files. The Director reviewed all children's files to verify that current health assessments are on file and meet the requirements of 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)(3). Any missing or outdated documentation was…”

Citation Jul 6, 2026 Inspection Health & medication

Child's hands washed 55 Pa. Code §3270.134(a)

While conducting my inspection I observed that none of the children's hands were washed before snack. I also observed that staff 3, did not wash the child's hands after diapering.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 26, 2026): “Immediately following the inspection, all staff received mandatory retraining on the facility's Handwashing Procedure, Diapering & Sanitation Procedure, and OCDEL health and safety regulations. Staff were instructed on the required times for handwashing, including before meals and snacks, after…”

Citation Jul 6, 2026 Inspection Health & medication

Disposable diapers 55 Pa. Code §3270.135(a)(3)

While conducting my inspection I observed that the hands-free trash was broken.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 26, 2026): “mmediately following the inspection, the broken hands-free diaper disposal container was removed from service and replaced with a functioning hands-free, covered, plastic-lined diaper disposal container. Staff were reminded that all soiled diapers must be disposed of immediately in the designated…”

Citation Jul 6, 2026 Inspection Health & medication

Surfaces cleaned 55 Pa. Code §3270.135(b)

During the inspection, it was observed that the surface was not wiped with sanitizing solution after diapering.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 26, 2026): “Immediately following the inspection, all staff were retrained on the facility's Diapering & Sanitation Procedure and the requirements of 55 Pa. Code §3270.135(b). Staff were instructed that the diapering surface must be cleaned and sanitized after every diaper change using the approved sanitizing…”

Citation Jul 6, 2026 Inspection Health & medication

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

While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 2, did not have an initial health assessment, nor a PPD.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 26, 2026): “Immediately following the inspection, Staff 2 obtained and submitted a completed Adult Health Assessment that included the required tuberculosis screening documentation in accordance with 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(2). The documentation was placed in the employee's personnel file, and the Director…”

Citation Jul 6, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness

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

During the inspection, it was observed that the facility had not conducted their annual emergency drill.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 25, 2026): “Gifted Minds Early Learning Center has completed the required annual emergency drill and documented the drill in accordance with 55 Pa. Code §3270.274(a)(6). An Emergency Drill Log has been completed and placed on file at the facility. The program will continue to conduct and document annual…”

Citation Jul 6, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications

Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)

While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, did not have the correct CPR training.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 26, 2026): “Staff 1 has obtained the required Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification. The current certification has been reviewed, verified, and placed in the employee's personnel file. The Director has reviewed all staff certifications to ensure compliance with the requirements of 55 Pa.…”

Citation Jul 6, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications

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

While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 2, did not include Part 1 of their health & safety training.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 26, 2026): “Staff 1 and Staff 2 have successfully completed Part 1 of the required Health and Safety Training. Certificates of completion have been obtained and placed in each employee's personnel file. The Director has verified that all current staff have completed the required training and that documentation…”