Inquisitive Minds Development Center
Inquisitive Minds Development Center is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 28 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 55 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for training & qualifications (14 of 55). 4 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #1,042 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 83% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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During renewal inspection on 5/11/26, Cert rep observed the following: Cert Rep observed Staff # 2 changing the children's diaper and not sanitizing the table after eache diaper change
During renewal inspection on 5/11/26, Cert rep observed the following: Child # 2's health assessment was dated 3/4/25
During renewal inspection on 5/11/26, Cert rep observed the following: Child # 4's emergency contact was missing physician's address
During renewal inspection on 5/11/26, Cert rep observed the following: Staff # 2 did not have documentation of the annually 12 clock hours childcare training in file
During unannounced monitoring on 6/26/25, Cert Rep observed the following: 1.Staff # 1 under the 45-day provisional waiver hire had child abuse clearance, but did not have 1 other clearance in file to qualify for the 45-day waiver hire 2. Staff # 1 did not have receipts in file for the following clearances- FBI, and state police clearance
During unannounced monitoring on 6/26/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Facility did not have the cots 2 feet apart on 3 sides
During unannounced monitoring on 6/26/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1's health assessment was dated 10.11.21
During unannounced monitoring on 6/26/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 1 was observed on the cot asleep with a bottle in his mouth
During unannounced monitoring on 6/26/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Facility did not have inspection summary posted.
During renewal inspection on 5/21/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 4 's child abuse was dated 11/14/19
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During renewal inspection on 5/21/25, Cert Rep observed the following The lower cabinet in the kitchen had toxic material and was open and accessible to children
During renewal inspection on 5/21/25, Cert Rep observed the following The facility's first aid kit did not have soap
During renewal inspection on 5/21/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 1 2, and #4 did not have a current health assessment in file
During renewal inspection on 5/21/25, Cert Rep observed the following The facility did not have documentation of annual written notification of the location of the facility to the local traffic safety authorities
During renewal inspection on 5/21/25, Cert Rep observed the following: While reviewing new staff files, Cert Rep observed that Staff # 3's Pediatric CPR/First Aid that was in file was verified as a fraudulent certificate.
During renewal inspection on 5/21/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 3 did not have documentation of verification of experience in file to qualify as AGS
During renewal inspection on 5/21/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 1, 3 and # 4 did not have documentation of child service report in file
During renewal inspection on 7/24/24, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following The facility's backyard had debris and needed cleaning.
During renewal inspection on 7/24/24, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following Missing outlet cover in the childcare space and in the bathroom.
During renewal inspection on 7/24/24, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following The lower cabinets in the kitchen did not have locks. Loewer cabinets had cleaning materials that were accessible to children
During renewal inspection on 7/24/24, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following The facility did not have a menu posted
During renewal inspection on 7/24/24, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following Child # 1 and # 2 bottles were not labelled
During renewal inspection on 7/24/24, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following The facility's emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
During renewal inspection on 7/24/24, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following The facility's emergency plan did not include shelter in place at the facility
During renewal inspection on 7/24/24, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep observed the following Child # 1 and child # 2 did not have documentation of a health assessment and immunization record in file.
During renewal inspection on 7/24/24, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: - The facility did not have a shaken baby syndrome policy - The facility's emergency plan did not include continuity of operations
During renewal inspection on 7/24/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following Staff # 2's documentation of CPR/First Aid was dated 6/22/22
During renewal inspection on 7/24/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following Staff # 2 did not have documentation of current fire safety training.
During renewal inspection on 7/24/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following Staff # 2's file did not have documentation of current staff evaluation in file
During renewal inspection on 7/24/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following Staff # 3 did not have documentation of 2 years of childcare experience in file to qualify as an AGS.
During renewal inspection on 7/24/24, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep observed the following Child # 1 did not have documentation of a child service report in file
During renewal inspection on 7/24/24, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep observed the following Child # 2's emergency contact did not have policy number listed
During renewal inspection on 7/24/24, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep observed the following Child # 2's emergency contact did not have release person's address and phone number listed
During renewal inspection on 7/24/24, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep observed the following Child # 1's emergency contact and agreement was last signed 9/18/23
During renewal inspection on 7/24/24, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following Staff # 2 did not have documentation of the annual 12 clock hours of childcare
During the renewal inspection on 7/5/23, it was observed that there was peeling paint under the front window near the exit.
During the renewal inspection on 7/5/23, it was observed that the records of child #1, child #2, and child #3 did not include an updated influenza vaccine or exemption letter in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77
ON MAY 25, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #1 AND #2 DID NOT INCLUDE TRAINING REGARDING THE EMERGENCY PLAN.
ON MAY 25, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALK THROUGH. THE WATER IN THE CHILDRENS BATHROOM HAD A TEMPERATURE OF 113.2° F. (CORRECTED ON SITE)
ON MAY 25, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CHECKED ALL FIRST AID KITS. THE FIRST AID KIT USED FOR EXCUSIONS DID NOT CONTAIN A BOTTLE OF WATER. (CORRECTED ON SITE).
ON MAY 25, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALK THROUGH. THERE WAS BLUE AND YELLOW PEELING PAINT LOCATED IN THE CLASSROOM AND ENTRANCE OF THE FACILITY.
ON MAY 25, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE TRASH CAN LOCATED IN THE CHILDRENS BATHROOM DID NOT HAVE A LID.
ON MAY 25, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALK THROUGH. THE OUTDOOR PLAY SPACE WAS DIRTY AND EQUIPTMENT NEEDED TO BE CLEANED.
ON MAY 25, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALK THROUGH. THE EMERGENCY PLAN POSTED DID NOT PROVIDE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR INFANTS, TODDLERS, CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES OR CHILDREN WITH CHRONIC MEDICAL CONDITIONS.
ON MAY 25, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALK THROUGH. THE FACILITY DID NOT HAVE A COMPLETED EMERGENCY DRILL LOG AVAILIBLE.
ON MAY 25, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THERE WAS NO DOCUMENTATION AVAILIBLE FOR TESTING THE FIRE SYSTEM EVERY 30 DAYS OR UPDATED DOCUMENTATION OF ANNUAL TESTING FROM A FIRE SAFETY PROFESSIONAL.
ON MAY 25, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALK THROUGH. THE EMERGENCY PLAN POSTED DID NOT PROVIDE A LOCK-DOWN PLAN.
ON MAY 25, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE RECORD FOR STAFF #1 AND #2 DID NOT INCLUDE AN UPDATED CPR FIRST AID TRAINING.
ON MAY 25, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #1 AND #2 DID NOT INCLUDE UPDATED FIRE SAFETY TRAINING.
ON MAY 25, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #2 DID NOT INCLUDE HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING.
ON MAY 25, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #1 (WHO HAS WORKED AT THE FACILITY FOR MORE THAN 12 MONTHS) DID NOT INCLUDE A YEARLY EVALUATION.
ON MAY 25, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FOR CHILD #1 DID NOT INCLUDE THE MEDICAL INSURANCE POLICY NUMBER.
ON MAY 25, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A RENEWAL INSPECTION. THE RECORD FOR STAFF #2 DID NOT INCLUDE VERIFICATION OF CHILDCARE EXPERIENCE.
ON MAY 25, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #2 DID NOT INCLUDE THE ANNUAL TWELVE CLOCK HOURS OF CHILD CARE TRAINING. IN ADDITION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF #1 IS IN NEED OF SIX MORE CLOCK HOURS OF CHILD CARE TRAINING.
ON MAY 25, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD FOR STAFF PERSON #1 DID NOT INCLUDE TRAINING ON PREVENTION OF SUDDEN INFANT DEATH SYNDROME AND SAFE SLEEP PRACTICES.
“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) | $45.00 | $37.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $45.00 | $37.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $43.00 | $35.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $39.00 | $32.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $36.00 | $28.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $30.00 | $25.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $30.00 | $25.00 |
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 Inquisitive Minds Development 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 Jun 26, 2025 (background checks): “During unannounced monitoring on 6/26/25, Cert Rep observed the following: 1.Staff # 1 under the 45-day provisional waiver hire had child abuse clearance, but did not have 1 other clearance in file to qualify for the…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Inquisitive Minds Development Center?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Inquisitive Minds Development Center since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Inquisitive Minds Development Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Apr 25, 2019. 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 Inquisitive Minds Development Center compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #1,042 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 83% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Inquisitive Minds Development Center last inspected?
May 11, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Inquisitive Minds Development Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $45.00 for newborn, $45.00 for infant, $43.00 for young toddler, $39.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Inquisitive Minds Development Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Inquisitive Minds Development 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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