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Mastery Charter Mann Elementary School

1835 N 54th St, Philadelphia, PA 19131 · Philadelphia County
Keystone STAR 1

Mastery Charter Mann Elementary School is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 28 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (23 of 28). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #527 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 57% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 57% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #527 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
1 Core-safety citations
27 Other citations
5 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
28 citations from 5 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · none in the last 12 months · last inspected Oct 3, 2025

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Oct 3, 2025 · Inspection · no citation Oct 10, 2024 · Inspection · no citation Sep 28, 2023 · Inspection · no citation Sep 27, 2022 · Inspection · citation found Oct 25, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork 23
Health & medication 2
Training & qualifications 2
Background checks 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Sep 27, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Amount of fee 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(1)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 9/27/2022, 9 child files were reviewed. Child # 2,6 and 9 files contained fee agreements that did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 14, 2022): “The amount of the fee was added to child # 2,6 and 9 fee agreement form. The monthly rate was added to the top of each fee agreement.”
Citation Sep 27, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Designated release persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(5)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 9/27/2022, 9 child files were reviewed. Child # 3 file contained a fee agreement that did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 14, 2022): “The name of the person to whom child# 3 can be released to was added to the fee agreement form of the application.”
Citation Sep 27, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 9/27/2022, 9 child files were reviewed. Child # 5 and 8 files contained a fee agreement that did not specify the child's admission date.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 14, 2022): “The dates of admission were added to child #5 and 8 fee agreement form.”
Citation Sep 27, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 927/2022, 9 child files were reviewed. Child # 6 file did contained a emergency contact form that did not include the name of the child's physician or source of medical care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 14, 2022): “The physician's name and source of medical care for child #6 was added to the emergency contact form.”
Citation Sep 27, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 9/27/2022, 9 child files were reviewed. Child # 4 file contained an emergency contact form that did not list the home address of the enrolling parent. Child # 6 file contained an emergency contact form that did not list the work address of the enrolling parent. Child # 2,5 and 6 files contained an emergency contact form that did not list the home telephone number of the enrolling parent.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 14, 2022): “The home address was added to the emergency contact form for child # 4. The work address of the enrolling parent was added to the emergency contact form for child # 6. The home telephone number of the enrolling parent was added to the emergency contact form for child # 2,5 and6.”
Citation Sep 27, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 9/27/2022, 9 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 and 3 files contained emergency contact forms that did not include written consent signed by the parent for emergency medical care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 14, 2022): “The parents of child # 1 and 3 signed consent for emergency medical care.”
Citation Sep 27, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 9/27/2022, 9 child files were reviewed. Child # 3,4,5, 8 and 9 files contained emergency contact forms that did not include the complete address of the persons designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 14, 2022): “The complete addresses of designated persons to whom child # 3,4,5,8 and 9 could be released were added to the emergency contact form of each application.”
Citation Sep 27, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 9/27/2022, 9 child files were reviewed. Child # 1file contained an emergency contact form and fee agreement were last signed by the parent on 10/15/2021. Child #2 file contained an emergency contact form and a fee agreement dated as reviewed on 12.6.2022. This date has not been reached as of today 10/6/2022. Child # 4 fee agreement was signed and dated as reviewed on 11/8/2022. This date has not been reached as of today, 10/6/2022. Child # 9 file contained a fee agreement dated as reviewed on 11/3/2022. This date has not been reached as of today 10/6/2022.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 14, 2022): “The dates were updated on the emergency contact forms and the fee agreement for child # 1,2,4 and 9.”
Citation Sep 27, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 9/27/2022, 9 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 and 3 files contained emergency contact forms that did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first aid procedures by facility staff.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 14, 2022): “Parents of child # 1 and 3 signed for consent of administration of minor first aid procedures by facility staff.”
Core safety Oct 25, 2021 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/25/2021, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1 file did not contain a FBI clearance. Facility Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 15, 2021): “Staff member # 1's FBI Clearance was submitted on 11/15/2021.”
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Citation Oct 25, 2021 Inspection Health & medication
Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/25/2021, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1 and 2 files did not contain a health assessment with a TB screening.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 15, 2021): “Staff member # 1 submitted TB results on 11/15/2021 and staff member # 2 no longer works for Mastermindz Afterschool Program.”
Citation Oct 25, 2021 Inspection Health & medication
Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/25/2021, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1 file did not contain a health assessment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 15, 2021): “Staff member # 1 completed health assessment during 2019/2020 school year and submitted on 11/15/2021.”
Citation Oct 25, 2021 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/25/2021, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff member #2 file did not contain an annual staff evaluation.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 18, 2021): “Staff member is no longer an employee at Mastermindz.”
Citation Oct 25, 2021 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/25/2021, 10 child files were reviewed. Child # 10 file contained a fee agreement that was not signed the parent.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 18, 2021): “The parent of child # 10 signed fee agreement on 11/18/2021.”
Citation Oct 25, 2021 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)
During a renewal inspection conducted on10/25/2021, 10 child files were reviewed. Child # 1,2,3,4,56,7,9 and 10 files contained a fee agreement that did not specify the date of the child's admission.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 18, 2021): “The parents of child # 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,9 and 10 dated the fee agreement page of the enrollment packet.”
Citation Oct 25, 2021 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/25/2021, 10 child files were reviewed. Child # 10 file contained an emergency contact from that did not list the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 18, 2021): “The parent of Child # 10 completed the emergency contact form of 11/18/2021.”
Citation Oct 25, 2021 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/25/2021, 10 child files were reviewed. Child # 4 file contained an emergency contact form that did not list the enrolling parents work address. Child # 10 file contained an emergency contact form that did not list the enrolling parents work address, home telephone number and work telephone number.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 18, 2021): “Parent of child # 4 and #10 completed all incomplete parents of the emergency contact form.”
Citation Oct 25, 2021 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/25/2021, 10 child files were reviewed. Child # 3,6 and 10 files contained an emergency contact form that did not address the parental consent for emergency medical care. Written consent is required prior to admission.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 18, 2021): “Parents of child # 3,6 and 10 signed the emergency contact form in reference to consent for emergency medical care.”
Citation Oct 25, 2021 Inspection Records & paperwork
Information re: special needs 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(5)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 10.25.2021, 10 child files were reviewed. Child # 10 file contained an emergency contact form that did not address the section on information on the child' s disability.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 18, 2021): “Parent of child # 10 completed section of emergency contact form that addressed the child's disability.”
Citation Oct 25, 2021 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/25/2021, 10 child files were reviewed. Child # 2,6,8 and10 files contained emergency contact form did not policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 18, 2021): “The parents of child # 2,6,8 and 10 updated emergency contact form by adding the policy numbers and /or medical assistance benefits information.”
Citation Oct 25, 2021 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/25/2021, 10 child files were reviewed. Child # 2,3,4,56 and 7 files contained an emergency contact form that did not state the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Child # 10 file contained an emergency contact form that did not address the section requesting the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 18, 2021): “Parents of child # 2,3,4,5,6 and 7 completed emergency contact form by adding names and addresses of individual designated to pick up child.”
Citation Oct 25, 2021 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/25/2021, 10 child files were reviewed. Child # 3 file contained a fee agreement that was not signed by the parent.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 18, 2021): “The parent of child # 3 signed the fee agreement page of the enrollment packet on 11/18/2021”
Citation Oct 25, 2021 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(4)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/25/2021, 10 child files were reviewed. Child # 3 file contained an emergency contact form that did not address the section on parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 18, 2021): “Parent of child # 3,6,7 and 10 completed section about consent of staff to administration of medications or special dietary needs.”
Citation Oct 25, 2021 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/25/2021, 10 child files were reviewed. Child # 3, 6,7 and 10 files contained emergency contact forms that did not address the section for parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 18, 2021): “Parent of child # 3,6,7 and 10 completed section about consent of minor 1st Aid procedures by staff.”
Citation Oct 25, 2021 Inspection Records & paperwork
Age 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(i)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/25/2021, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 2 file did not contain verification of age. The file contained an expired drivers license dated 7/25/2019.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 15, 2021): “Staff member # 2 no longer works for Mastermindz Afterschool Program.”
Citation Oct 25, 2021 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/25/2021, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff members # 1 and 2 files did not contain verification of child care experience.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 15, 2021): “Staff member # 1 verification form of child care experience was submitted on 11/15/2021. Staff member # 2 no longer works for Mastermindz Afterschool Program.”
Citation Oct 25, 2021 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/25/2021, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1 file only contained 1 nonfamily references.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 22, 2021): “Staff member # 1 submitted 2 references.”
Citation Oct 25, 2021 Inspection Training & qualifications
General requirements for facility persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.33(d)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/25/2021, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1 and 2 files did not contain verification of 1st aid and infant CPR training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 18, 2021): “Staff member # 1 completed 1st Aid and CPR training and the certificate was submitted on 11/18/2021.”

“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
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $23.37 $23.37
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $23.37 $23.37

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

Capacity —
Certificate status Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through Nov 14, 2026
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Dec 28, 2019 · what STARS means
Operator Mastermindz Afterschool Enrichment Program INC
Hours Monday and Tuesday 3:00 PM–6:00 PM; Wednesday 1:30 PM–6:00 PM; Thursday and Friday 3:00 PM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (215) 620-1345
State certificate # CER-00246635
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Common questions

Has Mastery Charter Mann Elementary School had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 1 violation 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 Oct 25, 2021 (background checks): “During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/25/2021, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1 file did not contain a FBI clearance. Facility Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Mastery Charter Mann Elementary School?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Mastery Charter Mann Elementary School since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Mastery Charter Mann Elementary School’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Dec 28, 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 Mastery Charter Mann Elementary School compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?

It is tied for #527 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 57% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Mastery Charter Mann Elementary School last inspected?

Oct 3, 2025 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.

How much does Mastery Charter Mann Elementary School cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $23.37 for young school-age, $23.37 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Mastery Charter Mann Elementary School?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Mastermindz Afterschool Enrichment Program INC.

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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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