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Minds Matter Learning Daycare 4

5250 N 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19120 · Philadelphia County
Keystone STAR 2

Minds Matter Learning Daycare 4 is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 69 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times. The state cited 25 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (8 of 25). 11 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #498 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 59% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 59% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #498 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
2 Core-safety citations
23 Other citations
7 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
25 citations from 7 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 11 in the last 12 months · last inspected Nov 3, 2025

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Nov 3, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Aug 22, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Jun 13, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Oct 30, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Dec 8, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Nov 1, 2022 · Inspection · no citation Dec 13, 2021 · Inspection · no citation
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety 8
Training & qualifications 5
Health & medication 4
Records & paperwork 4
Emergency preparedness 2
Staff ratios 1
Supervision 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Nov 3, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
65º F minimum 55 Pa. Code §3270.70(a)
During renewal inspection on Monday, 11/03/25, cert rep observed thermostat recorded the indoor temperature below 65° F.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 3, 2025): “Thermostat was adjusted to have facility's indoor temperature to not reach below 65° F.”
Citation Nov 3, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Above ground window opening restricted to 6" 55 Pa. Code §3270.72(d)
During renewal inspection on Monday, 11/03/25, cert rep observed windows on the second level of the facility, opened more than 6 inches.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 3, 2025): “Windows latches were adjusted to restrict windows from opening more than 6 inches.”
Citation Nov 3, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
During renewal inspection on Monday, 11/03/25, cert rep observed first-aid kit in room 2 failed to include tape.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 21, 2025): “Tape will be placed in the first-aid kit.”
Citation Nov 3, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
During renewal inspection on Monday, 11/03/25, cert rep observed in room 5 the drop ceiling beam protruding from ceiling causing possible falling hazards, air duct vents in room 5 and the girl's restroom, floor tiles in room 5 and in the girl's, restroom was damaged causing possible tripping hazards.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 21, 2025): “Cleaning and repairs will be done.”
Citation Nov 3, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
During renewal inspection on Monday, 11/03/25, cert rep observed chip paint throughout the facility and on the windowpane in the multipurpose area.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 11, 2025): “Damaged paint will be repaired.”
Citation Nov 3, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(g)
During renewal inspection on Monday, 11/03/25, cert rep observed a toilet located in the girl's bathroom was not operable.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 11, 2025): “Repairs will be made to toilet.”
Citation Nov 3, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1)
In review of children's files, child 1, who is an older toddler, failed to have an updated health report. Health report contained in file was completed on 06/29/24.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 21, 2025): “Parent of child 2 will provide an updated health assessment.”
Citation Nov 3, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
In review of staff files, staff person 2 file failed to include an updated health report.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 18, 2025): “Staff person 2 will not return to facility until updated health assessment is provided.”
Citation Nov 3, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
Staff person 1 has completed the health and safety course titled, Health and Safety Basics: Requirements for Certification, but has not completed the required health and safety update course titled Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 (1 hour) training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 21, 2025): “Staff person 1 has completed PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Parts 1 on 10/24/25 and will complete PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 2.”
Citation Nov 3, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)
In review of children files, child 2 emergency contact and fee agreement failed to be updated within a 6-month period.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 21, 2025): “Emergency contact and fee agreement will be updated with parent.”
Citation Nov 3, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii)
In review of staff files, staff persons 2 and 3 failed to have 12 hours of annual PD training. Staff person 2's file contained 1 hour and staff person 3's file contained 4 hours.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 21, 2025): “Staff persons 2 and 3 will complete remaining training hours.”
Core safety Aug 22, 2025 Inspection Staff ratios
Two facility persons present in facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.54(a)
During an unannounced follow-up inspection on Friday, 08/22/25, cert rep observed one staff person present at the facility with 4 preschool age children and a behavior health specialist providing one-on-one services to an enrolled child.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 3, 2025): “There will be two staff present at the facility at all-times. During breaks, if there are only two staff present at the facility, the second staff will remain onsite at the facility.”
Citation Aug 22, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Director responsibilities/Employed and present 30 hrs/wk 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)/3270.34(c)
During an unannounced follow-up inspection on Friday, 08/22/25, a director was not present at the facility. This is the second onsite visit where a director was not present at the facility, at the time of an inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 3, 2025): “Operator will employ a director that will be present at the facility and work a minimum of 30 hours a week. The director will be responsible to manage the daily operations.”
Citation Jun 13, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
During unannounced inspection on Friday, 06/13/25, fire safety documents reviewed, facility failed to have tested their smoke detection system once every 30 days and document testing or have verification the smoke detection system was inspected by a fire safety professional.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 25, 2025): “Smoke detection system is inspected annually. Inspection summary will be kept on file at the facility.”
Citation Jun 13, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Individual Records 55 Pa. Code §3270.191
During unannounced inspection on Friday, 06/13/25, cert rep was unable to review files for new staff at the facility, as they were not present at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 26, 2025): “An individual record will be on file for each facility person.”
Citation Oct 30, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Above ground window opening restricted to 6" 55 Pa. Code §3270.72(d)
During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 10/30/24, cert rep observed windows on the second level of the facility, opened more than 6 inches.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 30, 2024): “Windows latches was adjusted to restrict windows from opening more than 6 inches.”
Citation Oct 30, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1)
In review of children files, child 1 file failed to include an updated health assessment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 12, 2024): “Child's 1 parent will provide and updated health assessment.”
Citation Oct 30, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1)
In review of children files, child 1 file failed to include current immunizations status according to recommendations of the ACIP.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 12, 2024): “Child 1 will not return to facility until the immunization record is updated.”
Core safety Dec 8, 2023 Inspection Supervision
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
Staff persons 1-4 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff persons 1-4 did not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. Previously documented pediatric first-aid/CPR training expired on 09/30/23. Staff members 1-4 completed an online pediatric first-aid/CPR training on 07/21/23, which is not meet OCDEL requirements.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 11, 2023): “Staff person 1-4 has completed PQAS-approved pediatric first-aid/CPR training on 12/09/23.”
Citation Dec 8, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
In review of emergency plan documents, facility's emergency plan failed to include statement regarding continuity of operations.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 24, 2024): “Emergency plan will be updated to include a statement addressing continuity of operations.”
Citation Dec 8, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Contact when arises/Contact when ended 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4)
In review of facility's emergency plan, plan failed to provide a method of contacting parents at the beginning and end of emergency.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 28, 2023): “Emergency plan will be updated to include a method to contact parents at the beginning and ending of the emergency.”
Citation Dec 8, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
In review of health and safety documentation, facility policy addressing shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma and child maltreatment, failed to address prevention and identification of child maltreatment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 28, 2023): “Policy will be updated to include prevention and identification of child maltreatment.”
Citation Dec 8, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)/3270.192(2)(iii)
In review of staff files, staff person 4 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Health and Safety topics.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 28, 2023): “Staff person 4 will not work unsupervised until required pre-service training in health and safety topics are completed.”
Citation Dec 8, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)
During renewal inspection on Friday, 12/08/23, cert rep observed a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions failed to be posted in each child care space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 24, 2024): “A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions will be posted in in each childcare space.”
Citation Dec 8, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
General requirements for facility persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.33(d)
At the time of the renewal inspection on Friday, 12/08/23, facility persons failed to have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training while children were in care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 11, 2023): “All staff now have pediatric first-aid/CPR training.”

“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
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $69.83 $56.92
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $65.34 $53.37
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $61.39 $50.68
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $58.08 $48.00
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $47.40 $40.46
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $47.40 $40.46

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 69 children
Certificate status Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through Jan 21, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 2
since May 27, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator Minds Matter Learning Daycare 4
Hours Monday–Friday 6:00 AM–11:59 PM; Saturday and Sunday 7:00 AM–5:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (215) 324-3217
State certificate # CER-00250947
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Common questions

Has Minds Matter Learning Daycare 4 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 Aug 22, 2025 (staff ratios): “During an unannounced follow-up inspection on Friday, 08/22/25, cert rep observed one staff person present at the facility with 4 preschool age children and a behavior health specialist providing one-on-one services to…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Minds Matter Learning Daycare 4?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Minds Matter Learning Daycare 4 since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Minds Matter Learning Daycare 4’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 2, effective May 27, 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 Minds Matter Learning Daycare 4 compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?

It is tied for #498 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 59% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Minds Matter Learning Daycare 4 last inspected?

Nov 3, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Minds Matter Learning Daycare 4 cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $69.83 for infant, $65.34 for young toddler, $61.39 for older toddler, $58.08 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Minds Matter Learning Daycare 4?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Minds Matter Learning Daycare 4.

Certified centers nearby

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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