Minds Matter Learning Daycare 4
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
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During renewal inspection on Monday, 11/03/25, cert rep observed thermostat recorded the indoor temperature below 65° F.
During renewal inspection on Monday, 11/03/25, cert rep observed windows on the second level of the facility, opened more than 6 inches.
During renewal inspection on Monday, 11/03/25, cert rep observed first-aid kit in room 2 failed to include tape.
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.
During renewal inspection on Monday, 11/03/25, cert rep observed chip paint throughout the facility and on the windowpane in the multipurpose area.
During renewal inspection on Monday, 11/03/25, cert rep observed a toilet located in the girl's bathroom was not operable.
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.
In review of staff files, staff person 2 file failed to include an updated health report.
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.
In review of children files, child 2 emergency contact and fee agreement failed to be updated within a 6-month period.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 10/30/24, cert rep observed windows on the second level of the facility, opened more than 6 inches.
In review of children files, child 1 file failed to include an updated health assessment.
In review of children files, child 1 file failed to include current immunizations status according to recommendations of the ACIP.
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.
In review of emergency plan documents, facility's emergency plan failed to include statement regarding continuity of operations.
In review of facility's emergency plan, plan failed to provide a method of contacting parents at the beginning and end of emergency.
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.
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.
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.
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.
“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
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.
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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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