Minds Matter Learning Daycare Center 2
Minds Matter Learning Daycare Center 2 is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 82 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 4 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 21 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (6 of 21). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #761 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 58% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. NSOR for staff 1 was expired (dated 2-12-2020). State police clearance for staff 2 was missing date disseminated. FBI clearance for staff 2 was expired (dated 9-8-19). Child abuse clearance for staff 3 was for HH member.
During renewal inspection certification rep observed a preschool child in a highchair. Certification rep observed the 10 young toddlers in a highchair.
During renewal inspection certification rep observed Lysol accessible in the second bathroom.
During renewal inspection certification rep checked the water in the first bathroom. The water temperature in the bathroom was 111° F.
During renewal inspection certification rep observed chipped paint/ plaster in the following rooms: Preschool, Toddlers, school age (upstairs and downstairs) and the first bathroom.
The toilet cover in the second bathroom needs repair
The two poles in the playspace had ripped tape/ fringes. The cement in the playspace needs repair.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed fire drill log. Hypothetical locations of the fire were rotated around the facility. Several fire drills were the same hypothetical locations.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 2 and 3 were missing verification of childcare experience
During compliant investigation on Wednesday, 08/19/24, cert rep was informed that a child was injured at the facility, first-aid was render at the facility and child was taking to the ER by parent and received medical treatment. Facility failed to report injury and ER visit and failed to submit incident report to OCDEL within the prescribed time frame.
File Record for Child #1 did not include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff
Certification Representative observed bathrooms and diapering areas in the facility missing a sign on which its states a facility person and an able child shall wash their hands after toileting and before eating.
Child #2 did not have a written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent.
File records for Child #1 Child #2 and Child #4 did not include emergency contact information with the address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
ON OCTOBER 20, 2022 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE OF STAFF #3, STAFF #4 AND STAFF #5 DID NOT CONTAIN EVIDENCE OF EMERGENCY PLAN TRAINING
ON OCTOBER 20, 2022 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE OF CHILD #2 DID NOT CONTAIN EVIDENCE OF AN UPDATED HEALTH ASSESSMENT, THE HEALTH ASSESSMENT ON FILE WAS DATED 9/20/2021
ON OCTOBER 20, 2022 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE OF STAFF #1, STAFF #3AND STAFF #5 DID NOT CONTAIN EVIDENCE OF HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING
ON OCTOBER 20, 2022 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM OF CHILD #1 DID NOT CONTAIN PARENTAL CONSENT FOR OBTAINING EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE
ON OCTOBER 20, 2022 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM OF CHILD #1 DID NOT CONTAIN PARENTAL CONSENT FOR ADMINISTRATION OF MINOR FIRST AID
ON OCTOBER 20, 2022 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM OF CHILD #1 DID NOT CONTAIN PARENTAL CONSENT FOR TRANSPORTATION AND WALKING EXCURSIONS
ON OCTOBER 20, 2022 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE OF STAFF #1, STAFF #2, STAFF #3, STAFF #4 AND STAFF #5 DID NOT CONTAIN EVIDENCE OF AT LEAST 12 CLOCK HOURS OF CHILD CARE 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.
Complaint investigations and reported incidents
Pennsylvania’s search lists complaint investigations in which the state found at least one violation (“verified complaints”). It does not say what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it. Incident investigations look into something that happened at the center; self-reported violations are ones the center reported to the state itself.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $67.83 | $55.72 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $67.83 | $55.72 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $63.49 | $52.27 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $59.54 | $49.58 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $56.23 | $46.90 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $45.55 | $39.36 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $45.55 | $39.36 |
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 Center 2 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 Sep 15, 2025 (background checks): “During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. NSOR for staff 1 was expired (dated 2-12-2020). State police clearance for staff 2 was missing date disseminated. FBI clearance for staff 2 was expired…” 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 Center 2?
Pennsylvania lists 1 complaint investigation since 2021 in which it found at least one violation; the violations are listed above. 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 Center 2’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Oct 3, 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 Minds Matter Learning Daycare Center 2 compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #761 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 58% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Minds Matter Learning Daycare Center 2 last inspected?
Sep 15, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Minds Matter Learning Daycare Center 2 cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $67.83 for newborn, $67.83 for infant, $63.49 for young toddler, $59.54 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Minds Matter Learning Daycare Center 2?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Minds Matter Learning Daycare Center 2 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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