Moore Learning Minds LLC
249 S 60th St, Philadelphia, PA 19139 · Philadelphia County
Keystone STAR 2
Moore Learning Minds LLC is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 13 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times. The state cited 31 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (18 of 31). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #518 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 58% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
Fewer citations than 58% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #518 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
2
Core-safety citations
29
Other citations
7
Inspections
0
Complaint investigations that found violations
31 citations from 7 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · none in the last 12 months · last inspected Apr 14, 2026
Every state visit
Violation found
No violation
Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits
What inspectors cited most
Records & paperwork
18
Building & playground safety
5
Health & medication
2
Training & qualifications
2
Emergency preparedness
2
Staff ratios
1
Child protection
1
Citations, newest first
Citation
Apr 15, 2025
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
During the Renewal Inspection, a toy tricycle containing cracks and rough edges was observed in the outdoor play space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 21, 2025): “I will put the toy bike in the trash tomorrow. Then I will take photos of the bike out at the curb to show you that it is no longer there.”
Citation
Apr 15, 2025
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(b)
During the Renewal Inspection, there was no proof of an updated Annual Fire Inspection on file and the system cannot be tested during inspection due to facility's location.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 21, 2025): “The Fire Inspection was conducted on January 14, 2025, but when I just spoke to the landlord today he said that he still did not receive the paperwork from L&I. He is going to follow up with the person who conducted the fire inspection. Once I receive the report, I will send it to you via email.”
Similar Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.51
On 4-19-2024 during the Renewal inspection, child #3 went to the bathroom unsupervised. Staff person #3 left staff person #2 with 7 children in care, the youngest being 2 yrs old, while taking a child to the bathroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 3, 2024): “Staff will be sure to supervise children at all time and staff will not have their back towards the children.”
Citation
Apr 19, 2024
Inspection
Health & medication
Health information 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)
On 4-19-2024 during the Renewal inspection, children #3 and #7 did not have health assessments on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 30, 2024): “A health assessment has been provided for child #7.”
Citation
Apr 19, 2024
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
On 4-19-2024 during the Renewal inspection, staff persons #1, #2 and #3 did not have the 1hr Health and Safety training update.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 30, 2024): “Director and Staff completed the Health and Safety Training.”
Citation
Apr 19, 2024
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
On 4-19-2024 during the Renewal inspection, staff persons #2 and #3 did not have staff evaluations on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 3, 2024): “Staff evaluations have been completed for staff persons #2 and #3.”
Citation
Apr 19, 2024
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Signed 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)
On 4-19-2024 during the Renewal inspection, child #7 did not have an agreement form. The agreement form of child #3 was not signed by the operator.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 30, 2024): “Agreement forms have been updated.”
Citation
Apr 19, 2024
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Date fee to be paid 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(2)
On 4-19-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the agreement form of child #3 did not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 30, 2024): “Agreement forms have been filled out thoroughly.”
Citation
Apr 19, 2024
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
On 4-19-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the files of children #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7 and #8 did not have child service reports.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 30, 2024): “Child service reports have been completed for all children.”
Citation
Apr 19, 2024
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Designated release persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(5)
On 4-19-2024 during the Renewal inspection, children #1 and #8 did not have release persons listed on the agreement forms.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 30, 2024): “Release persons for children #1 and #8 have been added to the Agreement forms.”
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Citation
Apr 19, 2024
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2)
On 4-19-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the agreement forms of children #3 and #5 did not specify the date of admission.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 30, 2024): “The date of admission has been added to the agreement form of child #5.”
Citation
Apr 19, 2024
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Services considered extra 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(7)
On 4-19-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the agreement forms of children #1, #4, #5 and #8 did not specify the services which are to be considered as extra.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 30, 2024): “Extra services provided have been added to the agreement forms of children #1, #4, #5 and #8.”
Citation
Apr 19, 2024
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
On 4-19-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the emergency contact forms of children #4 and #5 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 30, 2024): “The name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care have been added to the emergency contact forms of children #4 and #5.”
Citation
Apr 19, 2024
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3)
On 4-19-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the emergency contact forms of children #3, #4, #5, #6 and #8 did not include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 30, 2024): “The emergency contact forms of children #4, #5, #6 and #8 have been signed to include the written consent for emergency medical care.”
Citation
Apr 19, 2024
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Information re: special needs 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(5)
On 4-19-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of children #4 and #6 did not include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 30, 2024): “The special needs of children #4 and #6 have been included on the emergency contact forms.”
Citation
Apr 19, 2024
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
On 4-19-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the emergency contact forms of children #3, #4, and #5 did not include health insurance coverage and/or policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 30, 2024): “Health insurance coverage and/or policy number have been added to the emergency contact forms of children #4 and #5.”
Citation
Apr 19, 2024
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
On 4-19-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of child #3 did not include the name of the release person. The emergency contact form of children #4, #5 and #6 did not include the address of the release person. The emergency contact forms of child #4 did not include the telephone number of the release person.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 30, 2024): “Emergency contact forms for all children have been updated and all spaces have been filled out.”
Citation
Apr 19, 2024
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)
On 4-19-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the emergency contact forms of children #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, and #8 had not been updated within the last 6 months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 30, 2024): “The emergency contact forms of children #1, #2, #4, #5, #6, and #8 have been updated.”
Citation
Apr 19, 2024
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(4)
On 4-19-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the emergency contact forms of children #4, #5, #6 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 3, 2024): “The emergency contact forms of children #4, #5, #6 have obtained signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.”
Citation
Apr 19, 2024
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)
On 4-19-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of children #3, #4, #5, and #6 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 3, 2024): “The emergency contact forms of children #4, #5, and #6 have obtained signatures for parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Child #3 is no longer enrolled at the facility.”
Citation
Apr 19, 2024
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(6)
On 4-19-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the emergency contact forms of children #4, #5 and #6 did not contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 3, 2024): “The emergency contact forms of children #4, #5 and #6 have been signed for parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.”
Citation
May 19, 2023
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
Observed first aid kit missing tweezers.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 26, 2023): “Provider will add tweezers to first aid kit.”
Citation
May 19, 2023
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
Observed outdoor playspace unclean.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 26, 2023): “Provider will clean outdoor play space.”
Fraud or deceit in obtaining or attempting to obtain a certificate of compliance 55 Pa. Code §20.71(a)(7)
Staff person #1 acknowledged submitting a health assessment that had been falsified.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 15, 2022): “The staff person was informed about the seriousness of submitting falsified documents and how this impacts my facility. The legal entity will ensure that all staff persons obtain ethics training through the PA Key regarding documentation and working in a child care facility. The legal entity will…”
Citation
Mar 24, 2022
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Letter to parents 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(e)
The letter given to parents regarding the emergency plan did not explain the emergency procedure updates to the plan as required in 3270.27 subsection a.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 14, 2022): “We will revise the letter given to parents to ensure that it explains the emergency procedures and updates as required in 3270.27 subsection a. We will submit a copy of the revised letter.”
Citation
Mar 24, 2022
Inspection
Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
One staff person's file contained a falsified health assessment that had not been completed by the doctor whose name was on the physical. (#1)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 14, 2022): “Staff was reprimanded and will be suspended until an authentic physical is completed and ethics training completed. We will ensure that health assessments are authentic and completed within the required timeframes. We will develop and submit a written policy regarding the submission of fraudulent…”
Citation
Mar 24, 2022
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)
The facility's emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 14, 2022): “We will amend the facility emergency plan to include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. We will submit a written copy of the amended emergency plan.”
Citation
Mar 24, 2022
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
The facility lacked written documentation of proof of purchase and date of purchase of an interconnected fire detection device or system in accordance with standards established under the Act of July 14, 2020 (P.L. 639, NO. 62) (62 P.S. § 1016).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 15, 2022): “We will submit a written attestation since the receipt for proof of purchase cannot be located. We will ensure that this document is retained with the facility's fire drill logs.”
Citation
Mar 24, 2022
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
The facility lacked written policies and procedures on prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma and child mistreatment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 15, 2022): “We will develop and submit written policies and procedures on prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma and child mistreatment.”
Citation
Mar 24, 2022
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
It could not be determined when child service reports were completed every 6 months for several children as the reports did not contain the date when they were completed and no indication that a copy had been given to parent. (#1, #2, #3, #4 and #5)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 14, 2022): “We will annotate the child service reports to indicate the dates they were completed. We will obtain parent signatures to document that they were given to the parent.”
Citation
Mar 24, 2022
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
Several children's records did not contain emergency contact and financial agreement information that had been updated within the past 6-months. (#1, #2, #3, #4 and #5)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 14, 2022): “We will obtain and submit a written copy of the current up-to date emergency contact and financial agreement information for the identified children. We will ensure that this information is updated every 6 months for all enrolled children as specified.”
“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) | $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
Capacity
13 children
Certificate status
Regular
Certificate valid through
Jun 11, 2027
Operator
Moore Learning Minds LLC
Hours
Monday–Friday 6:00 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone
(267) 713-7611
State certificate #
CER-00256742
Common questions
Has Moore Learning Minds LLC 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 Apr 19, 2024 (staff ratios): “On 4-19-2024 during the Renewal inspection, child #3 went to the bathroom unsupervised. Staff person #3 left staff person #2 with 7 children in care, the youngest being 2 yrs old, while taking a child to the bathroom.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Moore Learning Minds LLC?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Moore Learning Minds LLC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Moore Learning Minds LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Feb 5, 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 Moore Learning Minds LLC compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #518 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 58% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Moore Learning Minds LLC last inspected?
Apr 14, 2026 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does Moore Learning Minds LLC 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 Moore Learning Minds LLC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Moore Learning Minds 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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