Phenomenal Minds Daycare Center LLC
Phenomenal Minds Daycare Center LLC is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 21 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 8 times and confirmed violations in 2 complaint investigations. The state cited 74 violations, 12 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (20 of 74). 21 citations came in the last 12 months, including 6 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #1,084 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 86% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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In review of staff files at a follow up inspection on Friday, 09/11/26, staff person 1 file failed to include a staff health assessment.
In review of staff files at a follow up inspection on Friday, 09/11/26, staff person 1 file failed to include TB results.
In review of staff files at a follow up inspection on Friday, 09/11/26, staff person 1 file failed to include 2 years of experience caring for children.
During a compliant inspection on Friday, 08/21/26, cert rep observed facility out of ratio. There was 1 staff member with 7 children (1 infant, 1 older toddler, 1 PS, 3 YSA and 1 OSA). The parent of the infant child was also present at the facility. This is continued non-compliance from the renewal inspection on Friday, 07/24/26.
During a compliant inspection on Friday, 08/21/26, cert rep observed 1 staff person present at the facility with 7 children (1 infant, 1 older toddler, 1 PS, 3 YSA and 1 OSA).
Staff person 3 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person 3 does not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. Staff updated pediatric CPR only.
In review of staff files, staff person 1 file failed to include current PA State Police clearance. PA State Police included in file was last completed on 07/16/21.
During renewal inspection on Friday, 08/24/26, cert rep observed a staff member with 8 children (1 OT, 1 PS, 2 YSA and 4 OSA), while other staff were preparing meals in the food prep area.
Director disclosed to cert rep that facility was participating in swimming without a certified lifeguard employed by the facility.
Staff person 2 had not been trained on the facility's emergency plan at the time of the renewal inspection on Friday, 07/24/26.
During renewal inspection on Friday, 07/24/26, cert rep observed an outlet in the lower-level child care space did not have a protective receptacle cover.
During renewal inspection on Friday, 07/24/26, cert rep observed damaged paint on the walls in the lower-level child care space.
During renewal inspection on Friday, 07/24/26, cert rep observed children failed to wash their hands before meals was served.
In review of emergency plan documents, facility failed to have conducted an annual drill on the emergency plan procedures.
In review of health and safety documents, staff person 3 failed to have completed pediatric first aid. Staff completed pediatric CPR only.
During renewal inspection on Friday, 07/24/26, cert rep observed a written daily schedule failed to be posted in the lower-level child care space.
In review of required paperwork, facility failed to have verification of updated rabies vaccination for a pet cat at the facility. The last documented rabies vaccine was 07/15/26.
In review of children files, child 1 emergency contact and file failed to have signed parental consent for emergency medical care.
During renewal inspection on Friday, 07/24/26, cert rep observed children receiving care failed to have their emergency contact information present in the childcare space.
In review of children's files, child 1 and 2's emergency contact information failed to be reviewed and updated within a six-month period.
In review of children files, child 1 file failed to have signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
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In review of staff files, staff person 2 file failed to have a completed PA state police. File contained request for the PA state police clearance. Staff person 3 file failed to contained FBI clearance.
During renewal inspection on Monday, 06/30/25, cert rep observed facility failed to have the emergency plan posted in area accessible to parents.
During renewal inspection on Monday, 06/30/25, cert rep observed cleaning materials under the sink in the 2nd level bathroom, accessible to children.
During renewal inspection on Monday, 06/30/25, cert rep observed a first aid kit was not located in the 2nd level child care space. First aid kit for the 2nd level child care space was located in kitchen area. First aid kit failed to contain all required items.
During renewal inspection on Monday, 06/30/25, cert rep observed the second level bathroom door was unclean and trash, debris and other items was in the outdoor play space causing possible tripping hazards when in use by chidlren.
During renewal inspection on Monday, 06/30/25, cert rep observed rest equipment in used failed to be labeled with child's name and cot list failed to be posted.
In review of children's file, child 2, a preschooler, file failed to have an updated health report. Health report contained in child's 2 file was last completed on 02/20/4.
During renewal inspection on Monday, 06/30/25, cert rep observed a child and staff failed to wash their hands after a diaper change.
In review of staff files, staff person 3 provided a health assessment with a positive TB result. No further evaluation for chemoprophylaxis, such a chest x-ray, was documented in staff's file.
In review of fire safety documents, facility failed to have conducted a fire drill within 60 days. The last documented fire drill was conducted on 01/28/25.
in review of children's files, child 1, enrolled more than 60 days, file failed to contain an initial health report.
In review of staff files, Staff person 4 file failed to contain verification of education.
In review of pet files, facility failed to have a copy of updated rabies vaccination certificate for a cat at the facility. The last documented rabies vaccine was 01/31/24.
In review of children's files, child 1, enrolled 6 months or more, failed to have a service report proving information about the child's growth and development.
In review of children's files, child 1 emergency contact form failed to include who will be contacted in an emergency.
In review of children files, child 1 and 2 emergency contact and file failed to have signed parental consent for emergency medical care.
During renewal inspection on Monday 06/30/25, cert rep observed children receiving care failed to have their emergency contact information present in childcare space.
In review of children files, child 1 and 2 file failed to have signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures.
In review of staff files, staff person 5 file failed to include two nonfamily references.
In review of staff files, staff persons 1 and 4 failed to have completed 12 hours of annual professional development training. Staff 1 and 4 file only contained 11 hours of annual training.
During an unannounced inspection on Tuesday, 09/10/24, cert rep observed a staff in the outdoor play space with 5 children (1 infant, 1 older toddler and 3 preschoolers). Cert rep also observed a staff member leave their assigned group out of ratio leaving a staff member with 9 children (2 infants, 1 young toddler, 1 older toddler and 3 preschoolers).
During an unannounced inspection on Tuesday, 09/10/24, cert rep observed staff not properly supervising children, 1 staff leaving their group out of ratio and a staff was observed on their phone.
In review of staff files, staff person 1 failed to have updated child abuse clearance included in file. Child abuse clearance contained in file was last completed on 05/24/19. Staff person 3 file failed to have a completed PA state police. File contained the request for the PA state police clearance.
During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 07/17/24, cert rep observed half door, between the 2nd level childcare space and kitchen area, was damaged with a hole, on the 2nd level childcare space had an area with cluttered toys and a trash bag of balls. The outdoor play space had debris from trees, a corner area was cluttered with items and there was an unused refrigerator.
During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 07/17/24, cert rep observed chip and damaged paint throughout the facility.
During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 07/17/24, facility failed to have written hand washing signs posted in the bathrooms and sinks addressing when a staff person and child must wash their hands.
During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 07/17/24, cert rep observed in the 2nd level childcare space, two damaged preschool tables.
During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 07/17/24, cert rep observed rest equipment failed to be labeled with child's name.
During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 07/17/24, cert rep observed facility using Styrofoam products when serving food.
In review of children's file, child 2, a preschooler, file failed to have an updated health report. Health report contained in child's 2 file was last completed on 10/18/21.
In review of children's files, child 2, enrolled more than 60 days, file failed to include documentation of polio vaccinations, as required based on the child's age, per the ACIP recommended schedule.
During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 07/17/24, cert rep observed a child and staff failed to wash their hands after using the restroom.
In review of facility's emergency plan, emergency plan failed to provide accommodations for infants and toddlers.
In review of emergency plan documents, facility failed to have conducted an annual drill on the emergency plan procedures.
In review of facility's emergency plan, emergency plan failed to address where staff and children will shelter at locations away from the facility premises.
In review of emergency plan and health and safety documents, facility's emergency plan failed to include statement regarding continuity of operations and shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma and child maltreatment policy failed to address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.
In review of health and safety documents, staff person 1 had not completed health and safety professional development training updates required by OCDEL within the prescribed timeframe, 12/30/22.
During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 07/17/24, cert rep observed a facility person included in the staff: child ratio who did not meet the age qualifications to be a staff person.
In review of staff files, staff person 3 has not completed updated pediatric First Aid/CPR, from a PQAS-approved trainer and PQAS-approved curriculum. Pediatric First Aid/CPR contained in staff file was last completed on 06/16/22.
In review of health and safety documents, staff persons 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Health and Safety topics.
In review of staff files, staff persons 2 and 5 file failed to have verification of 2 years (2500 hours) of experience working with children prior to employment at the facility. Staff persons 3 and 4 file failed to include verification of education and 2 years (2500 hours) of experience working with children prior to employment at the facility.
In review of children files, child 1 emergency contact and file failed to have signed parental consent for emergency medical care.
During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 07/17/24, cert rep observed children receiving care failed to have their emergency contact information present in childcare space.
During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 07/17/24, cert rep observed facility failed to have a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions, posted in the childcare space.
In review of children files, child 1 and 2 file failed to have signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures.
In review of staff files, staff person 1 file failed to include 2 letters of references.
In review of staff files, staff persons 1, 3, 4, 5 and 6 failed to have completed 12 hours of annual professional development training. Staff person 1 file contained 4 hours of annual training, staff person 3 file contained 4 hours of annual training, staff person 4 file contained 10 hours of annual training, staff person 5 file contained 5 hours of annual training and staff person 6 contained 10 hours of annual training.
File Record for Staff #1, Staff #2, Staff #3 and Staff #4 did not include a valid Health assessment completed within the past 24 months
File records for Staff #1, Staff #2, Staff #3 and Staff #4 did not include a current certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification.
File Records for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4 and Child #5 did not include emergency contact information that included health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
File Records for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3,Child #4 and Child #5 did not include emergency contact information that included the name and addresses of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Staff #1 allegedly left a child in the basement area alone as a punishment
Staff #1 allegedly put a child in the basement area of the facility as punishment
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $85.83 | $75.72 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $80.49 | $70.27 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $75.00 | $70.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $70.23 | $69.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $80.55 | $80.55 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $80.55 | $80.55 |
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 Phenomenal Minds Daycare Center LLC had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 12 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 21, 2026 (staff ratios): “During a compliant inspection on Friday, 08/21/26, cert rep observed facility out of ratio. There was 1 staff member with 7 children (1 infant, 1 older toddler, 1 PS, 3 YSA and 1 OSA). The parent of the infant child was…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Phenomenal Minds Daycare Center LLC?
Pennsylvania lists 2 complaint investigations 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 Phenomenal Minds Daycare Center LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Jan 7, 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 Phenomenal Minds Daycare Center LLC compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #1,084 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 86% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Phenomenal Minds Daycare Center LLC last inspected?
Sep 11, 2026 (unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Phenomenal Minds Daycare Center LLC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $85.83 for infant, $80.49 for young toddler, $75.00 for older toddler, $70.23 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Phenomenal Minds Daycare Center LLC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Phenomenal Minds Daycare Center 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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