The School of Righteous Minds LLC
The School of Righteous Minds LLC is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 39 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 35 violations, 4 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (12 of 35). All 35 came in the last 12 months, including 4 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #823 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 63% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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During the inspection on 6/4/26 an infestation of ants was observed near the front door entrance and near the children's belongings. Ants were observed crawling in and near children's shoes.
During the inspection on 6/4/26 the file for staff person #1 included a health assessment that did not state if the staff person had a physical examination and it did not include an initial tuberculin skin test and the results.
During the inspection on 5/7/26 the outdoor play space was observed being unrestricted from unsafe areas or conditions. Exposed brick was observed broken and crumbling.
During the inspection on 5/7/2026 toxics (potting soil) was observed accessible to children on the window seals of the Infant/Toddler classroom and the Preschool Room.
During the inspection on 5/7/26 the file records for child #1 and 3 did not include an initial health assessment. The file record for child #2 did not include an updated health assessment.
During the inspection on 5/7/26 it was determined that the facility does not have a director present at the facility site a minimum of 30 hours per week. Staff person #1 was not present for unannounced inspections that occurred on 2/26/26, 3/13/26, 4/3/26 and a renewal inspection that occurred on 5/7/26.
During the inspection on 4/3/2026 the Toddler/Preschool room did not have emergency contact information present in a child care space for child #1 receiving care in the space.
Staff person #2-- was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #2-- has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised (Pediatric First Aid Training & CPR)
Continued Noncompliance Citation-During the inspection on 2/26/26 staff person #3 was observed with 5 children, the youngest child was an infant. The facility's acceptable plan of correction indicated that TSORM will assure that all children stay in their proper classroom. When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff: child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level) by 2/26/26. Current Observation: During the inspection on 3/13/26 staff person #2 was observed with 14 school agers alone, the youngest child was a young school age child.
During the inspection on 3/13/26 two cribs in the Infant Classroom did not have at least 2 feet of space on three sides while in use.
During the inspection on 3/13/26 staff person #2 was observed with 14 school age children in the school age classroom, the school age classroom capacity is 13.
During the inspection on 3/13/2026 the file records for staff person #1 and 2 did not include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
Continued non-compliance- During the inspection on 2/26/2026 the Infant, Toddlers, and School Age room did not have emergency contact information present in a child care space for the children receiving care in the space. The facility's acceptable plan of correction indicated that TSORM placed emergency contacts in each classroom by 2/26/26. Current observation: During the inspection on 3/13/2026 the Infant, Toddlers, and School Age room did not have emergency contact information present in a child care space for the children receiving care in the space.
Continued Noncompliance Citation- During the inspection on 2/26/26 the facility did not have a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency posted conspicuously in every child care space. The facility's acceptable plan of correction indicated that TSORM hung plan back up with more secured tape by 2/26/26. Current Observation: During the inspection on 3/13/26 the facility did not have a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency posted conspicuously in every child care space.
During the inspection on 3/13/2026 the file record for staff person#1 did not include two written, non-family references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Staff person #4 and 5-- was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #4 and 5-- has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: (staff person #4- Pediatric First Aid & CPR Training and Staff person#5- Pediatric First Aid & CPR training, Health & Safety Training).
During the inspection on 2/26/26 the file for staff person #1 included an outdated disclosure statement. Staff person #4 was observed providing direct child care and their file included a child abuse clearance for volunteer purposes and it did not include a NSOR clearance. Staff person#5 was observed providing direct child care and their file did not include a child abuse clearance and NSOR clearance.
During the inspection on 2/26/26 staff person #3 was observed with 5 children, the youngest child was an infant.
During the inspection on 2/26/26 the file records for staff person #1,3, 4 and 5 did not include emergency plan training.
During the inspection on 2/26/26 in the bathroom of the facility the hot water temperature measured 117° F, in areas accessible to children in care.
During the inspection on 2/26/26 the file for staff person #1 did not include an acceptable health assessment. Staff person #3 was observed providing direct child care and their file included a health assessment that did not include the suitability of working in child care and results of examination of communicable diseases. Staff person #4 and 5 were observed providing direct child care and their files did not include an initial health assessment.
During the inspection on 2/26/26 the small classroom was observed as being an office. The classroom was not set up for active child care space.
During the inspection on 2/26/26 the file records for staff person #1, 3 did not include verification of child care experience prior to service at the facility.
During the inspection on 2/26/26 the file records for child # 1 and 2 did not include an agreement that specified the date of the child's admission.
During the inspection on 2/26/26 the file record for child # 1 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on emergency contact form.
During the inspection on 2/26/2026 the Infant, Toddlers, and School Age room did not have emergency contact information present in a child care space for the children receiving care in the space.
During the inspection on 2/26/26 the facility did not have a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency posted conspicuously in every child care space
During the inspection on 2/26/2026 the file record for child # 2 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child.
During the inspection 2/26/26 the file record for child#2 did not include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
During the inspection on 2/26/2026 the file record for staff persons #3, 4 and 5 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the facility person.
During the inspection on 2/26/26 the file record for staff persons # 3,4, and 5 did not include verification of age.
During the inspection on 2/26/2026 the file records for staff person#3, 4 and 5 did not include two written, non-family references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
During the inspection on 12/3/25 the outdoor play space did not have a gate/barrier to prevent children from going into unsafe areas outside.
During the inspection on 12/3/25 electrical outlets were observed not having protective receptacle covers inside of them.
During the inspection on 12/3/25 the facility's front door and side door did not have a visual strip or other visual identification placed on glass located in a traffic area, a child care space or a play space.
During the inspection on 12/3/2025 the evacuation routes were not posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility.
During the inspection on 12/3/25 the facility did not have a current annual fire inspection report or monthly testing.
During the inspection on 12/3/2025 the facility did not have information on how to access the regulations electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.
“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.
Enforcement actions
Negative sanctions Pennsylvania lists for this center, such as a downgrade to a provisional certificate, refusing to renew or revoking its certificate of compliance, with the status COMPASS shows. “Operation permitted” means the center may keep operating while it appeals; “operation not permitted” means it may not.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $84.00 | $62.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $79.00 | $59.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $75.00 | $57.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $71.00 | $55.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $55.00 | $55.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $55.00 | $55.00 |
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 The School of Righteous Minds LLC had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 4 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 Mar 13, 2026 (supervision): “Staff person #2-- was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #2-- has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised (Pediatric First Aid…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about The School of Righteous Minds LLC?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at The School of Righteous 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 The School of Righteous Minds LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Jun 18, 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 The School of Righteous Minds LLC compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #823 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 63% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was The School of Righteous Minds LLC last inspected?
Jun 4, 2026 (unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does The School of Righteous Minds LLC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $84.00 for infant, $79.00 for young toddler, $75.00 for older toddler, $71.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs The School of Righteous Minds LLC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is The School Of Righteous 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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