GREAT MINDS THINK ALIKE CHILDCARE TWO LLC

CHESTER, PAChild Care CenterLicensed

2.8based on state inspection data
Capacity38
Est. price$860/mo

Contact information

Address2310 PROVIDENCE AVE, CHESTER, PA, 19013

CityCHESTER, PA 19013

CountyDelaware

Phone(610) 800-2767

Operating details

Capacity38

SubsidiesY

License dateJune 6, 2026

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 3/18/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High1
  • Medium-High17
  • Medium5
  • Medium-Low2
  • Low0

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2310 PROVIDENCE AVE, CHESTER, PA, 19013, CHESTER, PA 19013

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Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 3/18/2026

  • High1
  • Medium-High17
  • Medium5
  • Medium-Low2
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium-High risk3/18/2026

    Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety (3270.14/3270.21)

    During renewal inspection on 3/18/26, Cert rep observed the following: The facility's shaken baby syndrome policy did not include identification and prevention of child maltreatment Requirement: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Correction: The facility's Shaken Baby Syndrome policy has been updated to include identification and prevention of child maltreatment. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 4/1/2026
  2. Medium risk3/18/2026

    General Health and Safety (3270.21)

    During renewal inspection on 3/18/26, Cert rep observed the following: The extension cords in the infant room, was accessible to the crawling infants in the room Requirement: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Correction: The extension cords in the infant room have been moved, and is no longer accessible. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 3/18/2026
  3. Medium-High risk3/18/2026

    Plan posted (3270.27(d))

    During renewal inspection on 3/18/26, Cert rep observed the following: The facility's emergency plan was not posted Requirement: The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location. Correction: The facility's emergency plan was moved, and placed in a conspicuous location. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 3/18/2026
  4. Medium-High risk3/18/2026

    On excursions (3270.75(d))

    During renewal inspection on 3/18/26, Cert rep observed the following: The first aid kit in the facility's vehicle was missing, gloves, scissors, and tweezers Requirement: One first-aid kit per child care group must accompany children and facility persons on excursions from the facility. Each first aid kit taken on an excursion must contain a bottle of water in addition to the items specified at §3270.75(c). Correction: Gloves, scissors and tweezers were added to the first aid kit, located in the facility's vehicle. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 3/18/2026
  5. Medium-High risk3/18/2026

    Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster (3270.76/3270.77(a))

    During renewal inspection on 3/18/26, Cert rep observed the following: 1. The classrooms located on the 2nd floor Rooms 4--7 windowsills needed cleaning and the 3rd floor classroom windowsills needed cleaning as well 2. Classroom # 5 had a tile that was ripped and needed replacing 3. The middle classroom located on the 3rd floor, ceiling and wall had peeling paint and was wet from the rain Requirement: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. Correction: 1. The classrooms located on the 2nd floor Rooms 4--7 windowsills has beeen cleaned, as well as the 3rd floor classroom windowsills. 2. Classroom # 5 was replaced. 3. The middle classroom located on the 3rd floor, ceiling has dried and has been repainted. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 4/1/2026
  6. Medium-High risk3/18/2026

    Services proceeded (3270.123(a)(3))

    During renewal inspection on 3/18/26, Cert rep observed the following: Child # 3's file did not have documentation of child service report in file Requirement: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information). Correction: A service report was completed for child #3, and will be filed in the child's file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 4/1/2026
  7. Medium-High risk3/18/2026

    Child's name, birth date (3270.124(b)(1))

    During renewal inspection on 3/18/26, Cert rep observed the following: Child # 4's emergency contact did not include child's birthdate Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the name and birth date of the child. Correction: Child #4 emergency contact was updated to includes the child's birthday. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 3/18/2026
  8. Medium-High risk3/18/2026

    Immunization record (3270.131(d)(5))

    During renewal inspection on 3/18/26, Cert rep observed the following: Child # 1's immunization record was missing 2-HepB, 3 Rotavirus, 1 Dtap, 1 Pneumococcal Requirement: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. Correction: Child #1 does not receive immunization. A letter was received from child's pediatrician to be kept in the child's file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 4/1/2026
  9. Medium-High riskStandard 123/18/2026

    12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test (3270.151(a)/3270.192(3))

    During renewal inspection on 3/18/26, Cert rep observed the following: Staff # 6's health assessment was dated 1/24/24 Requirement: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. Correction: An updated physical for staff number #6 was placed in the staff's file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 4/1/2026
  10. Medium risk3/18/2026

    Measurement and use of indoor child care space (3270.61)

    During renewal inspection on 3/18/26, Cert rep observed the following: Room # 7 was not set up and ready to receive children Requirement: Measurement and use of indoor child care space. Correction: Room #7 will not be used as childcare space. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 4/2/2026
  11. Medium-High risk3/18/2026

    Emergency plan (3270.27(a)(5))

    During renewal inspection on 3/18/26, Cert rep observed the following: Facility's emergency plan did not include documentation for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. Requirement: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. Correction: The facility's emergency plan was updated to include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 4/1/2026

2025

  1. Medium-High risk3/19/2025

    Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety (3270.14/3270.21)

    During renewal inspection on 3/19/25, Cert Rep observed the following: -The facility's shaken baby syndrome policy did not include identification and prevention of child maltreatment - Requirement: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Correction: Great Minds updated the facility's shaken baby syndrome policy to include identification and prevention of child maltreatment Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 4/2/2025
  2. Medium-High risk3/19/2025

    Plan reviewed/updated annually (3270.27(b))

    During renewal inspection on 3/19/25, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility's emergency plan that was posted was not updated Requirement: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility. Correction: Great Minds Think Alike emergency plan has been updated and posted at the facility. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 3/19/2025
  3. Medium-High risk3/19/2025

    Comply with CPSL/CPSL information (3270.32(a)/3270.192(4))

    During renewal inspection on 3/19/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 2's NSOR clearance in file was dated 11/21/19 Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Staff # -2- may not work in a childcare position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Staff #--2- may not work in a childcare position at the facility. Correction: Staff # 2 will not be in a childcare position at the facility until clearance is completed and placed in file Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 3/19/2025
  4. Medium-Low risk3/19/2025

    Staff evaluations (3270.34(a)(6))

    During renewal inspection on 3/19/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 8's documentation of staff evaluation in file was dated 1/18/24 Requirement: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. Correction: Staff #8 staff evaluation is now current, dated 3/21/2025. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 4/2/2025
  5. Medium risk3/19/2025

    Director qualifications (3270.34(b))

    During renewal inspection on 3/19/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 4 did not have a complete file to meet the requirements for the position Requirement: A director shall have attained one of the following qualification levels specified at §3270.34(b)(1) - (4). Correction: The director file was updated to meet the requirement for the position. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 3/19/2025
  6. Medium-High risk3/19/2025

    Locked or inaccessible (3270.66(a))

    During renewal inspection on 3/19/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Cert Rep observed leaning products in the lower cabinet of the kitchen and 2nd floor bathroom. Both cabinets were unlocked and accessible to children Requirement: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. Correction: The kitchen cabinet and 2nd floor bathroom cabinet are now locked and are inaccessible to children. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 3/19/2025
  7. Medium risk3/19/2025

    Lighting (3270.78)

    During renewal inspection on 3/19/25, Cert Rep observed the following: The classroom on the 3rd floor closet to the kitchen lights does not work in the classroom Requirement: Rooms, hallways, stairways, outside steps, porches and ramps shall be lighted by artificial or natural light. Correction: A light bulb was replaced in the classroom on the 3rd floor classroom, closet to the 3rd floor kitchen. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 4/2/2025
  8. Medium-High risk3/19/2025

    Services proceeded (3270.123(a)(3))

    During renewal inspection on 3/19/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 1's agreement did not include services provided Requirement: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information). Correction: The agreement for child #1 was updated to include services provided from GMTA. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 3/19/2025
  9. Medium-Low risk3/19/2025

    Designated release persons (3270.123(a)(5))

    During renewal inspection on 3/19/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 1's agreement was incomplete and did not include release person Requirement: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. Correction: The agreement for child #1 was updated to include a release person for the child. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 3/19/2025
  10. Medium-High risk3/19/2025

    Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos (3270.124(f)/3270.181(c))

    During renewal inspection on 3/19/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 2's emergency contact and agreement was last signed 4/8/24 and 3/5/25 Requirement: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. Correction: The parent of child #2 provided an updated signature for the emergency contact and agreement form. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 3/19/2025
  11. Medium-High risk3/19/2025

    ACIP recommended immunization record (3270.131(e))

    During renewal inspection on 3/19/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 1 was missing a dose of the following immunization- Rotavirus, Dtap, HIB, and Pneumococcal Child # 2 was missing doses of the following immunization- 2-HepB -, 1- rotavirus, 1-Dtap,1 HIB, 2 Pneumococcal, 1 Polio. No documentation of MMR, Varicella and Hep A Requirement: The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP. Correction: Child #1 started GMTA on 3/17/2025, an updated copy of child # 1 immunization records was provided to GMTA on 3/19/2025. Parent was informed for Child # 2 updated immunizations report Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 4/2/2025
  12. High risk3/19/2025

    Exceeding Capacity (3270.61(h))

    During renewal inspection on 3/19/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Cert Rep observed 6 children in Room 3 that has a capacity for 4 children Requirement: The capacity established for an indoor space may not be exceeded. Correction: The children were separated to not exceed the capacity of the room. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 3/19/2025
  13. Medium risk3/19/2025

    Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance (3270.95(a)/3270.95(b))

    During renewal inspection on 3/19/25, Cert Rep observed the following: Cert Rep observed that the fire detection system was not working on the 2nd and 3rd floors of the facility Requirement: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. Correction: Fire detection devices were replaced on the 2nd and 3rd floors. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 3/19/2025
  14. Medium-High risk3/19/2025

    Emergency plan (3270.27(a)(1))

    During renewal inspection on 3/19/25, Cert Rep observed the following: The facility's emergency plan did not include shelter away location away from the facility Requirement: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises. Correction: An address was added to GMTA shelter in place emergency plan and provided to all parents. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 3/19/2025

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$860/month

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About this daycare

  • Location: CHESTER, Delaware County
  • Capacity: 38
  • Type: Child Care Center
  • Years in operation: 0

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