A Colorful World Learning Center · 4619 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia
A Colorful World Learning Center is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 56 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 12 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (6 of 12). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #315 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 73% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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During the unannounced visit cert rep observed Lysol cleaning materials and sprays on the wall ledge accessible to children.
During the unannounced visit cert rep observed a hole on the left side of the infant room wall.
Certification rep observed staff #2 record and observed State Police Clearance and Child Abuse Clearance obtained by staff #2 in record was for volunteer purpose not for employment.
During the renewal inspection staff #1 was observed working unsupervised by a staff person qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor.
During the renewal inspection certification rep observed carpet on the left middle room was unclean.
Certification rep reviewed staff #1 record and observed one non -family reference from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person was not in record.
During the renewal inspection certification rep observed staff #1 working alone unsupervised without a complete record. Staff #1 record did not contain a Mandated Reporter training and FBI Clearance, date of hire: 11/10/2023.
During the renewal inspection certification rep observed the first aid kit in the infant room did not contain tweezers and soap, In the 4- to 5-year-old room the first aid kit did not contain tweezers and scissors and in the 2 to 3 years old room the first aid did not contain tape and scissors.
Certification rep reviewed staff #1 record and observed 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 was not in record, date of hire: 11/10/2023.
During the renewal inspection certification rep observed the fire extinguisher in the front entrance of the facility arrow pointed to the left, fire extinguisher read "needs to be recharged".
Certification rep reviewed child #1 record and observed the address of the child's physician or source of medical care missing on the emergency contact form.
At the time of renewal inspection, documentation of proof of purchase and date of purchase of an interconnected fire detection system was absent.
“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.) | $69.00 | $57.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $65.00 | $55.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $61.00 | $50.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $58.00 | $49.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $47.00 | $41.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $47.00 | $41.00 |
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 A Colorful World Learning Center had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 3 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 Nov 26, 2024 (background checks): “Certification rep observed staff #2 record and observed State Police Clearance and Child Abuse Clearance obtained by staff #2 in record was for volunteer purpose not for employment.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about A Colorful World Learning Center?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at A Colorful World Learning Center since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is A Colorful World Learning Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective May 14, 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 A Colorful World Learning Center compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #315 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 73% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was A Colorful World Learning Center last inspected?
May 12, 2026 (allocated unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does A Colorful World Learning Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $69.00 for infant, $65.00 for young toddler, $61.00 for older toddler, $58.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs A Colorful World Learning Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Flawsome Kidz Learning 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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