Color Me Academy LLC
Color Me Academy LLC is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 22 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 9 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (5 of 9). 6 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #283 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 76% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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Upon entering second floor staff was observed sitting at table. A student was in the bathroom at sink ad staff back was turned to her. Also observed staff go onto cubby room and leave children in room.
Observed a student using cleaning materials to wipe down table.
Observed outdoor play space with no large muscle group toys.
Observed hole in wall at the bottom of the steps.
Observed chipped paint in first floor classroom.
Observed child sleeping on cot that was labeled for another child.
Observed Child cot with no label.
Observed group space with no daily schedule posted.
Cubby located in the Sunroom/front area on 1st floor was not securely fastened to the wall. Book shelving on 2nd floor within the main room was not fastened securely fastened to the wall.
“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) | $95.00 | $85.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $95.00 | $85.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $90.00 | $80.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $85.00 | $75.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $80.00 | $70.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $70.00 | $65.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $70.00 | $65.00 |
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 Color Me Academy LLC had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 1 violation 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 11, 2026 (supervision): “Upon entering second floor staff was observed sitting at table. A student was in the bathroom at sink ad staff back was turned to her. Also observed staff go onto cubby room and leave children in room.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Color Me Academy LLC?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Color Me Academy LLC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Color Me Academy LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Oct 27, 2025. 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 Color Me Academy LLC compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #283 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 76% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Color Me Academy LLC last inspected?
Aug 11, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Color Me Academy LLC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $95.00 for newborn, $95.00 for infant, $90.00 for young toddler, $85.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Color Me Academy LLC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Color Me Academy 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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