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Colorful Crayons Center for Autism

2024 S 10th St, Philadelphia, PA 19148 · Philadelphia County
Keystone STAR 1

Colorful Crayons Center for Autism is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 8 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times. The state cited 48 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (21 of 48). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #864 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 66% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 66% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
Tied for #864 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
3 Core-safety citations
45 Other citations
7 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
48 citations from 7 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Mar 20, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Mar 20, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Aug 12, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Aug 1, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Nov 6, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Aug 1, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Aug 29, 2022 · Inspection · citation found Mar 1, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork 21
Building & playground safety 9
Emergency preparedness 5
Training & qualifications 5
Health & medication 4
Food & feeding 1
Supervision 1
Background checks 1
Staff ratios 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Mar 20, 2026 Inspection Food & feeding
Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107
During the allocated inspection on 03/20/26, the refrigerator's temperature was at 60°.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 20, 2026): “The temperature setting was adjusted, and the temperature is now under 45°.”
Core safety Aug 12, 2025 Inspection Supervision
Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)
During the renewal inspection on 08/12/25, Cert Rep observed staff person #1 leave 4 children unattended in the classroom, unsupervised for 1 minute.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 9, 2025): “Staff will call for help or take children with them if they have to leave the classroom.”
Citation Aug 12, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Clean, age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)
During the renewal inspection on 08/12/25, Cert Rep did not observe labels on the sleep equipment of child #1 and #2.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 9, 2025): “Director added labels on the sleep equipment for the children. (corrected onsite)”
Citation Aug 12, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
No styrofoam 55 Pa. Code §3270.108(c)
During the renewal inspection on 08/12/25, Cert Rep observed that Styrofoam plates were used during lunch.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 9, 2025): “Do not use Styrofoam plates or cups.”
Citation Aug 12, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services considered extra 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(7)
During the renewal inspection on 08/12/25, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep did not observe extra services or N/A provided in writing on the service agreement form in the file of child #3.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 9, 2025): “Agreement forms will be updated to include all missing information.”
Citation Aug 1, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
During the renewal inspection on 08/01/24, Cert rep observed a can of air freshener in the bathroom used by children, sitting on a shelf, accessible to children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 27, 2024): “Air freshener can will be placed on a shelf that is unreachable by children.”
Citation Aug 1, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Clean, age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)
During the renewal inspection on 08/01/24, Cert Rep observed that the rest equipment was not labeled for the use of a specific child.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 27, 2024): “The rest equipment will be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.”
Citation Aug 1, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
During the renewal inspection on 08/01/24, Cert Rep did not observe child service reports providing information about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided in the file of child #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 27, 2024): “Provider will complete child service reports, provide copy to parents, and store into the child files.”
Citation Aug 1, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
During the renewal inspection on 08/01/24, Cert Rep did not observe two written references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person in the file of staff person #1.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 27, 2024): “Provider will place two written references in staff person's file immediately.”
Core safety Nov 6, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During unannounced monitoring on 11/6/23, while reviewing staff files. Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 1had a volunteer state police clearance dated 5/18/23, did not have disclosure statement, FBI dated 8/10/23 did not have a complete rap sheet attached and did not have documentation of Child abuse clearance in file to qualify under the 45-day provisional waiver hire.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 22, 2023): “Staff # 1 will not return to the facility until all the clearances are in file.”
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Core safety Nov 6, 2023 Inspection Staff ratios
Two facility persons present in facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.54(a)
During unannounced monitoring on 11/6/23, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed Staff # 2 alone in the facility with 5 children. The youngest 2 years old, the oldest 4 years old.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 22, 2023): “Director will go over ratios with staff.”
Citation Nov 6, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
During unannounced monitoring on 11/6/23, while reviewing staff files. Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1 did not have documentation of emergency plan training in file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 22, 2023): “Director will provide staff with emergency plan training.”
Citation Nov 6, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
During unannounced monitoring on 11/6/23, while reviewing staff files. Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1 did not have documentation of health assessment and TB in file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 22, 2023): “Director will make sure that staff has a physical on file.”
Citation Nov 6, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)
During unannounced monitoring on 11/6/23, while reviewing staff files. Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1 did not have documentation of education and 2500 childcare hours to qualify as an AGS
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 22, 2023): “Director will ensure that staff has high school diploma and childcare experience.”
Citation Nov 6, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
During unannounced monitoring on 11/6/23, while reviewing staff files. Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 1 did not have documentation of 2 nonfamily references in file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 22, 2023): “Director will make sure staff have references on file.”
Citation Aug 1, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
During renewal inspection on 8/23/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 1 and Staff # 3's emergency plan training was dated 3/2/22
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 14, 2023): “Director will train all staff on the updated emergency plan.”
Citation Aug 1, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
During renewal inspection on 8/23/23, while doing a walk-though of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: toxic material in the bathroom cabinet that was unlocked and accessible to children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 23, 2023): “Director removed toxic material from bathroom cabinet and placed in a locked cabinet.”
Citation Aug 1, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
During renewal inspection on 8/23/23, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: -None of the sinks and toilet area had the correct handwashing sign posted.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 14, 2023): “Director will post handwashing signs in areas that have sinks.”
Citation Aug 1, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)
During renewal inspection on 8/23/23, while reviewing the facility's emergency plan, it did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 14, 2023): “Director will correct emergency plan to include the above violation.”
Citation Aug 1, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
During renewal inspection on 8/23/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: = Staff # 3 did not have documentation of staff evaluation in file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 14, 2023): “Director will complete evaluation on all staff.”
Citation Aug 1, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
During renewal inspection on 8/23/23, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 1 and # 2 did not have documentation of a child service report in file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 14, 2023): “Director will ensure that all child service reports are done timely.”
Citation Aug 1, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
During renewal inspection on 8/23/23, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 1 and # 3 did not have documentation of health insurance information and policy number listed on the emergency contact form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 14, 2023): “Director will obtain proper paperwork for file. Staff will have parent fill out all missing areas of the document.”
Citation Aug 1, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
During renewal inspection on 8/23/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: Child 3 2's emergency contact did not list release persons address
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 14, 2023): “Director will obtain proper paperwork for child's file. Staff will ensure parents fill out the emergency contact in full entirety.”
Citation Aug 1, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)
During renewal inspection on 8/23/23, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 1 and # 2 emergency contact and agreement was last signed 9/27/22 and 10/2/22.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 14, 2023): “Director will have parent fill out missing sections of the emergency contact form.”
Citation Aug 1, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(3)/3270.182(5)
During renewal inspection on 8/23/23, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 2's emergency contact did not have parental signature for administering minor first aid and consent for emergency medical care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 14, 2023): “Director will have parent complete missing areas of the emergency contact form.”
Citation Aug 1, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.25(a)
During renewal inspection on 8/23/23, while doing a walk-through of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: - The facility did not have the current COC posted.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 14, 2023): “Director will post Certificate of compliance on the wall in each room.”
Citation Aug 1, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
During renewal inspection on 8/23/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 3 had documentation of only 7 clock hours of childcare training in file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 14, 2023): “Director will let the staff know the number of training hours they need per year.”
Citation Aug 29, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
During my inspection I observed that there was toxic material out and accessible to children (hand sanitizer on the desk).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 18, 2022): “Provide will make sure that all toxic materials are always placed in an inaccessible area.”
Citation Aug 29, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
110º F or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.69(b)
During my inspection I observed that the facility's water was temping higher than 110 degree.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 18, 2022): “Provider will make sure that the water t=in their facility is always below 110 degrees.”
Citation Aug 29, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
In child care spaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(a)
During my inspection I observed that the play space did not have a first aid kit.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 18, 2022): “Provider will make sure that all child care spaces in their facility has a first kit.”
Citation Aug 29, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Child's hands washed 55 Pa. Code §3270.134(a)
During my inspection I observed that staff 1 did not wash their hands after changing a baby's diaper.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 18, 2022): “Provider will take training on the important of have washing after toileting.”
Citation Aug 29, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
During my inspection I observed that the facility had not conducted a emergency drill which is required annually.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 18, 2022): “Provider will create an emergency drill log and practice different emergency drill at least once a year.”
Citation Aug 29, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 2, did not have their annual fire safety training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 18, 2022): “Provider will make sure that all incoming and current staff get their annual fire safety training.”
Citation Aug 29, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.111(a)
During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have a posted daily schedule the play space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 18, 2022): “Provider will make sure that all required postings are always posted.”
Citation Aug 29, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 4 did not have their agreement signed by the operator.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 18, 2022): “Provider will make sure that all areas on the agreement form are filled in completely.”
Citation Aug 29, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 4-6 did not have their date of admission on their agreement form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 18, 2022): “Provider will make sure that all areas on the agreement form are filled in completely.”
Citation Aug 29, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1-3, & 5, did not have their parent's home and or work information on their emergency contact sheet.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 18, 2022): “Provider will make sure that all areas on the emergency contact sheet are filled in completely.”
Citation Aug 29, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 5 did not have their health insurance coverage and policy number on their emergency contact sheet.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 18, 2022): “Provider will make sure that all areas on the emergency contact sheet are filled in completely.”
Citation Aug 29, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 5 did not have name of whom they could be released to on their emergency contact sheet.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 18, 2022): “Provider will make sure that all areas on the emergency contact sheet are filled in completely.”
Citation Aug 29, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)
During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have their transportation plan posted in both their main room, and the play space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 18, 2022): “Provider will make sure that all required postings are always posted.”
Citation Aug 29, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(3)
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1, 2, 4, &, 6 did not have signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 18, 2022): “Provider will make sure that all areas on the emergency contact sheet are filled in completely.”
Citation Aug 29, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1, 2, 4-6, did not have signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 18, 2022): “Provider will make sure that all areas on the emergency contact sheet are filled in completely.”
Citation Aug 29, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(6)
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1, 2, &, 5, did not have signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 18, 2022): “Provider will make sure that all areas on the emergency contact sheet are filled in completely.”
Citation Aug 29, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1 did not have their 12 clock hours of child care training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 18, 2022): “Provider will make sure that all staff take their 12 clock hours of childcare training annually.”
Citation Mar 1, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)
While conducting my inspection I observed that the facility did not have emergency plan.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 22, 2022): “Provider will made sure that they have a current emergency plan on site at all times.”
Citation Mar 1, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
110º F or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.69(b)
While conducting my inspection I observed that the water in the facility was temping higher than 110 degrees.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 22, 2022): “Provider will make sure that the water temperature in the facility is lower than 110 degrees at all times.”
Citation Mar 1, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
While conducting my inspection I observed that there was peeling painting the corner of the wall in the play space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 22, 2022): “Provider will repair all damaged paint, and cracked plaster.”
Citation Mar 1, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(iv)
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1 did not have verification of their child care experience.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 22, 2022): “Provider will make sure that all staff have are required documentation.”

“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
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $60.00 $45.00
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $60.00 $45.00
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $60.00 $45.00
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $45.00 $45.00
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $45.00 $45.00

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

Capacity 8 children
Certificate status Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through Oct 22, 2026
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Nov 1, 2022 · what STARS means
Operator Colorful Crayons Center For Autism
Hours Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–7:00 PM; Saturday and Sunday 9:00 AM–5:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (215) 678-1210
State certificate # CER-00245645
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Common questions

Has Colorful Crayons Center for Autism 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 Aug 12, 2025 (supervision): “During the renewal inspection on 08/12/25, Cert Rep observed staff person #1 leave 4 children unattended in the classroom, unsupervised for 1 minute.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Colorful Crayons Center for Autism?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Colorful Crayons Center for Autism since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Colorful Crayons Center for Autism’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Nov 1, 2022. 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 Colorful Crayons Center for Autism compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?

It is tied for #864 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 66% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Colorful Crayons Center for Autism last inspected?

Mar 20, 2026 (allocated unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Colorful Crayons Center for Autism cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $60.00 for young toddler, $60.00 for older toddler, $60.00 for preschool, $45.00 for young school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Colorful Crayons Center for Autism?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Colorful Crayons Center For Autism.

Certified centers nearby

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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