Colorful Crayons Center for Autism
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.
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During the allocated inspection on 03/20/26, the refrigerator's temperature was at 60°.
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.
During the renewal inspection on 08/12/25, Cert Rep did not observe labels on the sleep equipment of child #1 and #2.
During the renewal inspection on 08/12/25, Cert Rep observed that Styrofoam plates were used during lunch.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
During my inspection I observed that there was toxic material out and accessible to children (hand sanitizer on the desk).
During my inspection I observed that the facility's water was temping higher than 110 degree.
During my inspection I observed that the play space did not have a first aid kit.
During my inspection I observed that staff 1 did not wash their hands after changing a baby's diaper.
During my inspection I observed that the facility had not conducted a emergency drill which is required annually.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 2, did not have their annual fire safety training.
During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have a posted daily schedule the play space.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 4 did not have their agreement signed by the operator.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 4-6 did not have their date of admission on their agreement form.
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.
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.
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.
During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have their transportation plan posted in both their main room, and the play space.
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.
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.
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.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1 did not have their 12 clock hours of child care training.
While conducting my inspection I observed that the facility did not have emergency plan.
While conducting my inspection I observed that the water in the facility was temping higher than 110 degrees.
While conducting my inspection I observed that there was peeling painting the corner of the wall in the play space.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1 did not have verification of their child care experience.
“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
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.
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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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