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Colorful Kidz Learning Center

4056 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104 · Philadelphia County
1 complaint investigation found violations Keystone STAR 4

Colorful Kidz Learning Center is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 21 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 11 violations, none of them core-safety, most often for records & paperwork (4 of 11). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #196 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 82% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 82% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. Fewer citations than most
Tied for #196 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
0 Core-safety citations
11 Other citations
6 Inspections
1 Complaint investigations that found violations
11 citations from 7 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · none in the last 12 months · last inspected Mar 11, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Mar 11, 2026 · Inspection · no citation Jan 22, 2026 · Inspection · no citation Feb 24, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Jul 23, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation found Apr 24, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Apr 4, 2023 · Inspection · no citation Oct 14, 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 4
Building & playground safety 3
Health & medication 2
Training & qualifications 2

Citations, newest first

Citation Feb 24, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Outside Walkways/Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed 55 Pa. Code §3270.64/3270.91(a)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walk through and the fire exit was partially obstructed by debris in the rear of the building along with a tripping/fall hazard due to a steep drop off of the cement area into the dirt and there was a metal pipe sticking out of the ground.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 27, 2025): “Provider will clear the rear egress area of debris, the metal pipe and correct the tripping and fall hazards”
Citation Feb 24, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Infant: updated health report every 6 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(1)
During the renewal inspection certification representative reviewed 5 children's files and the file for child #1 and child #3 did not include an updated health assessment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 27, 2025): “Provider will obtain an updated physical form for child #1 and child #3 and place it in the children's file.”
Citation Feb 24, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed facility files and the policy for Shaken Baby Syndrome and Child Maltreatment did not address the identification and prevention of child maltreatment per Announcement C-22-03 that was issued on January 24,2022.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 27, 2025): “Provider will update their shaken baby/abusive head trauma and child maltreatment policy to ensure that it includes the identification and prevention of child maltreatment.”
Citation Feb 24, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's files, and the emergency contact forms for child #2 did not have an address for the release person(s) on the emergency contact form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 27, 2025): “Provider will have the parents for child #2 put an address for the release people on the emergency contact form.”
Citation Feb 24, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's files and the file for child #3 did not include signed parental consent for the administration of minor first aid by facility staff.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 27, 2025): “Provider will obtain the written signature giving consent to minor first aid from the parent of child #1.”
Citation Feb 24, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(iv)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 3 staff files and the file for staff #1 was missing a verification of childcare experience and a verification of education.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 14, 2025): “Provider will obtain proof of education to the of staff #1.”
Citation Feb 24, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Professional development certificate 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(g)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed34 staff file and the files for staff #1 had the 1 hr health and safety update but did not contain the 10-hr. health and safety training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 27, 2025): “Provider will have staff #1 take the required health and safety training.”
Citation Jul 23, 2024 Complaint investigation Health & medication
2 hour diaper check 55 Pa. Code §3270.135(e)
On July 23, 2024, certification representative completed a complaint investigation. After speaking with staff person #1 and checking documentation at the facility, there was no documentation that the child diaper was checked every 2 hours or that the child was changed throughout the day.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 23, 2024): “Following the incident on June 20, 2024, the provider now has implemented a new diaper change log procedure for teachers to fill out daily. At the time of this inspection, provider provided diaper change logs that were started as of June 24th, 2024.”
Citation Apr 24, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
During the renewal inspection on 04/24/24 the file reviewed for staff person #1 did not contain 10hr Health & Safety pre-service training within 90 days of hire.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 29, 2024): “Staff person #1 will complete required training.”
Citation Oct 14, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
In child care spaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(a)
During the initial inspection dated 10/14/2022, certification representative observed that there was no first aid kit in the main room child care space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 14, 2022): “Called a staff member and had them bring a first aid kit to the facility.”
Citation Oct 14, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
During initial inspection dated 10/14/2022, certification representative observed chipped paint in the back room, hallway, and main room in 4 different locations.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 14, 2022): “Will paint over the chipped paint areas.”

“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.

Complaint investigations and reported incidents

Violation found Jul 23, 2024 Complaint investigation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.

Pennsylvania’s search lists complaint investigations in which the state found at least one violation (“verified complaints”). It does not say what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it. Incident investigations look into something that happened at the center; self-reported violations are ones the center reported to the state itself.

Daily rates

Age group Full time, per day Part time, per day
Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) $81.23 $61.17
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $81.23 $61.17
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $76.84 $57.47
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $72.69 $64.94
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $65.63 $59.63
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $55.15 $49.15
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $55.15 $49.15

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 21 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Apr 14, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 4
since May 17, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator Colorful Kidz LLC
Hours Monday–Sunday 6:00 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (215) 337-3445
State certificate # CER-00250938
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Common questions

Has Colorful Kidz Learning Center had any serious violations?

No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 11 other citations, listed above.

Have there been complaints about Colorful Kidz Learning Center?

Pennsylvania lists 1 complaint investigation since 2021 in which it found at least one violation; the violations are listed above. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Colorful Kidz Learning Center’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4, effective May 17, 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 Colorful Kidz Learning Center compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?

It is tied for #196 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 82% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Colorful Kidz Learning Center last inspected?

Mar 11, 2026 (allocated unannounced monitoring). No violations were cited during that visit.

How much does Colorful Kidz Learning Center cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $81.23 for newborn, $81.23 for infant, $76.84 for young toddler, $72.69 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Colorful Kidz Learning Center?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Colorful Kidz LLC.

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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