Colorful Kidz Learning Center
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
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
During initial inspection dated 10/14/2022, certification representative observed chipped paint in the back room, hallway, and main room in 4 different locations.
“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
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
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.
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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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