Colors Numbers and Shape Daycare & Learning Center
Colors Numbers and Shape Daycare & Learning Center is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 21 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 22 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (9 of 22). 5 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #455 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 63% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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During renewal inspection on July 22, 2026, certification representative observed stained ceiling tiles in the kitchen area, and between the kitchen and bathroom.
During renewal inspection on July 22, 2026, certification representative observed areas of chipped paint on the blue, purple, green and red walls in the main room, in the bathroom and on the yellow wall of the front room.
During renewal inspection on July 22, 2026, the records of children #1 and #2 did not contain a health assessment conducted within 12 months of previous health assessment (Child #1 dated 6-18-25 - no date/signature on newer documentation, and child #2 dated 5-20-25).
During renewal inspection on July 22, 2026, the letter to local traffic safety authorities was dated 2-16-23.
During renewal inspection on July 22, 2026, provider did not have documentation of current liability insurance on file.
During renewal inspection on July 28, 2025, certification representative observed areas of chipped paint in the front, middle and back rooms of the facility.
During renewal inspection on July 28, 2025, the records of children #1, 2, and 3 did not contain initial health reports (records of children #1 and #3 contained immunization records only).
During renewal inspection on July 28, 2025, the record of staff #1 did not contain documentation of pediatric first-aid and CPR training.
During renewal inspection on August 9, 2024, certification representative observed a stained ceiling tile in the front room.
During renewal inspection on August 9, 2024, certification representative observed areas of chipped paint in the bathroom, the green wall by the back door, on the back door, the grey wall under the tv, and the blue wall in the middle room.
During renewal inspection on August 9, 2024, the director was not on site at the facility and as of 8-30-24 provider did not send a director schedule showing a minimum 30 hours a week, as requested.
During renewal inspection on August 9, 2024, the records of children #1, 4 and 5 did not contain child service reports completed every 6 months.
During renewal inspection on August 9, 2024, the agreement of child #2 did not specify the person designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
During renewal inspection on August 9, 2024, the agreements of children #2 and 3 did not specify the dates of the child's admission.
During renewal inspection on August 9, 2024, the financial agreements of 2, 3 and 5 did not include the date with parent's signatures.
During renewal inspection on August 9, 2024, the emergency contact information of child #5 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care or for administration of minor first-aid procedures, both of which are required prior to admission.
During unannounced inspection on February 23, 2024, the record of staff #4 did not contain clearance information for the state of New Jersey as required under the CPSL.
During unannounced inspection on February 23, 2024, the records of staff #1 and 2 did not contain documentation of the Health and Safety update completed within the timeframe prescribed by DHS.
During unannounced inspection on February 23, 2024, the record of staff #1 did not contain documentation of pediatric first-aid and CPR.
During unannounced inspection on February 23, 2024, the record of staff #1 did not include identification/verification of age.
During complaint investigation on February 23, 2024, the records of staff #2, 3, and 4 did not contain documentation of experience.
Observed 7/12/2023 in Bathroom #1 there was broken tile on the floor. Observed in the back outdoor play space there was dirty water and debris. Observed in childcare space front room there were damaged tiles in the ceilings.
“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) | $67.83 | $67.83 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $67.83 | $67.83 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $63.49 | $52.27 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $59.54 | $49.58 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $56.23 | $46.90 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $45.55 | $39.36 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $45.55 | $39.36 |
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 Colors Numbers and Shape Daycare & Learning Center 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 Feb 23, 2024 (background checks): “During unannounced inspection on February 23, 2024, the record of staff #4 did not contain clearance information for the state of New Jersey as required under the CPSL.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Colors Numbers and Shape Daycare & 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 Colors Numbers and Shape Daycare & Learning Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective May 16, 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 Colors Numbers and Shape Daycare & Learning Center compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #455 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 63% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Colors Numbers and Shape Daycare & Learning Center last inspected?
Jul 22, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Colors Numbers and Shape Daycare & Learning Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $67.83 for newborn, $67.83 for infant, $63.49 for young toddler, $59.54 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Colors Numbers and Shape Daycare & Learning Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Colors Numbers and Shape Daycare & Learning Center.
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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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