Crayon Kids is a certified child care center in Norristown, PA, with capacity for 166 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 25 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (14 of 25). 5 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #12 of 26 centers in Norristown and has more citations per inspection than 51% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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During the renewal inspection on 1/20/26 a partition style door in the large muscle playroom was torn and damaged.
The floor cap to the toilet used by the children in upper-level bathroom was missing.
During the renewal inspection a table was observed turned on it's side to block children from leaving the large muscle playroom to a hallway area used by a separate organization that contains a barbershop.
During the renewal inspection on 1/20/26 the lower-level (basement)classroom did not have an operable fire detector.
During the renewal inspection on 1/20/26 the emergency contact form for child #1 did not have written parental consent for emergency medical care or administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
During the inspection on 9/9/25 the playground padded turf had areas where it was torn and/or damaged by slide/hill area as well as sections in the flat area surrounding the slide.
During the renewal inspection on 1/30/25 a Pothos plant was observed in the upper-level classroom (Sunflower room). And a snake plant was observed in the hallway area.
During the renewal inspection on 1/30/25 mouse droppings were found in a drawer in the upper level "Coral" classroom.
During the renewal inspection on 1/30/25 a window in the upper level "Coral" classroom opened beyond six inches.
During the renewal inspection on 1/30/25 the upper-level child's bathroom was under construction (floor was being replaced).
During the renewal inspection on 1/30/25 the lights in the interior upper-level hallway by the bathrooms were not working.
During the renewal inspection on 1/30/24 a cubbie unit was a narrow base and tipping hazard was observed in a hallway used by the children.
During the renewal inspection on 2/22/24 the file for staff person #1 did not have PA Criminal clearance on file.
A wall divider used to secure access to a balcony opening (off of the second level indoor playroom was not secured) and was able to be pulled open.
During the renewal inspection on 2/16/24 a window in the School Aged classroom located on the second floor was not modified to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches.
During the renewal inspection on 2/16/24 shelfs with a tipping hazard were observed in the basement level classroom and large tables were observed stacked in the hallway area outside of the classroom in the basement level.
During the renewal inspection on 2/6/24 the provider did not have a written policy that included Recognition of potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma and Strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child; and a policy that addresses the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.
During a renewal inspection on 02/01/2023, the emergency plan did not contain a continuity of operations plan.
During a renewal inspection on 02/01/2023, the file for staff person #2 did not contain verification of training on the emergency plan.
During a renewal inspection on 02/01/2023, the emergency plan did not contain the evacuation route to the offsite location.
During a renewal inspection on 02/01/2023, the ermegency plan did not contain verification of being sent to the local municipality.
During a renewal inspection on 02/01/2023, the file for staff person #2 did not contain record of the staff person's address and telephone number.
During a renewal inspection on 02/01/2023, the file for staff person #1 did not contain verification of the staff person's education.
During a renewal inspection on 02/01/2023, the file for staff person #1 did not contain two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
During a renewal inspection on 02/02/2022, the file for stff person #1 contained a New York State Driver's License and did not contain the local police, child abuse and sex offender clearances from New York State.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $91.00 | $79.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $86.00 | $73.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $84.00 | $70.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $79.00 | $60.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $73.00 | $50.00 |
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 Crayon Kids had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 2 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 Feb 16, 2024 (background checks): “During the renewal inspection on 2/22/24 the file for staff person #1 did not have PA Criminal clearance on file.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Crayon Kids?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Crayon Kids since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Crayon Kids’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Nov 25, 2025. 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 Crayon Kids compare with other daycares in Norristown?
It is #12 of 26 centers in Norristown by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 51% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Crayon Kids last inspected?
Jan 20, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Crayon Kids cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $91.00 for infant, $86.00 for young toddler, $84.00 for older toddler, $79.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Crayon Kids?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Crayon Kids INC.
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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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