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Numbers & Colors Learning Center LLC

1541 W Porter St, Philadelphia, PA 19145 · Philadelphia County
Keystone STAR 2

Numbers & Colors Learning Center LLC is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 14 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 7 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #178 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 84% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 84% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. Fewer citations than most
Tied for #178 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
1 Core-safety citations
6 Other citations
5 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
7 citations from 5 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · none in the last 12 months · last inspected Jan 14, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Jan 14, 2026 · Inspection · no citation Jan 8, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Dec 13, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Feb 22, 2023 · Inspection · no citation Mar 11, 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

Building & playground safety 2
Training & qualifications 2
Records & paperwork 1
Staff ratios 1
Emergency preparedness 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Jan 8, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
During the renewal inspection on 01/08/25 there was a Glade plug in observed in the play area accessible to children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 8, 2025): “Toxins was removed from electrical outlet.”
Citation Dec 13, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
During the renewal inspection on 12/13/23 the handwashing sign posted in the bathroom did not indicate that hands shall be washed after toileting and before eating.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 13, 2023): “Provider posted appropriate sign in the bathroom during inspection.”
Citation Dec 13, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)
During the renewal inspection on 12/13/23 the emergency contact form reviewed for child #1 was not updated within 6-month time period. Emergency form was dated 02/08/23.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 15, 2023): “Provider will contact parent and have them update child's emergency contact form.”
Core safety Mar 11, 2022 Inspection Staff ratios
Two facility persons present in facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.54(a)
On 4/4/22, at approximately 11am, only one staff person was observed present at the facility when three children were observed in care. (staff #1).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 11, 2022): “There was a staff emergency. We will develop and submit a written staffing plan including provisions for staff shortages or emergencies and operational tasks that impact staffing to ensure ongoing compliance. We will make there will be at least two facility persons present when two or more children…”
Citation Mar 11, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Letter to parents 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(e)
The letter given to parents regarding the emergency plan did not explain the emergency procedure updates to the plan as required in 3270.27 subsection a.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 26, 2022): “We will revise the letter given to parents to ensure that it explains the emergency procedures and updates as required in 3270.27 subsection a. We will submit a copy of the revised letter.”
Citation Mar 11, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
Several staff person's records did not contain written verification of annual fire safety training. (#1, #2 and #3)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 26, 2022): “Staff will complete fire safety training and written verification of the completed training will be submitted.”
Citation Mar 11, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
Several staff person's record did not contain written verification of annual minimum 12 hours of childcare training. (#1, #2 and #3)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 26, 2022): “Written verification of annual minimum 12 hours of childcare training will be obtained and submitted for the identified staff person.”

“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.) $90.00 $87.00
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $87.00 $84.00
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $84.00 $81.00
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $78.00 $75.00

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

Capacity 14 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Mar 8, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 2
since Feb 16, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator Numbers And Colors Learning Center
Hours Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–11:59 PM; Saturday and Sunday 7:00 AM–7:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (267) 534-3912
State certificate # CER-00250476
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Common questions

Has Numbers & Colors Learning Center LLC 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 Mar 11, 2022 (staff ratios): “On 4/4/22, at approximately 11am, only one staff person was observed present at the facility when three children were observed in care. (staff #1).” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Numbers & Colors Learning Center LLC?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Numbers & Colors Learning Center LLC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Numbers & Colors Learning Center LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 2, effective Feb 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 Numbers & Colors Learning Center LLC compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?

It is tied for #178 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 84% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Numbers & Colors Learning Center LLC last inspected?

Jan 14, 2026 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.

How much does Numbers & Colors Learning Center LLC cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $90.00 for young toddler, $87.00 for older toddler, $84.00 for preschool, $78.00 for young school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Numbers & Colors Learning Center LLC?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Numbers And Colors Learning Center.

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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