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A Colorful World Learning Center

Philadelphia, PA 19124 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
12
open each week
5 days

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About A Colorful World Learning Center

A Colorful World Learning Center is a group home daycare in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 12 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Group home daycare
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Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
12 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

SettingGroup child care homeFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity12 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

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A Colorful World Learning Center has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for A Colorful World Learning Center

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
12 children
License number
#CER-00246986
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Summary

2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 15, 2025: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 2 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Transportation 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1

For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Oct 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Oct 24, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3280.66(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container

      “During the renewal inspection certification rep observed Lysol spray on the ledge of the right and left side of the older toddler classroom accessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 26, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.20 General Health and Safety

      “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed a staple gun, staples and thumbtacks on the right lower shelf of entry way.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 26, 2024

    • Transportation

      3280.182(6) Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading

      “Certification rep reviewed child #1 record and observed signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, missing on the emergency contact form.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 26, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3280.76/3280.77(a) Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster

      “During the renewal inspection certification rep observed chip paint in the middle left and right doorway frame of the back room, wooden frame on top of the half door was observed detached and observed with rough edges. The older toddler classroom was observed with chip paint in the right and left side of the older toddler room. Cert rep observed brown stained ceiling tiles in the bathroom. Three cans of paint were observed on the right side outside of the play area.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 26, 2024

  3. Oct 13, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3280.76 Building Surfaces

      “During the renewal inspection certification rep observed chipped paint in the right and left side of the front, middle and back room of the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2023

  4. Oct 20, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      3280.107(c) No styrofoam

      “At the time of renewal inspection observed that Styrofoam plates are used for feeding children and making art projects.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.75(c) Has all items

      “At the time of renewal inspection, first aid kit in front area did not contain tweezers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3280.76 Building Surfaces

      “At the time of renewal inspection a smoke detector and a lamp fixture in the bathroom were hanging loose on the wire and were not securely fixed to the ceiling. Lamp fixture in the hallway next to the bathroom was hanging loose on the wire and was not securely fixed to the ceiling.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.166(1) Written statement

      “At the time of renewal inspection, a written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant was not obtained from the parent.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2022

  5. Sep 15, 2022Complaint investigation7 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3280.51 Maximum Number of Children

      “At the time of the complaint investigation observed 16 children receiving care simulaneousely.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2022

    • Background checks

      3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “At the time of the complaint investigation, file of staff person #2 did not include PA state criminal history clearance, child abuse registry clearance, FBI required by DHS clearance, and NSOR. Staff person #2 has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet)”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 28, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3280.26(c)/3280.192(2)(iii) Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility

      “At the time of the complaint investigation, file of staff person #1 did not include verification that staff #1 received the emergency plan training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3280.31(f)/3280.192(6) Age and training/Content of Records

      “At the time of the complaint investigation, file of staff person #2 did not include verification that staff person #2 has completed pre-service training that includes Health and Safety topic as well as Pediatric First Aid/CPR, from a PQAS-approved trainer and PQAS approved curriculum within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3280.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “At the time of the complaint investigation, file of staff person #2 did not include verification of education/experience.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3280.76/3280.77(a) Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster

      “At the time of the complaint investigation observed signs of damaged plaster in the middle area.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3280.67(c)/3280.76 No insects or rodents/Building Surfaces

      “At the time of the complaint investigation, observed water damage on the ceiling tiles and infestation of insects behind the light cover in the middle area, the light fixture in the front area did not include cover.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2022

  6. Nov 1, 2021Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3280.76 Building Surfaces

      “At the time of renewal inspection on 11/1/21 observed dried high grass growing on the outside play area. Tree branches, pole with the flag, a bag with trash laid on the ground. That creates a visible hazard to children. Top part of the metal fence was bended toward the play space exposing sharp metal pieces.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2021

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.26(a)(1)/3280.26(a)(5) Emergency plan/Emergency plan

      “At the time of renewal inspection, emergency plan did not include information about lock-down and accommodations for toddlers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2021

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility

      “At the time of renewal inspection, provider was not able to provide proof of purchase and date of purchase of an interconnected fire detection system.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2021

Copied from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Jun 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about A Colorful World Learning Center

Is A Colorful World Learning Center licensed?

Yes. A Colorful World Learning Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was A Colorful World Learning Center last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on October 15, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.

Has A Colorful World Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 1 of 2 visits in the last 3 years; 4 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can A Colorful World Learning Center care for?

12, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does A Colorful World Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are A Colorful World Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does A Colorful World Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 437-7415 to ask.

What is A Colorful World Learning Center's phone number?

(215) 437-7415.

Where is A Colorful World Learning Center?

Philadelphia, PA 19124. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (license and visits).