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2336 N 3rd St Rear, Harrisburg, PA
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Color Our World Early Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 71
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Color Our World Early Learning Center
Color Our World Early Learning Center is a child care center in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 71 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 48 rules across 9 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 71 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 71 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Color Our World Early Learning Center has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Color Our World Early Learning Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 71 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00254364
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 9, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 9 of 10 visits · 48 rules in all · 39 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 16
- Safety and hazards 9
- Health, medication and illness 6
- Supervision and ratios 5
- Records and paperwork 5
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Food and nutrition 2
- Background checks 1
- Discipline and child guidance 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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Jul 9, 2026Visit1 rule cited
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“Reciting due to noncompliance with submitting tracking sheets on a weekly basis. During the visit, staff #1 was observed to be wearing earbuds while supervising children. Staff #2 was observed to be looking at a cell phone while children were napping in room 5. Staff #3 was observed to be looking at a cell phone while supervising children in the infant room.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2026
Apr 2, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“During the visit, a smoke alarm was heard to beep intermittently, signaling the need for a new battery.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2026
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“During the visit, staff #1 was observed to be wearing earbuds while supervising children. Staff #2 was observed to be looking at a cell phone while children were napping in room 5. Staff #3 was observed to be looking at a cell phone while supervising children in the infant room.”
3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“Documentation of current CPR/first aid certification was not available for staff #3 and staff #6. Staff person #4 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Staff person #5 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 6, 2026
3270.78/3270.113(a)(1) Lighting/Staff assigned to specific children
“Children in Room 5 were napping in the room with no source of natural or artificial light, making it difficult for Staff #2 to identify the children during the supervision check.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 2, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the inspection, multiple ceiling tiles were observed to be sagging and water-logged. These ceiling tiles were located in the hallway leading to the classrooms and kitchen. Water spots were also observed in classroom 4. A rug in the back right hand side of the large playroom was observed to have curled edges, creating a potential tripping hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2026
Feb 17, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“It was observed in the 2's classroom, and in the lobby, that the ceiling vents are dusty (including the ceiling vents and wall vents close to the ceiling). It was observed that there are many water-stained ceiling tiles in the back hallway, young toddler classroom, and preschool classroom. Director previously requested landlord to maintenance the stained tiles.”
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“Child #1's file does not include an initial health assessment within 60 days of admission. See code sheet for dates of admission. Child#5's file does not include an updated health assessment form, only a summary visit print-out which includes the physicians electronic signature.”
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff person #2 did not obtain an updated NSOR Certificate. The most recent NSOR on file is dated 3/17/2020.”
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“Staff person #1 does not have a current health assessment or TB test on file. See code sheet for Date of Hire.”
3270.131(e) ACIP recommended immunization record
“Child #1's file does not include written verification of immunizations with in 60 days of admission. See code sheet for date of admission.”
3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.
“Children # 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5's file contain the original financial agreements.”
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“It was observed in the 2's classroom, there is peeling paint with exposed plaster on the far wall, behind the table. CORRECTED ON SITE. It was observed in the lobby, to the right of the desk, there is peeling paint. CORRECTED ON SITE.”
- Aug 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 12, 2025Complaint investigation6 rules cited
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“The director, staff person #3, with knowledge of staff person #1's possession of a taser/stun gun in the facility multiple times, did not immediately call law enforcement to assess the situation and take possession of the taser/stungun.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2025
3270.66(a)/3270.103 Locked or inaccessible/Small Toys and Objects
“It was observed that the gate for the cleaning closet (next to the infant room and kitchen) was not in use, allowing children access to cleaning solutions, and loose plastic bags covering disposable paper-products.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2025
3270.102(e) Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch
“It was observed that 2-year-old children were utilizing the outdoor play space that was covered with rubber mulch, consisting of pieces less than 1" in diameter.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“It was observed that large sections of tarp are exposed through the rubber mulch in 3 spots in the outdoor play space, posing a tripping hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2025
3270.111(c) Promote development
“It was confirmed by staff person #2 that on 2/7/25, staff person #1 and #2 were arguing and yelling in front of children in the classroom. The daily activities in the three-year-old classroom were not promoting development of skills, social competence and self-esteem.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2025
3270.79 Firearms
“Staff person #1 possessed a stun gun (taser) within the child care center multiple times, and it was accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2025
Jun 12, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“The director, staff person #3, with knowledge of staff person #1's possession of a taser/stun gun in the facility multiple times, did not immediately call law enforcement to assess the situation and take possession of the taser/stungun.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2025
3270.66(a)/3270.103 Locked or inaccessible/Small Toys and Objects
“It was observed that the gate for the cleaning closet (next to the infant room and kitchen) was not in use, allowing children access to cleaning solutions, and loose plastic bags covering disposable paper-products.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2025
3270.102(e) Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch
“It was observed that 2-year-old children were utilizing the outdoor play space that was covered with rubber mulch, consisting of pieces less than 1" in diameter.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“It was observed that large sections of tarp are exposed through the rubber mulch in 3 spots in the outdoor play space, posing a tripping hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2025
3270.111(c) Promote development
“It was confirmed by staff person #2 that on 2/7/25, staff person #1 and #2 were arguing and yelling in front of children in the classroom. The daily activities in the three-year-old classroom were not promoting development of skills, social competence and self-esteem.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2025
3270.79 Firearms
“Staff person #1 possessed a stun gun (taser) within the child care center multiple times, and it was accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2025
Mar 25, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3270.66(a)/3270.103 Locked or inaccessible/Small Toys and Objects
“It was observed that the gate for the cleaning closet (next to the infant room and kitchen) was not in use, allowing children access to cleaning solutions, and loose plastic bags covering disposable paper-products.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“It was observed on 2/20/25, in the preschool classroom (down the left hallway) that a ceiling tile has water damage, and the ceiling vent is covered with dust in the back, left corner of the classroom (above the refrigerator). It was observed in the preschool classroom (last one down the back hallway) that the ceiling vents are covered with dust. It was observed in the older toddler classroom (last room down the left hallway) that the ceiling vent in the left corner of the room (above the circle time rug) is covered in dust. It was observed in room 10 (next to the infant room) that there was a light panel cover that had evidence of water damage, and dirty. CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE: On 3/25/25, It was observed that the ceiling vents were not cleaned, and are still covered with dust in the preschool classroom (front hallway-room 2), older toddler classroom (front hallway-room 1), and preschool classroom (back hallway-room8) It was observed that the water-damaged ceiling tiles were still not replaced in the preschool classroom (front hallway- room 2), and room 10 (next to the infant room). Also in room 10 there was a light panel cover that had evidence of water damage, and still dirty, that has not been cleaned or replaced. In addition: It was observed on 3/25/25, that the kitchen door was open, giving children access to a functional stove/oven.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2025
Feb 20, 2025Inspection18 rules cited
3270.105 High Chairs
“It was observed in the infant room, that two seats were missing T-shaped safety straps.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 25, 2025
3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“It was observed that child # 1 and 5 agreements do not include arrival and departure times.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2025
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“It was observed that children # 1, 2, and 3 agreements do not include their date of admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2025
3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.
“It was observed that children #1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 files contained the original agreement.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2025
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“It was observed that there were not hand washing signs posted at each toilet. Corrected on site.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“It was observed in the indoor gross motor room, along the right wall there is three spots of peeling paint and exposed dry wall. Corrected on site. It was observed in room 10 (next to the infant room) that there is peeling paint. Corrected on site.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2025
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Fire detection devices were not tested every 30 days. Documentation shows testing on 8/26/24, then 10/17/24 which lapses 30 days, and 11/15/24, then 12/15/24, which lapses 30 days. There is no documentation of testing taking place in September 2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2025
3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters
“It was observed that staff persons #1, and 2 records do not include verification of child care experience, prior to service at the facility, signed by a representative of the experiential, entity. It was observed that staff person #3 diploma needs evaluated for equivalency to verify education prior to service at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2025
3270.101(a)/3270.101(b) Age appropriate/Facilitate child development
“It was observed in the young toddler room that more books are needed to preclude long waits for use.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2025
3270.166(3)/3270.166(4) Disposable nursers or parents/Bottles labeled
“It was observed in the infant room that bottles are hand washed, and there is not a commercial dishwasher on site. It was observed in the infant room that there are unlabeled bottles in the refrigerator and on the counter. Corrected on site.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2025
3270.82(g) Clean and good repair
“The toilet to the right in the bathroom was running continuously. Corrected on site.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2025
3270.165 Menus
“It was observed that there was not a menu posted in a conspicuous location for families to view.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2025
3270.27(b) Plan reviewed/updated annually
“There was no documentation to support a annual review and update of the emergency plan by the operator.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“It was observed in the young toddler classroom that there were Lysol wipes and Lysol spray on top of the refrigerator, accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“It was observed in the preschool classroom (down the left hallway) that a ceiling tile has water damage, and the ceiling vent is covered with dust in the back, left corner of the classroom (above the refrigerator). It was observed in the preschool classroom (last one down the back hallway) that the ceiling vents are covered with dust. It was observed in the older toddler classroom (last room down the left hallway) that the ceiling vent in the left corner of the room (above the circle time rug) is covered in dust. It was observed in room 10 (next to the infant room) that there was a light panel cover that had evidence of water damage, and dirty.”
3270.134(a) Child's hands washed
“It was observed in the infant room, that staff person #4 wiped the hands of an able, young-toddler with a wipe after a diaper change, not washed at the sink. Cert. Rep. directed staff person #4 to wash child's hands at the sink.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2025
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“It was observed that all current and updated children's emergency contact information in each child care space was not present.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“It was observed in the young toddler classroom, that the nap cots are not in good repair, causing rough edges along the sides of the cots.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2025
Aug 26, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“Primary care group have not been established and staff persons #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7 and #8 could not identify the specific children to which they were assigned.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2024
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Operability of the fire detection devices were not tested every 30 days. Testing was documented to have occurred 2/28/24, 4/2/24, and 5/1/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2024
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“Fire drills have not been conducted at least once every 60 days. Fire drills were documented to have occurred 12/3/23, 1/30/24, and 3/26/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2024
Feb 29, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“It was observed that the long hallway into the indoor gross motor space was missing paint and plaster was exposed and accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2024
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“It was observed that at 2 different times preschool age children were allowed to walk from the classroom through the front room, through the foyer and into the bathroom unsupervised.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“It was observed in the Preschool One and the Preschool Three classrooms that there were push pins used on the classroom bulletin board accessible to children posing a potential hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2024
3270.31(a) Age and Training
“It was observed that Volunteer #1 was left alone with 4 preschool age children and not directly supervised by a staff person.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2024
3270.82(j) Running water - diapering
“It was observed in the one-year-old classroom that there was not a working sink with running water available for handwashing. The portable sink in the classroom was inoperable.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2024
3270.95(b) Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The facility director did not ensure that the fire alarm system was tested every 30 days and that the testing was documented.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2024
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Feb 23, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
3270.27(a)(1) Emergency plan
“It was observed that the facility emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency lock-down.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2023
3270.62(c) Space safe for large muscle activity
“It was observed that the facility indoor gross motor space contained tables, chairs and several toys and materials causing it to be unsafe for large muscle play (running, jumping, etc.)”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2023
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“The facility emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for the infants and toddlers observed in care.”
3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease
“It was observed that the health assessment form for Child #2, #3 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.”
Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2023
3270.131(a) Health information
“The file for Child #1 enrolled on 8/16/2019, did not include a health assessment.”
Feb 9, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“Room #9 (2yos) was observed to not have a functioning hands free can for diapering. Corrected immediately on site.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Color Our World Early Learning Center
Is Color Our World Early Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Color Our World Early Learning Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Color Our World Early Learning Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on July 9, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Color Our World Early Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 48 rules across 9 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 39 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 Color Our World Early Learning Center care for?
71, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Color Our World Early Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Color Our World Early 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 Color Our World Early Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 230-8399 to ask.
What is Color Our World Early Learning Center's phone number?
(717) 230-8399.
Where is Color Our World Early Learning Center?
2950 N 7th St, Harrisburg, PA 17110. The nearest other daycare we list is Ava's Garden, 0.1 miles away.