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Numbers & Colors Learning Center

1541 W Porter St, Philadelphia, PA 191455.0· 1 review
licensed capacity
14
open each week
5 days

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About Numbers & Colors Learning Center

Numbers & Colors Learning Center is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 14 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a STEM / STEAM approach.

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

School-ageSTEM / STEAMAccepts child care subsidyNAEYC accredited

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
14 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Queen Village: Monday-Friday 6am-6pm; Porter Street: Monday-Friday 7am-5pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
ApproachSTEM / STEAM
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
AccreditationNAEYC accredited
Licensed capacity14 childrenFrom the state license
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Tuition and costs

Numbers & Colors Learning Center has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Numbers & Colors Learning Center

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
14 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00250476
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 14, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Records and paperwork 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. Jan 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jan 8, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “During the renewal inspection on 01/08/25 there was a Glade plug in observed in the play area accessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2025

  3. Dec 13, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.82(h) Handwashing signs

      “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.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “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.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2023

  4. Feb 22, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Mar 11, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “Several staff person's record did not contain written verification of annual minimum 12 hours of childcare training. (#1, #2 and #3)”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.

      “Several staff person's records did not contain written verification of annual fire safety training. (#1, #2 and #3)”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.54(a) Two facility persons present in facility

      “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).”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(e) Letter to parents

      “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.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2022

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 Numbers & Colors Learning Center

Is Numbers & Colors Learning Center licensed?

Yes. Numbers & Colors Learning Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Numbers & Colors Learning Center last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on January 14, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Numbers & Colors Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 Numbers & Colors Learning Center care for?

14, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does Numbers & Colors Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Numbers & Colors Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Numbers & Colors Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (267) 534-3912 to ask.

What is Numbers & Colors Learning Center's phone number?

(267) 534-3912.

Where is Numbers & Colors Learning Center?

1541 W Porter St, Philadelphia, PA 19145. The nearest other daycare we list is Boys & Girls Clubs of South Philadelphia, 0.1 miles away.

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