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Colorful Beginnings

Folcroft, PA · Delaware County
Kent Rd, Folcroft, PA 19032
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Quick Facts

Capacity
11 children
Languages
English, English
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
1

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Contact Information

📞 (610) 616-7839
Kent Rd
Folcroft, PA 19032
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Licensed Family Child Care
Active License
License Number
CER-00244267
License Issued
Sep 22, 2025
Active Through
Sep 22, 2026
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 15

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About the Provider

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Colorful Beginnings is a Family Child Care in Folcroft PA, with a maximum capacity of 11 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
  • Tuesday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
  • Wednesday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
  • Thursday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
  • Friday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
  • Saturday 6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
  • Sunday 6:00 AM - 6:00 AM

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2025-08-11 Renewal 3280.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 8/14/2025, the files for child #1 and child #2 were viewed and the Emergency Contact Form for child #1 did not have the physician's phone number included, and the form for child #2 did not have the physician's address included.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will have parents provide the information needed.
2025-08-11 Renewal 3280.124(b)(4)/3280.182(3) - Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(4)/3280.182(3)

Description: Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 8/14/2025, the file for child #1 was viewed and the Emergency Contact Form did not include written consent signed by a parent for the facility to administer emergency medical care.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record must contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will have parent give written permission when they pick up child.
2025-08-11 Renewal 3280.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.182(5)

Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 8/14/2025, the file for child #1 was viewed and the Emergency Contact Form did not include written consent signed by a parent for the facility to administer minor first aid.

Correction Required: A child's record must contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will have the parent give written permission for first aid.
2025-06-18 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3280.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible - in original container

Noncompliance Area: During the allocated unannounced inspection on 6/18/2025, it was observed that Lysol spray and disinfectant wipes were on top of the cubbies near the entryway and it was accessible to the children.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Moved the toxic substances into a kitchen cabinet that was inaccessible to the children.
2025-06-18 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3280.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: During the allocated unannounced monitoring inspection on 6/18/2025 it was observed that there was chipped paint on the living room wall near the steps.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will repaint where necessary.
2024-07-08 Renewal 3280.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 7/8/2024 Certification Representative observed that the rugs in the front main room were not secure to the floor and they were a tripping hazard.

Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will purchase grips and secure the rugs to the floor.
2024-07-08 Renewal 3280.108(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.108(a)

Description: Clean, good repair, proper size

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 7/8/2024 Certification Representative observed that the shelves and cubbies in the front main room and the upstairs room were not secure to the floor or the wall and they were a tipping hazard.

Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will purchase wall mounts and will secure to the wall.
2024-07-08 Renewal 3280.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 7/8/2024 Certification Representative observed child #1 exiting the basement area and he was left unsupervised when staff #1 came upstairs to meet with Certification Representative.

Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 had child #1 stay in room #2 first floor supervised.
2024-07-08 Renewal 3280.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 7/8/2024 Certification Representative viewed the files for child #2 and child #3 and the Emergency Contact Form for each child did not have the Health Insurance Carrier and the insurance policy number listed.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will get the insurance information from the parents of the children and list in the file.
2024-07-08 Renewal 3280.124(f)/3280.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(f)/3280.181(c)

Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 7/8/2024 Certification Representative viewed the file for child #4 and the Emergency Contact Form and the Financial Agreement had not been updated as required.

Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director will review the Emergency Contact Form and the Financial Agreement with the parents of child #4 and obtain the parent's signature acknowledging that information was reviewed and updated.
2024-07-08 Renewal 3280.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 7/8/2024 Certification Representative viewed the file for staff #3 and the file did not contain two written non-family references.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will have staff #3 provide two written non-family references and provider will add the letter to the file of staff #3
2024-07-08 Renewal 3280.26(a)(5) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.26(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 7/8/2024 Certification Representative observed that the facility Emergency Plan did not have accommodations for children with disabilities and chronic medical conditions.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will add disability accommodations to the Emergency Plan.
2024-07-08 Renewal 3280.31(e)(4)(i)/3280.31(f)(10) - Age and training/Age and training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.31(e)(4)(i)/3280.31(f)(10)

Description: Age and training/Age and training

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 7/8/2024, Certification representative reviewed staff person #2, and staff person #3 files. Staff person #2 had an invalid CPR certificate from the CPR International Institute which is an online only course and is not an acceptable PQAS certified trainer. Staff person #3 did not have verification of the completion of Pediatric CPR/First Aid Training. (See code sheet for start dates)

Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and CPR. All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first-aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will have both staff #2 and #3 complete Pediatric CPR/First Aid Training as required.
2023-08-14 Renewal 3280.124(b)(5)/3280.124(b)(6) - Information re: special needs/Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(5)/3280.124(b)(6)

Description: Information re: special needs/Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 8/31/2023, the review of the file for child # 4 did not include information on the Emergency contact form about the child's health insurance provider and policy number. There was no information provided about the child having any special needs.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation. Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider has requested a copy the child insurance card for record and requested parent to provide information regarding any special needs of the child.
2023-08-14 Renewal 3280.131(a) - Health Information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.131(a)

Description: Health Information

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 8/31/2023, the files for children #1 and 5 did not contain a copy of a physical examination.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will provide the parent with a new form to give to the child's doctor to complete and submit to the provider ASAP.

If you are a provider and believe any information is incorrect, please contact us. We will research your concern and make corrections accordingly.

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