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Crayon Kids

800 W Marshall St, Norristown PA 19401 · License #CER-00254698 · Child Care Center

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Capacity 166 childrenAges 0 mo – 10 yr4-Star programLast inspected Jan 20, 2026
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Address
800 W Marshall St, Norristown PA 19401 · Directions

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Care & schedule

When they operate

School District HolidaysEarly Dismissal School DaysSchool District Snow DaysBefore SchoolAfter SchoolSchool Year OnlyFull YearWeekdays

Ages served

Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.)Young Toddler (13-24 mos.)Older Toddler (25-36 mos.)Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K)Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.)
  • 4-Star quality rating
  • Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
  • Licensed for 166 children
17
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
0
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Pennsylvania OCDEL
4
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
4.3
Pennsylvania average
4.6

Inspection history & violations

Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning
Jan 20, 2026 — Renewal
5 violations cited · view state record
5 violations
  • Violation

    3270.76 · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

    During the renewal inspection on 1/20/26 a partition style door in the large muscle playroom was torn and damaged.

    Corrected by Feb 13, 2026

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  • Violation

    3270.82(g) · Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.

    The floor cap to the toilet used by the children in upper-level bathroom was missing.

    Corrected by Feb 6, 2026

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  • Violation

    3270.104(a) · Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

    During the renewal inspection a table was observed turned on it's side to block children from leaving the large muscle playroom to a hallway area used by a separate organization that contains a barbershop.

    Corrected by Feb 13, 2026

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  • Violation

    3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

    During the renewal inspection on 1/20/26 the emergency contact form for child #1 did not have written parental consent for emergency medical care or administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.

    Corrected by Feb 2, 2026

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  • Violation

    3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

    During the renewal inspection on 1/20/26 the lower-level (basement)classroom did not have an operable fire detector.

    Corrected by Jan 20, 2026

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Sep 9, 2025 — Allocated Unannounced Monitoring
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    3270.76 · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

    During the inspection on 9/9/25 the playground padded turf had areas where it was torn and/or damaged by slide/hill area as well as sections in the flat area surrounding the slide.

    Corrected by Sep 10, 2025

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Jan 30, 2025 — Renewal
6 violations cited · view state record
6 violations
  • Violation

    3270.66(d) · Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space.

    During the renewal inspection on 1/30/25 a Pothos plant was observed in the upper-level classroom (Sunflower room). And a snake plant was observed in the hallway area.

    Corrected by Jan 30, 2025

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  • Violation

    3270.67(c) · Evidence of infestation of insects or rodents in the facility is not permitted.

    During the renewal inspection on 1/30/25 mouse droppings were found in a drawer in the upper level "Coral" classroom.

    Corrected by Feb 14, 2025

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  • Violation

    3270.72(d) · Windows or doors above the ground floor that open directly to the outdoors and are accessible to children shall be constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches.

    During the renewal inspection on 1/30/25 a window in the upper level "Coral" classroom opened beyond six inches.

    Corrected by Jan 30, 2025

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  • Violation

    3270.76 · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

    During the renewal inspection on 1/30/25 the upper-level child's bathroom was under construction (floor was being replaced).

    Corrected by Mar 20, 2025

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  • Violation

    3270.78 · Rooms, hallways, stairways, outside steps, porches and ramps shall be lighted by artificial or natural light.

    During the renewal inspection on 1/30/25 the lights in the interior upper-level hallway by the bathrooms were not working.

    Corrected by Feb 1, 2025

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  • Violation

    3270.104(a) · Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

    During the renewal inspection on 1/30/24 a cubbie unit was a narrow base and tipping hazard was observed in a hallway used by the children.

    Corrected by Jan 30, 2025

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Feb 16, 2024 — Renewal
5 violations cited · view state record
5 violations
  • Violation

    3270.14/3270.21 · A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

    During the renewal inspection on 2/6/24 the provider did not have a written policy that included Recognition of potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma and Strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child; and a policy that addresses the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.

    Corrected by Feb 22, 2024

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  • Violation

    3270.21 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

    A wall divider used to secure access to a balcony opening (off of the second level indoor playroom was not secured) and was able to be pulled open.

    Corrected by Feb 16, 2024

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  • Violation

    3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Staff Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Staff Person #1may not work in a child care position at the facility.

    During the renewal inspection on 2/22/24 the file for staff person #1 did not have PA Criminal clearance on file.

    Corrected by Feb 16, 2024

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  • Violation

    3270.72(d) · Windows or doors above the ground floor that open directly to the outdoors and are accessible to children shall be constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches.

    During the renewal inspection on 2/16/24 a window in the School Aged classroom located on the second floor was not modified to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches.

    Corrected by Feb 16, 2024

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  • Violation

    3270.104(a) · Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

    During the renewal inspection on 2/16/24 shelfs with a tipping hazard were observed in the basement level classroom and large tables were observed stacked in the hallway area outside of the classroom in the basement level.

    Corrected by Feb 16, 2024

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Feb 1, 2023 — Renewal
7 violations cited · view state record
7 violations
  • Violation

    3270.27(a)(2) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for evacuation of children from the facility building and evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises. The evacuation routes and evacuation plans to exit the building may be the same as those required by §3270.94 (relating to fire drills).

    During a renewal inspection on 02/01/2023, the emergency plan did not contain the evacuation route to the offsite location.

    Corrected by Feb 11, 2023

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  • Violation

    3270.27(f) · The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

    During a renewal inspection on 02/01/2023, the ermegency plan did not contain verification of being sent to the local municipality.

    Corrected by Feb 11, 2023

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  • Violation

    3270.14/3270.21 · A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

    During a renewal inspection on 02/01/2023, the emergency plan did not contain a continuity of operations plan.

    Corrected by Feb 11, 2023

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  • Violation

    3270.27(c) · The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.

    During a renewal inspection on 02/01/2023, the file for staff person #2 did not contain verification of training on the emergency plan.

    Corrected by Feb 11, 2023

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  • Violation

    3270.192(1) · A facility person's record shall include the name, address and telephone number of the facility person.

    During a renewal inspection on 02/01/2023, the file for staff person #2 did not contain record of the staff person's address and telephone number.

    Corrected by Feb 11, 2023

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  • Violation

    3270.192(2)(iv) · A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.

    During a renewal inspection on 02/01/2023, the file for staff person #1 did not contain verification of the staff person's education.

    Corrected by Feb 11, 2023

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  • Violation

    3270.192(5) · 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.

    During a renewal inspection on 02/01/2023, the file for staff person #1 did not contain two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

    Corrected by Feb 11, 2023

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Jun 3, 2022 — Change in Location Capacity
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Apr 27, 2022 — Change in Location Capacity
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Feb 2, 2022 — Renewal
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person ma#1 y not work in a child care position at the facility.

    During a renewal inspection on 02/02/2022, the file for stff person #1 contained a New York State Driver's License and did not contain the local police, child abuse and sex offender clearances from New York State.

    Corrected by Feb 18, 2022

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Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Jan 20, 2026 inspection noted: “During the renewal inspection on 1/20/26 a partition style door in the large muscle playroom was torn and damaged.” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Sep 9, 2025 inspection noted: “During the inspection on 9/9/25 the playground padded turf had areas where it was torn and/or damaged by slide/hill area as well as sections in the flat area su…” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Jan 30, 2025 inspection noted: “During the renewal inspection on 1/30/25 a Pothos plant was observed in the upper-level classroom (Sunflower room). And a snake plant was observed in the hallwa…” — what has changed since then?

Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning · Source records · Report an error