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Cora Day Care

8540 Verree Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19111 · Philadelphia County
Keystone STAR 4

Cora Day Care is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 81 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times. The state cited 17 violations, none of them core-safety, most often for emergency preparedness (6 of 17). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #315 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 73% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 73% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #315 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
0 Core-safety citations
17 Other citations
7 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
17 citations from 7 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · none in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 29, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Sep 29, 2026 · Inspection · no citation Mar 24, 2026 · Inspection · no citation Sep 18, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Oct 17, 2024 · Inspection · no citation Sep 25, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Oct 13, 2022 · Inspection · citation found Nov 8, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Emergency preparedness 6
Records & paperwork 5
Building & playground safety 2
Health & medication 2
Transportation 1
Training & qualifications 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Sep 18, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
A) At the time of the inspection the facility did not have written policies to address the following: 1. Strategies for coping with a crying fussing or distraught child. 2. The prevention and identification of child maltreatment. B) The facility's emergency plan did not address continuity of operations. C) Facility person #2 did not have their health and safety update on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 1, 2025): “Early Years will create a policy that covers strategies for coping with a crying fussing or distraught child. The policy will include prevention and identification of child maltreatment.”
Citation Sep 18, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Contact when ended 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(4)
At the time of inspection, the facility's emergency plan did not provide for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 1, 2025): “Early Years management and CORA administration team will work on adding how parents will be contacted at the onset and ending of any emergency. It will also address further steps on pick up if needed.”
Citation Sep 18, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Plan reviewed/updated annually 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(b)
At the time of the inspection, the facility did not have an emergency plan that was reviewed annually.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 1, 2025): “The facility will review the emergency plan and add the date at the bottom of plan.”
Citation Sep 18, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Lighting 55 Pa. Code §3270.78
At the time of the inspection classroom #2 had two lights out caused the room to be poorly lit and unsafe for supervision of children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 1, 2025): “The Facilities Department will replace lightbulb in room 2.”
Citation Sep 18, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
At the time of the inspection, facility person #1 had an expired health assessment on file. Expired on 7/6/2025.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 1, 2025): “Facility person #1 will have their primary care physician complete a physical and fill out the Health Assessment.”
Citation Sep 18, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)
At the time of the inspection, the facility's emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 1, 2025): “Early Years Management and CORA Administration will review Emergency Plan and add the accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Citation Sep 18, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
At the time of the inspection the facility did not have an annual emergency drill log on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 1, 2025): “The facility will complete an Emergency Drill log and conduct one emergency drill annually.”
Citation Sep 18, 2025 Inspection Transportation
Pick-up and drop-off points 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)
At the time of the inspection, the operator did not notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 1, 2025): “The operator will notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.”
Citation Sep 18, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)
At the time of the inspection, child #1 did not have an updated emergency contact form on file at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 1, 2025): “The facility will have parent of child #1 review Emergency Contact Form and sign and date it.”
Citation Sep 18, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency master file updated 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(e)
At the time of the inspection child #1 in the toddler classroom did not have an updated emergency contact form in the classroom where child was receiving care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 1, 2025): “The parent will review and sign off on child #1 Emergency Contact Form. The classroom then will receive a copy for their classroom file.”
Citation Sep 25, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10)
At the time of inspection staff person #1 did not have Pediatric First Aid / CPR training on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 28, 2023): “Legal entity will ensure that staff persons #1 obtains Pediatric First Aid / CPR training on file at the facility at all times and will submit a copy to OCDEL for proof of correction.”
Citation Oct 13, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
It was observed on 10/13/22 classroom #2 first aid kit did not include tweezers.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 13, 2022): “Staff person placed tweezers in the first aid kit at time of inspection.”
Citation Oct 13, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)
It was observed on 10/13/22 the emergency plan did not include procedures for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 27, 2022): “Bullet point the area that specifies the accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Citation Oct 13, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
It was observed on 10//13/22 child #3 emergency contact did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 27, 2022): “Have parent complete lines with who their health insurance provider and write policy number.”
Citation Oct 13, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
It was observed on 10/13/22 child #1 emergency contact did not include address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 27, 2022): “Have parents add addresses next to any individuals they have designated whom their child may be released.”
Citation Oct 13, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(6)
It was observed on 10/13/22 child #2 emergency contact form did not include parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 27, 2022): “Have parents of child#2 give parental consent for transportation, walking, excursions, swimming, and wading.”
Citation Nov 8, 2021 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
Review of files reveal Staff #3 and #7 had health assessments that had taken place beyond 24 months as required at the time of the renewal inspection. One health assessment had a signature with a date of 3/24/19 and the other had a date of 8/29/19.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 19, 2021): “Provider will have the Staff retrieve their updated health assessments and forms will be available at facility on file.”

“Core safety” marks citations about supervision and staff ratios, discipline and caregiver conduct, background checks, child protection and safe sleep, the topics our score weights most. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity. “Follow-up” marks a violation re-cited at a follow-up visit, counted once. How scores work.

Daily rates

Age group Full time, per day Part time, per day
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $50.00 $40.00
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $50.00 $40.00
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $45.00 $42.00

The daily price the center lists in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search for families paying privately. The state notes that rates are subject to change and programs don’t have to share them, so confirm with the center. See what daycare costs in Pennsylvania.

About this center

Capacity 81 children
Certificate status Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through Dec 9, 2026
Keystone STARS STAR 4
since Jul 10, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator Cora Services
Hours Monday–Friday 7:30 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (215) 742-3528
State certificate # CER-00245336
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Common questions

Has Cora Day Care had any serious violations?

No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 17 other citations, listed above.

Have there been complaints about Cora Day Care?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Cora Day Care since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Cora Day Care’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4, effective Jul 10, 2026. Keystone STARS is Pennsylvania’s quality rating program for child care, from STAR 1 to STAR 4. It measures program quality, not inspection results, so read both.

How does Cora Day Care compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?

It is tied for #315 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 73% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Cora Day Care last inspected?

Sep 29, 2026 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.

How much does Cora Day Care cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $50.00 for young toddler, $50.00 for older toddler, $45.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Cora Day Care?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Cora Services.

Certified centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services inspection records (Office of Child Development and Early Learning, Bureau of Certification Services), including each finding and the center’s plan of correction. Rule numbers refer mostly to 55 Pa. Code Chapter 3270, the rules for child care centers; a few cite Chapter 20, which covers every certified facility. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; the “core safety” label and the score are Daycare Record’s.

To check the state’s own record, search the center’s name on COMPASS Child Care Provider Search and open its inspection history. Data refreshed Oct 16, 2026.

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