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Cora Early Years Huntingdon Mills

2137 E Huntingdon St, Philadelphia, PA 19125 · Philadelphia County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months Keystone STAR 4

Cora Early Years Huntingdon Mills is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 138 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 62 violations, 6 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (16 of 62). 5 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #1,130 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 93% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 93% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. Among the most cited
Tied for #1,130 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
6 Core-safety citations
56 Other citations
5 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
62 citations from 5 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 5 in the last 12 months · last inspected Mar 18, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Mar 18, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Mar 21, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Jun 18, 2024 · Inspection · citation found May 31, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Apr 26, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork 16
Training & qualifications 14
Emergency preparedness 8
Building & playground safety 8
Health & medication 6
Background checks 5
Food & feeding 3
Supervision 1
Transportation 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Mar 18, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 8 staff files and the file for staff #2 did not include an FBI clearance, NSOR clearances or a signed disclosure statement.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 20, 2026): “Provider will no longer have staff #2 work in a childcare position at the facility until they receive their FBI and NSOR clearances and sign the disclosure statement.”
Citation Mar 18, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 8 staff files and the files for staff #2 and staff #3 did not include emergency plan training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 20, 2026): “Provider will have staff #2 and staff #3 trained in emergency planning for the facility.”
Citation Mar 18, 2026 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)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 8 staff file and the file for staff #1 did not include an updated PQAS certified pediatric CPR and first aid training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 20, 2026): “Provider will have staff #1 trained in a PQAS approved pediatric CPR & first aid training given by a PQAS certified provider and place the record of the training in the staff's file.”
Citation Mar 18, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 8 staff files and the file for staff #2 and staff #3 did not include verification of education and childcare experience.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 20, 2026): “Provider will obtain verification of education and childcare experience for staff #2 and staff #3 and will put them in their files.”
Citation Mar 18, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(h)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 8 staff files and the file of staff #1 did not the 1hr update or the 10-hr health and safety revised or the 2-part 6 hr. health and safety per Announcement C-24-03 Health and Safety training.)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 20, 2026): “Provider will have staff #1 obtain the 2-part 6 hr. health and safety training since the 1hr update is no longer available.”
Core safety Mar 21, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 4 staff files and the file for staff #1 did not include updated state police (11/27/19), child abuse (12/4/19) and FBI clearances (12/3/19). The NSOR clearance had a receipt for request (3/19/25).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 15, 2025): “Provider will no longer have staff #1 working with children until they receive all their state police, child abuse, FBI and NSOR clearances.”
Citation Mar 21, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
No business simultaneous use 55 Pa. Code §3270.61(f)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walkthrough, and the childcare spaces Forrest and Meadow rooms were occupied by another program (ABA/CBH) by the Cora agency
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 9, 2025): “Provider will contact the supervisor of the Cora agency to confirm either the use or removal of the childcare space under the Certificate of Compliance capacity.”
Citation Mar 21, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walkthrough and there was chipped paint in the Gross Moter room, to the left side the blue and green leaf wall, to the left top yellow wall, to the right yellow wall by the cabinets.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 4, 2025): “Provider will have the maintenance department paint the walls in the Gross Motor room.”
Citation Mar 21, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Acute or chronic health problem/Free from contagious/communicable disease 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(4)/3270.131(d)(7)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 10 children's file and the file of child #2 did not included a health report that included an assessment of an acute or chronic health problem or special need and recommendations for treatment or services, including information regarding abnormal results of screening tests for vision, hearing or lead poisoning, or a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 23, 2025): “Provider will obtain the health report from the parent for child #1.”
Citation Mar 21, 2025 Inspection Food & feeding
Food served discarded 55 Pa. Code §3270.161(c)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walkthrough and there was a child bottle with milk in it on the counter in the Forrest room while the children were outside.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 25, 2025): “Provider will discard the previously served bottle.”
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Citation Mar 21, 2025 Inspection Food & feeding
Potentially hazardous food refrigerated/Fresh fruit/vegetables refrigerated 55 Pa. Code §3270.161(d)/3270.161(e)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walkthrough and there were children's lunch bags on the counter in the Forrest and Meadow rooms that contained potentially hazardous food (fruit cup, chicken nuggets and French fries) and fresh fruit (sliced apples) that weren't refrigerated.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 25, 2025): “Provider will have all potentially hazardous food, fresh fruits and vegetables brought from the child's home kept refrigerated.”
Citation Mar 21, 2025 Inspection Food & feeding
Bottles labeled 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(4)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walkthrough and there were four bottles on the counter in the Forrest room that weren't labeled with a child's name.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 25, 2025): “Provider will relabel bottles with children names on them.”
Citation Mar 21, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed facility files and there was no documentation to show that the emergency plan was sent to the local municipality and county emergency management agency.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 22, 2025): “Provider will submit the updated emergency plan to the local municipality/county emergency management agency and keep a record of the submission on file.”
Citation Mar 21, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 10 children's file and the files for child #1, did not include the physicians phone number on the emergency contact form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 23, 2025): “Provider will obtain the phone number of the physician on the emergency contact form for child #1.”
Citation Mar 21, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's file and the file for child #1 did not include the health insurance policy number on the emergency contact form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 22, 2025): “Provider will obtain the insurance policy number from the parent of child #1 and add to the emergency contact form.”
Citation Mar 21, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 10 children's files, and the file of child #1 did not include the address and telephone number for the release person on the emergency contact form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 22, 2025): “Provider will obtain the address and telephone number for the release person form the parent of child #1 add it on the emergency contact form.”
Citation Mar 21, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walk through and there were no updated emergency contact forms in the childcare spaces: Bumble Bees, Butterfly, Caterpillar, and Starlight rooms. The latest dates were06/2024.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 4, 2025): “Provider will put updated emergency contact forms in the Bumble Bees, Butterfly, Caterpillar, and Starlight rooms.”
Citation Mar 21, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
During the initial inspection, certification representative reviewed 4 staff files and the file for staff #1 did not include 12 hrs. of childcare training. Staff #1 had 9hrs of annual training
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 15, 2025): “Provider will have staff #1 take complete the remaining 3 hrs. of the 12 hr. childcare trainings and place the record of the trainings in the staff file.”
Citation Jun 18, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 4 staff files and the file for staff #1, staff #2 and staff #3 did not contain a record of emergency plan training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 2, 2024): “Provider will train staff #1, staff #2 and staff #3 on the facility's emergency plan.”
Citation Jun 18, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Above ground window opening restricted to 6" 55 Pa. Code §3270.72(d)
During the initial inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walkthrough and some of the windows on the second floor, including bathroom windows were able to be opened more than 6 inches.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 5, 2024): “Provider will have the 2nd floor windows constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches.”
Citation Jun 18, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed facility files and the policy for Shaken Baby Syndrome and Child Maltreatment did not address recognition for potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, strategies for coping with a crying, fussing or distraught child and the identification and prevention of child maltreatment per Announcement C-22-03 that was issued on January 24,2022. THE FACILITY'S EMERGENCY PLAN NEEDS TO BE UPDATED TO INCLUDE THE SPECIFIC STAFF DUTIES PER ANNOUNCEMENT C-22-04, issued 4/19/22.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 3, 2024): “Provider will update their shaken baby/abusive head trauma and child maltreatment policy to ensure that it includes the recognition for potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, strategies for coping with a crying, fussing or distraught child and the…”
Citation Jun 18, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 4 staff files and the file for staff #2 is missing a mandated reporter training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 21, 2024): “Provider will have staff #2 complete a mandated reporter training.”
Citation Jun 18, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 4 staff files and the files for staff #2, staff #3 did not include a verification of child care experience.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 5, 2024): “Provider will obtain the employment verification for staff #2 and staff #3.”
Citation Jun 18, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 4 staff files and the files for staff #2 and staff #3 did not include two non family references.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 5, 2024): “Provider will obtain two non family references for staff #2 and 1 reference for staff #3.”
Citation Jun 18, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Professional development certificate 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(g)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 4 staff files and the file for staff #3 and staff #4 did not contain the 10 hr health and safety professional development training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 2, 2024): “Provider will have staff #3 take the 10 hr health and safety training and have Staff #3 and staff #4 supervised at all times until the training is completed.”
Citation Jun 18, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 4 staff files and the file for staff #4 did not include the 12 annual childcare training hrs.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 2, 2024): “Provider will have staff #4 take 7.5 additional childcare training hrs. so that they will have the 12 annual hrs. as required.”
Core safety May 31, 2023 Inspection Background checks
CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(4)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view staff #2 file and observed that the state police criminal results stated the clearance was under review.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 14, 2023): “The provider stated HR will send over the final clearance results for staff #2 and put it in the file or the clearance will have to be ran again.”
Citation May 31, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the facility emergency plan and did not see the section that addressed continuity of care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 14, 2023): “The provider stated the plan will be updated to include the area of continuity of care plans.”
Citation May 31, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Small Toys and Objects 55 Pa. Code §3270.103
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and discovered in the young toddler class (Meadow) there were small beans in a display box that was accessible to the children for the use of a learning activity.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 31, 2023): “The provider immediately removed the beans from the class so that they will no longer be accessible and used due to the size. (Corrected onsite)”
Citation May 31, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Child's allergies 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(2)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the children's file and noticed child #8 and #10 health assessment. was missing allergy information.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 25, 2023): “The provider stated that the parents will be notified and requested to provide information on the child allergies if its applicable. (Correction that was given children are no longer attending the program)”
Citation May 31, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Exemption documentation from parent/guardian 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(e)(1)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the children's files and notice that child # 3 child #5 and child #6 did not have a copy of their shot records in the file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 25, 2023): “The provider stated that the parents of children will all be notified and requested to provide up to date shot records for their children.”
Citation May 31, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Child's hands washed 55 Pa. Code §3270.134(a)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and observed the children in butterfly's classroom preparing to eat lunch after free play but began to eat lunch without washing their hands.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 3, 2023): “The provider will have the staff assigned to the butterfly's classroom attend a training on hand washing before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.”
Citation May 31, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to see the policy on shaken baby/ maltreatment and was told that the facility did not have a policy on shaken baby/maltreatment of children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 14, 2023): “The provider stated that a policy will be printed out and will go over the policy with staff to ensure that all staff is aware of how to recognize signs of maltreatment.”
Citation May 31, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the staff files and did not see an up-to-date employee evaluation in staff #6 file. Staff #2 did not have an evaluation at all placed in the file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 14, 2023): “The provider stated that an evaluation will be conducted on both staff #2 and #6 and will be placed in the file.”
Citation May 31, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Designated release persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(5)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the children's file and noticed that child #1, #4, #5 #7, #8 and #9 agreements were all missing a release person. this field was left blank.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 25, 2023): “The provider stated that all parents will be notified and requested to complete the agreement form to its entireity.”
Citation May 31, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)/3270.181(c)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the children's files and noticed that children #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #9 and #10 financial agreement forms were all missing the admission date. Children # 3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #9 financial agreement forms needed to be updated.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 25, 2023): “The provider stated that the admission dates will be added to each agreement and the parents of the children whose agreement forms are outdated will be notified and requested to sign an updated agreement.”
Citation May 31, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services considered extra 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(7)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the children's files and observe that area for extra services provided was left blank on child #3, #4, #6, #9 and #10 agreement forms.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 25, 2023): “The provider stated that all additional services if any will be added to the agreement if its applicable or an N/A will be written on the forms if no additional services are provided.”
Citation May 31, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone/Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(7)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the children's file and child #1, Child #4, child #7, child #9 were all missing their enrolling parent work address. Child # 1, child # 4, child #5, child #6, child # 7, child #8, were all missing the release person address. Child #4, child #7 were both missing their enrolling parent work number.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 25, 2023): “The provider stated that the parents of the children will be notified regarding the missing information on the emergency contact form and requested to complete the form to its entirety.”
Citation May 31, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Information re: special needs/Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(5)/3270.124(b)(6)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the children's file and observed that child #1 the health insurance coverage information and policy number information was left blank.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 25, 2023): “The provider stated the parents of the children will be notified and requested to complete all areas on the emergency contact form.”
Citation May 31, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name, address, and phone/Age 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(1)/3270.192(2)(i)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view staff #4 file and did not see identification to verify staff age and address. Upon review of staff #5 file proof of qualification was not included in the file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 3, 2023): “The provider stated that staff #4 and #5 will be required to provide a valid copy of identification to place in the file for verification purposes.”
Citation May 31, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Professional development certificate 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(g)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to see staff #1 file and did not see any documentation that the Health and Safety training was taken.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 14, 2023): “The provider will request staff #1 to obtain a copy of the health and safety training certificate so that it can be put in the file.”
Citation May 31, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training/Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)/3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view staff #2 file and #6 files Staff #2 was missing documentation that the fire safety training has been taken. Staff #6 file was missing the 12 annual hours of training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 25, 2023): “The provider stated that staff #2 and #6 will be required to take the required trainings and placed the completed certificates in the file.”
Core safety Apr 26, 2022 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 4/26/22, CRIMINAL HISTORY / STATE POLICE CLEARANCE FOR STAFF 8 INDICATES A RAP SHEET MISSING ALONG WITH THE DISPOSITION TO THE CHARGES ON RAP SHEET. CHARGES WITH UNREPORTED DISPOSITON REQUIRES REQUEST FOR DISPOSITION OF CHARGES. A DISPOSITION FOR EACH CRIME IS REQUIRED IN ORDER TO ASSESS COMPLIANCE WITH THE CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES (CPS) LAW AND 55 PA CODE CHAPTER 20.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 3, 2022): “Disposition was forwarded to inspector 5/19/2022. Disposition was in email but not physically in file”
Core safety Apr 26, 2022 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 4/26/22, STAFF 1 FILE DID NOT CONTAN OUT OF STATE CLEARANCES FROM DELAWARE.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 21, 2022): “STAFF MEMBER WAS REMOVED. STAFF 1 WAS PUT IN TO SUB. CLEARANCES WERE REQUESTED FOR DE STATE BY HR DEPARTMENT.”
Core safety Apr 26, 2022 Inspection Supervision
Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(1)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 4/26/22, STAFF 8 AND 13 WAS UNABLE TO VERIFY THE SPECIFIC CHILDREN IN THERE GROUP.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 3, 2022): “Children were being dismissed for the day and staff were counting as the inspection was taking place and they were momentarily confused. They corrected on site and stated who was in their small care group. They also did not point to the posted small care groups and were reminded they can defer to…”
Citation Apr 26, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 4/26/22, STAFF 11 DID NOT HAVE VERIFICATION OF EMERGENCY PLAN TRAINING AT THE FACILITY.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 3, 2022): “Plan was previously signed but was misplaced. Director resigned document on 5/13/2022 with A D as witness .Moving forward Director and Assistant will audit Director file as well to ensure all documents are located in the appropriate place in the file.”
Citation Apr 26, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 4/26/22, THERE WAS NO PROTECTIVE RECEPTACLE COVER IN THE OUTLET IN THE FORREST ROOM.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 3, 2022): “CORRECTED ON SITE. PLACED OUTLET COVERS IN THE OUTLETS”
Citation Apr 26, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 4/26/22, THERE WERE SPOTTED CEILING TILES IN THE FOREST AND CATERPILLAR ROOMS.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 3, 2022): “CEILING TILES WERE REPLACED BY PROPERTY OWNER ON 4/28 BY CUSTODIAN.”
Citation Apr 26, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Lidded waste receptacles 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(i)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 4/26/22, THERE WAS NO LIDDED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE CATERPILLAR AND FOREST ROOM.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 3, 2022): “CORRECTED ON SITE. THE LIDDED WASTE RECEPTACLE PLACED IN THE TOILET ARE IN THE CATERPILLAR AND FOREST ROOM.”
Citation Apr 26, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean, good repair, proper size 55 Pa. Code §3270.104(a)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 4/26/22 THERE WAS A BROKEN ART CART IN THE BUMBLE BEE ROOM.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 3, 2022): “CORRECTED ON SITE. CART WAS REMOVED FROM ROOM AND THROWN IN THE TRASH.”
Citation Apr 26, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
ACIP recommended immunization record 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(e)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 4/26/22, CHIDL 9 FILE DID NOT CONTAIN VERIFICATION OF IMMUNIZATIONS.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 3, 2022): “CENTER HAD OBTAINED IMMUNIZATION RECORD THAT HAD RECENTLY BEEN DONE BUT IT HAD NOT YET BEEN PRINTED AND PLACED IN CHILDS FILE.”
Citation Apr 26, 2022 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)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION 4/26/22, STAFF 11 FILE DID NOT CONTAIN AN UPDATED HEALTH ASSESSMENT WITHIN THE LAST 24 MONTHS. THE FORM ON FILE WAS DATED 3/12/20.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 3, 2022): “STAFF 11 DID HAVE AN UPDATED PHYSICAL DATED 4/7/22. IT WAS IN HR FILE BUT NOT ON SITE AT THE TIE OF INSPECTION.”
Citation Apr 26, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 4/26/22, THE EMERGENCY PLAN DID NOT STATE THE POLICY FOR ACCOMODATIONS FOR INFANTS, TODDLERS, CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES, AND CHILDREN WITH CHRONIC MEDICAL CONDITIONS.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 3, 2022): “We have since updated our lock down procedure to reflect the correct wording and recieved technical assistance and clarififcation from our inspector regarding what information needs to be included and updated moving forward- additional amendments included location specific to lock down, as well as…”
Citation Apr 26, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(1)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 4/26/22, THE EMERGENCY PLAN DID NOT STATE THE LOCK DOWN PROCEDURE.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 3, 2022): “We have since updated our lock down procedure to reflect the correct wording and received technical assistance and clarification from our inspector regarding what information needs to be included and updated moving forward- additional amendments included location specific to lock down, as well as…”
Citation Apr 26, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 4/26/22, THE FACILITY HAS NOT SENT A COPY OF THE EMERGENCY PLAN AND SUBSEQUENT PLAN TO THE LOCAL MUNICPALITY AND TO THE COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 3, 2022): “Email to municipality emergency management agency was sent on 4/29/22 and receipt was received”
Citation Apr 26, 2022 Inspection Transportation
Pick-up and drop-off points 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 4/26/22, THE FACILITY HAS NOT SENT WRITTEN NOTIFICATION TO LOCAL TRAFFIC SAFETY AUTHORITIES OF LOCATION OF FACILITY AND PROGRAM'S USE OF PEDESTRIAN AND VEHICULAR ROUTES AROUND THE FACILITY.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 3, 2022): “LETTER TO LOCAL AUTHORIITES WAS LOCATED SAME DAY AFTER INSPECTION IN BINDER. BINDER WAS MOVED WHILE DIRECTOR WAS OUT ON MATERNITY LEAVE. IT HAS SINCE BEEN SENT TO INSPECTOR.”
Citation Apr 26, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 4/26/22, STAFF 10 HAS NOT COMPLETED THE THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELPMENT IN THE FOLLOWING TOPICS WITHIN 90 DAYS OF HIRE.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 3, 2022): “Staff 10 had completed the 10 hour health and safety, however the certificate was virtual and not immediately available in her physical file. The date of completion was 12/20/2020 within 90 days of hire”
Citation Apr 26, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 4//26/22, THE FACILITY WAS UNABLE TO PRODUCE THE STAFF EVALUATION FOR STAFF 10 AND 12 UPON REQUEST.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 3, 2022): “Director was on maternity leave, completed staff evaluations upon return. Are complete and sent to inspector 5/13/2022”
Citation Apr 26, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Group sup qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.35(b)/3270.192(2)(ii)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 4/26/22, STAFF 5 FILE DID NOT HAVE VERIFICATION OF EDUCATION FOR THE POSITION THEY HELD.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 3, 2022): “STAFF MEMBER WAS INCORRECTLY LISTED AS A GS ON STAFF DATA SHEET, WHEN SHE IS IN FACT AN AGS. THIS WAS CORRECTED ON OUR STAFF DATA SHEET AND CORRECTLY LISTED IN PA KEYS.”
Citation Apr 26, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 4/26/22, STAFF 6 FILE DID NOT CONTAIN VERIFICATION OF EXPERIENCE FOR THE POSITON THEY HELD
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 3, 2022): “PAST EMPLOYER WAS CALLED AND VERIFICATION OF EXPERIENCE WAS VERIFIED BY HR AND FORM COMPLETED.”
Citation Apr 26, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 4/26/22, CHILD 4 AGREEMENT DID NOT STATE THE ADMISSION DATE ON THE AGREEMENT FORM.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 3, 2022): “ADMISSION DATE WAS CONFIRMED AND ADDED BY ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM AND SIGNED BY ADMIN.”
Citation Apr 26, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 4/26/22, THERE WERE NO WRITTEN PLAN IDENTIFYING THE MEANS OF TRANSPORTING A CHILD TO EMERGENCY CARE AND STAFF PROVISIONS IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY SHALL BE DISPLAYED CONSIPICUOUSLY IN EVERY CHILD CARE SPACE AND SHALL ACCOMPANY A STAFF PERSON WHO LEAVES ON EXCURSION WITH CHILDREN IN THE BUMBLE BEE, BUTTERFLY, CATERPILLAR AND FORREST ROOM, LADY BUG, MEADOW, STAR LIGHT, AND SUNSHINE.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 3, 2022): “EMERGENCY TRANSPORTATION PROCEDURES WERE PRINTED AND POSTED IN ALL CLASSROOMS AND A COPY WAS MADE FOR EACH EMERGENCY CONTACT BINDER TO GO WITH EACH GROUP ON EXCURSIONS.”

“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.

About this center

Capacity 138 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Jun 20, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 4
since Apr 28, 2026 · what STARS means
Programs PA Pre-K Counts
Operator Cora Services
Hours Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (215) 701-2601
State certificate # CER-00254720
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Common questions

Has Cora Early Years Huntingdon Mills had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 6 violations since 2021 on the topics Daycare Record treats as core safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). The most recent, on Mar 18, 2026 (background checks): “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 8 staff files and the file for staff #2 did not include an FBI clearance, NSOR clearances or a signed disclosure statement.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Cora Early Years Huntingdon Mills?

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

What is Cora Early Years Huntingdon Mills’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4, effective Apr 28, 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 Early Years Huntingdon Mills compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?

It is tied for #1,130 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 93% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Cora Early Years Huntingdon Mills last inspected?

Mar 18, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

Who runs Cora Early Years Huntingdon Mills?

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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