Cora Early Years Huntingdon Mills
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.)
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).
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
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 4 staff files and the file for staff #2 is missing a mandated reporter training.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 4/26/22, STAFF 1 FILE DID NOT CONTAN OUT OF STATE CLEARANCES FROM DELAWARE.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 4/26/22, STAFF 8 AND 13 WAS UNABLE TO VERIFY THE SPECIFIC CHILDREN IN THERE GROUP.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 4/26/22, STAFF 11 DID NOT HAVE VERIFICATION OF EMERGENCY PLAN TRAINING AT THE FACILITY.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 4/26/22, THERE WAS NO PROTECTIVE RECEPTACLE COVER IN THE OUTLET IN THE FORREST ROOM.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 4/26/22, THERE WERE SPOTTED CEILING TILES IN THE FOREST AND CATERPILLAR ROOMS.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 4/26/22, THERE WAS NO LIDDED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE CATERPILLAR AND FOREST ROOM.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 4/26/22 THERE WAS A BROKEN ART CART IN THE BUMBLE BEE ROOM.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 4/26/22, CHIDL 9 FILE DID NOT CONTAIN VERIFICATION OF IMMUNIZATIONS.
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.
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.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 4/26/22, THE EMERGENCY PLAN DID NOT STATE THE LOCK DOWN PROCEDURE.
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.
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.
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.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 4//26/22, THE FACILITY WAS UNABLE TO PRODUCE THE STAFF EVALUATION FOR STAFF 10 AND 12 UPON REQUEST.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 4/26/22, STAFF 5 FILE DID NOT HAVE VERIFICATION OF EDUCATION FOR THE POSITION THEY HELD.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 4/26/22, STAFF 6 FILE DID NOT CONTAIN VERIFICATION OF EXPERIENCE FOR THE POSITON THEY HELD
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 4/26/22, CHILD 4 AGREEMENT DID NOT STATE THE ADMISSION DATE ON THE AGREEMENT FORM.
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.
“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.
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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.
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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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