Huntingdon Childrens School

1501 Huntingdon Rd, Abington, PA 19001 · Montgomery County

2 core-safety citations in last 12 months Keystone STAR 1

Huntingdon Childrens School is a certified child care center in Abington, PA, with capacity for 71 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 3 times. The state cited 27 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for emergency preparedness (8 of 27). 16 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #10 of 10 centers in Abington and has more citations per inspection than 86% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 86% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. Among the most cited

#10 of 10 centers in Abington

2 Core-safety citations

25 Other citations

3 Inspections

0 Complaint investigations that found violations

27 citations from 4 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 16 in the last 12 months · last inspected May 20, 2026

Every state visit

Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Emergency preparedness 8

Building & playground safety 6

Records & paperwork 5

Training & qualifications 4

Background checks 2

Food & feeding 2

Citations, newest first

Core safety May 20, 2026 Inspection Background checks

Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

At the time of the Unannounced Inspection conducted on 05/20/2026, the file for Staff Person #2 did not contain a completed PA Criminal Background Check Clearance.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 13, 2026): “Provider will obtain the completed clearance for Staff Person #2”

Citation May 20, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)

At the time of the Unannounced Inspection conducted on 05/20/2026, the file for Staff Person #1 did not contain verification of emergency plan training.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 26, 2026): “Emergency Plan training was re-conducted, and staff acknowledgement form was signed.”

Citation May 20, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety

Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)

At the time of the Unannounced Visit on 05/20/2026, the first aid kit located in the Preschool Classroom did not have an assortment of adhesive bandages or sterilized gauze pads.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 13, 2026): “All required materials have been added to the first aid kit.”

Citation May 20, 2026 Inspection Food & feeding

Bottles labeled 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(4)

At the time of the Unannounced Inspection conducted on 05/20/2026, unlabeled sippy cups were observed in the Older Toddler Classroom.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 13, 2026): “All unlabeled cups were labeled with a sharpie marker. Provider sent reminders to all parents reminding them to label all materials.”

Citation May 20, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Every 60 days 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)

At the time of the Unannounced Inspection conducted on 05/20/2026, the last documented fire drill on file was dated 01/21/2026.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 13, 2026): “Fire drill was conducted on 05/29/2026.”

Citation May 20, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications

Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21

At the time of the Unannounced Inspection conducted on 05/20/2026, Staff Person #1 was observed working alone and the file for Staff Person #1 did not contain verification of the completion of the required Health and Safety Trainings.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 26, 2026): “Staff completed part 1 and part 2 of the required Health and Safety Trainings, verification has been added to their file.”

Citation May 20, 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)

At the time of the Unannounced Inspection conducted on 05/20/2026, the file for Staff Person #2 did not contain verification of childcare experience.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 26, 2026): “Provider will obtain verification of childcare experience for Staff Person #2.”

Citation May 20, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork

Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)

At the time of the Unannounced Inspection conducted on 05/20/2026, the file for Staff Person #2 did not contain two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 13, 2026): “Provider obtained two references for Staff Person #2.”

Core safety Jan 15, 2026 Inspection Background checks

Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

At the time of the Renewal Inspection, conducted on 01/15/2026, the file for Staff Person #1 did not contain a completed DHS FBI Clearance.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 16, 2026): “Provider will ensure that the DHS FBI Clearance is obtained and kept on file.”

Citation Jan 15, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)

At the time of the Renewal Inspection, conducted on 01/15/2026, the provider could not verify in writing that the facility completed an emergency drill.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 24, 2026): “Provider will conduct an emergency drill and documentation will be kept on file.”

Citation Jan 15, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety

Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 01/15/2026, the Fire Inspection report on file dated 01/07/2026, indicated a failure due to deficiencies with the system.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 17, 2026): “The Fire Detection System will be serviced and inspected for complaince.”

Citation Jan 15, 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)

At the time of the Renewal Inspection, conducted on 01/15/2026, the file for Staff Person #1 did not contain verification of the completion of a PQAS approved Pediatric First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation training from a PQAS approved trainer.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 3, 2026): “Provider will ensure that Staff Person #1 completes a PQAS approved Pediatric First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation training. If Staff Person #1 does not complete the training, Staff Person #1 will be unable to return.”

Citation Jan 15, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork

Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)

At the time of the Renewal Inspection, conducted on 01/15/2026, the Emergency Contact form on fille for Child #3 did not contain the health insurance coverage and policy number for the child.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 17, 2026): “Provider will ensure that the Emergency Contact form is reviewed and updated to contain all required information.”

Citation Jan 15, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork

Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)

At the time of the Renewal Inspection, conducted on 01/15/2026, the Emergency Contact form on file for Child #3 did not contain the address for the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 17, 2026): “Provider will ensure that the emergency contact forms are reviewed and updated.”

Citation Jan 15, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork

Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)

At the time of the Renewal Inspection, conducted on 01/15/2026, the Emergency Contact Forms for Child #1 and Child #3 needed to be reviewed and updated by the parents. The Agreement Form on file for Child#1 was not signed or dated by the parent.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 17, 2026): “Provider will ensure that the parents review and update the agreement forms.”

Citation Jan 15, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork

Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(3)/3270.182(5)

At the time of the Renewal Inspection, conducted on 01/15/2026, the Emergency Contact Forms on File for Child #1, Child #2 and Child #3 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care or signed parental consent for minor first aid from a facility staff person.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 18, 2026): “Provider will have parents review and update the emergency contact forms for each child.”

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Citation Aug 1, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21

At the time of the Initial Inspection conducted on 08/01/2025, the facility's Emergency Plan did not include the Facility's Plans for Continuity of Operations in an emergency.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 6, 2025): “Continuity of Operations explanation added to emergency plan. New (updated) plans posted in the facility.”

Citation Aug 1, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)

At the time of the Initial Inspection conducted on 08/01/2025, the file for Staff Person #1 did not contain verification of Emergency Plan Training.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 6, 2025): “Verification of Emergency Plan Training was completed and added to the file.”

Citation Aug 1, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety

Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space 55 Pa. Code §3270.63

At the time of the Initial Inspection conducted on 08/01/2025, the covering of the storm drains located in the outdoor play space in an area accessible to children were cracked and broken with sharp edges.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 6, 2025): “Both storm drain covers have been replaces and secured. No sharp edges.”

Citation Aug 1, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety

Above ground window opening restricted to 6" 55 Pa. Code §3270.72(d)

At the time of the Initial Inspection conducted on 08/01/2025, the windows that open directly to the outdoors in the Younger Toddler and Older Toddler Classrooms located on the Upper Level of the Facility opened greater than 6 inches.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 6, 2025): “Safety bars have been added to all windows on 2nd floor so that windows do not open more than 6 inches.”

Citation Aug 1, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety

Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)

At the time of the Initial Inspection conducted on 08/01/2025, the first-aid kit located in the Preschool 1 classroom did not contain Tweezers.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 6, 2025): “Tweezers have been added.”

Citation Aug 1, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety

Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)

At the time of the Initial Inspection conducted on 08/01/2025, the cubbies located outside of the Preschool 1 Classroom and inside the Younger Toddler Classroom were not mounted to the wall and posed crush hazard.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 6, 2025): “Cubbies throughout the building have been mounted to the walls.”

Citation Aug 1, 2025 Inspection Food & feeding

Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107

At the time of the Initial Inspection conducted on 08/01/2025, the refrigerators located in the Preschool 1 Classroom and the Younger Toddler Classroom did not contain a thermometer.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 6, 2025): “Thermometers have been added to both refrigerators.”

Citation Aug 1, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)

At the time of the Initial Inspection conducted on 08/01/2025, the facility's Emergency Plan did not provide for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 6, 2025): “Accommodations for above listed categories have been added to the Huntingdon Children's School Emergency Plan.”

Citation Aug 1, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Evacuation routes posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(5)

At the time of the Initial Inspection conducted on 08/01/2025, the facility's evacuation routes were not posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 6, 2025): “Evacuation routes have been added to every classroom and near all exits.”

Citation Aug 1, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)

At the time of the Initial Inspection conducted on 08/01/2025, the facility's Emergency Plan was not sent to the Local Municipality and to the County Emergency Management Agency.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 6, 2025): “Updated Emergency Plan was emailed to the Abington Township and Montgomery County Department of Public Safety.”

Citation Aug 1, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications

Bachelor's + 1 yr 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(b)(1)

At the time of the Initial Inspection conducted on 08/01/2025, the file for Staff Person #1 did not contain verification of childcare experience.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 6, 2025): “Child care Verification form completed and added to the 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.

Enforcement actions

Issuance of Provisional Certificate of Compliance at the time of Initial Aug 12, 2025

COMPASS status: Pending Appeal · the center has since been granted a regular certificate

Negative sanctions Pennsylvania lists for this center, such as a downgrade to a provisional certificate, refusing to renew or revoking its certificate of compliance, with the status COMPASS shows. “Operation permitted” means the center may keep operating while it appeals; “operation not permitted” means it may not.

About this center

Capacity 71 children

Certificate status Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)

Certificate valid through Feb 6, 2027

Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Mar 23, 2026 · what STARS means

Operator Huntingdon Childrens School LLC

Hours Monday–Friday 7:15 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare

Phone (610) 906-3570

State certificate # CER-00258279

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Common questions

Has Huntingdon Childrens School had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 2 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 May 20, 2026 (background checks): “At the time of the Unannounced Inspection conducted on 05/20/2026, the file for Staff Person #2 did not contain a completed PA Criminal Background Check Clearance.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Huntingdon Childrens School?

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

What is Huntingdon Childrens School’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Mar 23, 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 Huntingdon Childrens School compare with other daycares in Abington?

It is #10 of 10 centers in Abington by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 86% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Huntingdon Childrens School last inspected?

May 20, 2026 (allocated unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

Who runs Huntingdon Childrens School?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Huntingdon Childrens School LLC.

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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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