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Cora After School at Northwood
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About Cora After School at Northwood
Cora After School at Northwood is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state.
It is open Monday to Friday, 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Cora After School at Northwood
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00245869
Summary
2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 26, 2025: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 2 of 2 visits · 3 rules in all · 2 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Records and paperwork 1
For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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Aug 26, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“Certification rep reviewed staff #1 and #2 record and observed, records did not include documentation verifying staff #1 and #2 received training on the emergency plan at the time of their initial employment.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2025
Aug 26, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“During the renewal inspection certification rep observed emergency contact information for the children was not present in the cafeteria, and in rooms #1,2 and #3 where the children were receiving care.”
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Certification rep reviewed staff #1, #2 and #3 record and observed emergency plan training at initial employment was not in record.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2024
Sep 13, 2023Inspection14 rules cited
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“During the renewal inspection certification rep did not observe certificate of compliance posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2023
3270.191 Individual Records
“During the renewal period certification rep observed additional noncompliance during a follow-up visit, Staff #6 was observed working alone with children with an incomplete record, staff # 6 was missing on record: 10-hour health and safety training, Pediatric first aid and CPR training, verification of employment, emergency plan training, date of tb results on the physical examination form. Staff #6 start date: 10/24/23.”
3270.165 Menus
“During the renewal inspection certification rep did not observe a posted menu for the week.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2023
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test
“Certification rep reviewed staff #6 record and observed date of tb results on the physical examination form is incomplete, Staff #6 start date: 10/24/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 16, 2023
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“At the time of renewal, certification rep observed rooms 130, 129 and 131 missing a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every childcare space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 19, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Certification rep reviewed staff #1 file and observed staff #1 did obtain one hour health and safety update.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2023
3270.24(a) Immediate access
“During the renewal inspection certification rep did not have access to staff files; files are not located on site.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2023
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“During the renewal period certification rep observed additional noncompliance. Staff #6 was missing the NSOR clearance on record. Staff #6 was observed to be working alone unsupervised with a total of 12 children during the renewal follow up visit.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2023
3270.36(b)(5) HS/GED + 2 yrs
“Certification rep reviewed staff #3 file and observed staff #3 has only 1.1 years of reexperience on file and was observed working alone unsupervised at the time of the renewal inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 19, 2023
3270.75(a)/3270.75(c) In child care spaces/Has all items
“During the renewal inspection certification rep observed Staff #1 in room #130 did not have a first aid kit and staff #2 in room #129 did not have a first aid kit.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2023
3270.101(a)/3270.101(c) Age appropriate/Include 6 categories of development
“During the renewal inspection certification rep did not observe in room 130, 129 and 131 play equipment and materials appropriate to the developmental needs, individual interests and ages of the children shall be provided in sufficient amount and variety to preclude long waits for use.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2023
3270.111(a) Written plan
“During the renewal inspection certification rep did not observe a written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 19, 2023
3270.113(a)(2) Supervision on and facility premises
“During the renewal period certification rep observed Staff #6 working alone unsupervised with a total of 13 children the youngest was 6 years of age at the time of the follow up visit.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2023
3270.113(a)(1)/3270.113(a)(2) Staff assigned to specific children/Supervision on and facility premises
“During the renewal inspection certification rep observed staff #1 and staff #2 did not identify name and age of children in their group who they were responsible for.During the renewal inspection certification rep observed staff #1 supervising children alone with a total of 18 children in room #130 the child youngest of age was 7 at the time. Certification rep observed Staff #3 supervising children alone with a total of 21 children in room #131, the child youngest of age was 6. Certification rep observed staff move children into the cafeteria and observed staff #2 and #3 supervising children alone with children 42 children, Staff #4 walked in and out the cafeteria room to take the children to the office for pick up and staff #5 walked out the cafeteria to gather snacks for the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 19, 2023
Nov 11, 2022Inspection16 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“At the time of renewal inspection, a policy and procedure to identify the potential signs and symptoms of abusive head trauma, strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child, and the prevention and identification of child maltreatment was not observed. In addition, the emergency plan did not contain a statement regarding continuity of operations in the event of an emergency that includes backing up or retrieving health and other key records/files and managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills during the aftermath of the disaster. In addition, staff person #1, #4, and #6, who did not have completed pre-service training were observed working unsupervised in Gym.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2022
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“At the time of renewal inspection, document that staff person #4 and #6 received training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment was not observed. Record of staff person #2 and #3 did not include verification that staff participates in emergency plan training at least annually. Last emergency plan training on file for staff person #2 and #3 was from 9/8/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“At the time of inspection, the file for staff person #3 did not include verification of receiving annual fire-safety training. Fire Safety training on file was from 4/17/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2022
3270.192(5) Two written references
“At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #4 included just one written, nonfamily reference from individual attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #4 did not include NSOR Certificate. File of staff person #6, who is a provisional hire, did not include signed Disclosure statement and verification that staff person #6 applied for NSOR certificate and FBI required by DHS.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2022
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“At the time of renewal inspection file of staff person #3 did not include verification that staff obtained an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2022
3270.35(e) 46 or more children- additional group sups
“At the time of renewal inspection observed 53 children with no group supervisors for every 45 enrolled children. Two group supervisors are required for the group of 48 children. Non-compliance continues from 4/4/2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2022
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“At the time of renewal inspection observed 16 older school age and 37 young school age children with three staff in gym.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 23, 2022
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“At the time of renewal inspection, emergency contact form of child #1 did not include the work address and phone number of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2022
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“At the time of renewal inspection, emergency contact form of child #2 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 23, 2022
3270.131(d)(5) Immunization record
“At the time of renewal inspection, health report of child #2 and #3 did not include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2022
3270.151(c)(1)/3270.151(c)(3) Physical examination/Exam communicable disease
“At the time of renewal inspection, a health assessment of staff person #4 did not include a physical examination, an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2022
3270.151(c)(5) Physician/CRNP assessment
“At the time of renewal inspection, a health assessment of staff person #4 did not include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2022
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #6 and #4 did not include verification of education and/or child care experience required prior to service at the facility. File of staff person #4 did not include verification of child care experience.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2022
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“At the time of renewal inspection did not receive verification that the operator sent a copy of the emergency plan to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2022
3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“At the time of renewal inspection, staff person #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid and CPR,. Staff person #1 , #2, #3, and #4 First Aid and CPR training was not from a PQAS approved curriculum and the instructor was not PQAS-certified. Staff person #5 did not have pediatric first and CPR. Staff person #1, #4, and #5 have not completed pre-service training within 90 days of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety Topics.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2022
May 25, 2022Visit1 rule cited
3270.35(e) 46 or more children- additional group sups
“At the time of renewal inspection on 4/4/22 observed 48 children with no group supervisors for every 45 enrolled children. On 5/23/22 provider had 51 children in attendance, on 5/24/22 provider had 50 children in attendance with one group supervisor. Two group supervisors are required for the group of 48, 50 or 51 children. Non-compliance continues on 5/24/22.”
Apr 4, 2022Inspection12 rules cited
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #3 and #5 did not include verification of experience required for the position of an assistant group supervisor. File of staff person #4 did not include verification of education required for the position of group supervisor. A staff person's record shall include verification of child care experience and education prior to service at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2022
3270.92(a) No portable space heaters
“At the time of renewal inspection observed working portable space heater in the director's office.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2022
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not displayed conspicuously in Room 132, 130, 129, 128, and 127 where children were observed.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2022
3270.171(c) Safe routes posted
“At the time of renewal inspection, written notification of safe routes was not posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2022
3270.192(5) Two written references
“At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #2 and #5 included only one reference, file of staff person #3 and #6 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2022
3270.27(a)(1) Emergency plan
“At the time of renewal inspection, emergency plan did not include information about accommodations for shelter of children during lock-down.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2022
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“At the time of renewal inspection file of staff person #1 did not include verification that staff obtained an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. File of staff person #1 included only 3 hours of training.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2022
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“At the time of renewal inspection, verification that local traffic safety authorities are notified annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility was not observed.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #2, #3, and #4 did not include NSOR Certificates. Staff person #2, #3, and #4 are not provisional hire. File of staff person #4 did not include DHS required FBI clearance. File of staff person #4 had FBI PDE clearance that cannot be accepted.”
Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2022
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“At the time of inspection, the files for staff member #2 and #4 did not include an annual staff evaluation.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2022
3270.35(e) 46 or more children- additional group sups
“At the time of renewal inspection observed 48 children with no group supervisors for every 45 enrolled children. Two group supervisors are required for the group of 48 children.”
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #4 did not include verification of receiving annual fire-safety training.”
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FAQ
Questions about Cora After School at Northwood
Is Cora After School at Northwood licensed?
Yes. Cora After School at Northwood is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Cora After School at Northwood last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 26, 2025, with 1 rule cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Cora After School at Northwood had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 2 visits in the last 3 years; 2 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
Does Cora After School at Northwood accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Cora After School at Northwood's hours?
Monday to Friday, 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Cora After School at Northwood cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 701-2724 to ask.
What is Cora After School at Northwood's phone number?
(215) 701-2724.
Where is Cora After School at Northwood?
4621 Castor Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19124. The nearest other daycare we list is Bayway Cares 3, under 0.1 miles away.