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Morgans Early Childhood Academy

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
7701 Castor Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19152
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Quick Facts

Capacity
172 children
Languages
English, English, Korean, Russian, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
2

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Contact Information

📞 (215) 342-6200
7701 Castor Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19152
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00249303
License Issued
Jan 29, 2026
Active Through
Jan 29, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 22

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About the Provider

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Morgans Early Childhood Academy is a Child Care Center in Philadelphia PA, with a maximum capacity of 172 children. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM; Saturday - Sunday, 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Sunday 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-04-07 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, staff #3 had three children in their primary care group. Staff #3 mentioned two children and overlooked to mention the third child until the certification representative asked staff #3 who the unnamed child is.

Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #3 resigned on 4/7/26.
2026-04-07 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.51 - Similar Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.51

Description: Similar Age Level

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, staff #2 and child #1-11 were observed out of ratio in the preschool room. At 10:50 AM staff #1 entered and left the room and staff #2 was out of ratio. At 11:40 AM staff #2 left the room, returned a minute after and staff #1 was out of ratio. At 11:48 AM staff #1 left the room to answer the front door, returned and left staff #2 out of ratio.

Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will complete ratio and supervision training. Provider will assess child to staff ratio at all times.
2026-01-28 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(b)

Description: No physical punishment

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, it was confirmed how staff person #1 pinch child #1 on the armpit. This incident was also confirmed from the video footage at the facility.

Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider made the decision to terminate employment immediately based on confirmation of video surveillance.
2025-10-30 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the child service report was not included in the file of child #1 and #2

Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will provide the families with a copy of the child service report for their review.
2025-10-30 Renewal 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(e)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the emergency transportation plan was not posted in the art room. Non-compliance was corrected on site.

Correction Required: 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 child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider post the emergency transportation plan in the art room.
2025-10-30 Renewal 3270.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the first aid kit in the cafeteria did not include gloves and tweezers were not included in the first aid kit of the older toddler room. In the school age room: First aid kit #1 did not include gloves and adhesive bandages and first aid kit #2 did not include gauze . Non-compliance was corrected on site.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider placed gloves in the cafeteria's first aid kit, tweezers were placed in the older toddler's first aid kit. Provider placed gloves and adhesive bandages in the first aid kit #1 and gauze in the first aid kit #2 in the school age classroom.
2025-10-30 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, peeled paint was observed in the art room and the baseboard near the cubbies in the preschool kindergarten room.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will repair all damaged paint or plaster in all indoor surfaces of the child care facility.
2025-10-30 Renewal 3270.82(g) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(g)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the toilet in the cafeteria needed to be cleaned.

Correction Required: Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Toilets will be cleaned after each use and inspected for good condition ongoing.
2025-10-30 Renewal 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(h)

Description: Handwashing signs

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, a hand washing sign was not observed in the older toddler bathroom. Non-compliance was corrected on site.

Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider placed a handwashing sign in the older toddler bathroom.
2025-07-10 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the Pediatric CPR and First Aid certificate for staff person #2 was dated 4/21/23-4/2025. The Pediatric CPR and First Aid certificate for staff person #5 was dated 11/8/22-11/2024.

Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will complete all mandatory CPR Training hours and receive a certification.
2025-07-10 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the file of staff person #1 included a child abuse clearance dated: 3/10/20. The file of staff person #3 included a child abuse clearance dated: 2/10/20. The file of staff person #4 included the NSOR clearance dated: 12/10/19.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1,#3, and #4 -- may not work in a child care position at the facility until completed Child Abuse and NSOR results are obtained. A facility's person record shall include a copy of the completed clearance information required under CPSL.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have employees maintain an active status for clearances required for working in a childcare facility at all times.
2024-12-16 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(b)

Description: No physical punishment

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, video footage was observed of staff person #1 yelling and shaking child #1.

Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will implement training for all staff for managing high stress situations.
2024-11-05 Renewal 3270.123(a) - Signed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)

Description: Signed

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the facility generated form did not provide a section for the operators signature.

Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The applications on file have been corrected to include the signature and date of the acting director.
2024-11-05 Renewal 3270.123(a)(2) - Date fee to be paid Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(2)

Description: Date fee to be paid

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the facility generated form did not include a space for the date on which the fee is to be paid.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The applications on file have been corrected to include the signature and date of the acting director.
2024-11-05 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1)

Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the file of child #1 last health assessment was 9/27/23.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The organization has obtained a copy of the child's most recent physical for the current year. We educated the parent on the importance of adhering to the medical requirements of the program.

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