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Home › PA › Philadelphia › Morgans Early Childhood Academy
7701 Castor Ave, Philadelphia PA 19152 · License #CER-00249303 · Center · Child Care Center
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3270.51 · 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.
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.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 27, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(a)(1) · 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.
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.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 27, 2026
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
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Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on Jul 8, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.
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.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 6, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.75(c) · A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.
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.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 30, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
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.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 14, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.82(g) · Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.
At the time of the inspection, the toilet in the cafeteria needed to be cleaned.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 14, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.82(h) · 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.
At the time of the inspection, a hand washing sign was not observed in the older toddler bathroom. Non-compliance was corrected on site.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 30, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(3) · 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).
At the time of the inspection, the child service report was not included in the file of child #1 and #2
Corrected Corrected by Nov 17, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(e) · 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.
At the time of the inspection, the emergency transportation plan was not posted in the art room. Non-compliance was corrected on site.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 30, 2025
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)(4)(i) · 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.
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.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 4, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · 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.
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.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 4, 2025
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.
At the time of the inspection, video footage was observed of staff person #1 yelling and shaking child #1.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 27, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.69(b) · Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.
At the time of the inspection, the older toddler's bathroom sink's water temperature was 130 degrees, the art room's bathroom sink's water temperature was 130 degrees, the library's bathroom sink's water temperature was 125 degrees, the younger toddler's bathroom sink's water temperature was 140 degrees, and the school age classroom's bathroom sink's water temperature was 120 degrees.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 20, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.36(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(ii) · An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate, 15 credit hours from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 1 year of experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
At the time of the inspection, the file of staff person #1 did not have verification of 1-year child care experience.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 20, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
At the time of the inspection, the art room did not have electrical outlet covers. Non-compliance was corrected on site.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 5, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.
At the time of the inspection, the facility generated form did not provide a section for the operators signature.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 20, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(2) · An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.
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.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 20, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) · 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.
At the time of the inspection, the file of child #1 last health assessment was 9/27/23.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 20, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL.
During the initial inspection conducted on 1/3/2024 observed staff person #2's state police clearance stated pending request under review for the result. Corrected on-site 1/3/2024.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 18, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) · An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
During the initial inspection conducted on 1/3/2024 observed staff person #2's foreign degree was not evaluated for U.S. equivalency.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 18, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.69(b) · Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.
During the initial inspection conducted on 1/3/2024 observed the hot water temperature in the sinks throughout the facility measured at 135° F.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 18, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.76 · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.
During the initial inspection conducted on 1/3/2024 observed a loose outlet cover in the bathroom located in the second room on the third floor.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 18, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
During the initial inspection conducted on 1/3/2024 observed damaged paint in the Infant/Young Toddler room and Before and After Care room.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 18, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.111(a)/3270.111(b) · 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. The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.
During the initial inspection conducted on 1/3/2024 observed the daily schedule was not posted in the Older Toddler room, Preschool 2 room and cafeteria room.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 18, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.
During the initial inspection conducted on 1/3/2024 observed child #1's health report did not include verification of up-to-date influenza immunization. The last influenza immunization on file is dated 12/8/2018.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 18, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(4) · An adult health assessment must include information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children.
During the initial inspection conducted on 1/3/2024 observed staff person #3's health assessment did not include information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children. Question #3 on the health assessment was not answered.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 18, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
During the initial inspection conducted on 1/3/2024 observed staff person #1's file did not include verification of 12 clock hours of child care training.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 18, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.