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J Andrew Morrow Elementary School
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About J Andrew Morrow Elementary School
J Andrew Morrow Elementary School is a child care center in Towanda, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and infant care. It says it provides meals.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsBefore- and after-schoolSummer campMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: school-age children
6 wk
6 mo
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12 yr
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Just starting Kindergarten to 12 years old |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Assistance it accepts | ELRC subsidy |
Cost
Tuition and costs
J Andrew Morrow Elementary School has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for J Andrew Morrow Elementary School
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00254790
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 1, 2026: 6 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 8 visits · 16 rules in all · 13 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Safety and hazards 3
- Records and paperwork 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Background checks 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Discipline and child guidance 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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Apr 1, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/1/26. The facilities emergency plan did not address continuity of operations in the event of an emergency. This was previously cited and not present in the emergency plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2026
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/1/26. Child(ren) #1-4's fee agreements have not been updated in the last 6 months. This is evidenced by the fee agreements on file: Child #1's is dated 6/26/25; Child #2's is dated 7/18/25; Child #3's is dated 8/12/25; and Child #4's is dated 7/8/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2026
3270.121(a) Review policies and procedures
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/1/26. The parent handbook did not contain a general daily schedule.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2026
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/1/26. Staff person #1 did not complete the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 1 was completed on 2/17/26 AND PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 2 was completed on 2/18/26.”
Correction due by Apr 7, 2027, per the state
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/1/26. The operator's communications letter to parents regarding the facilities emergency plan did not include the lock down procedures or the special accommodations for children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction due by Apr 9, 2027, per the state
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/1/26. Cert Rep observed a child use a tissue to blow their nose and throw it in an open garbage can with no lid, located on the stage.”
Correction due by Apr 2, 2027, per the state
Oct 16, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment
“An inspection was conducted on 10/16/25. Staff person #1's health assessment does not indicate if staff person has communicable diseases and may work in childcare setting.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“An inspection was conducted on 10/16/25. Staff person #1 has completed mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet), however the mandated reporter training is not from an approved source and is not intended for an appropriate target audience. Staff person(s) #1 and #2 do not have a signed disclosure statement on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2025
- Sep 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 21, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3270.54(a) Two facility persons present in facility
“An unannounced visit was conducted on 5/21/25. Cert rep observed staff person #1 alone with five preschool children for approximately 15 minutes until the next staff person arrived at 2:45 pm. Staff person #1 stated that this week her second staff person was on vacation and she has been working alone with the preschool children from 2:30 pm to 2:45 pm until the next staff person arrives.”
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2025
3270.61(f) No business simultaneous use
“An unannounced visit was conducted on 5/21/25. Cert rep arrived at the facility at 2:30 pm and observed a schoolteacher with their class in the gym area simultaneously while the daycare preschool children were on the stage. The gym is measured space for the daycare.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2025
Apr 24, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/24/25. Child(ren) #1 and #2 who are identified as preschool children did not have a child service report completed every 6 months.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2025
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/24/25. The facility's the emergency plan does not provide information for accommodations for children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2025
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.131(d)(7) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Free from contagious/communicable disease
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/24/25. Child #1's initial health report on file dated 8/17/23, does not indicate if the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. Child #1 does not have an updated health report in the last 12 months. The last health report on file is dated 8/17/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 4, 2025
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/24/25. The smoke detector log indicates that the alarms were tested more than 30 days apart on three occasions 9/6/24 to 10/9/24, 11/7/24-12/10/24, and 12/10/24 to 1/29/25. The facility does not have proof of purchase of smoke detectors.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/24/25. The facility's emergency plan does not address continuity of operations”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2025
- Apr 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 9, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“Emergency Contact Form for children # 1 and # 2 did not contain name address and telephone number for release persons.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2024
Apr 11, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“File for Staff # 1 was not in compliance with CPSL regulations. File for Staff # 1 did not contain New York Clearances and did not contain verification that the clearances were applied for.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2023
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“Facility did not have a posted written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in case of an emergency.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2023
Apr 20, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
3270.241(c)(1)(i) 30 or fewer hours a week, director or director/GS present at least 20% of operational hours.
“On 4/20/22 Renewal Inspection, facility did not have a director.”
Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“File for Staff # 1 did not comply with CPSL regulations. File for Staff # 1 contained a Department of Education FBI clearance dated 11/27/19. DHS does not accept Dept. of Ed FBI Clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about J Andrew Morrow Elementary School
Is J Andrew Morrow Elementary School licensed?
Yes. J Andrew Morrow Elementary School is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was J Andrew Morrow Elementary School last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on April 1, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has J Andrew Morrow Elementary School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 5 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 13 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 J Andrew Morrow Elementary School accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are J Andrew Morrow Elementary School's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does J Andrew Morrow Elementary School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (570) 265-4991 to ask.
What is J Andrew Morrow Elementary School's phone number?
(570) 265-4991.
Where is J Andrew Morrow Elementary School?
101 N 4th St, Towanda, PA 18848. The nearest other daycare we list is Wysox Children's Center, 1.4 miles away.