J Andrew Morrow Elementary School
101 N 4th St, Towanda, PA
Leaps and Bounds
- licensed capacity
- 104
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Leaps and Bounds
Leaps and Bounds is a child care center in Troy, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 104 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:15 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 17 rules across 5 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
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 104 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 5:15 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 5:15 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 5:15 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 5:15 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 5:15 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 104 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Leaps and Bounds
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 104 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00252359
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 5, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 6 visits · 17 rules in all · 17 corrected
- Safety and hazards 3
- Records and paperwork 3
- Transportation 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Background checks 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Staff training and qualifications 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 5, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Jul 24, 2026Complaint investigation5 rules cited
3270.31(e)(4)(iii)/3270.31(e)(4)(iv) Lifeguard/Water safety
“An inspection was conducted on 7/24/26-8/5/26. The director admitted to taking school age children swimming all summer and did not have a lifeguard employed or a lifeguard file. Staff person(s) #1-#4 did not have water safety training conducted by a certified lifeguard.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2026
3270.175(c)/3270.176(f) Manufacturer's instructions used/Prohibition using an 11-15 passenger vans
“An inspection was conducted on 7/24/26-8/5/26. The school vehicle that was being used to transport children to the pool has a seating capacity 12 as evidenced by the manufacturer's sticker affixed to the vehicle. The school vehicle did not have the manufacturers' instructions for use of safety restraints in the vehicle.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2026
3270.20(b) Mail or deliver written report to regional office within 72 hours
“An inspection was conducted on 7/24/26-8/5/26. An incident occurred on 7/20/26, and child #1 went to the emergency room. The director did not notify the regional office within 72 hours.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2026
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“A complaint investigation on 7/24/26- 8/5/26 verified that on 6/16/26 and another date in July, child #3 and child #2, respectively, left their supervision group while in the pool area, got into the pool without the staff's immediate knowledge. Neither child was wearing their life vest or "swimmies" at the time and neither child could swim independently. When staff discovered the children in the water, they had to jump into the pool to move them to safety. These incidents were confirmed by staff and the director.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2026
3270.21/3270.175(a) General Health and Safety/Age appropriate restraints
“A complaint investigation on 7/24/26- 8/5/26 verified that on 6/16/26 and another date in July, child #3 and child #2, respectively, left their supervision group while in the pool area, got into the pool without the staff's immediate knowledge. Neither child was wearing their life vest or "swimmies" at the time and neither child could swim independently. When staff discovered the children in the water, they had to jump into the pool to move them to safety. These incidents were confirmed by staff and the director. It was determined through staff interviews that child #1 was not buckled into their booster seat on 7/8/26, while they were traveling in the school vehicle from the community pool back to the facility. The school vehicle had expired booster seats in the school vehicle that were dated from 2003.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2026
Jul 24, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
3270.31(e)(4)(iii)/3270.31(e)(4)(iv) Lifeguard/Water safety
“An inspection was conducted on 7/24/26-8/5/26. The director admitted to taking school age children swimming all summer and did not have a lifeguard employed or a lifeguard file. Staff person(s) #1-#4 did not have water safety training conducted by a certified lifeguard.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2026
3270.175(c)/3270.176(f) Manufacturer's instructions used/Prohibition using an 11-15 passenger vans
“An inspection was conducted on 7/24/26-8/5/26. The school vehicle that was being used to transport children to the pool has a seating capacity 12 as evidenced by the manufacturer's sticker affixed to the vehicle. The school vehicle did not have the manufacturers' instructions for use of safety restraints in the vehicle.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2026
3270.20(b) Mail or deliver written report to regional office within 72 hours
“An inspection was conducted on 7/24/26-8/5/26. An incident occurred on 7/20/26, and child #1 went to the emergency room. The director did not notify the regional office within 72 hours.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2026
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“A complaint investigation on 7/24/26- 8/5/26 verified that on 6/16/26 and another date in July, child #3 and child #2, respectively, left their supervision group while in the pool area, got into the pool without the staff's immediate knowledge. Neither child was wearing their life vest or "swimmies" at the time and neither child could swim independently. When staff discovered the children in the water, they had to jump into the pool to move them to safety. These incidents were confirmed by staff and the director.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2026
3270.21/3270.175(a) General Health and Safety/Age appropriate restraints
“A complaint investigation on 7/24/26- 8/5/26 verified that on 6/16/26 and another date in July, child #3 and child #2, respectively, left their supervision group while in the pool area, got into the pool without the staff's immediate knowledge. Neither child was wearing their life vest or "swimmies" at the time and neither child could swim independently. When staff discovered the children in the water, they had to jump into the pool to move them to safety. These incidents were confirmed by staff and the director. It was determined through staff interviews that child #1 was not buckled into their booster seat on 7/8/26, while they were traveling in the school vehicle from the community pool back to the facility. The school vehicle had expired booster seats in the school vehicle that were dated from 2003.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2026
Feb 18, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/18/26. Child #1's immunization record indicates the child does not have the Hepatitis A vaccine and no exemption letter is in the child's file. This is not in accordance with the ACIP recommended schedule.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2026
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/18/26. Each classroom at the facility did not have emergency contact information present in the childcare space where children were receiving care.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2026
Mar 19, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/19/25. The facility's emergency plan does not provide information for accommodations for infants and toddlers.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2025
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/19/25. The smoke detector log indicates the alarms were tested more than 30 days apart on two occasions, 9/9/24 to 10/31/24 and 11/27/24 to 12/31/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2025
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/19/25. In the older toddler, young toddler, and infant classrooms the play mats and play blocks had rips on the corners exposing the stuffing inside. The inside stuffing is accessible to children that are still putting objects in their mouths.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2025
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/19/25. In the older toddler classroom cert rep observed 4 cots not labeled with the specific child's name.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/19/25. The facility's emergency plan does not address continuity of operations.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2025
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/19/25. Child #1's immunization record indicates the child has only 1 dose of Hep A vaccine and no exemption letter is in child's file. Child #2's immunization record indicates the child does not have the Hep A vaccine and no exemption letter is in child's file. This is not in accordance with the ACIP recommended schedule.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2025
3270.166(1)/3270.166(3) Written statement/Disposable nursers or parents
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/19/25. In the infant classroom #2, staff reported that the infant bottles are washed and reused each day for infant feedings. The facility does not have a commercial dishwasher. In infant classroom #2, there was not a written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for each infant from the parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/19/25. Staff #1 had a PSP clearance request dated 12/21/22 on file. Staff #1 has all other clearances on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2025
Mar 27, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“Emergency Contact Form for children # 1, # 2 and # 3 did not contain address of release persons.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“File for Staff # 1 was not in compliance with CPSL violations. Staff # 1 resides in New York State and does not have New York clearances on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2024
Apr 19, 2023Complaint investigation7 rules cited
3270.119 Infant sleep position
“On 4/19/23, during a complaint Inspection, four infants were observed to be sleeping in bouncy seats.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 2023
3270.119 Infant sleep position
“On 4/19/23, during a complaint inspection, four infants were observed to be sleeping in bouncy seats.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2023
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“On 4/19/23, during a complaint Inspection Seven infants were in observed in care and only six pack n plays were present at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 2023
3270.55(a) Toddler and preschool children
“On 4/19/23, during a complaint inspection Cert Rep. observed a staff person in the parking lot by an SUV. This staff person went back into the building. Another staff person followed Rep. into the building. Upon entering the Preschool Room, Rep. observed Staff # 1 and the two staff that Rep. observed in the parking lot with 29 napping preschool children. Staff # 1 stated that she allowed staff to leave for lunch after seeing covering staff in the parking lot, returning from lunch.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 2023
3270.55(a) Toddler and preschool children
“On 4/19/23, during a complaint inspection Cert Rep. observed a staff person in the parking lot by an SUV. This staff person went back into the building. Another staff person followed Rep. into the building. Upon entering the Preschool Room, Rep. observed Staff # 1 and the two staff that Rep. observed in the parking lot with 29 napping preschool children. Staff # 1 stated that she allowed staff to leave for lunch after seeing covering staff in the parking lot, returning from lunch.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 2023
3270.133(4) Locked
“On 4/19/23 during a complaint inspection Children's Tylenol, A&D diaper cream and gum soothing gel were found in children's bags that were accessible to children in the Young Toddler room. Clotrimazole was found in a child's bag in the 5-year-old room, accessible to children. Diaper cream was found in a child's bag in the Older Toddler room, accessible to children. Sunscreen was found in a child's bag in the Preschool room, accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 2023
3270.55(a) Toddler and preschool children
“On 4/19/23, during a complaint inspection Cert Rep. observed a staff person in the parking lot by an SUV. This staff person went back into the building. Another staff person followed Rep. into the building. Upon entering the Preschool Room, Rep. observed Staff # 1 and the two staff that Rep. observed in the parking lot with 29 napping preschool children. Staff # 1 stated that she allowed staff to leave for lunch after seeing covering staff in the parking lot, returning from lunch.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 2023
Apr 19, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
3270.119 Infant sleep position
“On 4/19/23, during a complaint Inspection, four infants were observed to be sleeping in bouncy seats.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 2023
3270.119 Infant sleep position
“On 4/19/23, during a complaint inspection, four infants were observed to be sleeping in bouncy seats.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2023
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“On 4/19/23, during a complaint Inspection Seven infants were in observed in care and only six pack n plays were present at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 2023
3270.55(a) Toddler and preschool children
“On 4/19/23, during a complaint inspection Cert Rep. observed a staff person in the parking lot by an SUV. This staff person went back into the building. Another staff person followed Rep. into the building. Upon entering the Preschool Room, Rep. observed Staff # 1 and the two staff that Rep. observed in the parking lot with 29 napping preschool children. Staff # 1 stated that she allowed staff to leave for lunch after seeing covering staff in the parking lot, returning from lunch.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 2023
3270.55(a) Toddler and preschool children
“On 4/19/23, during a complaint inspection Cert Rep. observed a staff person in the parking lot by an SUV. This staff person went back into the building. Another staff person followed Rep. into the building. Upon entering the Preschool Room, Rep. observed Staff # 1 and the two staff that Rep. observed in the parking lot with 29 napping preschool children. Staff # 1 stated that she allowed staff to leave for lunch after seeing covering staff in the parking lot, returning from lunch.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 2023
3270.133(4) Locked
“On 4/19/23 during a complaint inspection Children's Tylenol, A&D diaper cream and gum soothing gel were found in children's bags that were accessible to children in the Young Toddler room. Clotrimazole was found in a child's bag in the 5-year-old room, accessible to children. Diaper cream was found in a child's bag in the Older Toddler room, accessible to children. Sunscreen was found in a child's bag in the Preschool room, accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 2023
3270.55(a) Toddler and preschool children
“On 4/19/23, during a complaint inspection Cert Rep. observed a staff person in the parking lot by an SUV. This staff person went back into the building. Another staff person followed Rep. into the building. Upon entering the Preschool Room, Rep. observed Staff # 1 and the two staff that Rep. observed in the parking lot with 29 napping preschool children. Staff # 1 stated that she allowed staff to leave for lunch after seeing covering staff in the parking lot, returning from lunch.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 2023
Mar 27, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #1 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/30/2022. Staff completed the 1 hour training on 1/12/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2023
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“Facility did not conduct an annual Emergency Drill.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2023
Mar 2, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Files for Staff # 1, # 2 and # 3 were not in compliance with CPSL regulations. File for Staff # 1 contained Mandated Reporter Trainings dated 3/9/15 and 1/22/21. File for Staff # 2 contained Mandated Reporter Trainings dated 6/12/15 and 1/21/21. File for Staff # 3 contained an NSOR Clearance dated 8/16/21, staff began child care on 5/30/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2022
3270.134(a)/3270.152 Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene
“After diapering Staff # 4 did not wash their hands or the hands of the child just diapered.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2022
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Aug 26, 2021Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.136(d) Communicate report to DOH
“On 9/2/21 through an interview with Provider, it was reported that 5 infants in the facility were diagnosed with RSV. Provider failed to notify The Department of Health.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Leaps and Bounds
Is Leaps and Bounds licensed?
Yes. Leaps and Bounds is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Leaps and Bounds last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 5, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Leaps and Bounds had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 5 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 17 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.
How many children can Leaps and Bounds care for?
104, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Leaps and Bounds accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Leaps and Bounds' hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:15 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Leaps and Bounds cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (570) 297-5437 to ask.
What is Leaps and Bounds' phone number?
(570) 297-5437.
Where is Leaps and Bounds?
556 Elmira St, Troy, PA 16947. The nearest other daycare we list is Stepping Stones Preschool, 0.7 miles away.