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Morgans Early Childhood Academy

7701 Castor Ave, Philadelphia, PA 191524.8· 20 reviews
licensed capacity
172
open each week
5 days

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About Morgans Early Childhood Academy

Morgans Early Childhood Academy is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 172 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, infant care and pre-k.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 27 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks to 12 years
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
172 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Castor Avenue: Mon-Fri 6:30am-6:00pm; Sat-Sun 8:00am-5:30pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 12 years
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, special-needs / inclusion care and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
StaffExperienced, licensed educators
Daily lifeExtended care: Saturday and Sunday 8:00am - 5:30pm
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity172 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Morgans Early Childhood Academy

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
172 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00249303
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Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 7, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 7 of 7 visits · 27 rules in all · 27 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Safety and hazards 4
  • Building, equipment and play areas 4
  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Discipline and child guidance 3
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Background checks 2

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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  1. Apr 7, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children

      “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 date in the state record: Apr 27, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.51 Similar Age Level

      “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 date in the state record: Apr 27, 2026

  2. Jan 28, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(b) No physical punishment

      “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 date in the state record: Feb 6, 2026

  3. Oct 30, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “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 date in the state record: Oct 30, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.82(h) Handwashing signs

      “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 date in the state record: Oct 30, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted

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

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “At the time of the inspection, the child service report was not included in the file of child #1 and #2”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.82(g) Clean and good repair

      “At the time of the inspection, the toilet in the cafeteria needed to be cleaned.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “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 date in the state record: Nov 14, 2025

  4. Jul 10, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training

      “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 date in the state record: Aug 4, 2025

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “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 date in the state record: Aug 4, 2025

  5. Dec 16, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(b) No physical punishment

      “At the time of the inspection, video footage was observed of staff person #1 yelling and shaking child #1.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 27, 2024

  6. Nov 5, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

      “At the time of the inspection, the file of child #1 last health assessment was 9/27/23.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.36(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED, 15 credits + 1 yr/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “At the time of the inspection, the file of staff person #1 did not have verification of 1-year child care experience.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(2) Date fee 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.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a) Signed

      “At the time of the inspection, the facility generated form did not provide a section for the operators signature.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.69(b) 110º F or less

      “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.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “At the time of the inspection, the art room did not have electrical outlet covers. Non-compliance was corrected on site.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2024

  7. Jan 3, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “During the initial inspection conducted on 1/3/2024 observed damaged paint in the Infant/Young Toddler room and Before and After Care room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 18, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “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.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 18, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.69(b) 110º F or less

      “During the initial inspection conducted on 1/3/2024 observed the hot water temperature in the sinks throughout the facility measured at 135° F.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 18, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “During the initial inspection conducted on 1/3/2024 observed staff person #2's foreign degree was not evaluated for U.S. equivalency.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 18, 2024

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “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.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 18, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and 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.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 18, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(4) Information re: medical problems

      “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.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 18, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

      “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.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 18, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.111(a)/3270.111(b) Written plan/Posted in 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.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 18, 2024

Copied from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Jun 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Morgans Early Childhood Academy

Is Morgans Early Childhood Academy licensed?

Yes. Morgans Early Childhood Academy is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Morgans Early Childhood Academy last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on April 7, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Morgans Early Childhood Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 27 rules across 7 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 27 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 Morgans Early Childhood Academy care for?

172, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does Morgans Early Childhood Academy accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Morgans Early Childhood Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Morgans Early Childhood Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 342-6200 to ask.

What is Morgans Early Childhood Academy's phone number?

(215) 342-6200.

Where is Morgans Early Childhood Academy?

7701 Castor Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19152. The nearest other daycare we list is Gan Chabad, under 0.1 miles away.

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (license and visits).