J Andrew Morrow Elementary School
J Andrew Morrow Elementary School is a certified child care center in Towanda, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 8 times. The state cited 19 violations, 4 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (5 of 19). 7 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #3 of 15 centers in Bradford County and has fewer citations per inspection than 72% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/1/26. The parent handbook did not contain a general daily schedule.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/24/25. The facility's emergency plan does not address continuity of operations
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.
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.
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.
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.
Emergency Contact Form for children # 1 and # 2 did not contain name address and telephone number for release persons.
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.
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.
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.
On 4/20/22 Renewal Inspection, facility did not have a director.
“Core safety” marks citations about supervision and staff ratios, discipline and caregiver conduct, background checks, child protection and safe sleep, the topics our score weights most. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity. “Follow-up” marks a violation re-cited at a follow-up visit, counted once. How scores work.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $18.40 | $18.40 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $18.40 | $18.40 |
The daily price the center lists in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search for families paying privately. The state notes that rates are subject to change and programs don’t have to share them, so confirm with the center. See what daycare costs in Pennsylvania.
About this center
Common questions
Has J Andrew Morrow Elementary School had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 4 violations since 2021 on the topics Daycare Record treats as core safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). The most recent, on Oct 16, 2025 (background checks): “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…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about J Andrew Morrow Elementary School?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at J Andrew Morrow Elementary School since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is J Andrew Morrow Elementary School’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Nov 1, 2025. Keystone STARS is Pennsylvania’s quality rating program for child care, from STAR 1 to STAR 4. It measures program quality, not inspection results, so read both.
How does J Andrew Morrow Elementary School compare with other daycares in Bradford County?
It is #3 of 15 centers in Bradford County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 72% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was J Andrew Morrow Elementary School last inspected?
Apr 1, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does J Andrew Morrow Elementary School cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $18.40 for young school-age, $18.40 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs J Andrew Morrow Elementary School?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is River Valley Regional YMCA.
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Citations are quoted from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services inspection records (Office of Child Development and Early Learning, Bureau of Certification Services), including each finding and the center’s plan of correction. Rule numbers refer mostly to 55 Pa. Code Chapter 3270, the rules for child care centers; a few cite Chapter 20, which covers every certified facility. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; the “core safety” label and the score are Daycare Record’s.
To check the state’s own record, search the center’s name on COMPASS Child Care Provider Search and open its inspection history. Data refreshed Oct 16, 2026.
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