Morgans Early Childhood Academy
Morgans Early Childhood Academy is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 172 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times and confirmed violations in 2 complaint investigations. The state cited 27 violations, 6 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (9 of 27). 9 citations came in the last 12 months, including 3 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #848 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has more citations per inspection than 65% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
At the time of the inspection, the toilet in the cafeteria needed to be cleaned.
At the time of the inspection, a hand washing sign was not observed in the older toddler bathroom. Non-compliance was corrected on site.
At the time of the inspection, the child service report was not included in the file of child #1 and #2
At the time of the inspection, the emergency transportation plan was not posted in the art room. Non-compliance was corrected on site.
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.
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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.
At the time of the inspection, video footage was observed of staff person #1 yelling and shaking child #1.
At the time of the inspection, the art room did not have electrical outlet covers. Non-compliance was corrected on site.
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.
At the time of the inspection, the file of child #1 last health assessment was 9/27/23.
At the time of the inspection, the file of staff person #1 did not have verification of 1-year child care experience.
At the time of the inspection, the facility generated form did not provide a section for the operators signature.
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.
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.
During the initial inspection conducted on 1/3/2024 observed the hot water temperature in the sinks throughout the facility measured at 135° F.
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.
During the initial inspection conducted on 1/3/2024 observed damaged paint in the Infant/Young Toddler room and Before and After Care room.
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.
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.
During the initial inspection conducted on 1/3/2024 observed staff person #2's foreign degree was not evaluated for U.S. equivalency.
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.
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.
“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.
Complaint investigations and reported incidents
Pennsylvania’s search lists complaint investigations in which the state found at least one violation (“verified complaints”). It does not say what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it. Incident investigations look into something that happened at the center; self-reported violations are ones the center reported to the state itself.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $67.83 | $55.72 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $63.49 | $52.27 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $59.54 | $49.58 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $56.23 | $46.90 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $45.55 | $45.55 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $45.55 | $45.55 |
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 Morgans Early Childhood Academy had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 6 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 Apr 7, 2026 (staff ratios): “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…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Morgans Early Childhood Academy?
Pennsylvania lists 2 complaint investigations since 2021 in which it found at least one violation; the violations are listed above. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Morgans Early Childhood Academy’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Jul 21, 2026. 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 Morgans Early Childhood Academy compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #848 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 65% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Morgans Early Childhood Academy last inspected?
Apr 7, 2026 (unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Morgans Early Childhood Academy cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $67.83 for infant, $63.49 for young toddler, $59.54 for older toddler, $56.23 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Morgans Early Childhood Academy?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Morgans Educational Group LLC.
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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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