The Morgan School LLC · 3 Cloister Ct, Reading
The Morgan School LLC is a certified child care center in Reading, PA, with capacity for 108 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 8 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 21 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). 8 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #9 of 84 centers in Reading and has fewer citations per inspection than 70% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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Continued Non-Compliance: During the renewal inspection on 5/5/26, there were bottles for multiple children in the refrigerator in the Infant 1 room that were not labeled with the child's name. An acceptable plan of corrections was submitted that stated "A message was sent to families on Wednesday, May 7, 2026, reminding them to label infants' bottles prior to arrival at the center. If bottles arrive unlabeled, teachers have been instructed to ask parents to label the bottles using the supplied Sharpie marker or, if the parent is unable to do so, staff will label the bottles immediately upon receipt using the provided Sharpie to ensure compliance." The correction date was 5/7/26. On 5/26/26, the bottes of child #1, #2, and #3 were not labeled. Going forward, the infant teachers will check all bottles upon arrival each day to ensure they are properly labeled with the infant's name. Additionally, if bottles are not labeled, teachers have been instructed to immediately label the child's name on the bottle using the provided Sharpie marker. Staff will also be reminded of this regulation and procedure during the staff meeting scheduled for May 21, 2026, to ensure ongoing compliance.
On 5/6/26 during the renewal inspection, there were infants on the outdoor infant play space that had not yet been measured and approved as licensed space.
During the renewal inspection on 5/5/26, the emergency exit in Room 109 was blocked by children's bins that had been placed in front of the door.
During the renewal inspection on 5/5/26, there were sleeping mats being used in the Infant 1 room that were not labeled for use by a specific child. In the Infant 2 room, cots were assigned for use for multiple children on different days.
During the renewal inspection on 5/5/26, there were chairs stacked in the classroom among where children were sleeping that didn't allow for the required 2 feet of space on three sides of the mats.
During the renewal inspection on 5/5/26, staff #1 changed a child's diaper and did not wash the child's hands after the diaper change. In the Older Toddler 1 room, staff #2 was toileting and doing standing diaper changes for multiple children. Staff #2 changed gloves, but did not wash hands after assisting each child.
During the renewal inspection on 5/5/26, there were bottles for multiple children in the refrigerator in the Infant 1 room that were not labeled with the child's name.
During the renewal inspection on 5/5/26, child #1 was present in the Infant 2 room. The emergency contact for child #1 was not present in the Infant 2 room.
Staff person #1 has not completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by the previously documented Pediatric first aid and CPR training on file expiring 1/31/26. Documentation of updated Pediatric first aid and CPR training is not on file.
There was a Pothos plant in the Young Toddler 2 room, and a Kalanchoe plant in the lobby, both identified as poisonous to humans.
There was damage to the paint under the window in the Older Toddler 2 room.
The bleach solution was immediately wiped off after spraying the changing table. Staff #1 indicated that she did not know how long it was supposed to remain on the table.
Emergency contact information was not present where child #1 and #2 were receiving care.
A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not displayed conspicuously in the yoga room.
On 2/24 and 2/25/25, staff person #1 was seen on video placing her leg over child #1 and later over child #2 to hold them down on their mats at naptime. Staff person #1 was also seen restraining child #2 by sitting behind her, crossing the child's arms across her body, and wrapping her arms around the child. Staff person #1 stated in an interview that she used both of these techniques to try to get children to sleep at naptime.
During an unannounced inspection, the Albuterol for child #1 and #2 was just the vials without the original box and with no expiration date.
During an unannounced inspection, there were 7 infants in Infant Room 2 (room 201) that measures for 6.
During an unannounced inspection, the fire alarm test log indicated that the alarm was tested on 9/13/24 and then again on 10/21. It was tested last on 11/19/24. This shows gaps of greater than the required 30 days.
During the renewal inspection on 8/6/24, Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: approved Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR by a PQAS instructor.
As of the renewal inspection on 8/6/24, the emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the policy number.
During the renewal inspection on 8/6/24, there were emergency contact forms in the classrooms that had not been updated when the form in the main folder was updated.
As of the renewal inspection on 8/6/24, staff #2 and #3 each had one reference written by a family member.
“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.) | $76.00 | $61.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $74.00 | $59.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $72.00 | $57.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $70.00 | $55.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $60.00 | $40.00 |
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 The Morgan School LLC had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 2 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 Mar 11, 2025 (caregiver conduct): “On 2/24 and 2/25/25, staff person #1 was seen on video placing her leg over child #1 and later over child #2 to hold them down on their mats at naptime. Staff person #1 was also seen restraining child #2 by sitting…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about The Morgan School LLC?
Pennsylvania lists 1 complaint investigation 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 The Morgan School LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Oct 29, 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 The Morgan School LLC compare with other daycares in Reading?
It is #9 of 84 centers in Reading by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 70% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was The Morgan School LLC last inspected?
May 26, 2026 (unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does The Morgan School LLC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $76.00 for infant, $74.00 for young toddler, $72.00 for older toddler, $70.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs The Morgan School LLC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is The Morgan School 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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