Description: Our mission is to engage all children with the support they need to succeed.
We believe success in the classroom is the foundation for success in life – and that no child should go without the opportunity to reach his or her full potential.
Founded in 2003 with a single program, The Learning Lamp now serves thousands of children each year, working with families and schools to meet the needs of students.
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns, as the provider may have already addressed some or all issues. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
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| 2020-01-23 | Renewal | 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: A shelf in the boys bathroom located behind the diaper changing table was observed missing a screw in the L bracket that anchored the shelf to the wall, thus creating a tipping hazard. Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The "L" bracket present was screwed into the wooden shelf, fastening it into the wall. The rest of the center was checked for other tall shelving that might not be attached to the wall. None was found. |
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| 2020-01-23 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child #1 and #6 lacked the Department's approved form (Child Service Report) to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Every six months, an updated Child Care Service Report will be completed on a child using the Report Card as a guide to advise the family how they can work with their child at home. (Because our assessments cover the first two parts of the Child Service Report - and have been reviewed at Parent/Teacher Conferences, only the third section is needed for families to follow through.) Child Service Report was completed for children #1 and #6. |
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| 2020-01-23 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Children #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, and #6 lacked an admission date on the agreement. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Admission dates were added, and all child files were updated with admission dates found in Smartcare. |
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| 2020-01-23 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for child #2 lacked the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Information for child's physician is now included on updated form. All emergency contact forms will be reviewed upon completion by families in the future to ensure that all information is included. |
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| 2020-01-23 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for children #1 and #2 lacked the address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Address and telephone numbers are now available on both emergency contact forms. All emergency contact forms will be reviewed upon completion by families in the future to ensure that all information is included. |
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| 2020-01-23 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child #2 lacked a influenza immunization in the 2018/2019 flu season or an exemption letter for this immunization from the parent. Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #2 returned a flu shot form marked "yes" with an updated vaccination report. The Director will make sure that all children will have an updated vaccination report and any other required documents required for the vaccination report in the child's file within 30 days of enrollment and updated as required. |
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| 2020-01-23 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Child #5 lacked parental review and update to the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period in 2019. The most current review date observed on file was dated 2/15/19. Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Upon arrival the day after the inspection, the father filled out all information necessary. Forms had been sent home twice in the past. For other updates to other child files, I will start asking parents to fill them out while present if possible. |
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| 2020-01-23 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 was provisionally hired for child care on 10/3/19 but did not apply for a NSOR certificate until 10/28/19. No current registry certificate was on file. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Staff Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility until an NSOR clearance is obtained. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff traveled to Harrisburg to get her copy on January 24, 2020. Two other staff who had not yet received theirs called the correct phone number and had to reapply. The Learning Lamp directors will ensure that all staff will have the required clearances on file within the 45 days as per our waiver. |
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| 2020-01-23 | Renewal | 3270.51/3270.52 - Similar Age Level/Mixed Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 2/3/20 at 9:45 AM 3 staff were observed supervising a mixed ratio of 24 preschool and school-age children in the same group, exceeding the maximum group size of 20 for the youngest child in care. Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) As Director, I learned that the maximum group size is only double the ratio. We had grouped the children into three, per the three staff persons present. When asked to name our "group," we needed only to name our third. We have made this more obvious by having primary caregiver cards available throughout the center, the staff wear caribiners with cards that have the childrens' pictures and names on them that they are responsible for. |
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| 2019-01-16 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the "Play Gym", a bulletin board was observed to have a piece of cracked metal trim protruding from the frame. The bulletin board is located near the floor, accessible to the children. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director will repair the bulletin board to ensure the metal no longer protrudes. In the future, all toys and equipment will be checked weekly and damaged items will be repaired immediately or removed from the child care space when immediate repairs are not feasible. |
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| 2019-01-16 | Renewal | 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: In the children's eating area, two orange chairs missing at least one chair foot were deemed unstable. Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Chairs repaired using tennis balls attached to the ends to aid with stability and broken feet. In the future, staff will check tables and chairs periodically for missing parts and stability. |
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| 2019-01-16 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #4 is lacking a Child Service Report. Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A Child Service Report will be completed for Child #4. In the future, Child Service Reports will be completed every six months for all toddlers and preschoolers, and for school-age children who attend 15 hours or more per week. |
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| 2019-01-16 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The arrival times for Child #4, who was stated to be a school-age child, reflect all-day care. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Times on the Agreement for Child #4 will be adjusted to reflect actual care times. In the future, accurate times of care for school-age enrollees will be reflected on their Agreements |
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| 2019-01-16 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Contact Form for Child #4 lacked the address of the child's medical provider. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The doctor's address will be obtained from the parent of Child #4 . In the future, parents will be requested to provide complete information for medical providers. |
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| 2019-01-16 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Contact Form for Child #1 lacks the house number for one of the designated individuals and the Emergency Contact Form for Child #2 lacks an address for one of the designated individuals. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Full address information will be obtained from the parents of Child #1 & 2 and in the future, the director will check Emergency Contact forms for completion upon submission by the parents. |
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