The Learning Lamp At Portage
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Hours of Operation
- Monday8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Tuesday8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Wednesday8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Thursday8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Friday8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-01-07 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: Observed a pair of adult scissors in a pen holder on the teacher's desk in Room 101 which were accessible to children. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Adult scissors were placed in a locked drawer while certification representative was onsite. |
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| 2026-01-07 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.75(b) - Inaccessible to children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(b) Description: Inaccessible to children Noncompliance Area: 2nd citation. Previously cited on 11/5/25. Observed a first-aid kit on top of a table beside the teacher's desk in Room 103 which was accessible to children. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) First aid kit was moved up and out of reach of children while certification representative was on site. |
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| 2026-01-07 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: 2nd citation. Previously cited on 11/5/25. The facility was able to provide written documentation that the fire detection system was tested annually by a fire safety professional. The facility provided documentation that the fire detection system was inspected by a fire safety professional on 8/5/24 and 8/7/25. The inspection report dated 8/7/25 indicated 1 deficiency, and the facility was unable to provide documentation that the system had been repaired and passed with a follow-up inspection Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) To contact the school district to get confirmation of the repairs. The school district provided documentation of repairs. |
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| 2025-11-03 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: On 11/5/25 observed wooden blocks with rough edges in both Room 101 and Room 103. Observed a chipped bin labeled "Tuesday" with rough edges in Room 101. 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 "Tuesday" bin was thrown away. The wooden blocks were sanded. |
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| 2025-11-03 | Renewal | 3270.131(a) - Health information | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a) Description: Health information Noncompliance Area: Child #2 lacked a health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. Child #2 who had an admission date of 8/21/25 had a health report in the file, but it was not dated. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Mom took physical form to doctor's office and had the form dated and signed by the doctor. The physical was completed on 9/15/25. |
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| 2025-11-03 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Noncompliance Area: The file of Child #3 lacked an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. The file of Child #3 contained a health report dated 6/10/24. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Mom faxed physical form and shot records to the main office; all items are in Child #3 file. Physical is dated 11/19/25. |
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| 2025-11-03 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) - Immunization record/Dismissal policy | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy Noncompliance Area: Child #2, a 5-year-old, lacked Hepatitis A immunizations according to the recommendations of the ACIP. Child #2 had no documentation of Hepatitis A immunizations. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Reaching out to the parent to either get an updated shot record or a written form stating parent declined immunization. |
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| 2025-11-03 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(7) Description: Free from contagious/communicable disease Noncompliance Area: The health report for Child #1 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will have parent take form to the doctor to get signed and check the box for contagious or communicable disease. |
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| 2025-11-03 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(8) - Age appropriate screenings complete | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(8) Description: Age appropriate screenings complete Noncompliance Area: The health reports for Children #1 and #2 did not include a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section. Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #1 mother had doctor correct the physical. Child #2 mother had doctor correct the physical on 11/7/25. |
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| 2025-11-03 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.181(c) Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form and agreement for Child #2 were not reviewed at least once in a 6-month period. Child #2's emergency contact was signed on 1/3/25 and reviewed on 9/15/25. Child #2's agreement was signed on 1/2/25 with no reviews. The emergency contact form and agreement for Child #3 were not reviewed at least once in a 6-month period. Child #3's emergency contact and agreement were signed on 12/18/24 with a review on 8/25/25. 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.) All children have current reviews of emergency contacts and agreements. |
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| 2025-11-03 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Description: Fire safety - 1 yr. Noncompliance Area: The file of Staff #1 lacked documentation of participating, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. The file of Staff #1 contained documentation of fire safety training completed on 9/25/25 with a previous one completed on 2/22/24. Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 has current fire safety training. To be more aware of training expirations. |
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| 2025-11-03 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file of Staff #2 lacked the results of the National Sex Offender Registry Certificate prior to or on the date Staff #2 began working in a child care position (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #2 contained a NSOR dated 10/10/25. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #2 has current clearances. |
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| 2025-11-03 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: The file of Staff #1 lacked a written evaluation on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #1 did not contain a written evaluation. Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 has a current evaluation. On 6/25/25 the director did a review on Staff #1. It was submitted on Rippling. |
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| 2025-11-03 | Renewal | 3270.75(b) - Inaccessible to children | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(b) Description: Inaccessible to children Noncompliance Area: On 11/5/25 observed a first-aid kit on top of a mini refrigerator in Room 103 which was accessible to children. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Was put up away from children. First aid kit was moved up and out of reach of children. |
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| 2025-11-03 | Renewal | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: The facility was able to provide written documentation that the fire detection system was tested annually by a fire safety professional. The facility provided documentation that the fire detection system was inspected by a fire safety professional on 8/5/24 and 8/7/25. The inspection report dated 8/7/25 indicated 1 deficiency, and the facility was unable to provide documentation that the system had been repaired and passed with a follow-up inspection Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) To contact the school district to get confirmation of the repairs. The school district provided documentation of the repairs. |
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