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The Learning Lamp Ctr For Children Laurel Valley

New Florence, PA · Westmoreland County
137 Education Ln, New Florence, PA 15944
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Quick Facts

Capacity
47 children
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (724) 235-2159
137 Education Ln
New Florence, PA 15944
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00248063
License Issued
Feb 2, 2026
Active Through
Feb 2, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 4

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About the Provider

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The Learning Lamp Ctr For Children Laurel Valley is a Child Care Center in New Florence PA, with a maximum capacity of 47 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2025-11-03 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #1 was lacking a NSOR certificate.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 was not permitted to return to work until she submitted the NSOR. Human Resources verified NSOR 11/4/2025 and staff was able to return to work.
2025-11-03 Renewal 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that in the gym that there was an electrical outlet that was missing a protective receptacle cover.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Replace missing outlet cover.
2025-07-16 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.25(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.25(a)

Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the certificate of compliance that was posted at the facility had an expiration date of 2/2/25, making it invalid. .

Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director has removed expired certificate and hung an updated, current copy in the parent area.
2024-11-07 Renewal 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) - Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)

Description: Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #1 was observed not to contain documentation of a Tuberculosis test result being completed within 12 months prior to date of hire (see LIS code sheet). The Tuberculosis test result on file for Staff Person #1 was dated 6/1/22.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff is unable to return to work until she receives a negative TB test.
2024-11-07 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff person #1 does not include a current signed disclosure statement. The disclosure on file is dated 8/9/22, (see LIS code sheet for hire date).

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will not be permitted to return to work until disclosures have be signed.
2024-11-07 Renewal 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(h)

Description: Handwashing signs

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that there was not a handwashing sign above the sink in the girl's and boy's restroom.

Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will replace the hand washing signs that are missing.
2023-11-13 Renewal 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) - Immunization record/Dismissal policy Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3)

Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1, who is an infant aged child, did not contain the updated immunization record which was lacking record of receiving the following vaccinations which are required for children in child care in a group setting, 2nd dose of Hep B, 2 doses of Rotavirus, 2 doses of DTaP, 2 doses of Hib, 2 doses of PCV, and 2 doses of IVP.

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).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parent's of child #1 was notified on 11/13/23 that an updated shot record must be received in order for care to continue. The parent brought a copy of the immunization record at pick up.
2023-11-13 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: The two most recent fire safety trainings on file for Staff person #1 are dated 6/30/22 and 7/12/23 which are more than 12 months apart.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 completed the annual fire safety training as soon as we realized it was expired.
2023-11-13 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff person #2 does not include a current signed disclosure statement. The disclosure on file is dated 8/11/22, (see LIS code sheet for hire date).

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #2 signed a disclosure statement on 11/14/23.
2023-11-13 Renewal 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: The most recent staff evaluation on file for Staff person #1 is dated 12/13/21.

Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 most current evaluation was found at the center and uploaded into her file. The evaluation was dated for 12/29/22.
2023-11-13 Renewal 3270.75(b) - Inaccessible to children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(b)

Description: Inaccessible to children

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the emergency evacuation bag which contained a first-aid kit was on a low shelf in the infant/young toddler area making it accessible to the children.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Emergency evacuation bag will be kept on top of the cabinet.
2023-05-30 Change in Location Capacity Change in Location Capacity Compliant - Finalized
2022-11-03 Renewal 3270.102(a)/3270.103 - Clean and good repair/Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)/3270.103

Description: Clean and good repair/Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: Observed a rest mat used by toddlers which was torn along the seam, exposing the foam cushion inside the mat.

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. Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Torn nap mat was immediately removed from use and thrown away. New mats were purchased to avoid further noncompliance.
2022-11-03 Renewal 3270.123(a) - Signed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)

Description: Signed

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #4 contains an agreement which lacks the parent's signature.

Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child number 4's parent will sign the agreement.
2022-11-03 Renewal 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(4)

Description: Arrival/departure times

Noncompliance Area: The agreement on file for child #2, child #3, and child #4 lacks the child's arrival and departure times.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child arrival and departure times will be added to file.

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