Description: THE LEARNING LAMP/MEMORIAL MEDICAL CTR is a Child Care Center in JOHNSTOWN PA, with a maximum capacity of 194 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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| 2020-06-29 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Located in Room 1 was a broken blue plastic container that was cracked and not free from pinch points. 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.) Container was thrown away. Moving forward, staff will continuously check all containers for any signs of damage and remove and replace as needed. |
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| 2020-06-29 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Located in Room 4 was a colorful foam mat that was ripped in both the yellow and blue corners, therefore exposing foam to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. Located on Room 5 was a foam bean bag chair that was ripping on the seem, therefore exposing foam to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. Located on the Green Foundation stroller there was foam handlebars that were ripping, therefore exposing children who are still putting objects in their mouths. Located in the basement restrooms were empty plastic bags which were accessible to children. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Foam mat, bean bag, and plastic bags were removed. Tape was placed on stroller handle. Moving forward, staff will continuously check all mats, toys, etc for any signs of damage and remove or repair as needed. |
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| 2020-06-29 | Renewal | 3270.111(a) - Written plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Room 8 which contained school age children lacked a posted daily activity schedule. Correction Required: A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Schedule was printed and posted in the classroom. Moving forward, staff will ensure all schedules are posted at all times. |
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| 2020-06-29 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #2, hired on 7/19/19, lacked a complete FBI clearance. Correction Required: 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. Facility Person #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility. The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Staff was temporarily laid off until clearance was complete. Staff called DHS to request clearance be resent. Clearance was received by staff on 7/29. Staff will return to work on 8/3. Completed clearance will be emailed to inspector. Moving forward, staff will not be permitted to work past their designated 45 day waiver period unless all clearances are submitted in full. |
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| 2020-06-29 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff# 1 lacked a staff evaluation for 2019. The last evaluation on file was from 7/11/18. 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's current evaluation has been completed. Moving forward, staff files will be closely monitored to ensure everything is up to date. A policy change is coming into effect soon that will have a formal evaluation done every year as well as an informal progress review half way through the year. This will allow for closer monitoring of all evaluations and their progress. |
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| 2020-06-29 | Renewal | 3270.66(c) - Toxic use- no contamination | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Located in the kitchen area were two doors leading to storage rooms that were unlocked. This would allow for a child to have access. Located in these storage rooms were the toxics, Lime Away and Rinse Aid. These were both labeled Keep out of reach of children. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be used in a way that does not contaminate play surfaces, food, food preparation areas and does not constitute a hazard to the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Doors were locked. Moving forward, staff will check all doors any time they enter the cafeteria area to ensure they remain locked. |
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| 2020-06-29 | Renewal | 3270.69(b) - 110 F or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Located in the left hand restroom on the lower level the water temperature read at 115 degrees. Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110 F. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Maintenance turned down water temperature. Moving forward, water temperatures will be monitored and adjustments will be made as needed. |
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| 2020-06-29 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit located in Preschool Room 7, lacked nonporous gloves. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Gloves were restocked in first aid kit. Moving forward, any supplies will be immediately replaced when they are used. |
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| 2020-06-29 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Handwashing signs were missing from sinks and toilets in both lower level restrooms. Handwashing signs were missing from the basement restroom sink and toilet. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Handwashing signs were posted above each sink and toilet. Moving forward, staff will replace any missing signs. |
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| 2019-06-10 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: After interviewing Staff #1, #2, #3, and child #1, it was determined that staff person #1 threw child #1 to the ground while on the playground. Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Staff #1 was immediately removed from supervision responsibilities after the incident and was sent home. The leadership team placed Staff #1 on unpaid leave effective May 31, 2019 while an investigation was completed. Upon completion of the investigation by the leadership team and DHS staff #1 employment was terminated on June 19, 2019. The Learning Lamp Behavior Management Policy does not condone the use of physical punishment but rather focuses on positive redirection. The Learning Lamp staff are also trained in PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports) which has been implemented in all classrooms within the center. All staff are and will continue to be trained on PBIS strategies at monthly staff meetings and additional training throughout the year. |
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| 2019-04-23 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed in the preschool room a magnitile brand block cracked and broken. 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 magnitile was disposed of when found on the day of inspection. Staff are instructed to inspect and clean toys and materials weekly. They look to be sure all materials are in good repair and safe for the children. All unsafe or broken materials will be removed from the childcare space. |
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| 2019-04-23 | Renewal | 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed in the preschool room a wooden table in the play kitchen area with a stripped screw causing the table's leg to be 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.) The wooden table in the play kitchen area was removed from the classroom. The table is being inspected to see if it can be repaired. The table will either be returned to the classroom once proper repairs have been made or a replacement table will be purchased as funds become available. |
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| 2019-04-23 | Renewal | 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The indoor gross motor space used by children in care lacked a posting of the emergency plan. Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The Emergency Transportation Plan has been posted in the Indoor Gross Motor Space. |
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| 2019-04-23 | Renewal | 3270.133(5) - Original label | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Observed Butt Paste brand diaper cream labeled for child #1 with an expiration date of 3/2018. Observed Butt Paste diaper cream labeled for child #2 with an expiration date of 7/2018. Observed Honest brand diaper rash cream labeled for child #3 with an expiration date of 3-2019. Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The expired diaper creams were disposed of immediately on the day of inspection. Staff have been instructed to check all diaper creams and sunscreens monthly to ensure they are not expired. |
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| 2019-04-23 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The file of facility person #1, a volunteer, lacked 2 nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Two written letters of reference have been obtained for facility person #1. In the future will will require all volunteers at the center to submit two written, non family references with initial paperwork before they will be with children. |
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