The Learning Lamp Center For Children At Boswell - Jennerstown PA Child Care Center

131 SCHOOLHOUSE RD , JENNERSTOWN PA 15547
(814) 629-5345

About the Provider

Description: At The Learning Lamp, our mission is to provide all children with the support they need to succeed in school. 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.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00176343
  • Capacity: 66
  • State Rating: 2
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 6
  • District Office Phone: (814) 623-9129 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2020-06-25 Renewal 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed a plastic storage bin, on the bottom of the toddler cubbies, which contained rubber bands which were less than 1 inch in diameter.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All objects and toys less than 1 inch were made inaccessible to children who are placing objects in their mouths. Staff will daily do checks of classrooms to make sure no objects are accessible to these children.
2020-06-25 Renewal 3270.123(b) - Parent receives original Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed child file #1 contained an original agreement.

Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parents were given the original agreement. All parents will receive original agreement and a copy will be kept in child's file.
2020-06-25 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed staff file #1 contained an updated staff health assessment which was dated more than 24 months after the previous valid health assessment. The staff health assessment expired during the governors pandemic order and staff was not working, however the staff returned to work prior to obtaining an updated health assessment.

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 has a current valid health assessment at this time. Director will communicate with office to make sure paperwork is always current and up to date according to when updates are due. .
2020-06-25 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed staff file #2,contained documentation of training in the emergency plan which was dated more than 12 months after the previously documented training.

Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #2 has recently been trained in the emergency plan. All new staff will sign the emergency plan at the time they receive the training.
2020-06-25 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed staff file #1, contained documentation of completion of the CPSL mandated reporter training which was completed more than 60 months after the previous valid documentation of training.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1has current valid mandated reporter training.The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Director will communicate with office to make sure all staff's trainings are up to date according to when they need renewed.
2020-06-25 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed a bottle of hand sanitizer labeled keep out of the reach of children in a child's cubby in the main hallway. Observed isopropyl alcohol wipes in an unlocked drawer in the preschool/school age room.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All toxic materials will be placed in locked cabinets and hand sanitizer was removed from child's cubby. Staff will check cubbies daily for any toxic materials and also all materials will be locked away from child's access.
2020-01-10 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed in the school age room a blue couch with exposed foam. Observed torn diaper changing pads in the bathroom and in the toddler area of the infant/toddler room.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All furniture in school age room that had exposed foam is removed. The changing pads in the bathroom and toddler room are changed and there are no tears. Staff to continue to monitor the toys and equipment used by children.
2020-01-10 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.107 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed the refrigerator in the preschool and also in the school age room needed to be cleaned.

Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45 F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The facility refrigerator is cleaned in both classrooms. Staff will monitor the refrigerators and clean as necessary.
2020-01-10 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.133(4) - Locked Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed a bottle of Tylenol accessible to children on a low shelf in the preschool room. Observed ibuprofen accessible to children in an unlocked drawer in the preschool room.

Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Medication was made inaccessible to children. All medication will be stored in a locked area, out of reach of children.
2020-01-10 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.21 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 1/10/20 it was observed in the school age room, the fire alarm was not located in the correct mounted location, but was still present in the room.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Demonstration of Compliance with 34 Pa. Code 403.23 is required.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
On 1/14/20 with certification representative present, the fire alarm was located in the correct position in the school age room and staff demonstrated the fire alarm system was operable. A fire detection system will be maintained and remain operable at all times. During the 1/10/20 visit the fire alarm was in the classroom on a shelf because it fell off the ceiling and we needed our maintenance man to reattach it to ceiling.
2020-01-10 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.25(a) - Post the certificate of compliance Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed the facility did not have a current copy of the certificate of compliance posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.

Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance and a copy of the applicable regulations under which the facility is certified shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents, with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional day care office posted at the same location.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The current copy of the certificate is posted on the parent board when entering the building where it will remain.
2020-01-10 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed an electrical outlet which did not have a protective receptacle cover, on an extension cord in the hallway by the sign in table.

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.)
All electrical outlet plugs are covered in the center including the extension cord in the hall way. All outlets will remain covered.
2020-01-10 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed in the preschool room, all purpose cleaner accessible to children on a low counter and drain cleaner and raid bug spray accessible to children in an unlocked cabinet under the sink. Observed aerosol spray labeled keep out of the reach of children, accessible to children in an unlocked diaper changing table in the bathroom used by children. Observed all purpose cleaner accessible to children on a counter in the school age room. Observed Clorox accessible to children in an unlocked cabinet under the sink in the school age room. Observed all purpose cleaner accessible to walking toddlers on a low counter in the infant area of the infant toddler room. Observed ice melt material accessible to children in a bucket by the entrance door.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All cleaning materials from preschool room, infant toddler room, and school age rooms are locked and out of reach of children. Ice melt material is removed from the hallway entrance door. All cleaning materials will remain inaccessible to children.
2020-01-10 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed a broken blind cord hanging loose and accessible to children in the preschool room. Observed a missing ceiling tile in the entrance hallway. Observed a detached corner protector by the door to the school age room.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All broken blinds have been removed from classrooms and the corner protector is attached and in good repair. Staff to make sure the building remains in good repair.
2019-04-08 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed the soft red and yellow chairs in the ps/sa room had a peeling cover and exposed foam. Observed in the preschool room, 2 blue chairs with a torn cover and exposed foam. Observed in the toddler room a boppy pillow with a torn cover, a shape mat with peeling cover and exposed foam, and a torn diaper changing pad.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All chairs in ps/sa are in good repair, all chairs in ps are in good repair, boppy pillow is no longer in the infant room, shape mat is removed from toddler room, and all changing pads are in good repair. Staff to continue to monitor the toys and equipment used by children to make sure it remains in good repair.

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