The Learning Lamp Center For Children At Gjctc - Johnstown PA Child Care Center

445 SCHOOLHOUSE RD , JOHNSTOWN PA 15904
(814) 266-3190

About the Provider

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.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00185057
  • Capacity: 299
  • State Rating: 4
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Languages Supported: English, American Sign Language,
  • Schools Served: Richland
  • 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
2020-11-05 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed in the older toddler room, a large mirror with loose bolts which was a fall hazard. Observed in the young toddler room a small foam block with a peeling cover.

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.)
The bolts in the mirror in the older toddler room have been tightened and the small foam block with peeling cover in the young toddler room has been thrown away. Staff will be directed to check toys daily as they help the children clean up.
2020-11-05 Renewal 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed a small piece of plastic, less than 1 inch, accessible to children on the floor of the ITCS.

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.)
The small piece of plastic was removed and placed in the garbage. Staff will be directed to scan the area for any toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch in the Infant, ITCS, Toddler rooms.
2020-11-05 Renewal 3270.107 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed the refrigerator in the small school age room was not clean.

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.)
Staff will clean the refrigerator and ensure that it remains clean. Director will speak with KDO director to address it with her staff as well.
2020-11-05 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed child file #2 and #3 did not contain the address 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parents will add the addresses of individuals designated to pick up children on the emergency contact forms. Office staff will copy and highlight any areas not filled out on emergency contact forms to ensure all areas are properly completed.
2020-11-05 Renewal 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed the small preschool room did not have the emergency contact information for child #4 while the child received care in the space.

Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency contact forms of children will be available in rooms that children may receive care in. Office staff or current room staff will copy emergency contact form for a child when that child is moved to a different room for care.
2020-11-05 Renewal 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed child file #1, an infant, did not contain an updated vaccination record showing vaccines administered child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parent will supply an up to date vaccination record for the child. Office staff will track immunizations and refuse care or ask for exemption letters as necessary before immunization dates expire.
2020-11-05 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed staff file #3, contained only one written, nonfamily reference 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A proper staff reference will be uploaded immediately for staff #3. Main office staff will ensure that all documents are properly uploaded into the system before given a date to start work and that references are nonfamily. Center directors will check new staff files before they start and question the main office if anything is missing or doesn't seem to be correctly uploaded.
2020-11-05 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed staff file #5, contained a child abuse clearance which was dated after the first day in a child care position and the file of staff #5 did not contain an application for the child abuse clearance as required for a provisional hire. Observed staff file #6, a provisional hire, worked beyond 45 days without a valid NSOR verification letter.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # -6- 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.)
The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff #6 has a current valid NSOR letter at this time. The staff's receipts will be uploaded prior to starting work. Start dates of working with children will be correctly documented in staff files. Staff will not be permitted to work until they have their NSOR result if the result is not received within 45 days. Main office staff will ensure that all documents are properly uploaded into the system before given a date to start work. Center directors will check new staff files before they start and question the main office if anything is missing or doesn't seem to be correctly uploaded.
2020-11-05 Renewal 3270.35(b)(3) - Associate's + 2 yrs Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed staff file #4, contained documentation of an associates degree but did not contain documentation of the specific degree/credits.

Correction Required: A group supervisor shall have an associate's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 2 years of experience with children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The staff #4 transcripts will be uploaded immediately. Main office staff will ensure that all documents are properly uploaded into the system before given a date to start work. Center directors will check new staff files before they start and question the main office if anything is missing or doesn't seem to be correctly uploaded.
2020-11-05 Renewal 3270.37(b)(2) - 8th grade & enrolled in training Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed staff file #1, 2, and 3 did not contain documentation of completion of classroom training and continuing enrollment in the training curriculum shall be included in the staff person's file.

Correction Required: An aide shall have a minimum of an 8th grade education and enrollment in a training curriculum described at 3270.31(c). The classroom training portion of the curriculum shall be completed. Documentation of completion of classroom training and continuing enrollment in the training curriculum shall be included in the staff person's file.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Each staff''s documentation of classroom training and continuing enrollment in the training curriculum will be uploaded immediately. Main office staff will ensure that all documents are properly uploaded into the system before given a date to start work. Center directors will check new staff files before they start and question the main office if anything is missing or doesn't seem to be correctly uploaded. Center directors can get this documentation from the GJCTC child care teacher on site for co-op students before they start if necessary. Other hires will need to present it before starting.
2020-11-05 Renewal 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed a low electrical outlet without a protective receptacle cover in the ITCS room. Observed an electrical outlet on an extension cord without a protective receptacle cover in the young toddler eating area.

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.)
Staff will immediately replace outlet covers after using the receptacle. This item will be brought to attention at our next staff meeting to increase awareness and the importance of replacing the covers. Cover was replaced immediately. Staff meeting will be held throughout December to allow for small groups, using social distancing, due to co-vid restrictions.
2020-11-05 Renewal 3270.66(b) - Original container Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed a spray bottle which was not labeled with the contents in the ITCS room.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All spray bottles will be labeled with contents of the bottles. Staff will be made aware of this in the December staff meeting as well to help ensure bottles are properly labeled.
2020-11-05 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed a spot of damaged wall panel and window sills which needed cleaned in the large Richland room. Observed a loose hanging extension cord in the young toddler eating area.

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.)
Cover the damaged wall panel and clean the window sills in the large Richland room. Better attach the extension cord to the wall in the young toddler room. Directors will talk to KDO director to have her address the Richland room concerns with her KDO staff. Child care will help keep an eye on that room as well.
2019-11-22 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.182(7) - Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Based on information obtained from the operator, it was determined that on 11/15/19 staff did not give the parent of child #1 an incident report documenting a bruise sustained from the child falling while starting to walk.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will complete incident reports as needed for accidents/injuries and give them to the child's family the day the incident occurs. The original report will be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report will be kept at the center in an accident folder. The third copy of the report will be kept at the center in the child's file.
2019-11-04 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed in the young toddler room, large blocks with peeling covers and exposed foam and a high chair which needed to be cleaned. Observed in the infant room, a blue block with a peeling cover and a damaged rocker with splintering edges.

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.)
Staff will repair the large and small blocks with peeling covers and exposed foam. If the repair does not work the staff will discard the blocks in both rooms. Young toddler staff will clean high chairs daily after each meal/snack. The rocking chair was discarded and replaced with a different one. Staff will continue to monitor and maintain the toys and equipment.

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