The Learning Lamp Ctr For Chdn Somerset - Somerset PA Child Care Center

451 ABERDEEN DR , SOMERSET PA 15501
(814) 444-8828

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-00174793
  • Capacity: 121
  • State Rating: 2
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Schools Served: Somerset Area - Serviced by school bus
  • 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
2020-06-22 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed a toy bear in the older toddler room which had a torn cover and exposed inner lining.

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 toy bear was removed form the room and will only go back in if its able to be properly fixed. If not then the bear will be thrown away. Staff will continue to monitor the toys and equipment.
2020-06-22 Renewal 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed child file #1 did not contain written verification of ongoing flu vaccines administered 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.)
An updated vaccination record or letter of exemption for the flu shot will be obtained for child #1. Moving forward we will make sure to have update records as well have parents complete a letter stating that they have decided to not get their child vaccinated.
2020-06-22 Renewal 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: Observed two original incident reports in the preschool cubbies which were not given to the parent on the day the incident occurred.

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.)
The parents were given the incident reports and will get the original incident report the day of the incident from now on. We will create a new system for incident reports that allow parents to leave with the form that day.
2020-06-22 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed staff file #1, whose initial emergency plan training was conducted on 2/15/19, did not contain documentation of annual training in the emergency plan completed within 12 months of the previously completed emergency plan 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.)
The staff member will complete emergency plan training prior to returning to work, once they have returned from being deployed overseas.
2020-06-22 Renewal 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed an accessible electrical outlet in the main hallway by the preschool room which did not have 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.)
Covered the outlet and will make sure for the future they are checked regularly.
2020-06-22 Renewal 3270.66(e) - Arts and crafts non-toxic Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed a can of shaving cream which was labeled keep out of the reach of children, in a locked cabinet with other art and craft supplies in the preschool room.

Correction Required: Arts and crafts materials shall be nontoxic.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Labeled the saving cream correctly DOE and also placed it in the locked art supply closet.
2020-01-10 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed a cracked black toy bin in the upstairs gross motor room. Observed a pink cracked toy bin on the shelf in the stairwell hallway. Observed a swing with a hanging loose cord in the infant room. Observed a blue chair with loose support screws and an exposed bolt on the sand table in the large preschool room. Observed in the older toddler area, a cubby which was not securely anchored and a red table with loose legs.

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.)
Replaced all broken bins with new bins. Zip tied the loose cord to the bar of the swing. Went through and tightened all the loose screws and covered the exposed screws. Will maintain all screws and screw covers on a regular basis. Secured the toddler cubby to the large cubby beside it. Tightened the loose legs to the table and will maintain this regularly.
2020-01-10 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.21 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On the date of inspection 1/10/20, it was observed that the provider failed to document/exhibit an operable fire detection system, because the system is older and hard to operate which could have led to the disruption of an alternative school located in the same building. This condition at the facility poses a threat to the health or safety of children.

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.)
The operator has installed operable battery operated fire alarms in all rooms and hallways which will be utilized until the hard wired original building system is inspected and found to be operable. On 1/14/20 a third party inspection service checked and tested the system and provided the legal entity with documentation of an operable fire alarm system. The operator to maintain the system and documentation as required.
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 copy of the current 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.)
Placed certificate of compliance in picture frame and hung above parent table as you enter into the building for all parents to see. Certificate will remain posted.
2020-01-10 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.36(b)(5) - HS/GED + 2 yrs Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed staff file #1 did not contain documentation of 2 years of experience with children. Staff #1 file contained documentation of 1 year of experience with children.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 file reference letter was not specific enough for the hours of verification. Learning Lamp was able to verify the hours while the inspector was present and the file has been updated with the verified hours. Verification of hours will occur at the time initial employment in the future.
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 by the refrigerator in the small preschool room.

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.)
Placed outlet cover on all outlets and will maintain this on a regular basis. Informed staff to make sure they are replacing them when they take them off to use the outlet.
2020-01-10 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.74 - Emergency Numbers Posted Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed the emergency numbers were not posted by the phone in the infant room.

Correction Required: The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Moved and posted the phone list next to the phone where it will remain.
2020-01-10 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed a loose telephone line on the flor in the infant room. Observed a fan which needed to be cleaned in the infant 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.)
Covered the telephone line with a cable hiding kit. The fan was taken out of the room and put away. Building surfaces will continue to be maintained.
2020-01-10 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed a spot of damaged paint by the electrical outlet in the infant room.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Fixed the damaged paint in the infant room and will maintain this regularly.
2020-01-10 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed a toilet in the bathroom used by children did not have a posted hand washing sign.

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.)
Posted a hand washing sign on the bathroom stall door where it will remain.

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