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The Learning Lamp Richland Before/after School Prg

Johnstown, PA · Cambria County
321 SCHOOLHOUSE RD, Johnstown, PA 15904
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Quick Facts

Capacity
999 children
Subsidized Program
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State Rating
2

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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00249105
License Issued
Jan 3, 2026
Active Through
Jan 3, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 6

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About the Provider

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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.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:00 AM - 8:00 AM
  • Tuesday6:00 AM - 8:00 AM
  • Wednesday6:00 AM - 8:00 AM
  • Thursday6:00 AM - 8:00 AM
  • Friday6:00 AM - 8:00 AM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2025-10-06 Renewal 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: The files of children #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 lacked emergency contact forms with the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Online I found the correct emergeny form in our ELV portal. This emergency form has the name and address of their primary doctor as well as their insurance ID and which hosptial they perfer in case of an emergency.
2025-10-06 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: The files of children #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 lacked emergency contact forms with the health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The same form that I found online has the name and address of their primary doctor as well as their policy number and their type of health insurance.
2025-10-06 Renewal 3270.133(1) - Original container Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(1)

Description: Original container

Noncompliance Area: Observed a prescription medication for child #6 not in its original container.

Correction Required: A prescription or nonprescription medication may be accepted only in an original container. The medication shall remain in the container in which it was received.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
When the inspector came that day, I talked to the parents alongside with the inspector to explain why the nasal medication had to be in its original container. Medication is now in its original container.
2025-10-06 Renewal 3270.151(c)(5) - Physician/CRNP assessment Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(5)

Description: Physician/CRNP assessment

Noncompliance Area: The file of staff #1 had an initial health assessment that lacked information regarding the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The staff member was able to pull up the physician information and attached their information to their health assessment.
2025-10-06 Renewal 3270.27(f) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(f)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: At the time of reviewing the emergency plan, there was not proof the plan was sent to the local municipality.

Correction Required: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Since this fell under the old supervisor, I sent out the updated emergency plan to the local municapality and county emergency agency through email.
2024-10-09 Renewal 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5)

Description: Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: The file of child #1 lacked the information for the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #1's service agreement has bee updated to list the person to whom they can be released to.
2024-10-09 Renewal 3270.31(g) - Professional development certificate Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(g)

Description: Professional development certificate

Noncompliance Area: The file of staff #2 had documentation of completing Health and Safety training more than 90 days from initial employment (see LIS code sheet).

Correction Required: Completion of professional development shall be documented by the signature and title of a representative of the professional development entity and include the date professional development was completed. Documentation shall be retained in the facility person's file or maintained in an electronic system as designated by the Department. Documentation of the completion of the professional development under subsection (f) taken from September 30, 2016, forward satisfies this requirement.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #2 now has taken their health and safety training.
2024-10-09 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 of staff #1 had a late Child Abuse clearance at initial employment (see LIS code sheet). The file of staff #3 had documentation of PA State Police and FBI clearances more than 60 months apart from their previous clearances.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. 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 and 3 have up to date clearances on file.
2024-10-09 Renewal 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: The file of staff #2 lacked an annual written evaluation.

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 #2 now has an eval on file.
2023-10-31 Renewal 3270.131(a) - Health information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(a)

Description: Health information

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 was observed not to contain an initial health report.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider sent physical form for Child #1.
2023-01-18 Unannounced Monitoring 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 Mandated Reporter training on file for staff person #1 was observed to be greater than 60 months. This is evidence by the most recent training on file being dated 8/12/20 with the previous training on file being dated 5/24/15 a period greater than 60 months.

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.)
The mandated reporter training in staff file #1 has been corrected.
2022-10-28 Renewal 3270.131(a) - Health information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(a)

Description: Health information

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 was observed not to contain a health report.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #1 now has a health report on file
2021-10-15 Renewal 3270.107 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.107

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: Observed the bottom of the refrigerator 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 fridge has been wiped out and cleaned.
2021-10-15 Renewal 3270.123(b) - Parent receives original Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(b)

Description: Parent receives original

Noncompliance Area: Observed child file #1, 2, and 3 contained original agreements.

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.)
Child files #1, 2 and 3 parents all have been given the original agreements and copies have been placed in their files
2021-10-15 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

Noncompliance Area: Observed staff file #1 and #3 contained updated health assessments which were dated more than 24 months after the previous valid 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 updated health assessments will be done and dated within 24 months of of the previous one on file. Staff #1 and #3 have current valid health assessments at this time.
2021-10-15 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: Observed the location did not have documentation of annual training in the emergency plan for staff #1, 2, 4, and 5.

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 #1, 2, 4 and 5 now are all trained and signed off on the emergency plan.
2021-10-15 Renewal 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: Observed staff file #3 contained the most recent evaluation which was written more than 12 months after the previous evaluation.

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.)
Evaluations will be done within 12 months with all staff.
2021-10-15 Renewal 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: Observed the facility did not have documentation of conducting fire drills between 9/25/20-9/30/21.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The fire drills done between 9/25/20 and 9/30/21 are now on site behind the current years fire drills.

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