The Learning Lamp Preschool At Rockwood - Rockwood PA Child Care Center

435 SOMERSET AVE , ROCKWOOD PA 15557
(814) 926-2312

About the Provider

Description: Our mission is to engage all children in the support they need to succeed.

mission_philosophy_travonWe 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-00184513
  • Capacity: 20
  • State Rating: 1
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • 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
2020-10-06 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed 2 rest mats with peeling covers and exposed foam.

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 rest mats have been repaired and staff will continue to monitor the equipment.
2020-10-06 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed the emergency contact information for child file #1did not contain the health insurance coverage and policy number.

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 policy number was added to the form and all required information will be obtained at admission.
2020-10-06 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.)
A written excuse for refusal of the flu vaccine was received by the mother and put on file where it will remain.
2020-10-06 Renewal 3270.183(a) - Locked cabinet Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed the cabinet used to store the child files was not locked at the time of the inspection.

Correction Required: Child records are confidential and shall be stored in a locked cabinet.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child file cabinet has been locked and will remain locked.
2020-10-06 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed while processing the inspection, documentation for facility person #1 and #2 revealed the NSOR verification letters were dated after 7/1/20 which the date they were required to be obtained by the CPSL.

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.)
The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility person #1 and #2 have current valid NSOR verification letters at this time.
2020-10-06 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed 2 bottles of hand sanitizer, labeled keep out of reach of children, accessible to children on the teachers desk.

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.)
The bottles of hand sanitizer have been moved out of reach of children where they will remain.
2019-10-25 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed 2 spare rest mats which had peeling covers and exposed foam.

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.)
Mats were covered with a protective layer to prevent exposed foam and potential harm on 10/25/19. Mats will be monitored and maintained.
2019-10-25 Renewal 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed the agreement for child file #3 did not contain the date of the child's admission.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Admission date was added on 10/25/19 and will be placed on agreement at the time of admission. .
2019-10-25 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed the emergency contact information for child #1 and #2 did not contain the health insurance coverage and policy number. Observed the emergency contact information for child #5 did not contain the health insurance policy number.

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.)
Health insurance coverage and policy numbers were added to all missing emergency contacts on 10/28/19 and will be obtained at admission.
2019-10-25 Renewal 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed child file #1 and #4 did not contain documentation of receiving the influenza vaccination for the year 2018 or 2019.

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.)
We will be requesting information from the parents of child #1 and #4 to either obtain documentation of vaccination or a written note explaining why they are not going to get vaccinated. Since they are a Pre-k counts child, they are eligible for financial help in getting their flu vaccine.
2019-10-25 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed staff file #1, the director, worked as a provisional hire for the first four days with children until the DHS FBI fingerprint clearance was received. A director cannot work as a provisional hire under the CPSL.

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.)
The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Moving forward we will make sure directors have all clearances before starting work with children.
2019-10-25 Renewal 3270.34(b)(1) - Bachelor's + 1 yr Compliant - Finalized

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

Correction Required: A director shall have attained a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 1 year of experience with children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will obtain her hours in paper documentation as soon as possible and will be emailed. Documentation of experience will be obtained at initial employment.
2019-10-25 Renewal 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 the wall close to the quiet 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.)
Electrical plug cover was replaced on 10/25/19 and will remain in place.
2018-10-10 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed a rest mat with a separating cover and exposed foam.

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.)
Tape was applied to the nap mat where there was exposed foam. Moving forward all mats will be inspected by the director/preschool teacher to make sure that no foam is exposed.
2018-10-10 Renewal 3270.121(b) - Given parents in writing Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed on the agreement of child #3, there was no documentation that the parent received the written program information listed below.

Correction Required: At the time of enrollment, a parent shall receive in writing the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The child's parent checked the box saying they received written program information and resigned the form. Moving forward all families will check this box saying they received the information at enrollment.

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