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The Learning Lamp Ctr For Chdn Somerset

Somerset, PA · Somerset County
451 Aberdeen Dr, Somerset, PA 15501
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Quick Facts

Capacity
167 children
Languages
English, English
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (814) 444-8828
451 Aberdeen Dr
Somerset, PA 15501
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00255993
License Issued
Jul 1, 2026
Active Through
Jul 1, 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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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.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-04-23 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: Observed in the outdoor play space a cracked lid on a toy bin.

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 bin has been replaced on the toddler playground with a new container.
2026-04-23 Renewal 3270.21 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.21

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: Observed in the infant room loose sheets in the rest equipment presenting a suffocation hazard.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The loose sheets have been corrected using the elastic straps with clips that can be attached underneath the mat.
2026-04-23 Renewal 3270.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: Observed in room 119 the first-aid kit lacked soap. Observed in room 113 the first-aid kit in the "go" bag lacked soap.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Soap was added to the go bag in room 113 and the first aid kit in room 119.
2026-04-23 Renewal 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: Based on documentation of the fire detection system done by a fire professional, testing of the system occurred more than 12 months apart due to the fact the documents were dated January 2025 and April 2026.

Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Contacting the fire alarm company has been added to the director's monthly checklist in March. The director will contact the inspection company in March of 2027 to make sure the inspection is scheduled to be done by the end of April 2027.
2025-10-14 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: Observed peeling covers on the two brown couches in the Pre-K room. Observed a loose screw on the end of a crib. Observed two riding toys with peeling covers and exposed foam in the toddler gross motor 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.)
The peeling couches have been repaired with furniture tape. The screws on the crib have been tightened. The toys with peeling covers have been thrown away.
2025-10-14 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.102(b) - Soiled- clean, rinse, sanitize Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(b)

Description: Soiled- clean, rinse, sanitize

Noncompliance Area: Observed in the infant room, three toys which had been soiled by secretions were not immediately picked up by staff once the child was done playing with the toy and were accessible to the other children playing with toys on the floor.

Correction Required: Toys soiled by secretion or excretion shall be cleaned with soap and water, rinsed and sanitized before being used by a child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The staff have been reminded to pick up soiled toys more promptly to be placed in the dirty toy basket so that they are inaccessible to other children in the room after they have been soiled. The dirty toy bin has been moved to make it more convenient for staff to throw toys in it as quickly as possible.
2025-10-14 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.104(a)

Description: Clean, good repair, proper size

Noncompliance Area: Observed a metal framed plastic bin shelf which was not securely anchored to the wall and could be pulled over by an infant/young toddler trying to pull themselves up.

Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The bin shelf has been mounted to the wall to ensure it cannot tip over.
2025-10-14 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.66(b) - Original container Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(b)

Description: Original container

Noncompliance Area: Observed in the young toddler room, a bottle of liquid on the windowsill which was not labeled with the contents of the bottle.

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.)
The bottle on the windowsill has been labeled "water" for watering the plants in the classroom.
2025-10-14 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.75(b) - Inaccessible to children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(b)

Description: Inaccessible to children

Noncompliance Area: Observed a first-aid kit accessible to children on a low shelf in an unlocked shed in the preschool play area.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The shed has been locked with a carabiner hook to make the first aid kit inaccessible to children.
2025-10-14 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: Observed dirty air vents in the Pre-K room, young toddler room, school-age room, and the wall vent in the infant room. Observed exposed bolts on the outdoor play fence by the preschool/school-age gate and by the entrance door.

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.)
Air vents have been cleaned in pre k, young toddler and school age. The exposed bolts on the playground have been covered with bolt covers.
2025-08-07 Change in Location Capacity Change in Location Capacity Compliant - Finalized
2025-04-01 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: Observed in the young toddler room 113 an unstable dress up shelf which was not securely anchored to the wall. Observed in the school age room, yellow and green stools which had loose legs and a sand table which was missing at least 5 leg support screws. Observed green and yellow chairs with loose backs in the pre k room. Observed a damaged yellow plastic chair with rough edges in the preschool outdoor play area.

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 dress up shelf in room 113 was anchored to the wall with 2 wall straps, one on each end. The legs of the stools in school age were tightened. The chairs with loose legs in PreK were tightened and the broken yellow chair on the playground was removed and thrown away. Support bolts for the sand table were replaced.
2025-04-01 Renewal 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(f)

Description: 2 feet apart

Noncompliance Area: Observed in the infant room an infant sleeping in a crib which did not have 2 feet of space on three sides due to having a swing next to the crib.

Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The swing in the infant room was moved further away from the crib so that it has 2 feet of space on 3 sides.
2025-04-01 Renewal 3270.107 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.107

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: Observed the refrigerator in room 116 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 in room 116 has been cleaned.
2025-04-01 Renewal 3270.133(2) - Written instructions Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(2)

Description: Written instructions

Noncompliance Area: Observed in young toddler room 113, budesonide inhaler medication which did not have a prescription or written instructions from the individual who prescribed the medicine.

Correction Required: A staff person shall administer a prescription medication only if written instructions are provided from the individual who prescribed the medicine. Instructions for administration contained on a prescription label are acceptable.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The prescription was placed in the cabinet along with the medication and med log and will be kept there as long as we have the medication.

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