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Home › PA › Connellsville › The Learning Lamp Center At Highlands Hospital
700 Park St, Connellsville PA 15425 · License #CER-00242155 · Center · Child Care Center
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3270.76 · 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.
In the hallway between Room #1 (Infant) and Room #3 (Older Toddler), one ceiling tile was observed to not be kept clean as evidence by having a water spot from a previous leak.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 11, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.181(c) · A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.
The child file for Child #1 contained an emergency contact information form that was not reviewed and signed by the parent at least once in 6-months; the two most recent reviews were signed and dated for 1/8/26 and 5/27/24.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 11, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.182(3) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.
The child file for Child #1 contained a current emergency contact information form that lacked signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 11, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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3270.182(5) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.
The child file for Child #1 contained a current emergency contact information form that lacked signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 11, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) · 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. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
The child file for Child #2, contained an initial health report that is dated more than 60 days after initial enrollment.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 11, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) · 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.
Upon review of the facility's 30-day fire testing documentation, the following tests were observed to have been conducted more than 30 days apart: 10/17/25 - 11/17/25 (31 days) and 3/2/26 - 4/3/26 (32 days).
Corrected Corrected by May 1, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Staff person #3 may not work in a childcare 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. Staff person #3 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.
Staff person #3 was also observed to lack a National Sex Offender Registry check.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 18, 2025
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.34(a)(6) · A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.
At the time the staff file for Staff person #1 was reviewed electronically, it was observed to lack documentation of a staff evaluation for 2024. At the time the staff file for Staff person #2 was reviewed electronically, it was observed to lack documentation of an evaluation for 2025, the last documented evaluation on file is dated 5/23/24.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 18, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.76 · 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.
In the main hallway, outside of the Preschool Room, 3 ceiling tiles were observed to not be kept clean as evidence by having water spots from a previous leak from the roof that has since been repaired.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 18, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(3) · The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).
The child file for Child #1 lacked a child service report.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 18, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.192(3) · A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.
At the time the staff file for Staff person #1 was reviewed electronically, it was observed to lack documentation of a tuberculosis skin test and the result.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 18, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.192(4) · 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.
At the time the staff file for Staff person #1 and Staff person #3 were reviewed electronically, it was observed to lack a DHS FBI clearance.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 18, 2025
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) · 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. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
The child file for Child #1, contained an initial health report that is dated more than 60 days after initial enrollment.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 18, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(1) · An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
The child file for Child #2 contained a current financial agreement form that lacked the fee amount.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 26, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(6) · Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
The child file for Child #1 contained a current emergency contact information form that lacked the health insurance policy number.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 26, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(b)(2) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.
The child file for Child #3, who is a preschool age child, was observed to contain an updated health report dated 6/3/24 which was conducted more than 12 months from the previously dated 5/31/23 health report on file. The child file for Child #4, who is a preschool age child, was observed to contain an updated health report dated 2/13/24 which was conducted more than 12 months from the previously dated 1/24/23 health report on file.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 26, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.14/3270.21 · A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
The operator lacked updated sections in their emergency plan that addresses volunteer emergency preparedness training and the operators plans for continuity of operations in response to an emergency to maintain compliance with 45 CFR § 98.41(a)(1)(vii) per Announcement C-22-04.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 12, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.66(b) · 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.
The soapy water container in the young toddler room was not labeled with the contents of the bottle.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 7, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.75(a) · A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space.
The preschool and school age room lacked a first aid kit in the room while children were in care in the room.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 7, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.104(a) · Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.
The black video game chairs were ripped at the seam exposing foam.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 7, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(c) · When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.
The preschool and school age room lacked copies of the emergency contact forms in the room while children were in care in the room.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 7, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings).
Child files #1 and #2 lacked documentation for influenza vaccinations in accordance with the ACIP.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 7, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) · 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.
The facility had documentation of fire inspections completed on 2/3/22 and 2/10/23 which exceeded the annual requirement for fire inspections.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 7, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.102(a) · 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.
The bin containing cars that the toddler children used was cracked with sharp edges.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 11, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Child file #2 lacked designated release persons listed on the agreement form.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 15, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(6) · Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
Child file #1 lacked the health insurance policy number on the emergency contact form.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 15, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.166(4) · Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.
The infant bottles were not labeled with the child's name.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 11, 2022
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(a)(2) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for evacuation of children from the facility building and evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises. The evacuation routes and evacuation plans to exit the building may be the same as those required by §3270.94 (relating to fire drills).
The facility's emergency plan did not provide for the evacuation routes of children from the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 15, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(a) · 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.
Child file #1 lacked an initial health report within 60 days of enrollment at the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 16, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(7) · 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.
The Emergency Contact Form for Child #1 lacked the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 20, 2021
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(c) · When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.
The Emergency Contact information was not present in Room 2 for Child #4. The child was present and receiving care in the room.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 18, 2021
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(c) · A health report must be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title.
The Health Report for Child # 3 lacked a signature by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP and the individual's professional title.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 3, 2021
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(e)(1) · 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.
The Health Report for Child #2 lacked verification of ongoing vaccines in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. The Report for Child #2 lacked an influenza vaccination.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 3, 2021
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.