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Richland Learning Center
1000 Scalp Ave, Johnstown PA 15904 · License #CER-00245442 · Child Care Center
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- (814) 262-0456
- rlcscalp@gmail.com
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- Address
- 1000 Scalp Ave, Johnstown PA 15904 · Directions
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Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 1-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 99 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · 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.
The file of staff #1 had late NSOR clearances due to the fact they were dated: 6-25-25 and 4-24-20.
Corrected by Jun 25, 2025
- Violation
3270.27(f) · 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.
At the time of the inspection, the emergency plan was not sent to the local municipality.
Corrected by Sep 22, 2025
- Violation
3270.21 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
Observed in the "Pre-K" room 4 pairs of adult scissors on a shelf low enough for children observed in care to access.
Corrected by Sep 20, 2024
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · 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.
The file of staff #1 lacked clearances prior to initial hire based on the dates of each clearance: PA State Police 11-22-23, PA Child Abuse 10-27-23, DHS FBI 11-27-23, and National Sex Offender Registry 10-18-23 (see LIS code sheet); also their Disclosure statement was not the department's current one.
Corrected by Sep 20, 2024
- Violation
3270.74 · 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.
The telephone number of the nearest hospital, fire department, and ambulance were not posted near the phones in all of the child care spaces.
Corrected by Sep 23, 2024
- Violation
3270.82(i) · A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle.
Observed a non-lidded garbage can at the sink area for toileting in room #101.
Corrected by Sep 23, 2024
- Violation
3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
The file of child #1 lacked an emergency contact form with the full work address of the enrolling parent.
Corrected by Sep 20, 2024
- Violation
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 file of child #2 lacked an emergency contact form with the full address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by Sep 20, 2024
- Violation
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) · 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. 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.
The file of staff #1 lacked a health assessment and TB test results prior to initial hire based on the date of document: 12-5-23 (see LIS code sheet).
Corrected by Sep 20, 2024
- Violation
3270.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
The Agreement form on file for Child #1 was observed not to contain the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by Sep 29, 2023
- Violation
3270.133(5) · Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.
It was observed that there was an expired epi-pen at the facility.
Corrected by Sep 29, 2023
- Violation
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 fire drill log showed that the facility has not been regularly testing the facility's fire detection system every 30 days. This is evidenced by testing being documented: 9/8/22 to 11/2/22, 12/21/22, 2/16/23, 3/31/23, 5/10/23, 6/8/23, 7/27/23, 9/11/23.
Corrected by Oct 18, 2023
- Violation
3270.75(c) · A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.
It was observed the the facility's first aid kit did not contain soap.
Corrected by Oct 14, 2022
- Violation
3270.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
The Agreement form on file for Child #1, Child #2, and Child # 3 were observed not to contain persons designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by Oct 14, 2022
- Violation
3270.131(e)(2)(i) · Exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record.
The health report on file for child #3 did not contain documentation of an influenza shot being administered within the last year in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP.
Corrected by Oct 14, 2022
- Violation
3270.123(b) · A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement.
Observed child file #1, 2, 3, and 4 contained original agreements.
Corrected by Sep 30, 2021
- Violation
3270.31(f)/3270.31(g) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in the following topics within 90 days of hire: 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.
Observed staff file #4, who has worked in a child care position for more than 7 months did not contain documentation of training in pediatric first aid and cpr.
Corrected by Sep 30, 2021
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # -2 and 3- may not work in a child care position at the facility until all required valid clearances are in the file.
Observed staff file #1, contained a CPSL required mandated reporter training which was completed more than 60 months after the previous valid mandated reporter training. Observed staff file #2, a provisional hire who has worked in a child care position for more than 11 months did not contain a NSOR verification letter. Observed staff file #3 contained a criminal background clearance receipt, which is not accepted under the CPSL as a valid clearance.
Corrected by Sep 30, 2021
- Violation
3270.36(b)(5) · An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children.
Observed staff file #2 and #3 did not contain documentation of a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate.
Corrected by Sep 30, 2021
- Violation
3270.66(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.
Observed sanitizing wipes labeled keep out of the reach of children, accessible to children in an unlocked cabinet in the entrance hallway.
Corrected by Sep 30, 2021
- Violation
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.
Observed an exposed screw on a barrier board in the outdoor play area which was a visible hazard. Observed a pedestal fan, which was not securely anchored, on a low cabinet in the toddler room which was a visible hazard which could be pulled off the cabinet.
Corrected by Sep 30, 2021
- Violation
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
Observed four spots of damaged paint next to the bulletin board in the preschool room.
Corrected by Sep 30, 2021
- Violation
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.
Observed child file #4 did not contain written verification of ongoing flu vaccines administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.
Corrected by Sep 30, 2021
- Violation
3270.151(a) · 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.
Observed staff file #1 contained an updated health assessment which was dated more than 24 months after the previous valid health assessment. Observed staff file #3 contained an initial health assessment which was incomplete with none of the questions on the form answered.
Corrected by Sep 30, 2021
- Violation
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. Facility Person #-2-- may not work in a child care position at the facility until a valid NSOR verification letter is obtained.
Observed staff file #2, a provisional hire, did not contain copy of the clearance requests for the child abuse clearance, the FBI fingerprint clearance, or the NSOR verification letter.
Corrected by Sep 30, 2021
- Violation
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.
Observed the facility lacked documentation of testing the fire alarms at least every 30 days.
Corrected by Sep 30, 2021
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Sep 12, 2025 inspection noted: “The file of staff #1 had late NSOR clearances due to the fact they were dated: 6-25-25 and 4-24-20.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Sep 20, 2024 inspection noted: “Observed in the "Pre-K" room 4 pairs of adult scissors on a shelf low enough for children observed in care to access.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Aug 24, 2023 inspection noted: “The Agreement form on file for Child #1 was observed not to contain the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning · Source records · Report an error