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The Learning Lamp Center For Children At Gjctc
445 Schoolhouse Rd, Johnstown PA 15904 · License #CER-00248172 · Child Care Center
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- (814) 266-3190
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- 445 Schoolhouse Rd, Johnstown PA 15904 · Directions
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When they operate
Ages served
- 4-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 384 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.
The file of staff #1 had documentation of completing fire safety training on 6-26-25 which was more than 1 year from their start date (see LIS code sheet).
Corrected by Nov 24, 2025
- Violation
3270.106(a) · Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.
At the time of the inspection, the rest equipment for children in room 205 was not labeled for the use of a specific child.
Corrected by Nov 17, 2025
- Violation
3270.166(1) · A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent.
At the time of the inspection, there was not an infant feeding schedule for children #6 and #7.
Corrected by Nov 22, 2024
- 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 Neutrogena sunscreen labeled "keep out of the reach of children" in a bookbag in a cubby labeled for child #3 accessible to children. Observed Aquafina and hand sanitizer in cubbies outside room F208 accessible to children.
Corrected by Jan 15, 2025
- 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.
At the time of the inspection, the phone number for the ambulance was missing in all child care spaces.
Corrected by Nov 26, 2024
- 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 peeling paint an rust on the square, red picnic table in the outdoor play space.
Corrected by Nov 25, 2024
- Violation
3270.82(h) · A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.
At the time of the inspection, there were no handwashing signs posted at the sinks and toilets in the boys' restroom.
Corrected by Jan 15, 2025
- Violation
3270.91(a) · Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed.
At the time of the inspection, observed in rooms 205 and 206 interior doors blocked with wooden shelving units.
Corrected by Nov 22, 2024
- Violation
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.
Observed in room 204 a white wooden table in the kitchen play area with loose legs. Observed in the indoor gross motor space, a plastic blue truck with broken plastic around the tire. Observed in the preschool room, a small round table with 3 loose legs.
Corrected by Nov 25, 2024
- Violation
3270.105 · High chairs shall have a wide base and a T-shaped safety strap.
Observed highchairs with manufactured slats for the use of should straps, but straps were not present. One highchair was grey and red and another highchair had grey elephants.
Corrected by Nov 15, 2024
- Violation
3270.119 · Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility.
Observed child #1 sleeping in a bouncer rather than in a supine position according to the recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Corrected by Nov 14, 2024
- Violation
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 files of children #2, #3, #4, and #5 lacked child service reports every 6 months.
Corrected by Dec 6, 2024
- Violation
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.
At the time of the inspection, observed child #3 in the gross motor space but a copy of the child's emergency contact form was not present.
Corrected by Nov 27, 2024
- Violation
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 file of child #2 had health assessments more than 12 months apart due to the fact they were dated 9-8-23 and 11-13-24.
Corrected by Dec 4, 2024
- 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 the medication for Child #1 was expired.
Corrected by Dec 4, 2023
- Violation
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.
It was observed that there was a cracked magnetic block in the preschool room.
Corrected by Nov 30, 2023
- Violation
3270.133(4) · Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children.
It was observed that medication was not stored in a locked cabinet and was accessible to children.
Corrected by Jan 18, 2024
- Violation
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.
The file for Child #2 was observed not to contain an initial health report.
Corrected by Nov 30, 2023
- Violation
3270.104(a) · Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.
The blue child size couch located in the preschool room was observed to be torn on the corner of the couch.
Corrected by Jan 4, 2023
- Violation
3270.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.
The agreement on file for Child #1 was observed not to contain documentation of the child's admission date.
Corrected by Jan 13, 2023
- Violation
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.
Observed the most recent evaluation for staff file #2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 were dated more than 12 months after the previous written evaluation.
Corrected by Dec 2, 2021
- Violation
3270.37(b)(2) · An aide shall have a minimum of an 8th grade education and enrollment in a training curriculum described at §3270.31(c). The classroom training portion of the curriculum shall be completed. Documentation of completion of classroom training and continuing enrollment in the training curriculum shall be included in the staff person's file.
Observed staff file #1, considered an aide at the facility, did not have signed documentation of completion of classroom training and continuing enrollment in the training curriculum shall be included in the staff person's file.
Corrected by Dec 2, 2021
- Violation
3270.72(b) · Windows or doors used for ventilation shall be screened when open.
Observed in the preschool 4 room, an open window without a screen and an open exposed ceiling vent which did not have a screen.
Corrected by Dec 2, 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 the air vent in the bathroom storage area of the older toddler room was not clean.
Corrected by Dec 16, 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 paint flakes on the floor accessible to crawling children beside the rocker in the ITCS room.
Corrected by Dec 16, 2021
- Violation
3270.82(h) · A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.
Observed the toilets in the preschool 3 room did not have posted handwashing signs.
Corrected by Dec 2, 2021
- Violation
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.
Observed in the infant room, a large foam block play area which had spots of peeling covers. Observed a damaged shelf base in the young toddler room. Observed a tall cabinet in the older toddler room which was not securely anchored to the wall.
Corrected by Dec 16, 2021
- Violation
3270.103 · Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.
Observed a staple, accessible to crawling infants, on the floor in the infant area of the ITCS room.
Corrected by Dec 16, 2021
- Violation
3270.106(a) · Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.
Observed a crib in the ITCS room was not labeled for the infant receiving care in the room on this day.
Corrected by Dec 2, 2021
- Violation
3270.107 · 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.
Observed the refrigerator in preschool 3 room was not clean. Observed the milk refrigerator in the older toddler room needed cleaned.
Corrected by Dec 16, 2021
- 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.
Observed the emergency contact information for child file #1 and #2 did not contain the complete address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by Dec 2, 2021
- Violation
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.
Observed there was no emergency contact information present for an infant receiving care in the ITCS room.
Corrected by Dec 2, 2021
- Violation
3270.131(d)(7) · A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
Observed the health report for child #3 did not contain a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
Corrected by Dec 2, 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, 5, 7, 8, and 9 contained updated health assessments which were dated more than 24 months after the previous valid health assessment.
Corrected by Dec 2, 2021
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Nov 7, 2025 inspection noted: “The file of staff #1 had documentation of completing fire safety training on 6-26-25 which was more than 1 year from their start date (see LIS code sheet).” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Nov 14, 2024 inspection noted: “At the time of the inspection, there was not an infant feeding schedule for children #6 and #7.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Nov 30, 2023 inspection noted: “It was observed that the medication for Child #1 was expired.” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning · Source records · Report an error