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The Learning Lamp at Claysburg Kimmel
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About The Learning Lamp at Claysburg Kimmel
The Learning Lamp at Claysburg Kimmel is a child care center in Claysburg, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 19 children.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
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- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 19 children
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| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 19 childrenFrom the state license |
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State record
Inspection reports for The Learning Lamp at Claysburg Kimmel
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 19 children
- License number
- #CER-00247397
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 3, 2025: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected
- Records and paperwork 3
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Background checks 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Safety and hazards 1
For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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Oct 3, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file of child #3 lacked an acceptable health assessment due to the fact the only document on file was a immunization record.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2025
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“The files of children #2 and #3 lacked financial agreements with their enrollment dates.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2025
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The file of child #1 lacked documentation of parent review of the emergency contact form and agreement every 6 months due to the fact signatures were dated 1/2025 and 8/2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2025
- May 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 9, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file of staff #1 had late FBI clearances due to the fact they were dated: 9-19-19 and 9-21-24.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2024
3270.123(b) Parent receives original
“The file of child #4 had the original agreement rather than a copy.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2024
3270.161(d) Potentially hazardous food refrigerated
“Observed lunchboxes with potentially hazardous food if not refrigerated in lunchboxes labeled for children #1 (ham sandwich with mayo) #2, (yogurt), and #3 (cheese).”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2024
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“The emergency plan drill showed a practice fire drill was done rather than a drill that conforms to regulation 3270.27.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2024
Oct 5, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“On 10/10/23 observed an electrical outlet which lacked a protective receptacle cover by the Farmer's Market Stand.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2023
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“On 10/10/23 observed the last sink at the bathrooms to the right of the classroom lacked a handwashing sign.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2023
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“On 10/10/23 observed a playhouse in the Outdoor Play Space with a crack on the bottom of the entrance creating rough edges and pinch points.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2023
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“At approximately 11:45 AM on 10/10/23 Certification Staff observed 2 children lying on rest equipment behind bookcases which did not allow for critical oversight in which the supervisor could see, hear, direct, and assess the activity of the supervisees.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2023
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“Emergency contact information for Children #1, #2, #3, and #4 was not present in the bag taken by staff when children go outside.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2023
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“The facility's current certificate of compliance was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2023
Oct 3, 2022Inspection14 rules cited
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“The file of Staff #1 lacked documentation of renewing their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation on or before the expiration of the most current certification. The file of Staff #1 contained documentation of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation completed on 8/16/22 with a previous one completed on 8/11/20.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2022
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“On 10/12/22 observed Vision Source Signature Eye Care Lens Cleaner which indicated "keep out of the reach of children" in the top drawer of the teacher's desk which was accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 12, 2022
3270.74 Emergency Numbers Posted
“The telephone number of the nearest police department and ambulance were not posted by the telephone in the classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2022
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“On 10/12/22 observed 5 stalls in the Girls' Bathroom and 3 urinals and 2 stalls in the Boy's Bathroom that lacked handwashing signs.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2022
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“On 10/12/22 observed approximately a 2 inch tear with exposed foam at the corner of a rest mat.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 12, 2022
3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing
“The facility lacked documentation the protective surface covering under the outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 16, 2022
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“The file of Child #2 lacked the date of the child's admission on the agreement.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 12, 2022
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The file of Child #4 lacked the complete address of the child's physician or source of medical care on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2022
3270.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“The file of Child #3, a 5 year old, lacked a current influenza immunization in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. The file of Child #5, a 4 year old, lacked Hepatitis B, DTAP/DTP/TD, HIB, Pneumococcal, Polio, a current influenza immunization, MMR, Varicella, and Hepatitis A immunizations in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. The file of Child #5 contained documentation of no Hepatitis B, one DTAP/DTP/TD, no HIB, no Pneumococcal, one Polio, one MMR, one Varicella, and no Hepatitis A immunizations.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2022
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The emergency contact for Child #1 was not reviewed and updated at least once every 6 months with the reinstating of this regulation on 1/6/22. Child #1's emergency contact was signed on 1/6/22 and reviewed on 9/19/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 16, 2022
3270.94(a)(4) Hypothetical locations
“The Director or designated staff person did not ensure that the hypothetical locations of the fire are rotated around the facility for each drill such that the hypothetical location is never the same for consecutive drills.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2022
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“On 10/12/22 the Director or designated staff person was unable to provide documentation of an annual inspection of the fire detection system by a fire safety professional. The Director or designated staff person provided documentation of an inspection completed on 6/10/22 by a fire safety professional but not for 2021.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2022
3270.27(a)(2) Emergency plan
“The facility did not 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 emergency plan did not contain evacuation routes and evacuation plans or written directions to exit the building.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2022
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The file of Child #4 lacked the complete address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on the emergency contact form. The file of Child #5 lacked the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2022
Oct 7, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
3270.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“The file for child #1 lacked updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered as a preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 26, 2021
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The program lacked a receipt for the fire detection system installation when the elementary school was constructed or the fire detection system was updated, in accordance with ACT 62.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about The Learning Lamp at Claysburg Kimmel
Is The Learning Lamp at Claysburg Kimmel licensed?
Yes. The Learning Lamp at Claysburg Kimmel is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was The Learning Lamp at Claysburg Kimmel last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on October 3, 2025, with 3 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Learning Lamp at Claysburg Kimmel had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 2 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 7 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can The Learning Lamp at Claysburg Kimmel care for?
19, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does The Learning Lamp at Claysburg Kimmel accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are The Learning Lamp at Claysburg Kimmel's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (814) 239-5144 to confirm.
How much does The Learning Lamp at Claysburg Kimmel cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (814) 239-5144 to ask.
What is The Learning Lamp at Claysburg Kimmel's phone number?
(814) 239-5144.
Where is The Learning Lamp at Claysburg Kimmel?
240 C K Elementary Dr, Claysburg, PA 16625. The nearest other daycare we list is Burketts Watch Me Grow Early Lrng Ctr Claysburg, 0.9 miles away.