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The Learning Lamp B/A School Program Forest Hills
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About The Learning Lamp B/A School Program Forest Hills
The Learning Lamp B/A School Program Forest Hills is a child care center in Sidman, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 8:30 AM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 37 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 8:30 AM
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 8:30 AM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 8:30 AM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 8:30 AM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 8:30 AM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 8:30 AM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
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State record
Inspection reports for The Learning Lamp B/A School Program Forest Hills
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00254684
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 23, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 37 rules in all · 36 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 9
- Records and paperwork 9
- Staff training and qualifications 8
- Safety and hazards 4
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Background checks 1
- Transportation 1
- Food and nutrition 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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Mar 23, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Continued non-compliance. On 2/12/26 and 3/23/26 observed Axe Deodorant Spray and Axe Apollo Deodorant which indicated "keep out of the reach of children" in the top drawer of the left bin in the handicap stall of the boys' bathroom which were accessible to children. On 2/12/26 and 3/23/26 observed Sani Cloth Germicidal Disposable Wipes which indicated "keep out of the reach of children" in the top drawer of the right bin in the handicap stall of the boys' bathroom which were accessible to children. Observed a broken safety lock on the stall door.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2026
Feb 10, 2026Inspection10 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file of Staff #3 lacked a State Police Clearance and Child Abuse Clearance updated every 60 months. The file of Staff #3 contained a State Police Clearance dated 12/3/25 with a previous one dated 12/1/20. The file of Staff #3 contained a Child Abuse Clearance dated 12/5/25 with a previous one dated 12/1/20.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2025
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“The file of Staff #2 lacked documentation of emergency plan training on an annual basis. The file of #2 contained documentation of emergency plan training completed on 8/21/24 and 12/16/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2026
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“On 2/12/26 observed Axe Deodorant Spray and Axe Apollo Deodorant which indicated "keep out of the reach of children" in the top drawer of the left bin in the handicap stall of the boys' bathroom which were accessible to children. On 2/12/26 observed Sani Cloth Germicidal Disposable Wipes which indicated "keep out of the reach of children" in the top drawer of the right bin in the handicap stall of the boys' bathroom which were accessible to children. Observed a broken safety lock on the stall door.”
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The file of Staff #4 lacked a health assessment conducted every 24 months. The file of Staff #4 contained a health assessment dated 3/12/24 with a previous one dated 2/21/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2026
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The emergency contact and agreement for Children #2 and #3 were not reviewed and updated at least once in a 6-month period. Child #2's emergency contact and agreement were reviewed on 7/30/24, 1/30/25, and 8/25/25. Child#3's emergency contact and agreement were reviewed on 7/31/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 25, 2026
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“Emergency drills were not conducted annually. The facility provided documentation of an emergency drill conducted on 1/30/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2026
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“The operator lacked documentation of sending a copy of the emergency plan update to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 25, 2026
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“The operator did not notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility. The operator provided documentation that local traffic safety authorities were notified on 7/1/24 and 8/1/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2025
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“Emergency contact information for Child #1 did not include the name, address, and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2026
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The file of Staff #1 lacked a written evaluation on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. The file of Staff #1 contained written evaluations dated 8/25/24 and 9/16/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2025
Feb 13, 2025Inspection21 rules cited
3270.131(a) Health information
“The files of Children #1, #2, and #5 lacked an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. Child #1, who had an admission date of 7/30/24, did not have a health report. Child #2, who had an admission date of 8/22/24, did not have a health report. Child #5, who had an admission date of 8/15/24, had a health report dated 1/31/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2025
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter did not ensure that fire drills were conducted at least once every 60 days. The facility provided documentation that fire drills were conducted on 1/18/24, 2/23/24, 3/6/24, and 1/15/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2025
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The emergency contact and agreement for Child #1 were not reviewed and updated at least once in a 6-month period. Child #1's emergency contact and agreement were signed on 7/30/24 with no reviews. The emergency contact for Child #3 was not reviewed and updated at least once in a 6-month period. Child #3's emergency contact was reviewed on 2/1/23, 2/1/24, and 8/21/24. The emergency contact and agreement for Child #5 were not reviewed and updated at least once in a 6-month period. Child #5's emergency contact and agreement were signed on 7/31/24 with no reviews.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2025
3270.165 Menus
“On 2/18/25 the operator did not conspicuously post the menu at least 1 week in advance.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2025
3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB
“The file of Staff #1 lacked an initial health assessment which included tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #1 had a Mantoux test read date of 1/29/15.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2025
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The file of Staff #2 lacked a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #2 contained a health assessment dated 10/11/13.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2025
3270.131(d)(3)/3270.133(8) Current medication and reason/Special diet - parent's instructions
“The health report for Child #4 did not include a list of the child's current medication and the reason for the medication and any special diet the child receives and the reason for the special diet.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2025
3270.131(d)(1) Child's health history
“The health report of Child #4 did not include a review of the child's health history.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2025
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“Emergency contact information for Child #3 did not include the complete address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2025
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“Emergency contact information for Child #2 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2025
3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“Emergency contact information for Child #2 did not include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2025
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“Emergency contact information for Child #2 did not include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2025
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“The agreement for Child #2 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2025
3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“The agreement for Child #1 did not specify the child's departure time.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2025
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“On 2/18/25 observed a doll house approximately 5 feet tall which was not anchored creating a potential tipping hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“On 2/18/25 observed a cracked Magna tile.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2025
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“The file of Staff #1 lacked documentation of completing health and safety training within 90 days of hire (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #1 contained documentation of completing health and safety training on 1/31/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2025
3270.27(d) Plan posted
“On 2/18/25 the operator did not post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2025
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“Based on lack of documentation at the facility and a conversation with the director, Staff #1 has not received training regarding the emergency plan for this facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“On 2/18/25 observed PS Clean Beauty Hydrating Deodorant which indicated "keep out of the reach of children" in the bottom drawer of the left bin in the handicap stall of the boys' bathroom which was accessible to children. On 2/18/25 observed Equate Petroleum Jelly which indicated "keep out of the reach of children" on top of the right bin in the handicap stall of the boys' bathroom which was accessible to children. On 2/18/25 observed Equate Petroleum Jelly, Lysol Air Sanitizer, A&D Ointment, and Equate Hydrocortisone Cream which indicated "keep out of the reach of children" in the bottom drawer of the right bin in the handicap stall of the boys' bathroom which were accessible to children. On 2/18/25 observed Isagel No-rinse Antiseptic Hand Cleansing Gel with Added Moisturizers which indicated "keep out of the reach of children" on the bench in the handicap stall of the girls' bathroom which was accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2025
3270.131(d)(2) Child's allergies
“The health report for Child #4 did not include a list of the child's allergies.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2025
Feb 1, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“Based on documentation, an emergency drill was not conducted annually due to the fact the last date was 1-30-23.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2024
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The files of children #1, #2, and #3 lacked health assessments.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2024
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The file of child #4 lacked an emergency contact form with the work address and telephone number of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2024
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“Based on a lack of documentation at the facility and conversation with staff #1, staff #1 had not received training regarding the emergency plan for this facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 22, 2024
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The file of child #4 lacked an emergency contact form with the health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2024
Feb 2, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
3270.34(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(iv) Bachelor's + 1 yr/Transcript, diploma and letters
“The file of staff #1 lacked documentation of education due to the fact there was no transcript on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2023
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“The file of child #1 lacked the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2023
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file of child #1, with an enrollment date of 8-24-22 lacked a health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2023
Feb 2, 2022Inspection15 rules cited
3270.131(a) Health information
“The files of Children #1, #2, #3 and #5 lacked an initial health report no later than 90 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. Child #1 had a start date of 8/2/20 with no health report signed by a physician, physician's assistant, or a CRNP on file. Child #2 had a start date of 8/26/21 with no health report signed by a physician, physician's assistant, or a CRNP on file. Child #3 had a start date of 8/25/21 with no health report signed by a physician, physician's assistant, or a CRNP on file. Child #5 had a start date of 2/8/21 with no health report on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2022
3270.183(a) Locked cabinet
“On 2/3/22 observed the child records were not stored in a locked cabinet.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2022
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The emergency contact and agreement for Children #4 and #5 were not updated by 1/6/22 when the regulation was reinstated. Children #4 and #5's emergency contact form and agreement were not reviewed during the time period when the regulation was suspended. Child #4's emergency contact form and agreement were signed on 11/6/19 and then reviewed on 2/1/22. Child #5's emergency contact form and agreement were signed on 2/2/21 and then reviewed on 2/1/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2022
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The files of Children #1 and #5 lacked the health insurance policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable, on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2022
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The file of Child #1 lacked the complete work address of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form. The file of Child #2 lacked the work telephone number of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form. The file of Child #5 lacked the complete home and work addresses of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2022
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The files of Children #1 and #5 lacked the complete address of the child's physician or source of medical care on the emergency contact form. The file of Child #4 lacked the address of the child's physician or source of medical care on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2022
3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.
“The files of Children #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 contained the original agreement. The facility did not make a copy for the file and give the original to the parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2022
3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“The file of Child #1 lacked the child's arrival and departure times on the agreement. The file of Child #3 lacked the child's departure time on the agreement.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2022
3270.123(a) Signed
“The file of Child #4 lacked an agreement signed by the parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2022
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“On 2/3/22 observed a mat with approximately a 1 inch hole with exposed foam located under the fire extinguisher.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2022
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The file of Staff #2 lacked a written evaluation on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months completed by the director. The file of Staff #2 contained a written evaluation dated 1/11/21 but did not contain one for 2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff #1 lacked a State sex offender registry check from a State in which Staff #1 resided in the previous 5 years. Staff #2 lacked a NSOR dated prior to or on the date of providing initial care to children. Staff #2, with a start date of 2/11/20, had a NSOR request date of 2/12/20 and a NSOR dated 2/12/20.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2022
3270.27(d) Plan posted
“On 2/3/22 the emergency plan in the facility was not posted at a conspicuous location.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2022
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“On 2/3/22 observed 2 pair of adult scissors on staff's desk and 2 pair of adult scissors in the orange cabinet labeled "first-aid" which were accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2022
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The file of Child #4 lacked the 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 complete 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: Feb 28, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about The Learning Lamp B/A School Program Forest Hills
Is The Learning Lamp B/A School Program Forest Hills licensed?
Yes. The Learning Lamp B/A School Program Forest Hills is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was The Learning Lamp B/A School Program Forest Hills last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on March 23, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Learning Lamp B/A School Program Forest Hills had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 37 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 36 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.
Does The Learning Lamp B/A School Program Forest Hills accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are The Learning Lamp B/A School Program Forest Hills' hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 8:30 AM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does The Learning Lamp B/A School Program Forest Hills cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (814) 487-7613 to ask.
What is The Learning Lamp B/A School Program Forest Hills' phone number?
(814) 487-7613.
Where is The Learning Lamp B/A School Program Forest Hills?
547 Locust Street, Sidman, PA 15955. The nearest other daycare we list is The Growing Tree, 2.1 miles away.