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The Learning Lamp Center at Highlands Hospital

700 Park St, Connellsville, PA 15425
licensed capacity
57
open each week
5 days

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About The Learning Lamp Center at Highlands Hospital

The Learning Lamp Center at Highlands Hospital is a child care center in Connellsville, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 57 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 18 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: school-age children

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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
57 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity57 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for The Learning Lamp Center at Highlands Hospital

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
57 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00258329
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Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 11, 2026: 5 rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 18 rules in all · 18 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 6
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Background checks 2
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 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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  1. Jun 11, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “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.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(3) Consent for emergency medical care 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.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid 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.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “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.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/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.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2026

  2. May 14, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “Based on staff statements, within the last month, in the Older Toddler room during pick-up, Child #1 left the Older Toddler classroom unnoticed and walk down the hallway. Within approximately one minute, another staff person who happened to be in the hallway saw Child #1 and returned the child to the classroom. Within the past 6 months, in the Preschool Room at the end of the day, Staff person #1 and three children were transitioning from the Preschool Room down the hall to the Older Toddler room. After transitioning to the Older Toddler Room, the staff in the room, Staff person #3, asked where Child #2 was. Staff person #1 replied that they thought the child had already been picked up. Staff person #1 returned to the Preschool room to check on the location of Child #2. Staff person #2 was in the room cleaning cups in the sink and unaware of Child #2 being left in the room. Child #2 was located in the Preschool room bathroom. Child #2 was without any adult supervision for approximately 5 minutes.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 9, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children

      “Based on staff statements, within the last month, in the Older Toddler room during pick-up, Child #1 left the Older Toddler classroom unnoticed and walk down the hallway. Within approximately one minute, another staff person who happened to be in the hallway saw Child #1 and returned the child to the classroom. Within the past 6 months, in the Preschool Room at the end of the day, Staff person #1 and three children were transitioning from the Preschool Room down the hall to the Older Toddler room. After transitioning to the Older Toddler Room, the staff in the room, Staff person #3, asked where Child #2 was. Staff person #1 replied that they thought the child had already been picked up. Staff person #1 returned to the Preschool room to check on the location of Child #2. Staff person #2 was in the room cleaning cups in the sink and unaware of Child #2 being left in the room. Child #2 was located in the Preschool room bathroom. Child #2 was without any adult supervision for approximately 5 minutes. During both instances the staff assigned the supervision of the child did not know the whereabout of all of their assigned children in their group.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 9, 2026

  3. Apr 30, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “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).”

      Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2026

  4. Jun 25, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “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.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test

      “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.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2025

    • Background checks

      3270.192(4) CPSL information

      “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.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/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.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2025

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “Staff person #3 was also observed to lack a National Sex Offender Registry check.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “The child file for Child #1 lacked a child service report.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “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.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2025

  5. Jun 26, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “The child file for Child #1 contained a current emergency contact information form that lacked the health insurance policy number.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

      “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.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(1) Amount of fee

      “The child file for Child #2 contained a current financial agreement form that lacked the fee amount.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2024

  6. Jun 7, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy

      “Child files #1 and #2 lacked documentation for influenza vaccinations in accordance with the ACIP.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “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.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(b) Original container

      “The soapy water container in the young toddler room was not labeled with the contents of the bottle.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(a) In child care spaces

      “The preschool and school age room lacked a first aid kit in the room while children were in care in the room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size

      “The black video game chairs were ripped at the seam exposing foam.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(c) Each child care 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.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “The facility had documentation of fire inspections completed on 2/3/22 and 2/10/23 which exceeded the annual requirement for fire inspections.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2023

  7. Jun 10, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “The bin containing cars that the toddler children used was cracked with sharp edges.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2022

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.166(4) Bottles labeled

      “The infant bottles were not labeled with the child's name.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(2) Emergency plan

      “The facility's emergency plan did not provide for the evacuation routes of children from the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(a) Health information

      “Child file #1 lacked an initial health report within 60 days of enrollment at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “Child file #1 lacked the health insurance policy number on the emergency contact form.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons

      “Child file #2 lacked designated release persons listed on the agreement form.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2022

  8. Mar 24, 2022InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Jun 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Is The Learning Lamp Center at Highlands Hospital licensed?

Yes. The Learning Lamp Center at Highlands Hospital is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was The Learning Lamp Center at Highlands Hospital last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on June 11, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Learning Lamp Center at Highlands Hospital had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 18 rules across 5 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 18 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 Center at Highlands Hospital care for?

57, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does The Learning Lamp Center at Highlands Hospital accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are The Learning Lamp Center at Highlands Hospital's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The Learning Lamp Center at Highlands Hospital cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (724) 603-2311 to ask.

What is The Learning Lamp Center at Highlands Hospital's phone number?

(724) 603-2311.

Where is The Learning Lamp Center at Highlands Hospital?

700 Park St, Connellsville, PA 15425. The nearest other daycare we list is Footprints Academy, 0.3 miles away.

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (license and visits).