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The Learning Lamp Center for Children at GJCTC
- licensed capacity
- 384
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About The Learning Lamp Center for Children at GJCTC
The Learning Lamp Center for Children at GJCTC is a child care center in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 384 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 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 18 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 384 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 384 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Learning Lamp Center for Children at GJCTC has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for The Learning Lamp Center for Children at GJCTC
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 384 children
- License number
- #CER-00248172
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 7, 2025: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 18 rules in all · 16 corrected
- Safety and hazards 4
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Records and paperwork 3
- Safe sleep 2
- 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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Nov 7, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“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).”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 24, 2025
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“At the time of the inspection, the rest equipment for children in room 205 was not labeled for the use of a specific child.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2025
- Jul 31, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 14, 2024Inspection12 rules cited
3270.166(1) Written statement
“At the time of the inspection, there was not an infant feeding schedule for children #6 and #7.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2024
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“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.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2024
3270.124(c) Each child care 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.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 27, 2024
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“The files of children #2, #3, #4, and #5 lacked child service reports every 6 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2024
3270.119 Infant sleep position
“Observed child #1 sleeping in a bouncer rather than in a supine position according to the recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2024
3270.105 High Chairs
“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.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2024
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“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.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2024
3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“At the time of the inspection, observed in rooms 205 and 206 interior doors blocked with wooden shelving units.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2024
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“At the time of the inspection, there were no handwashing signs posted at the sinks and toilets in the boys' restroom.”
3270.74 Emergency Numbers Posted
“At the time of the inspection, the phone number for the ambulance was missing in all child care spaces.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 26, 2024
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“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.”
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“Observed peeling paint an rust on the square, red picnic table in the outdoor play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2024
Nov 30, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
3270.131(a) Health information
“The file for Child #2 was observed not to contain an initial health report.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2023
3270.133(5) Original label
“It was observed that the medication for Child #1 was expired.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2023
3270.133(4) Locked
“It was observed that medication was not stored in a locked cabinet and was accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 18, 2024
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“It was observed that there was a cracked magnetic block in the preschool room.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2023
- Jul 5, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 22, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“The agreement on file for Child #1 was observed not to contain documentation of the child's admission date.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2023
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“The blue child size couch located in the preschool room was observed to be torn on the corner of the couch.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 2023
- Aug 5, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 15, 2021Inspection14 rules cited
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“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.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2021
3270.37(b)(2) 8th grade & enrolled in training
“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.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2021
3270.72(b) Screened
“Observed in the preschool 4 room, an open window without a screen and an open exposed ceiling vent which did not have a screen.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2021
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Observed the air vent in the bathroom storage area of the older toddler room was not clean.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2021
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“Observed paint flakes on the floor accessible to crawling children beside the rocker in the ITCS room.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2021
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“Observed the toilets in the preschool 3 room did not have posted handwashing signs.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2021
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“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.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2021
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“Observed a staple, accessible to crawling infants, on the floor in the infant area of the ITCS room.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2021
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“Observed a crib in the ITCS room was not labeled for the infant receiving care in the room on this day.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2021
3270.107 Refrigerator
“Observed the refrigerator in preschool 3 room was not clean. Observed the milk refrigerator in the older toddler room needed cleaned.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2021
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“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.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2021
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“Observed there was no emergency contact information present for an infant receiving care in the ITCS room.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2021
3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/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.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2021
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“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.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about The Learning Lamp Center for Children at GJCTC
Is The Learning Lamp Center for Children at GJCTC licensed?
Yes. The Learning Lamp Center for Children at GJCTC is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was The Learning Lamp Center for Children at GJCTC last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on November 7, 2025, with 2 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Learning Lamp Center for Children at GJCTC had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 18 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 16 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 for Children at GJCTC care for?
384, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does The Learning Lamp Center for Children at GJCTC accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are The Learning Lamp Center for Children at GJCTC'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 for Children at GJCTC cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (814) 266-3190 to ask.
What is The Learning Lamp Center for Children at GJCTC's phone number?
(814) 266-3190.
Where is The Learning Lamp Center for Children at GJCTC?
445 Schoolhouse Rd, Johnstown, PA 15904. The nearest other daycare we list is The Learning Lamp Richland Before/After School PRG, 0.6 miles away.