Growing Years Early Learning Center at Johnstown
865 Susquehanna St, Johnstown, PA
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The Learning Lamp Westmont
- licensed capacity
- 122
- open each week
- 5 days
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About The Learning Lamp Westmont
The Learning Lamp Westmont is a child care center in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 122 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 23 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 122 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| 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 |
| Licensed capacity | 122 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for The Learning Lamp Westmont
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 122 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00251961
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 23, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 23 rules in all · 23 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 6
- Records and paperwork 6
- Building, equipment and play areas 5
- Safety and hazards 3
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Background checks 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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Jan 23, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“Observed a foam hexagon block with teeth marks.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2026
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file of child #1 lacked an initial health assessment die to the fact the document on file was the first page of a school physical completed and signed by the parent, not a medical professional.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 2026
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“At the time of the inspection, there was not documentation the emergency plan was delivered to the local municipality, Westmont Borough.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2026
Jan 24, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Observed a triangular wooden block with splinters.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 5, 2025
3270.67(d) Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle
“Observed 2 trash cans with human secretions or excrement not lidded.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2025
Jan 16, 2024Inspection18 rules cited
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“On 1/17/24 observed a cracked orange square Magna Tile in the Preschool Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2024
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“On 1/17/24 observed a cubby beside a bookcase on the wall perpendicular to the bathrooms in the Extended Day Room which was not anchored creating a potential tipping hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility
“Staff #2 lacked documentation of completing mandated reporter training every 60 months. Staff #2 had documentation of mandated reporter training completed on 5/7/20 with previous training completed on 5/2/15.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2024
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The facility was unable to provide documentation that the fire detection system was manually tested at least every 30 days. The facility provided documentation that the fire detection system was manually tested on 1/13/23, 2/10/23, 3/10/23, 4/7/23, 5/5/23, 6/2/23, 6/30/23, 7/28/23, 9/20/23, 10/6/23, 11/3/23, 12/1/23, and 1/4/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2024
3270.123(a)(1) Amount of fee
“The agreements of Children #1 and #4 did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2024
3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“The agreement for Child #4 did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2024
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“Emergency contact information for Child #3 did not include the complete address of the child's physician or source of medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2024
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“Emergency contact information for Child #3 did not include the work address and work telephone number of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2024
3270.94(a)(4) Hypothetical locations
“The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter did not conduct fire drills and 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. The facility provided documentation that the hypothetical locations for fire drills conducted on 7/7/23 and 8/11/23 were the same.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2024
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“The emergency contact for Child #4 did not include written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2024
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“Emergency contact information for Child #3 did not include health insurance policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2024
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“The file of Child #3 lacked an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. The file of Child #3 contained a health report dated 12/12/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2024
3270.131(d)(8) Age appropriate screenings complete
“The health report of Child #4 did not include a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2024
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The emergency contact and agreement for Child #2 were not reviewed and updated at least once in a 6-month period. Child #2's emergency contact and agreement were signed on 5/22/23 and reviewed on 1/3/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2024
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“The file of Child #4 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file of Staff #1 lacked documentation of the National Sex Offender Registry Verification Certificate by July 1, 2020 (SEE LIS Code Sheet). Staff #1 had an NSOR dated 8/12/20. The file of Staff #3 lacked documentation of application for the National Sex Offender Registry Verification Certificate prior to or on the date of initial hire (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #3 contained documentation the NSOR was requested on 10/11/23 and contained an NSOR dated 10/16/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2024
3270.34(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(iii) Bachelor's + 1 yr/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file of Staff #4, who was designated as a director, lacked documentation of 1 year of experience with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2024
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“On 1/17/24 observed a foam triangle and foam circle with bite marks in the Preschool Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2024
Jan 3, 2023Inspection15 rules cited
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The file of Child #3 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: Jan 31, 2023
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The file of Child #1 lacked the complete work address and work telephone number of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form. The file of Child #2 lacked the complete home address of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form. The file of Child #3 lacked the complete home and work addresses of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2023
3270.107 Refrigerator
“On 1/5/23 the 1st refrigerator in the kitchen lacked an operating thermometer.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2023
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“On 1/5/23 emergency contact information for Child #5 was not present in the Extended Day Classroom where the child was receiving care. On 1/5/23 emergency contact information for Child #6 was not present in the Pre K Counts Classroom where the child was receiving care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2023
3270.131(d)(5) Immunization record
“The file of Child #3, a 4-year-old, lacked Pneumococcal, influenza, and Varicella immunizations in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. The file of Child #3 contained documentation of 3 Pneumococcal immunizations and no Varicella immunizations. The file of Child #4, a 5-year-old, lacked influenza and Hepatitis A immunizations in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. The file of Child #4 contained documentation of 1 Hepatitis A immunization.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2023
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 current health assessment dated 2/21/22 with a previous one dated 11/20/19.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2023
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“On 1/5/23 observed adult scissors in the top drawer of the teacher's desk in the Part Day Classroom which were accessible to children. On 1/5/23 observed adult scissors in a cup on the teacher's desk in the Extended Day Classroom which were accessible to children. On 1/5/23 observed 2 pair of adult scissors in a caddy on the teacher's desk in the Pre K Counts classroom which were accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2023
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“The files of Staff #1, #2, and #3 lacked documentation of receiving training regarding the emergency plan on an annual basis. The file of Staff #1 contained documentation of emergency plan training completed on 8/1/22 with previous training completed on 2/1/21. The file of Staff #2 contained documentation of emergency plan training completed on 8/12/22 with previous training completed on 2/2/21. The file of staff #3 contained documentation of emergency plan training completed on 2/2/21 but no documentation for 2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility
“Staff #1 lacked documentation of mandated reporter training completed every 60 months. Staff #1 had documentation of mandated reporter training completed on 9/25/20 with previous training completed on 8/3/15.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“On 1/5/23 observed a loose faucet at the sink used for handwashing in the bathroom with the toilet and urinal. On 1/5/23 observed exposed bolts on the gates and fence surrounding the outdoor play space. On 1/5/23 observed rust on the fence at the entrance to the facility located by the parking lot. On 1/5/23 observed rust on the heat registers located in the Pre K Counts Classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2023
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“On 1/5/23 observed peeling paint on the outside of the 1st bathroom stall by the sink. On 1/5/23 observed peeling paint on the fence at the entrance to the facility located by the parking lot. On 1/5/23 observed peeling paint on the heat registers and in the right corner of the wall in the Pre K Counts Classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2023
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“On 1/5/23 observed a cracked blue bin containing circular picture cards/matching game in the Extended Day Classroom. On 1/5/23 observed a cracked large red square Magna Tile in the Pre K Counts Classroom. On 1/5/23 observed torn rest mats with exposed foam in the Pre K Counts classroom. On 1/5/23 observed a frayed wicker basket in the Science Area of the Part Day Classroom. On 1/5/23 observed a torn green mat with exposed foam in the quiet area by the teacher's desk in the Extended Day Classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2023
3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing
“On 1/5/23 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: Feb 20, 2023
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“On 1/5/23 observed foam blocks with bite marks in the Part Day Classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2023
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The file of Child #3 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: Jan 31, 2023
Jan 3, 2022Inspection18 rules cited
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“Located on the teacher desk in the main room was a pair of sharp teacher scissors that were accessible to the children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2022
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The file for Staff #1 lacked a written evaluation that was conducted at least every 12 months. The evaluations in the file were dated 9/28/20 and reviewed last on 10/11/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2022
3270.66(c) Toxic use- no contamination
“Located by the small fridge in the eating area, and located by the teacher desk in the main room on the floor were 5 ant traps that were accessible to the children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2022
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“Located on the wall to the right of the sink in the boys bathroom there was peeling paint.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2021
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“The boys bathroom was missing a handwashing signs at each of the two toilets.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2022
3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“The facility had a bookshelf that was blocking a door that leads to a fire safety escape route.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2022
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“The main classroom had ripped cardboard brick blocks, preventing them from being in good repair.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2022
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“Located on a low shelf in the main classroom there were Glow Sticks, labeled Choking Hazard: Keep Out of Reach of Children. These Glow Sticks were accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2022
3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“The Agreements in the files for Child #4 and #5 did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2022
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“The Agreements in the files fir Child #2 and #3 did not specify the person designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2022
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The Emergency Contact Form in the file for Child #1 lacked the address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. The Emergency Contact Form in the file for Child #2 lacked the address of the child's physician or source of medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2022
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“The Emergency Contact Form in the file for Child #1 lacked written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2022
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The Emergency Contact Form in the files for Child #4 and #5 lacked the health insurance policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2022
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“The Main Classroom lacked a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2022
3270.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“The Health Report for Child # 2 lacked a influenza vaccine in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2022
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The file for Staff #1 contained a health assessment that was conducted more than 24 months after the previous assessment; 6/20/19 and 6/23/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2022
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“The Emergency Contact Form in the file for Child #1 lacked signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2022
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“Located next to the large TV there was an electrical surge protector that was missing 4 protective covers. This surge protector was accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2022
Oct 22, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
3270.136(d) Communicate report to DOH
“Facility failed to promptly notify Child Care Certification Staff of positive Covid-19 test results.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 27, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about The Learning Lamp Westmont
Is The Learning Lamp Westmont licensed?
Yes. The Learning Lamp Westmont is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was The Learning Lamp Westmont last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on January 23, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Learning Lamp Westmont had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 23 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 23 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 Westmont care for?
122, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does The Learning Lamp Westmont accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are The Learning Lamp Westmont's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does The Learning Lamp Westmont cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (814) 539-0714 to ask.
What is The Learning Lamp Westmont's phone number?
(814) 539-0714.
Where is The Learning Lamp Westmont?
700 Indiana St, Johnstown, PA 15905. The nearest other daycare we list is Johnstown Kid Stop, 0.3 miles away.