Growing Years Early Learning Center at Bedford 1a
106 W Penn St, Bedford, PA
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The Little Learning Lamp Preschool at Bedford
- licensed capacity
- 31
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About The Little Learning Lamp Preschool at Bedford
The Little Learning Lamp Preschool at Bedford is a child care center in Bedford, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 31 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 22 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
- 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 31 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 31 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Little Learning Lamp Preschool at Bedford has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for The Little Learning Lamp Preschool at Bedford
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 31 children
- License number
- #CER-00253456
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 10, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 22 rules in all · 22 corrected
- Safety and hazards 7
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Records and paperwork 4
- Background checks 2
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Transportation 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Supervision and ratios 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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Feb 10, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The file of staff #1 lacked annual evaluations every 12 months due to the fact they were dated 6-24 and 8-25. The file of staff #2 lacked an annual evaluation.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file of staff #3 lacked an NSOR clearance at the time on hire due to the fact it was dated 9-25-25 (see LIS code sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2026
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“Based on the emergency plan drill, drills were conducted more than 12 months apart due to the fact they were dated 10/2024 and 11/2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2026
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“At the time of reviewing the emergency plan there was no documentation the emergency plan was sent to the local municipality.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2026
- Jul 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 3, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“On 2/3/25 observed staff file #1 contained an incomplete initial health assessment which did not contain the required information for question two.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 5, 2025
3270.131(d)(8) Age appropriate screenings complete
“On 2/5/25 observed the updated health report for child #4 did not contain 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 10, 2025
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“On 2/5/25 observed the agreement for child files #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 did not specify the date of the child's admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2025
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“On 2/5/25 observed multiple toilets in the boys and girl's bathrooms used by the children did not have written handwashing signs posted by them.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2025
3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children
“On 2/5/25 observed the first-aid kit in the purple room was accessible to children on a bottom shelf in an unlocked cabinet.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 5, 2025
3270.72(d) Above ground window opening restricted to 6"
“On 2/5/25 observed the above ground windows in room 134 were not restricted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2025
3270.183(a) Locked cabinet
“On 2/5/25 observed the child files in the purple room were in a cabinet which was not locked at the time of the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2025
Feb 7, 2024Inspection11 rules cited
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“Observed the emergency contact form for child file #1 did not contain the health insurance policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2024
3270.133(3)/3270.133(4) Name on bottle/Locked
“Observed several packets of Bacitracin and burn cream, in the first-aid kit in room 134, which were not labeled with the name for whom the medication was intended. The first-aid kit was accessible to children on a low counter in the room.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2024
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“Observed the documentation for the required annual emergency drill did not contain all of the required information listed on the OCDEL emergency drill log. The log in the purple room did not contain the type of emergency drill and there was no documentation of room 134 participating in the emergency drill.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2024
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“Observed the facility's current certificate of compliance was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2024
3270.131(a) Health information
“Observed child file #2, who had been in attendance for more than 60 days, contained an incomplete initial health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2024
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“Observed there was no documentation of notifying the 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 within the previous 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2024
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Observed staff file #1, a provisional hire, contained an NSOR verification letter which was dated more than 45 days after staff #1began working in a child care position. Staff #1 file did not contain documentation of removal from a child care position when they had been a provisional hire for 45 days and the NSOR clearance was not in the staff file.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2024
3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children
“Observed the first-aid kit in room 134 was accessible to children when it was sitting on a low counter.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2024
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“Observed the hallway bathrooms used by the children did not contain handwashing signs by the toilets and many of the sinks.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2024
3270.107 Refrigerator
“Observed the refrigerator in room 134 measured 50 degrees at the time the temperature was checked.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2024
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“Observed the emergency contact information for child file #2 did not contain the complete address for the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2024
Feb 8, 2023Inspection9 rules cited
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“Observed child file #1, 2, 3, and 4 did not contain written verification of ongoing flu vaccines administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2023
3270.133(3) Name on bottle
“Observed triple antibiotic ointment in the first aid kit in room 134, which was not labeled with the name of the child for whom the medication is intended.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2023
3270.133(7) Medication log
“Observed there was no established medication log for an albuterol inhaler in room 134.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2023
3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles
“Observed the bathrooms used by the children in the purple room did not have a lidded waste receptacle.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 22, 2023
3270.161(d) Potentially hazardous food refrigerated
“Observed in the purple room, a child returning from lunch placed a packet of string cheese, labeled keep refrigerated, into a bin of non-perishable food in her cubby.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Observed the ceiling vent in the bathroom of room 134 needed to be cleaned.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2023
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“Observed hand sanitizer in room 134, labeled keep out of the reach of children, accessible to children on a low shelf and in several children's cubbies. Observed an instant ice pack, labeled keep out of the reach of children, accessible to children in a bag on a low shelf in the purple room.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2023
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“Observed staff file #1 contained updated certification in pediatric first aid and cpr which was dated after the expiration of the previous valid pediatric first aid and cpr certification.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2023
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Observed cubby dividers in room 134 which had peeling covers and exposed foam. Observed in the purple room, two wooden shelving units which had exposed metal edges creating pinch points.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2023
Feb 2, 2022Inspection7 rules cited
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“Based on documentation on the fire drill log, fire drills did not occur every 60 days due to the fact the dates documented were 10-6-21 and 2-2-22.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2022
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The file of staff #1 had health assessments that were more than 24 months apart due to the fact the health assessments were dated 11-27-19 and 12-28-21.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2022
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The file of child #2 lacked an emergency contact form with the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2022
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The files of children #1 and #2 lacked emergency contact forms with the work addresses and telephone numbers of the parents.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2022
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“The files of children #2, #4, and #5 lacked agreements with the date of the child's admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2022
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“The file of child #3 lacked an agreement with the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2022
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“Upon review of documents on site and after conversation with staff, it was determined an emergency drill was not conducted by 12-19-21 nor has a drill been conducted since 12-19-21.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about The Little Learning Lamp Preschool at Bedford
Is The Little Learning Lamp Preschool at Bedford licensed?
Yes. The Little Learning Lamp Preschool at Bedford is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was The Little Learning Lamp Preschool at Bedford last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on February 10, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Little Learning Lamp Preschool at Bedford had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 22 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 22 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 Little Learning Lamp Preschool at Bedford care for?
31, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does The Little Learning Lamp Preschool at Bedford accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are The Little Learning Lamp Preschool at Bedford's hours?
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does The Little Learning Lamp Preschool at Bedford cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (814) 262-0732 to ask.
What is The Little Learning Lamp Preschool at Bedford's phone number?
(814) 262-0732.
Where is The Little Learning Lamp Preschool at Bedford?
3639 Business 220, Bedford, PA 15522. The nearest other daycare we list is The Owl's Nest Daycare & Preschool, Bedford, 0.8 miles away.