Richland Learning Center is a certified child care center in Johnstown, PA, with capacity for 99 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 19 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (6 of 19). 4 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #3 of 19 centers in Johnstown and has fewer citations per inspection than 61% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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Observed a prescription medication for child #1 not in its original container.
Fire drills were conducted more than 60 days apart on the following days based on the fire drill log: 4-10-26 to 6-1026 = 61 days.
The smoke detection system was checked more than 30 days apart on the following days based on the smoke detection testing log: 6-29-26 to 7-29-26 = 31 days.
The files of staff #1, #2, and #3 completed mandated reporter training more than 60 months apart.
The file of staff #1 had late NSOR clearances due to the fact they were dated: 6-25-25 and 4-24-20.
At the time of the inspection, the emergency plan was not sent to the local municipality.
The file of staff #1 lacked clearances prior to initial hire based on the dates of each clearance: PA State Police 11-22-23, PA Child Abuse 10-27-23, DHS FBI 11-27-23, and National Sex Offender Registry 10-18-23 (see LIS code sheet); also their Disclosure statement was not the department's current one.
Observed in the "Pre-K" room 4 pairs of adult scissors on a shelf low enough for children observed in care to access.
The telephone number of the nearest hospital, fire department, and ambulance were not posted near the phones in all of the child care spaces.
Observed a non-lidded garbage can at the sink area for toileting in room #101.
The file of staff #1 lacked a health assessment and TB test results prior to initial hire based on the date of document: 12-5-23 (see LIS code sheet).
The file of child #1 lacked an emergency contact form with the full work address of the enrolling parent.
The file of child #2 lacked an emergency contact form with the full address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
It was observed that there was an expired epi-pen at the facility.
The facility fire drill log showed that the facility has not been regularly testing the facility's fire detection system every 30 days. This is evidenced by testing being documented: 9/8/22 to 11/2/22, 12/21/22, 2/16/23, 3/31/23, 5/10/23, 6/8/23, 7/27/23, 9/11/23.
The Agreement form on file for Child #1 was observed not to contain the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
It was observed the the facility's first aid kit did not contain soap.
The health report on file for child #3 did not contain documentation of an influenza shot being administered within the last year in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP.
The Agreement form on file for Child #1, Child #2, and Child # 3 were observed not to contain persons designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
“Core safety” marks citations about supervision and staff ratios, discipline and caregiver conduct, background checks, child protection and safe sleep, the topics our score weights most. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity. “Follow-up” marks a violation re-cited at a follow-up visit, counted once. How scores work.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $33.00 | $25.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $33.00 | $25.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $32.00 | $25.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $29.00 | $23.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $29.00 | $23.00 |
The daily price the center lists in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search for families paying privately. The state notes that rates are subject to change and programs don’t have to share them, so confirm with the center. See what daycare costs in Pennsylvania.
About this center
Common questions
Has Richland Learning Center had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 2 violations since 2021 on the topics Daycare Record treats as core safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). The most recent, on Sep 12, 2025 (background checks): “The file of staff #1 had late NSOR clearances due to the fact they were dated: 6-25-25 and 4-24-20.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Richland Learning Center?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Richland Learning Center since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Richland Learning Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Aug 1, 2019. Keystone STARS is Pennsylvania’s quality rating program for child care, from STAR 1 to STAR 4. It measures program quality, not inspection results, so read both.
How does Richland Learning Center compare with other daycares in Johnstown?
It is tied for #3 of 19 centers in Johnstown by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 61% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Richland Learning Center last inspected?
Sep 18, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Richland Learning Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $33.00 for young toddler, $33.00 for older toddler, $32.00 for preschool, $29.00 for young school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Richland Learning Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is MT Calvary Lutheran Church.
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Citations are quoted from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services inspection records (Office of Child Development and Early Learning, Bureau of Certification Services), including each finding and the center’s plan of correction. Rule numbers refer mostly to 55 Pa. Code Chapter 3270, the rules for child care centers; a few cite Chapter 20, which covers every certified facility. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; the “core safety” label and the score are Daycare Record’s.
To check the state’s own record, search the center’s name on COMPASS Child Care Provider Search and open its inspection history. Data refreshed Oct 16, 2026.
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