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The Learning Lamp at Claysburg Kimmel

240 C K Elementary Dr, Claysburg, PA 16625 · Blair County
Keystone STAR 4

The Learning Lamp at Claysburg Kimmel is a certified child care center in Claysburg, PA, with capacity for 19 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 27 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #23 of 43 centers in Blair County and has more citations per inspection than 59% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 59% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
#23 of 43 centers in Blair County
2 Core-safety citations
25 Other citations
5 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
27 citations from 5 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · none in the last 12 months · last inspected Oct 3, 2025

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Oct 3, 2025 · Inspection · citation found May 14, 2025 · Inspection · no citation Oct 9, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Oct 5, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Oct 3, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork 9
Building & playground safety 9
Emergency preparedness 3
Health & medication 2
Background checks 1
Food & feeding 1
Supervision 1
Training & qualifications 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Oct 3, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)
The file of child #3 lacked an acceptable health assessment due to the fact the only document on file was a immunization record.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 12, 2025): “The child's Health Assessment was found at the main office. It was forwarded to the site and the director added the physical to the child;s record.”
Citation Oct 3, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2)
The files of children #2 and #3 lacked financial agreements with their enrollment dates.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 12, 2025): “The enrollment date has been added to the child's service agreement.”
Citation Oct 3, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)
The file of child #1 lacked documentation of parent review of the emergency contact form and agreement every 6 months due to the fact signatures were dated 1/2025 and 8/2025.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 12, 2025): “Children are only enrolled during the school year. Children are withdrawn in June on the last day of school and re-enrolled in August,. All paperwork is reviewed my parents before the first day of school for re-enrollment. Enrollment and withdrawal dates have been added to the childrens files”
Core safety Oct 9, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The file of staff #1 had late FBI clearances due to the fact they were dated: 9-19-19 and 9-21-24.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 5, 2024): “Staff will obtain required clearances before expiration.”
Citation Oct 9, 2024 Inspection Food & feeding
Potentially hazardous food refrigerated 55 Pa. Code §3270.161(d)
Observed lunchboxes with potentially hazardous food if not refrigerated in lunchboxes labeled for children #1 (ham sandwich with mayo) #2, (yogurt), and #3 (cheese).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 13, 2024): “Lunchboxes will be placed in the refrigerator upon arrival”
Citation Oct 9, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
The emergency plan drill showed a practice fire drill was done rather than a drill that conforms to regulation 3270.27.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 13, 2024): “Lock down drill was conducted.”
Citation Oct 9, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent receives original 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(b)
The file of child #4 had the original agreement rather than a copy.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 13, 2024): “Original was copied and sent home to the family.”
Core safety Oct 5, 2023 Inspection Supervision
Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)
At approximately 11:45 AM on 10/10/23 Certification Staff observed 2 children lying on rest equipment behind bookcases which did not allow for critical oversight in which the supervisor could see, hear, direct, and assess the activity of the supervisees.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 16, 2023): “Moved children to a place where they are visible during nap.”
Citation Oct 5, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
On 10/10/23 observed an electrical outlet which lacked a protective receptacle cover by the Farmer's Market Stand.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 16, 2023): “Outlet cover was replaced into the open receptacle.”
Citation Oct 5, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
On 10/10/23 observed the last sink at the bathrooms to the right of the classroom lacked a handwashing sign.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 16, 2023): “Put signs up at the time of inspection.”
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Citation Oct 5, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
On 10/10/23 observed a playhouse in the Outdoor Play Space with a crack on the bottom of the entrance creating rough edges and pinch points.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 16, 2023): “The playhouse was repaired.”
Citation Oct 5, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
Emergency contact information for Children #1, #2, #3, and #4 was not present in the bag taken by staff when children go outside.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 16, 2023): “Added 1,2,3,4 to the bag when inspector was on-site.”
Citation Oct 5, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.25(a)
The facility's current certificate of compliance was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 16, 2023): “Updated certificate was posted.”
Citation Oct 3, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
On 10/12/22 observed Vision Source Signature Eye Care Lens Cleaner which indicated "keep out of the reach of children" in the top drawer of the teacher's desk which was accessible to children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 14, 2022): “Toxic items were placed out of the reach of children”
Citation Oct 3, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Emergency Numbers Posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.74
The telephone number of the nearest police department and ambulance were not posted by the telephone in the classroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 14, 2022): “Numbers were added and placed by the phone.”
Citation Oct 3, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
On 10/12/22 observed 5 stalls in the Girls' Bathroom and 3 urinals and 2 stalls in the Boy's Bathroom that lacked handwashing signs.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 14, 2022): “Handwashing signs were added to all stalls and urinals.”
Citation Oct 3, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
On 10/12/22 observed approximately a 2 inch tear with exposed foam at the corner of a rest mat.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 14, 2022): “Mat was repaired.”
Citation Oct 3, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(c)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 14, 2022): “Documentation was obtained to show that protective surface covering meets the fall heights.”
Citation Oct 3, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Exemption documentation from parent/guardian 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(e)(1)
The file of Child #3, a 5 year old, lacked a current influenza immunization in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. The file of Child #5, a 4 year old, lacked Hepatitis B, DTAP/DTP/TD, HIB, Pneumococcal, Polio, a current influenza immunization, MMR, Varicella, and Hepatitis A immunizations in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. The file of Child #5 contained documentation of no Hepatitis B, one DTAP/DTP/TD, no HIB, no Pneumococcal, one Polio, one MMR, one Varicella, and no Hepatitis A immunizations.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 14, 2022): “Immunizations or exemption letter were obtained.”
Citation Oct 3, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Hypothetical locations 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(4)
The Director or designated staff person did not 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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 14, 2022): “Hypothetical location was altered.”
Citation Oct 3, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
On 10/12/22 the Director or designated staff person was unable to provide documentation of an annual inspection of the fire detection system by a fire safety professional. The Director or designated staff person provided documentation of an inspection completed on 6/10/22 by a fire safety professional but not for 2021.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 14, 2022): “Letter was submitted for both the current year and previous.”
Citation Oct 3, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(2)
The facility did not have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for evacuation of children from the facility building and evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises. The emergency plan did not contain evacuation routes and evacuation plans or written directions to exit the building.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 14, 2022): “A map of the evacuation site has been included to the emergency plan.”
Citation Oct 3, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)
The file of Staff #1 lacked documentation of renewing their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation on or before the expiration of the most current certification. The file of Staff #1 contained documentation of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation completed on 8/16/22 with a previous one completed on 8/11/20.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 14, 2022): “Staff has taken the first aid/CPR class.”
Citation Oct 3, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2)
The file of Child #2 lacked the date of the child's admission on the agreement.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 14, 2022): “Admission date was added”
Citation Oct 3, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
The file of Child #4 lacked the complete address of the child's physician or source of medical care on the emergency contact form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 14, 2022): “Address was added on emergency contacts”
Citation Oct 3, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
The file of Child #4 lacked the complete address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on the emergency contact form. The file of Child #5 lacked the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on the emergency contact form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 14, 2022): “Addresses were added to emergency contacts”
Citation Oct 3, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
The emergency contact for Child #1 was not reviewed and updated at least once every 6 months with the reinstating of this regulation on 1/6/22. Child #1's emergency contact was signed on 1/6/22 and reviewed on 9/19/22.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 14, 2022): “Paperwork was updated.”

“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.

About this center

Capacity 19 children
Certificate status Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through Jan 6, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 4
since Mar 27, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator The Learning Lamp
Phone —
State certificate # CER-00247397
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Common questions

Has The Learning Lamp at Claysburg Kimmel 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 Oct 9, 2024 (background checks): “The file of staff #1 had late FBI clearances due to the fact they were dated: 9-19-19 and 9-21-24.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about The Learning Lamp at Claysburg Kimmel?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at The Learning Lamp at Claysburg Kimmel since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is The Learning Lamp at Claysburg Kimmel’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4, effective Mar 27, 2026. 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 The Learning Lamp at Claysburg Kimmel compare with other daycares in Blair County?

It is #23 of 43 centers in Blair County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 59% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was The Learning Lamp at Claysburg Kimmel last inspected?

Oct 3, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

Who runs The Learning Lamp at Claysburg Kimmel?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is The Learning Lamp.

Certified centers nearby

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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