The Learning Lamp B/A School Program at Windber
The Learning Lamp B/A School Program at Windber is a certified child care center in Windber, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 24 violations, none of them core-safety, most often for records & paperwork (13 of 24). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #2 of 15 centers in Somerset County and has fewer citations per inspection than 58% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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The files of children #1 and #2 lacked emergency contact forms with the complete work addresses of the enrolling parent.
The file of child #1 lacked an emergency plan with the full address of the child's physician or source of medical care.
At the time of the inspection, the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not posted.
Observed child file #1 contained a health assessment which 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.
Observed the emergency drill documentation revealed the last documented emergency drill was completed on 11/22/22, more than 14 months ago.
Observed child file #5, who has been in attendance for more than 60 days, did not contain an initial health assessment.
Observed staff file #1, contained documentation of completion of the required health and safety topics listed under 3270.31(f)1-10, which was completed more than 90 days after staff #1 first day working with children.
Observed there was no written plan of daily activities posted in the child care space.
Observed the most recent agreement for child files #4 and #5 were not signed by the operator.
Observed the most recent agreement for child files #1, #3, #4, and #5 did not contain the date of admission.
Observed child file #2 contained an original agreement.
Observed staff file #1contained an updated health assessment which was dated more than 28 months after the previous valid health assessment.
Observed child file #1, who has been in attendance for more than 60 days, did not contain an initial health assessment.
Observed staff file #1 contained a written evaluation which was dated more than 18 months after staff #1 began working in a childcare position.
Observed the agreement for child file #1 did not contain the date of the child's admission and was not signed by the operator.
Observed child file #2, 3, 4, and 5 contained original agreements.
Observed the emergency contact information for child #1 did not contain the health insurance policy number.
Observed the emergency contact information for child file #5 did not contain the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Observed child #3 and #4 did not contain documentation of parental review of the emergency contact information and the financial agreement within the previous 6 months. Observed child file #5 did not contain documentation of parental review of the financial agreement within the previous 6 months.
Observed staff file #1, contained 9 of the required 12 clock hours of childcare training completed during the annual training period.
The facility lacked a conducted and documented annual emergency drill on file.
The file for Child #1 and Child #2, both enrolled for over 60 days did not contain initial health reports at the time of renewal inspection.
It was determined that the First Aid/CPR training present in the file for Staff #1 was not approved training.
The Emergency Contact Form in the file for Child #1 lacked the address of the child's physician.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $30.00 | $16.50 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $30.00 | $16.50 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $30.00 | $16.50 |
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 The Learning Lamp B/A School Program at Windber had any serious violations?
No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 24 other citations, listed above.
Have there been complaints about The Learning Lamp B/A School Program at Windber?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at The Learning Lamp B/A School Program at Windber 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 B/A School Program at Windber’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Feb 14, 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 B/A School Program at Windber compare with other daycares in Somerset County?
It is #2 of 15 centers in Somerset County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 58% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was The Learning Lamp B/A School Program at Windber last inspected?
Feb 11, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does The Learning Lamp B/A School Program at Windber cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $30.00 for preschool, $30.00 for young school-age, $30.00 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs The Learning Lamp B/A School Program at Windber?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is The Learning Lamp.
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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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