The Learning Lamp Center at Highlands Hospital

700 Park St, Connellsville, PA 15425 · Fayette County

2 core-safety citations in last 12 months 1 complaint investigation found violations Keystone STAR 4

The Learning Lamp Center at Highlands Hospital is a certified child care center in Connellsville, PA, with capacity for 57 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 34 violations, 4 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (10 of 34). 11 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #3 of 7 centers in Connellsville and has more citations per inspection than 56% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 56% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical

#3 of 7 centers in Connellsville

4 Core-safety citations

30 Other citations

7 Inspections

1 Complaint investigations that found violations

34 citations from 9 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 11 in the last 12 months · last inspected Oct 7, 2026

Every state visit

Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork 10

Building & playground safety 8

Health & medication 6

Emergency preparedness 4

Supervision 2

Background checks 2

Training & qualifications 1

Food & feeding 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Oct 7, 2026 Inspection Health & medication

Original label 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(5)

In the Preschool Room, an epi-pen for Child #1 was observed to have expired as of 8/31/26.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 13, 2026): “Upon discovery that the EpiPen assigned to a child in the Preschool room had expired on 8/31/26, the expired EpiPen was immediately removed from use. The parents were immediately contacted and notified of the expired medication. The parents contacted the child's doctor, who sent a prescription for…”

Citation Oct 7, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)

The facility lacked documentation of conducting an annual emergency drill for 2026; the last documented drill on file is dated 8/5/25.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 13, 2026): “The facility conducted its annual emergency drill on 7/31/2026. However, the emergency drill log was not completely and properly completed. On 10/7/2026, the drill log was reviewed, corrected, and completed to ensure the required information was documented. The completed and corrected emergency…”

Citation Oct 7, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)

Upon review of the facility emergency plan, a copy of the subsequent plan update from 8/24/26 was not sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 13, 2026): “The facility's updated emergency plan dated 8/24/26 was sent to the local municipality and the county emergency management agency on 10/7/26. Read receipts and/or confirmation emails were obtained to verify receipt of the updated plans by all required agencies. The required forms were completed and…”

Citation Jun 11, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety

Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76

In the hallway between Room #1 (Infant) and Room #3 (Older Toddler), one ceiling tile was observed to not be kept clean as evidence by having a water spot from a previous leak.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 26, 2026): “The center supervisor contacted building maintenance to inspect the ceiling tile. Maintenance confirmed there were no underlying issues and replaced the ceiling tile immediately, that day.”

Citation Jun 11, 2026 Inspection Health & medication

Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)

The child file for Child #2, contained an initial health report that is dated more than 60 days after initial enrollment.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 26, 2026): “The child's initial health report was obtained from the parent and placed in the child's file immediately. This was corrected prior.”

Citation Jun 11, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork

Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)

The child file for Child #1 contained an emergency contact information form that was not reviewed and signed by the parent at least once in 6-months; the two most recent reviews were signed and dated for 1/8/26 and 5/27/24.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 26, 2026): “The family with missing or overdue emergency contact information and financial agreements have been contacted, and the required forms have been reviewed, updated, and signed. Document was signed that day.”

Citation Jun 11, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork

Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(3)

The child file for Child #1 contained a current emergency contact information form that lacked signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 26, 2026): “The parent completed and signed the emergency medical care consent form, and it was immediately placed in the child's file, that day.”

Citation Jun 11, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork

Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)

The child file for Child #1 contained a current emergency contact information form that lacked signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 26, 2026): “The parent completed and signed the parental consent for minor first aid form, and it was immediately placed in the child's file that day.”

Core safety May 14, 2026 Complaint investigation Supervision

Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)

Based on staff statements, within the last month, in the Older Toddler room during pick-up, Child #1 left the Older Toddler classroom unnoticed and walk down the hallway. Within approximately one minute, another staff person who happened to be in the hallway saw Child #1 and returned the child to the classroom. Within the past 6 months, in the Preschool Room at the end of the day, Staff person #1 and three children were transitioning from the Preschool Room down the hall to the Older Toddler room. After transitioning to the Older Toddler Room, the staff in the room, Staff person #3, asked where Child #2 was. Staff person #1 replied that they thought the child had already been picked up. Staff person #1 returned to the Preschool room to check on the location of Child #2. Staff person #2 was in the room cleaning cups in the sink and unaware of Child #2 being left in the room. Child #2 was located in the Preschool room bathroom. Child #2 was without any adult supervision for approximately 5 minutes.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 7, 2026): “All staff reviewed The Learning Lamp's Supervision Policy to reinforce active supervision expectations and procedures. All staff completed the Penn State Better Kid Care (PSU Better Kid Care) Supervision Training. The facility's camera system was updated to enhance monitoring throughout the…”

Core safety May 14, 2026 Complaint investigation Supervision

Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(1)

Based on staff statements, within the last month, in the Older Toddler room during pick-up, Child #1 left the Older Toddler classroom unnoticed and walk down the hallway. Within approximately one minute, another staff person who happened to be in the hallway saw Child #1 and returned the child to the classroom. Within the past 6 months, in the Preschool Room at the end of the day, Staff person #1 and three children were transitioning from the Preschool Room down the hall to the Older Toddler room. After transitioning to the Older Toddler Room, the staff in the room, Staff person #3, asked where Child #2 was. Staff person #1 replied that they thought the child had already been picked up. Staff person #1 returned to the Preschool room to check on the location of Child #2. Staff person #2 was in the room cleaning cups in the sink and unaware of Child #2 being left in the room. Child #2 was located in the Preschool room bathroom. Child #2 was without any adult supervision for approximately 5 minutes. During both instances the staff assigned the supervision of the child did not know the whereabout of all of their assigned children in their group.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 7, 2026): “All staff reviewed The Learning Lamp's Supervision Policy, with an emphasis on maintaining responsibility for their assigned children and knowing each child's name and whereabouts at all times. All staff completed the Penn State Better Kid Care (PSU Better Kid Care) Supervision Training. Name tags…”

Citation Apr 30, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety

Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

Upon review of the facility's 30-day fire testing documentation, the following tests were observed to have been conducted more than 30 days apart: 10/17/25 - 11/17/25 (31 days) and 3/2/26 - 4/3/26 (32 days).

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 14, 2026): “We tested the fire alarms and completed a fire drill on 5-1-2026, within the 30 days. We have scheduled our next test and drill for 5-27-2026, within 30 from the 5-1-2026 drill.”

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Core safety Jun 25, 2025 Inspection Background checks

Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Staff person #3 was also observed to lack a National Sex Offender Registry check.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 23, 2025): “The Learning Lamp started using a new staffing program in 2025 and lost access to the previous program. The staff was removed from the classroom immediately until the NSOR clearance was located, uploaded, and submitted.”

Core safety Jun 25, 2025 Inspection Background checks

CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(4)

At the time the staff file for Staff person #1 and Staff person #3 were reviewed electronically, it was observed to lack a DHS FBI clearance.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 23, 2025): “The Learning Lamp started using a new staffing program in 2025 and lost access to the previous program. The document was located, uploaded, and submitted immediately.”

Citation Jun 25, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety

Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76

In the main hallway, outside of the Preschool Room, 3 ceiling tiles were observed to not be kept clean as evidence by having water spots from a previous leak from the roof that has since been repaired.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 23, 2025): “The issue was repaired on the exterior and interior; maintenance did not replace the interior tiles immediately when they were repaired. Damaged tiles were removed immediately during the inspection and replaced.”

Citation Jun 25, 2025 Inspection Health & medication

Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)

The child file for Child #1, contained an initial health report that is dated more than 60 days after initial enrollment.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 23, 2025): “The proper paperwork was completed for this child; it was over 60 days. Child file was updated immediately.”

Citation Jun 25, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications

Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)

At the time the staff file for Staff person #1 was reviewed electronically, it was observed to lack documentation of a staff evaluation for 2024. At the time the staff file for Staff person #2 was reviewed electronically, it was observed to lack documentation of an evaluation for 2025, the last documented evaluation on file is dated 5/23/24.

Citation Jun 25, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork

Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)

The child file for Child #1 lacked a child service report.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 23, 2025): “Service report was completed immediately and shared with family.”

Citation Jun 25, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork

Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(3)

At the time the staff file for Staff person #1 was reviewed electronically, it was observed to lack documentation of a tuberculosis skin test and the result.

Citation Jun 26, 2024 Inspection Health & medication

Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)

The child file for Child #3, who is a preschool age child, was observed to contain an updated health report dated 6/3/24 which was conducted more than 12 months from the previously dated 5/31/23 health report on file. The child file for Child #4, who is a preschool age child, was observed to contain an updated health report dated 2/13/24 which was conducted more than 12 months from the previously dated 1/24/23 health report on file.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 12, 2024): “Physical date was over by 1 day due to the weekend. Child physical is now up to date.”

Citation Jun 26, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork

Amount of fee 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(1)

The child file for Child #2 contained a current financial agreement form that lacked the fee amount.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 12, 2024): “Director will meet with parent to sign Service Agreement on 6/26/2024. Director will review service agreement and tuition fee with parent. Parent and Director will sign service agreement.”

Citation Jun 26, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork

Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)

The child file for Child #1 contained a current emergency contact information form that lacked the health insurance policy number.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 12, 2024): “Director will meet with parent to add Insurance Policy number to emergency contact form on 6/26/2024. Parent and Director will sign update on emergency contact form. Policy number will be added to all classroom emergency contact binders.”

Citation Jun 7, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21

The operator lacked updated sections in their emergency plan that addresses volunteer emergency preparedness training and the operators plans for continuity of operations in response to an emergency to maintain compliance with 45 CFR § 98.41(a)(1)(vii) per Announcement C-22-04.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 18, 2023): “Update emergency plan. Add that staff and volunteers will be trained in the center emergency plan.”

Citation Jun 7, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety

Original container 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(b)

The soapy water container in the young toddler room was not labeled with the contents of the bottle.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 18, 2023): “Write the classroom name and what is in the bottle on the bottle.”

Citation Jun 7, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety

In child care spaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(a)

The preschool and school age room lacked a first aid kit in the room while children were in care in the room.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 28, 2023): “Add additional backpack and emergency contacts for school age children. Preschool classroom will have a backpack for PS children and SA children for when they separate. 2 additional outside back packs have been purchased and prepared for each play space.”

Citation Jun 7, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety

Clean, good repair, proper size 55 Pa. Code §3270.104(a)

The black video game chairs were ripped at the seam exposing foam.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 28, 2023): “Ripped chairs were thrown away.”

Citation Jun 7, 2023 Inspection Health & medication

Immunization record/Dismissal policy 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3)

Child files #1 and #2 lacked documentation for influenza vaccinations in accordance with the ACIP.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 18, 2023): “Parents wrote exemption notes to update in child files.”

Citation Jun 7, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety

Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

The facility had documentation of fire inspections completed on 2/3/22 and 2/10/23 which exceeded the annual requirement for fire inspections.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 18, 2023): “Update building manager with fire detection citation. Plan with building manager to schedule yearly inspection within year of the previous inspection.”

Citation Jun 7, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork

Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)

The preschool and school age room lacked copies of the emergency contact forms in the room while children were in care in the room.

Citation Jun 10, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety

Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)

The bin containing cars that the toddler children used was cracked with sharp edges.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 12, 2022): “Throw away the container and replace it.”

Citation Jun 10, 2022 Inspection Food & feeding

Bottles labeled 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(4)

The infant bottles were not labeled with the child's name.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 12, 2022): “Use labels to write child's name on the bottles”

Citation Jun 10, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(2)

The facility's emergency plan did not provide for the evacuation routes of children from the facility.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 12, 2022): “Add the building's map and directions with an evacuation route to the TLL HH emergency plan.”

Citation Jun 10, 2022 Inspection Health & medication

Health information 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)

Child file #1 lacked an initial health report within 60 days of enrollment at the facility.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 12, 2022): “Meet with parent. Have parent take and have physician complete the health assessment form.”

Citation Jun 10, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork

Designated release persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(5)

Child file #2 lacked designated release persons listed on the agreement form.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 12, 2022): “Meet with family, have them add the designated release persons and address on agreement form.”

Citation Jun 10, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork

Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)

Child file #1 lacked the health insurance policy number on the emergency contact form.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 12, 2022): “Meet with the child's parent. Ask the parent to add the policy number to the emergency contact form.”

“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.

Complaint investigations and reported incidents

Violation found May 14, 2026 Complaint investigation

2 violations cited, listed under Citations.

Pennsylvania’s search lists complaint investigations in which the state found at least one violation (“verified complaints”). It does not say what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it. Incident investigations look into something that happened at the center; self-reported violations are ones the center reported to the state itself.

Daily rates

Age group	Full time, per day	Part time, per day
Newborn (Under 6 Weeks)	$57.00	—
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.)	$57.00	—
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.)	$54.00	—
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.)	$53.00	—
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K)	$51.00	—
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.)	$48.00	$38.40
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.)	$48.00	$38.40

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

Capacity 57 children

Certificate status Regular

Certificate valid through Sep 20, 2027

Keystone STARS STAR 4
since Sep 9, 2025 · what STARS means

Operator The Learning Lamp

Hours Monday–Friday 6:00 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare

Phone (724) 603-2311

State certificate # CER-00258329

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Common questions

Has The Learning Lamp Center at Highlands Hospital had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 4 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 May 14, 2026 (supervision): “Based on staff statements, within the last month, in the Older Toddler room during pick-up, Child #1 left the Older Toddler classroom unnoticed and walk down the hallway. Within approximately one minute, another staff…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about The Learning Lamp Center at Highlands Hospital?

Pennsylvania lists 1 complaint investigation since 2021 in which it found at least one violation; the violations are listed above. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is The Learning Lamp Center at Highlands Hospital’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4, effective Sep 9, 2025. 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 Center at Highlands Hospital compare with other daycares in Connellsville?

It is #3 of 7 centers in Connellsville by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 56% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was The Learning Lamp Center at Highlands Hospital last inspected?

Oct 7, 2026 (allocated unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does The Learning Lamp Center at Highlands Hospital cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $57.00 for newborn, $57.00 for infant, $54.00 for young toddler, $53.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs The Learning Lamp Center at Highlands Hospital?

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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