The Learning Lamp Richland Before/After School PRG
The Learning Lamp Richland Before/After School PRG is a certified child care center in Johnstown, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 18 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for health & medication (5 of 18). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #1 of 19 centers in Johnstown and has fewer citations per inspection than 68% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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Observed a prescription medication for child #6 not in its original container.
The file of staff #1 had an initial health assessment that lacked information regarding the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
At the time of reviewing the emergency plan, there was not proof the plan was sent to the local municipality.
The files of children #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 lacked emergency contact forms with the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
The files of children #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 lacked emergency contact forms with the health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
The file of staff #1 had a late Child Abuse clearance at initial employment (see LIS code sheet). The file of staff #3 had documentation of PA State Police and FBI clearances more than 60 months apart from their previous clearances.
The file of staff #2 lacked an annual written evaluation.
The file of child #1 lacked the information for the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
The file of staff #2 had documentation of completing Health and Safety training more than 90 days from initial employment (see LIS code sheet).
The file for Child #1 was observed not to contain an initial health report.
The Mandated Reporter training on file for staff person #1 was observed to be greater than 60 months. This is evidence by the most recent training on file being dated 8/12/20 with the previous training on file being dated 5/24/15 a period greater than 60 months.
The file for Child #1 was observed not to contain a health report.
Observed the location did not have documentation of annual training in the emergency plan for staff #1, 2, 4, and 5.
Observed the bottom of the refrigerator needed to be cleaned.
Observed staff file #1 and #3 contained updated health assessments which were dated more than 24 months after the previous valid health assessment.
Observed the facility did not have documentation of conducting fire drills between 9/25/20-9/30/21.
Observed staff file #3 contained the most recent evaluation which was written more than 12 months after the previous evaluation.
Observed child file #1, 2, and 3 contained original agreements.
“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 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 Richland Before/After School PRG had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 1 violation 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 a late Child Abuse clearance at initial employment (see LIS code sheet). The file of staff #3 had documentation of PA State Police and FBI clearances more than 60 months apart from their…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about The Learning Lamp Richland Before/After School PRG?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at The Learning Lamp Richland Before/After School PRG 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 Richland Before/After School PRG’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Feb 16, 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 Richland Before/After School PRG compare with other daycares in Johnstown?
It is tied for #1 of 19 centers in Johnstown by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 68% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was The Learning Lamp Richland Before/After School PRG last inspected?
Oct 6, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does The Learning Lamp Richland Before/After School PRG cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $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 Richland Before/After School PRG?
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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