The Learning Lamp at Portage
84 MOUNTAIN AVE, PORTAGE, PA 15946Childery Rating: 4/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.4 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.5 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.1 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Keystone STARS rating of STAR 4. Structural quality reflects a 100% violation rate across 4 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected January 2026). The structural rating also includes Pennsylvania's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Pennsylvania caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:5, and preschool ratios at 1:10. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 6 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Keystone STARS STAR 4 (Max 4) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 42
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:5 10 Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Jan 7, 20261 Finding1 Important
- General Health and Safety; 2026-01-073270.21
3270.75(b) | Inaccessible to children; 2026-01-07 | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) | Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff perso
Nov 3, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Fire Safety - 1 Yr.; 2025-11-033270.31(e)(4)(ii)
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2025-11-03 | 3270.34(a)(6) | Staff evaluations; 2025-11-03 | 3270.75(b) | Inaccessible to children; 2025-11-03 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2025-11-03 | 3270.131(b)(2) | Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months; 2025-11-03 | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) | Immunization record/Dismissal policy; 2025-11-03 | 3270.131(d)(7) | Free from contagious/communicable disease; 2025-11-03 | 3270.131(d)(8) | Age appropriate screenings complete; 2025-11-03 | 3270.181(c) | Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos; 2025-11-03 | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) | Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff perso; 2025-11-03 | 3270.131(a) | Health information
Nov 1, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2024-11-013270.14/3270.21
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2024-11-01 | 3270.34(a)(6) | Staff evaluations; 2024-11-01 | 3270.75(b) | Inaccessible to children; 2024-11-01 | 3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2024-11-01 | 3270.82(h) | Handwashing signs; 2024-11-01 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2024-11-01 | 3270.107 | Refrigerator; 2024-11-01 | 3270.113(a) | Supervised at all times; 2024-11-01 | 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) | Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates; 2024-11-01 | 3270.124(b)(3) | Parent home/work address, phone; 2024-11-01 | 3270.124(e) | Written emergency plan posted; 2024-11-01 | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) | Immunization record/Dismissal policy; 2024-11-01 | 3270.181(c) | Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos; 2024-11-01 | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) | Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff perso; 2024-11-01 | 3270.25(a) | Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable reg
Nov 21, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Physician Name, Address, Phone; 2023-11-213270.124(b)(2)
3270.124(b)(7) | Name/address/phone release person
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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