The Learning Lamp Ctr for Chdn Somerset
451 ABERDEEN DR, SOMERSET, PA 15501Childery 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 an 80% violation rate across 5 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected April 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
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 167
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), Hazardous Materials Handling (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Apr 23, 20261 Finding1 Important
- General Health and Safety; 2026-04-233270.21
3270.75(c) | Has all items; 2026-04-23 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2026-04-23 | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) | Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff perso
Oct 14, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Original Container; 2025-10-143270.66(b)
3270.75(b) | Inaccessible to children; 2025-10-14 | 3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2025-10-14 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2025-10-14 | 3270.102(b) | Soiled- clean, rinse, sanitize; 2025-10-14 | 3270.104(a) | Clean, good repair, proper size
Apr 1, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL; 2025-04-013270.32(a)
3270.34(a)(6) | Staff evaluations; 2025-04-01 | 3270.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible; 2025-04-01 | 3270.72(d) | Above ground window opening restricted to 6"; 2025-04-01 | 3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2025-04-01 | 3270.77(a) | No peeling paint or plaster; 2025-04-01 | 3270.91(a) | Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed; 2025-04-01 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2025-04-01 | 3270.106(f) | 2 feet apart; 2025-04-01 | 3270.107 | Refrigerator; 2025-04-01 | 3270.133(2) | Written instructions; 2025-04-01 | 3270.166(4) | Bottles labeled
Apr 24, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Contact When Ended; 2024-04-243270.27(a)(4)
3270.75(c) | Has all items; 2024-04-24 | 3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2024-04-24 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2024-04-24 | 3270.124(b)(3) | Parent home/work address, phone; 2024-04-24 | 3270.135(a)(3) | Disposable diapers
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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