The Learning Lamp Westmont
700 INDIANA ST, JOHNSTOWN, PA 15905Childery 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 3 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
- Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 122
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (1) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jan 23, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Small Toys and Objects; 2026-01-233270.103
3270.27(f) | Emergency plan; 2026-01-23 | 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) | Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
Jan 24, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Contaminated Trash in Closed Plastic-lined Receptacle; 2025-01-243270.67(d)
3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair
Jan 16, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL/Exp, Educ., Training at Facility; 2024-01-163270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii)
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2024-01-16 | 3270.34(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(iii) | Bachelor's + 1 yr/Exp, educ., training at facility; 2024-01-16 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2024-01-16 | 3270.103 | Small Toys and Objects; 2024-01-16 | 3270.104(a) | Clean, good repair, proper size; 2024-01-16 | 3270.123(a)(1) | Amount of fee; 2024-01-16 | 3270.123(a)(4) | Arrival/departure times; 2024-01-16 | 3270.124(b)(2) | Physician name, address, phone; 2024-01-16 | 3270.124(b)(3) | Parent home/work address, phone; 2024-01-16 | 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) | Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required ; 2024-01-16 | 3270.124(b)(6) | Insurance coverage information; 2024-01-16 | 3270.131(b)(2) | Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months; 2024-01-16 | 3270.131(d)(8) | Age appropriate screenings complete; 2024-01-16 | 3270.181(c) | Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos; 2024-01-16 | 3270.182(5) | Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior; 2024-01-16 | 3270.94(a)(4) | Hypothetical locations; 2024-01-16 | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) | Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff perso
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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