Shining Stars Daycare And Preschool - Canton PA Child Care Center

201 SPRINGBROOK DR , CANTON PA 17724
(570) 423-3603

About the Provider

Description: We are a child care center that provides quality care in a family-like setting with a lot of experience in childcare

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00185578
  • Capacity: 23
  • State Rating: 1
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Schools Served: Canton Area - Serviced by school bus
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 11
  • District Office Phone: (570) 704-5333 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2019-10-18 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff number 1 does not have a record of a valid FBI clearance.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. LACKING REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: STAFF Person # -1- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
My fingerprint clearance came back under retail. I didn't know it wasn't acceptable in that form. A new hire, Becca Jennings is coming in until my fingerprint clearance is in. In the future my fingerprint clearance will not lapse.
2019-10-18 Renewal 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During inspection on 10/18/19 observed 6 preschool children and 1 older toddler assigned to staff person number 1.

Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff: child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in 3270.51 (relating to similar age level).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
My son came from next door to see me and put me over ratio. In the future we will not exceed ratio.
2017-10-19 Renewal 3270.192(4) - CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The state police clearance for staff number 1 could not be located within the facility files.

Correction Required: A facility person`s record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #-1-- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The clearance was misplaced. Clearances were seen during the inspection last year. I received a new clearance today and placed it on file.
2017-10-19 Renewal 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Current written staff evaluations could not be located at the facility.

Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will complete the evaluations and place on file.
2017-10-19 Renewal 3270.67(c) - No insects or rodents Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed mouse droppings under the two bathroom sinks.

Correction Required: Evidence of infestation of insects or rodents in the facility is not permitted.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The clearance was misplaced. Clearances were seen during the inspection last year. I received a new clearance today and placed it on file.
2017-05-31 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Infant bottles were not labeled with child's name.

Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child`s name.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider labeled all infant bottles. Provider will ensure that all infant bottles are labeled with child's name.
2017-05-31 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Electrical outlet in the Toddler Room was missing a protective outlet cover.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider placed a protective cover in the electrial outlet. Provider will ensure that all electrical outlets have protective outlet covers.

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