Little Stars Learning Center

Regulation: 3270.171(a)

Description: Pick-up and drop-off points

Noncompliance Area: During the Renewal inspection conducted 7/6/26, upon request there was no verification available for review to verify the facility notified local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.

Correction Required: An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.

Regulation: 3270.61

Description: Measurement and use of indoor child care space

Noncompliance Area: During the Renewal inspection conducted 7/6/26, the preschool room was observed not set up as childcare space. No furniture, supplies, toys observed. (Left room upon entrance)

Correction Required: Measurement and use of indoor child care space.

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During the Renewal inspection conducted 7/6/26, water stains were observed in the ceiling of the preschool room. (Left room upon entrance)

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: During the Renewal inspection conducted 7/6/26, chipped paint was observed on the white walls in the preschool room. (Left room upon entrance)

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection on 7/18/2025, Certification Representative observed that the kitchen area was unlocked and there was a container of pest control labeled rodenticide that was not locked or made inaccessible.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5)

Description: Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: The agreement for facility child #2 did not specify the persons designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for facility child #1 did not list all of the addresses and phone numbers of all designated release individuals.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(9)

Description: Written record

Noncompliance Area: The fire drill log did not list the names of all the facility staff who participated in the drill.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that a written record is maintained on file at the facility indicating the specific time of day of the drill, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, and the names of the facility persons and the number of children who participate in the fire drill.

Regulation: 3270.95(b)

Description: Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: At the time of review on 7/10/2024, Certification Representative could not determine the required monthly fire system checks were completed as there was not documentation. At the time of inspection on 7/19/2024, the operator was not able to demonstrate that the fire detection system was working.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 6/8/2023 observed child #2's emergency contact information did not include the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1)

Description: Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 6/8/2023 observed child #1 and #3's health reports did not include verification of the influenza vaccine.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 6/8/2023 observed the facility's emergency plan did not include a continuity of operations section.

Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 6/8/2023 observed staff person #1 and #2's files did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 6/8/2023 observed staff person #2's file did not include verification of the child abuse registry clearance.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 2 may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. 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.

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 6/8/2023 observed peeled paint in the Toddler room.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/25/2022 observed child #2, #3 and #4's emergency contact information did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/25/2022 observed child #4's emergency contact information did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Regulation: 3270.131(c)/3270.131(d)(7)

Description: Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP/Free from contagious/communicable disease

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/25/2022 observed child #1's health assessment questions were not answered in regards to the child being able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. Also observed, the health assessment form was not dated.

Correction Required: A health report must be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title.A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/25/2022 observed staff person #1 and #2's files did not include minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/25/2022 observed the first-aid kit in the Preschool room did not include soap and gloves.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 12/4/2020 observed staff person #1's health assessment did not include the date the health assessment was completed.

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 12/4/2020 observed staff person #1's record did not include a copy of the National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR).

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 #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: Child #1, #2 and #3's emergency contact forms did not include the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 did not have a health assessment completed with 24 month time frame.

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.

Noncompliance Area: ON DECEMBER 19, 2017 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, A WRITTEN EMERGENCY TRANSPORTATION PLAN WAS NOT DISPLAYED IN EVERY CHILD CARE SPACE AT THE FACILITY.

Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.

Noncompliance Area: ON DECEMBER 19, 2017 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD REVIEWED FOR STAFF PERSON # 1 CONTAINED WRITTEN REFERENCES THAT WERE WRITTEN BY FAMILY MEMBERS.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person

Noncompliance Area: ON DECEMBER 19, 2017 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE EMERGENCY PLAN REVIEWED DID NOT PROVIDE A SHELTER IN PLACE LOCATION AT THE FACILITY.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for shelter of children during an emergency including shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises.

Noncompliance Area: ON JULY 24, 2017 DURING THE ALLOCATED UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION, INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTACTING THE REGIONAL DAY CARE OFFICE WAS NOT POSTED AT THE SAME LOCATION AS THE CRTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE AND FACILITY REGULATIONS.

Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance and a copy of the applicable regulations under which the facility is certified shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents, with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional day care office posted at the same location.

Noncompliance Area: ON JULY 24, 2017 DURING THE ALLOCATED UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION, STAFF PERSON # 1 LEFT THE YOUNG TODDLER CLASSROOM TO GO ACROSS THE HALL TO ANOTHER CLASSROOM, LEAVING STAFF PERSON # 2 ALONE IN THE YOUNG TODDLER CLASSROOM WITH 7 CHILDREN. THE YOUNGEST CHILD WAS ONE YEAR OLD.

Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30.

Noncompliance Area: ON JULY 24, 2017 DURING THE ALLOCATED UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION, THERE WAS CHIPPING PAINT ON THE PINK WALL IN THE YOUNG TODDLER CLASSROOM.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Noncompliance Area: Soiled toys were observed in the infant/young toddler room at the time of the inspection.

Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

Noncompliance Area: The play area has embedded equipmment that does not have the required fill underneath.

Correction Required: Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair.

Noncompliance Area: Rest mats observed in the infant/toddler room were soiled and not labeled and the rest mats preschool classrrooms were torn and not labeled. The rest mats also were not labeled with the child's name or number.

Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child`s parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.

Noncompliance Area: The ermergency contacts for the children were not in every child care space at the time of the inspection.

Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.

Noncompliance Area: The children in the infant/toddler room sat down to eat lunch without having their hands washed.

Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child`s hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.

Noncompliance Area: There was milk sitting out in the preschool room before the children had their lunch.

Correction Required: Potentially hazardous food brought from the child`s home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated.

Noncompliance Area: There was a bleach bottle accessible to children in the infant/toddler room. There was also a bleach bottle accessible to children in the preschool room.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Noncompliance Area: There were walls, vents and base boards throughout facility that were soiled at the time of the inspection.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility`s outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Noncompliance Area: There was chipping paint observed throughout faciity including all classrooms at the time of the inspection.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Noncompliance Area: The handwashing sign in the restroom was observed without the correct requirement at the time of the inspection.

Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.

Noncompliance Area: The restroom was observed without a lidded waste receptacle at the time of the inspection.

Correction Required: A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle.

Noncompliance Area: Room #5 and the Preschool room number 6/7 had exits that were blocked or obstructed at the time of the inspection.

Correction Required: Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed.