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Our Little Stars Preschool

Erie, PA · Erie County
E 12th St, Erie, PA 16503
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Quick Facts

Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
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Contact Information

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E 12th St
Erie, PA 16503
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Licensed Family Child Care
Active License
License Number
CER-00260014
License Issued
Sep 5, 2026
Active Through
Sep 5, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 1

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About the Provider

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Our Little Stars Preschool is a Family Child Care in Erie PA. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Days of Operation Monday–Friday

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-07-28 Initial review Initial review Compliant - Finalized
2026-07-01 Renewal 3280.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: In the tiger room the play pink kitchen set was broken along the top leaving it with a rough edge.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The damaged pink kitchen play set will be immediately removed from the Tiger Room and discarded. Staff will ensure that all toys and play equipment accessible to children are in good repair and free from rough edges or other potential safety hazards.
2026-07-01 Renewal 3280.108(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.108(a)

Description: Clean, good repair, proper size

Noncompliance Area: In the lion room was a broken black recliner chair.

Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The broken black recliner chair in the Lion Room was previously scheduled for removal and was removed from the facility. The chair was not to be used or accessible to children while awaiting removal. All classroom furniture will be maintained in safe, durable, clean, and appropriate condition.
2026-07-01 Renewal 3280.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: Child #1's most recent child service report is dated 8/2025 which is more than 6 months ago.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information at § 3280.124(f).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #1's Child Service Report will be completed and updated using the Department-approved form. A copy of the completed report will be provided to the child's parent/guardian, and documentation will be maintained in the child's file. The Director will implement a tracking checklist to ensure Child Service Reports are completed and updated within the required timeframe.
2026-07-01 Renewal 3280.124(f)/3280.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(f)/3280.181(c)

Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: Child #1's two most recent 6-month review signatures for the emergency contact information are dated 1/23/25 and 1/2026 which are more than 6 months apart. Child #2's two most recent 6-month review signatures for the emergency contact information are dated 6/1/25 and 1/2026 which are more than 6 months apart.

Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Director will maintain a tracking checklist for each enrolled child to monitor the required six-month review dates for emergency contact information and financial agreements. Parents/guardians will be notified before the six-month due date and required to review, update, and sign the appropriate forms. The Director will review child files monthly to ensure all required six-month updates are completed on time and properly documented.
2026-07-01 Renewal 3280.131(b)(2)/3280.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.131(b)(2)/3280.182(1)

Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments

Noncompliance Area: Child #1's, a preschool age child, two most recent health assessments are dated 1/30/25 and 3/17/26 which are more than 12 months apart.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record must contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #1's current health assessment dated 3/17/2026 has been obtained and placed in the child's file. The Director will implement a health assessment tracking checklist for all enrolled children to document the date of each health assessment and the date the next assessment is due. Parents/guardians will be notified in advance of upcoming due dates to ensure updated health reports are obtained within the required 12-month period.
2026-07-01 Renewal 3280.151(a)/3280.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.151(a)/3280.192(3)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 and 2's most recent health assessments are dated 2/15/24, which are more than 24 months ago.

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. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 and Staff #2 will obtain updated health assessments, including all required medical documentation, and copies will be placed in their staff files. The Director will implement a staff health assessment tracking checklist that documents the date of each employee's health assessment and the next required renewal date to ensure assessments are completed every 24 months.
2026-07-01 Renewal 3280.178 - Transportation First Aid Kit Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.178

Description: Transportation First Aid Kit

Noncompliance Area: The transportation first aid kit was missing bottled water.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit, including the contents as specified in §3280.75 (relating to first-aid kit) shall be in the vehicle when children are being transported.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Bottled water will be immediately added to the transportation first-aid kit to ensure the kit contains all required supplies. The Director will review the contents of the transportation first-aid kit using a checklist to verify that all required items are present before the vehicle is used to transport children.
2026-07-01 Renewal 3280.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: Child #1's two most recent 6-month review signatures for the financial agreement are dated 1/23/25 and 1/2026 which are more than 6 months apart. Child #2's two most recent 6-month review signatures for the financial agreement are dated 6/1/25 and 1/2026 which are more than 6 months apart.

Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The financial agreements for Child #1 and Child #2 will be reviewed, updated, and signed by the parents/guardians. The Director will implement a six-month tracking checklist for all enrolled children to document when each financial agreement is due for review. Parents/guardians will be notified before the six-month due date to ensure financial agreements are reviewed, updated, signed, and maintained in each child's file within the required timeframe.
2026-07-01 Renewal 3280.26(a)(6) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.26(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: There was no documentation of the annual emergency drill on file at the facility.

Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Documentation of the annual emergency drill was located and immediately placed in the facility's Emergency Plan file. The Director verified that the required emergency drill documentation is complete and readily available for review.
2026-07-01 Renewal 3280.31(e) - Age and training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.31(e)

Description: Age and training

Noncompliance Area: Staff file #3 lacked 5 of the 12 hours of annual child care training required from 3/2025 to 3/2026.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
An annual training checklist will be placed in each staff member's file to track and document completion of the required 12 clock hours of annual child care training. The Director will review staff training records regularly to ensure all required training hours are completed within each staff member's annual training period and to prevent future noncompliance. Staff #3 will complete the required hours needed.
2026-07-01 Renewal 3280.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.31(e)(4)(i)

Description: Age and training

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff person #2 includes verification of First Aid/CPR training dated 7/1/26, after the expiration date of 2/2026.

Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and CPR. All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first-aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
An annual training checklist will be placed in each staff member's file to track and document completion of the required CPR training renewed every two years. The Director will review staff training records regularly to ensure all required training hours are completed within each staff member's annual training period and to prevent future noncompliance.
2026-07-01 Renewal 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: Staff #4's file contained a child abuse clearance for a household member which is not an acceptable child abuse clearance for a staff person.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
An annual checklist will be placed in each staff member's file to track and document completion of the required child abuse clearance for employment purpose renewed every 5 years. The Director will review staff training and clearance records regularly to ensure all required training hours are completed within each staff member's annual training period and to prevent future noncompliance. Staff #4 reapplied for the child abuse clearance with the correct purpose.
2026-07-01 Renewal 3280.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: In the dining room under the window was damaged plaster. On the outside of the kitchen door was peeling paint.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The damaged plaster located in the dining room under the window will be repaired and properly mudded to restore a smooth, intact surface. The peeling paint on the outside of the kitchen door will be scraped, prepared, and repainted. All areas will be maintained in good repair to prevent future peeling paint or damaged plaster.

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