Description: Shining Stars Daycare will provide a loving and caring atmosphere designed to provide children the opportunity to experience personal success and growth in all aspects.
We recognize that each child has unique talents, learning styles and personality. Our highly qualified teachers and staff are committed to working within each child's comfort zone to ensure optimal social, emotional and educationl results.
We are open Monday thru Friday 6:30 a.m to 6:00 p.m. We are State Liscensed and Fully Insured. All staff are cpr and first aid certified. We accept CCIS subsidy and are Keystone stars star two center, working toward our third star.
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns, as the provider may have already addressed some or all issues. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
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| 2020-10-19 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.152 - Adult Hygiene | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Upon observation of corrections of prior citation, it was directly observed that staff person changed child's diaper, wiped her hands with a wipe and used hand sanitizer, but did not wash her hands after completion of the operation. Correction Required: A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The staff member who did not demonstrate hand washing was immediately retrained on proper handwashing and when to hand wash. The staff member also participated and completed and handwashing course on 10/20/20. Going forward, staff members will also participate in unannounced and random testing of proper handwashing and times. Staff members also signed off on a document acknowledging the understanding and compliance of proper handwashing. |
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| 2020-09-15 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.134(a) - Child's hands washed | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Upon a visual inspection of each childcare space, it was directly observed that facility person #1 completed a diaper change of a child and returned the child to play space without washing the child's hands. Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Reviewed with all staff proper handwashing and diapering procedures. Going forward, we will be reviewing regularly knowledge in this area. Moving forward, staff will wash their hands after each diaper change as required. |
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| 2020-09-15 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Upon review of the personnel files, it was found that both the files for facility person #3 and #4 were missing a health assessment record conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Employees taken off schedule until documentation put in file. Moving forward, a health report will be verified before start date. |
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| 2020-09-15 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.151(c)(2) - Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Upon review of personnel files, it was found that the staff file for facility person #3 and #4 were missing documentation of a completed tuberculosis screening at initial employment. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Employee taken off schedule until documentation put in file. Moving forward, a TB test will be verified before start date. |
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| 2020-09-15 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.152 - Adult Hygiene | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Upon a visual inspection of each childcare space, it was directly observed that facility person #1 completed a diaper change of a child and immediately made physical contact with another child without washing her hands. Correction Required: A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Reviewed proper handwashing and diapering requirements. Going forward, this is reviewed regularly. Moving forward, staff will ensure that each child's hands are washed following each diaper change. |
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| 2020-09-15 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Facility person #1 was hired prior to 2019. The file for facility person # 1 does not contain a signed and dated disclosure statement. Facility person #2 was hired prior to 2019. The file for facility person #2 does not contain a signed and dated disclosure statement. Although the LE has an approved waiver on file effective 1/6/20, it does not apply to this particular concern. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 and #2-- may not work in a child care position at the facility. 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 and #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Disclosure statements signed and put into file. All clearances were and are on file. Going forward, disclosure statements are signed at initial employment and put in new hire paperwork. |
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| 2020-09-15 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.33(a) - Each staff person meets quals | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During a review of the personnel records of the staff persons currently active in the childcare space, it was found that staff person #1 did not have the educational credentials on file to support the position of assistant group supervisor for which she was currently engaged. It was also found that Staff person #2 did not have documented experience on file to support the position of assistant group supervisor for which she was currently engaged. Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Transcripts were on file. We got a copy of diploma on file as well. Years of documented experience was also added to the employee file and moving forward, all qualifying years of childcare experience will be verified on file before changes to employee position. |
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| 2020-08-05 | Renewal | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the infant care room, it was observed that 2 separate cribs that were currently in use did not have at least 2 feet of space on three sides. Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Room was rearranged to accommodate 2 feet on 3 sides at all times. Proper distance will be maintained between cribs in use at all times in the future |
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| 2020-08-05 | Renewal | 3270.63 - Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the outdoor play space, it was found that the required minimum depth of mulch was not present in the area below the sliding board. Correction Required: If unsafe areas or conditions are in or near an outdoor play space, fencing or natural barriers are required to restrict children from those unsafe areas or conditions. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Mulch was washed away by the remnants of the hurricane. No children were out on the playground until mulch was raked back down in place. Rake is made available to staff and staff is to check mulch prior to use of play area to maintain the required 9 inches of depth at all times . |
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| 2019-08-13 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Upon review of Child #1 file, an updated Child Service Report was not found. Correction Required: 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 in 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Service Report has been put in child's file. Going forward, I will put service reports in files when they are completed. |
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| 2019-08-13 | Renewal | 3270.133(1) - Original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection, it was found that one child's medications were in a plastic bag with no prescription label. Correction Required: A prescription or nonprescription medication may be accepted only in an original container. The medication shall remain in the container in which it was received. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Unlabeled medication was immediately removed and returned to parent by director. Going forward, we will not accept any medication without original packaging and container. |
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| 2019-08-13 | Renewal | 3270.33(a) - Each staff person meets quals | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection, Staff person #1 was found to be working in an assistant group supervisor role, but did not have the requisite experience hours documented in her personnel file. Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Hours of experience have been documented and put in file. Going forward, we are using the state form to document hours of experience at time of hire and prior to placing in a caregiver role. |
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| 2019-07-30 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.181(e) - Emergency master file updated | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the emergency contact documents present for review were not updated within the past six month time frame. Correction Required: If emergency information is updated in a master file, it shall be updated accordingly in other facility records. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Provider will review binder used on off-site activities and ensure that all children have up-to-date emergency contact information. Moving forward, binder will be reviewed quarterly to ensure that all emergency contact information remains current and up-to-date. |
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| 2018-08-28 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the surfacing on the blue and red play furniture was torn and the inner foam was exposed/accessible. A significant amount of the nap mats in the one year old classroom space were torn and the foam was exposed. Some of the torn mats were used during naptime. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The furniture and mats were taped until they can be replaced. Going forward, we will make sure any mats or furniture that is torn with exposed foam be taped immediately and replaced as soon as possible. |
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| 2018-08-28 | Renewal | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, a child was observed sleeping in crib in transitional one year old room. There was only two feet of free space on just one side of the crib. Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) All of the emergency contact information in every classroom has been updated with current papers from the master files in the office. Going forward, when papers are updated for the children's files we will make sure they are updated in the classrooms at the same time. |
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