Shining Stars Daycare Center

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
  Inspector's note: A spray bottle of soap and water used for cleaning was left accessible to children in care. Cleaning spray bottles were also stored near/above food items. This was corrected at inspection when it was addressed and the cleaning supplies were picked up and made inaccessible to children in care. Cleaning items were also moved and stored away from food. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-08-03.
• Critical Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  Inspector's note: A shop vac, a board with screws, and a trash bin with an old carpet and broken table leg was left in the restroom of the afterschool building. In addition, the toilet was missing the tank lid. This was corrected at the inspection when it was addressed and all items were removed from the restroom. The tank lid was also placed back onto the toilet during the inspection. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-08-03.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Non-critical Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
  Inspector's note: Three out of ten child records evaluated were lacking a health statement signed by a medical professional. Risk level: Low. Corrected by 2026-04-21.
• Critical Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
  Inspector's note: Two employees did not have training in pediatric first aid prior to having unsupervised access to children in the classroom. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-04-27.
• Non-critical Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
  Inspector's note: One out of eight employee records evaluated were lacking one hour of training in child maltreatment for the most recent completed training year. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-04-10.
• Critical Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
  Inspector's note: Three out of ten children records evaluated were lacking up to date immunization records on file. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-04-21.
• Critical Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
  Inspector's note: Two caregivers did not have training in pediatric CPR prior to being unsupervised with children in the classroom. They were the only caregiver present in their respective buildings. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-04-27.

• Critical Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
  Inspector's note: In two separate incidents, two different caregivers threatened corporal punishment to redirect children. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-05-06.
• Critical Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  Inspector's note: Children were redirected inappropriately by two different caregivers during at least two separate incidents. A child was also left alone on the playground for a few seconds before another caregiver stepped in. The operation did not notify the parents of any of these incidents yet felt strongly enough to reprimand or address the issues with the caregivers. This demonstrates a pattern for a lack of good judgement. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-05-06.
• Critical Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  Inspector's note: A caregiver left a child unsupervised when they exited the playground with the rest of the class and left a child behind for a few seconds. The gate to the playground was latched closed. There were no other caregivers present on the playground with the child. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-05-06.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Non-critical Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
  Inspector's note: Three out of five classrooms had a screen with a moving image during naptime. This was corrected at inspection when the screens were turned off. Risk level: Medium. Corrected during the inspection.

• Critical Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  Inspector's note: Based on the preponderance of evidence gathered during this investigation, a caregiver exercised poor judgement when they showed a video of an upset child in care to an individual not associated with the daycare on their personal device. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-09-26.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Children Handwashing Before Eating
  Inspector's note: School-age children did not wash their hands prior to sitting down for snack. This was corrected at inspection when it was addressed with the caregiver and the children washed their hands. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
• Critical Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
  Inspector's note: A child's hands were not washed after having their diaper changed. This was corrected at inspection when it was addressed with the caregiver and the child's hands were washed. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
• Critical Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
  Inspector's note: There was a floor tile that was broken and lifting up in an infant room. An infant had a piece of tile in their mouth. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-11-25.
• Critical Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
  Inspector's note: The diaper changing area was not sanitized in between diaper changes. This was corrected at inspection when it was addressed with the caregiver and the diaper changing area was then sanitized. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
• Critical Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
  Inspector's note: 4 outlets in the pre-k room were not covered. This was corrected at inspection when outlet safety covers were placed over the outlets. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
• Critical Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
  Inspector's note: A caregiver did not wash their hands after changing a child's diaper. This was corrected at inspection when it was addressed with the caregiver and the caregiver washed their hands. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Non-critical Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Brief Supervised Separation
  Inspector's note: A 4 year old child was seperated from the group for time out for approximately 30 minutes. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-06-07.
• Critical Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  Inspector's note: A caregiver had a 4 year old child in the kitchen while they were cooking during time out. The kitchen contains chemicals, sharp objects and other items that must be kept out of reach of children. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-06-07.
• Critical Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
  Inspector's note: A 4 year old child was asked during time out to stand still on a tape on the floor for about 4 minutes to approximately 30 minutes. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-06-07.
• Non-critical Animals - Notify Parents in Writing
  Inspector's note: A dog was brought into the center and they allowed the children around this dog without notifying the parents in writing. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-07-02.
• Critical Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
  Inspector's note: The director allowed a child to be put in time out in the kitchen, knowing it violated minimum standards. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-07-02.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
  Inspector's note: One infant was observed sleeping with a pacifier with a stuffed animal attached to it. The caregiver corrected the deficiency by removing the pacifier with the stuffed animal. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-05-16.
• Critical Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
  Inspector's note: One out of five infants was observed falling asleep while drinking a bottle in the crib. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-05-16.
• Critical Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
  Inspector's note: The two year old caregiver was observed yelling at the children. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-05-16.
• Critical Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
  Inspector's note: Two out of five infants had a bottle proped with a blanket. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-05-16.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.