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Our Little Stars Preschool Academy
1126 E 12th St, Erie PA 16503 · License #CER-00244791 · Group Child Care Home
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- 1126 E 12th St, Erie PA 16503 · Directions
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- 1-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 12 children
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Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
The documented dates that the emergency plan was reviewed are 2/16/24 and 5/1/25 which are more than 12 months apart.
Corrected by Sep 1, 2025
- Violation
The file for staff person #1 contained emergency plan training dated 2/6/24 and 5/1/25 which is more than 12 months apart. The file for staff person #2 contained emergency plan training dated 2/16/24 and 6/2/25 which is more than 12 months apart.
Corrected by Sep 1, 2025
- Violation
3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
The file for staff person #2 contained a state police clearance with no disseminated date which makes it invalid. The file for staff person #5 contained a DHS FBI clearances dated 2/20/25 missing the disposition page of the RAP sheet make it invalid until additional paperwork is obtained. The proper paperwork was obtained as of 7/2/25.
Corrected by Sep 1, 2025
- Violation
Third citation previously cited on 3/13/25 and 5/28/25. Staff person #3's file did not contain proof of education, to qualify them as a Secondary Staff person, a position they were observed to be performing.
Corrected by Sep 14, 2025
- Violation
The file for staff person #1 was missing proof of 2 years of childcare experience. The file for staff person #4 was missing proof of education and proof of at least 2 years of childcare experience.
Corrected by Sep 1, 2025
- Violation
3280.34(c) · A primary staff person shall supervise the performance of a secondary staff person.
Third citation previously cited on 3/13/25 and 5/28/25, At approximately 1030am on 6/27/25 Staff person #3 was observed to take two children from the tiger room to the bathroom in the welcome room without supervision by a primary staff person.
Corrected by Jun 27, 2025
- Violation
In the welcome room there was an extension cord near the door with 2 outlets that did not have protective covers accessible to children.
Corrected by Sep 1, 2025
- Violation
In the dining room there were Trueliving Disinfectant Wipes, which stated keep out of reach of children, on a low white plastic 3 draw cabinet accessible to children.
Corrected by Jun 27, 2025
- Violation
3280.67(a) · Trash shall be removed from the facility at least once per day.
The trash can in the kitchen and the welcome room were observed to be full at approximately 1030am on 6/27/25. When the staff was asked how often trash was removed from inside the facility. The staff person stated that they take the trash out of the kitchen normally every 2-3 days or when it was full. The trash in the welcome room was normally removed once a week or when full.
Corrected by Jun 27, 2025
- Violation
3280.69(a) · Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.
The hot water in the bathroom sink was 122 degrees F
Corrected by Jun 27, 2025
- Violation
The facility phone was not onsite because Staff #1 was not on site, and the facility phone is staff #1's cellphone.
Corrected by Sep 1, 2025
- Violation
The emergency telephones numbers were not posted in the tiger room, lion room, or the special/dining room.
Corrected by Sep 1, 2025
- Violation
3280.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
The wooden fence at the back of the yard and by the gate had peeling paint. The steps to the back yard had peeling paint.
Corrected by Sep 1, 2025
- Violation
The files for child #3 and 4, enrolled for more than 6months(See LIS Code Sheet), did not contain a child service report.
Corrected by Sep 1, 2025
- Violation
3280.124(b)(2) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
Child #1's file did not contain the telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
Corrected by Sep 1, 2025
- Violation
Child #5's file was missing the telephone number for one of individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by Sep 1, 2025
- Violation
The children's emergency contact information was not present in the tiger room, lion room, and special/dining room.
Corrected by Sep 1, 2025
- Violation
The emergency transportation plan was not displayed in the tiger room, Lion room, and special/Dining room.
Corrected by Sep 1, 2025
- Violation
The most recent 6-month review signature for the emergency contact form on file for child #1 is dated 8/24/24 which is more than 6 months ago. The most recent 6-month review signature for the emergency contact form on file for child #3 is dated5/28/24 which is more than 6 months ago. The two most recent 6-month review signatures for the emergency contact form on file for child #4 were 6/11/24 and 1/24/25 which is more than 6 months apart.
Corrected by Sep 1, 2025
- Violation
At approximately 11:15am staff threw a soiled diaper away in a trash can that was not hands free in the welcome room.
Corrected by Sep 1, 2025
- Violation
The two most recent 6-month review signatures for the financial agreement for child #1 were 8/30/24 and 6/1/25 which is more than 6 months apart. The most recent 6-month review signature for the financial agreement on file for child #4 is dated 6/17/24 which is more than 6 months ago.
Corrected by Sep 1, 2025
- Violation
Child #2's initial health assessment was date 3/25/25 which is more than 60 after date of enrollment(See LIS Code Sheet).
Corrected by Jun 27, 2025
- Violation
On 5/28/25 it was observed that Staff #1 was not on site. Staff #1 was contacted and reported that the file cabinet was locked, and she had the only key, and she currently was out of town. Due to the cabinet being locked and Staff #1 being out of town the representative could not get access to staff files.
Corrected by Jun 24, 2025
- Violation
Second Citation previously cited on 3/13/25, on 5/28/25 Staff person #3 reported that they did not have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate nor did they have verification of 2 years of experience with children on file, to qualify them as a Primary Staff person, a position they were observed to be performing.
Corrected by Jun 25, 2025
- Violation
3280.34(c) · A primary staff person shall supervise the performance of a secondary staff person.
Second citation previously cited on 3/13/25, on 5/28/25 it was observed at approximately 12:15pm that staff #3 was alone in the facility with 1 young toddler, 1 older toddler, and 2 preschool age children. Staff Person #3 is identified as a Secondary Staff Person and is required to be supervised by a Primary Staff Person.
Corrected by Jun 24, 2025
- Violation
Staff #3 was only able to produce an NSOR, health and safety training, pediatric first aid and CPR, health assessment and TB when asked on 5/28/25. On 5/29/25 Staff #3 FBI Clearance, Child Abuse Clearance, and State Police Clearance was received.
Corrected by Jun 27, 2025
- Violation
Staff person #1, the operator and primary staff person at the facility, is awaiting trial on a felony charge of False/Fraud Med Assist Claim and a felony charge of Theft By Decep-False Impression. Staff person #1 may not be on the facility premises while awaiting trial on the felony charges.
Corrected by May 20, 2025
- Violation
Staff Person #1 reported that they did not have verification of experience on file for Staff Person #2, identified as a Secondary Staff Person, to qualify them as a Primary Staff Person, a position they were observed to be performing.
Corrected by Apr 22, 2025
- Violation
3280.34(c) · A primary staff person shall supervise the performance of a secondary staff person.
Staff Person #1 was observed to leave Staff Person #2 alone the back Lion classroom and take 4 children to the front Tiger classroom. Staff Person #2 is identified as a Secondary Staff Person and is required to be supervised by a Primary Staff Person.
Corrected by Apr 22, 2025
- Violation
Upon entrance to the facility at approximately 11:00am, Staff Person #1 was observed to be caring for a mixed age group of 7 children in the back Lion classroom. The children were identified to include 1 young toddler, 1 older toddler and 5 preschool age children. At approximately 11:15am another preschool age child arrived resulting in Staff Person #1 now caring for 8 children. The staff:child ratio for a mixed age group including a young toddler is 1:5. Staff Person #2 was observed to enter the facility at approximately 11:21am.
Corrected by May 2, 2025
- Violation
Upon arrival to the facility, 7 children were observed in the back Lion classroom with Staff Person #1. Of the 7 children observed, 6 were observed on cots and 1 child was sitting on Staff Person #1's lap. The room has a measured capacity of 4 children. While it was nap time, the facility was unable to meet the requirement for placement of rest equipment to allow for 2 feet of space to be present on three sides of the rest equipment being used.
Corrected by Mar 13, 2025
- Violation
In the front Tiger classroom, one electrical outlet was observed to be missing a protective receptacle cover.
Corrected by Mar 13, 2025
- Violation
In the front Tiger classroom, an area of damaged plaster was observed on the wall to the right of the front windows.
Corrected by Mar 17, 2025
- Violation
3280.105(f) · 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.
Upon arrival to the facility, 7 children were observed in the back Lion classroom with Staff Person #1. Of the 7 children observed, 6 were observed on cots and 1 child was sitting on Staff Person #1's lap. There was not at least 2 feet of space on three sides of any of the cots in use in the classroom.
Corrected by Mar 14, 2025
- Violation
3280.61(h) · The capacity established for an indoor space may not be exceeded.
On 10/2/24 at approximately 11:15am it was observed that in the tiger room which has a capacity of 4, 5 children (3 PS, 1YT, and 1OT) were receiving care which exceeded capacity of that space.
Corrected by Oct 24, 2024
- Violation
3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
The file for Staff #1 who is a volunteer contained a Child Abuse clearance that was dated 9/28/24 which is after their start date with children(See LIS Code Sheet), and their file did not contain an NSOR clearance.
Corrected by Oct 16, 2024
- Violation
The provider stated that on 9/13/24 an employee did release a young toddler age child to an older sibling that was under 18 years old and was not an individual designated by the parent for whom the child may be released too.
Corrected by Oct 31, 2024
- Violation
At approximately 12am on 9/16/24, it was observed that Staff #1 left 2 sleeping children, 1 young school age child and one older school age child, unsupervised in the room to the left of the front door when answering the front door.
Corrected by Oct 14, 2024
- Violation
At approximately 12am on 9/16/24, it was observed that Staff #1 left 2 sleeping children, 1 young school age child and one older school age child, unsupervised in the room to the left of the front door when answering the front door.
Corrected by Oct 14, 2024
- Violation
**At approximately 12am on 9/16/24, it was observed that Staff #1 left 2 sleeping children, 1 young school age child and one older school age child, unsupervised in the room to the left of the front door when answering the front door.
Corrected by Oct 28, 2024
- Violation
*At approximately 12am on 9/16/24, it was observed that Staff #1 left 2 sleeping children, 1 young school age child and one older school age child, unsupervised in the room to the left of the front door when answering the front door.
Corrected by Oct 14, 2024
- Violation
3280.181(a) · An operator shall establish and maintain an individual record for each child enrolled in the facility.
It was observed that there were not individual records for each child enrolled. Children in the same families shared records.
Corrected by Aug 21, 2024
- Violation
It was observed that there was no first aid kit in the vehicle when children are being transported.
Corrected by Aug 21, 2024
- Violation
3280.26(d) · The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.
The emergency plan was not posted in the facility.
Corrected by Aug 21, 2024
- Violation
The emergency plan letter that the operator provides to the parent of each enrolled children explaining emergency procedures did not include accommodation for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Corrected by Aug 21, 2024
- Violation
A section of fence in the back of the outside play space was missing leading to an alley and an active construction zone.
Corrected by Aug 26, 2024
- Violation
A protective receptacle cover was missing from an electrical outlet under the parent board in the sign in room.
Corrected by Aug 21, 2024
- Violation
Purell hand sanitizer which stated keep out of reach of children was observed on the sign in table in the sign in room was accessible to children.
Corrected by Aug 21, 2024
- Violation
3280.69(a) · Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.
The water temperature in the bathroom that children use was 150.2 degrees.
Corrected by Aug 21, 2024
- Violation
3280.75(b) · A first-aid kit shall be inaccessible to children.
The first aid kit was in an unlocked book bag on the sign in table accessible to children.
Corrected by Aug 21, 2024
- Violation
The first aid kit was missing soap.
Corrected by Aug 21, 2024
- Violation
In the outside play space a piece of fence in the back left side was missing, the fence on the right side of the play space was leaning/falling over. Along the fence and hanging on to obscuring the fence was weeds that were as high as 5 plus feet. The weeds were contributing to the disrepair of the fence.
Corrected by Aug 26, 2024
- Violation
3280.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
The paint of the porch and porch stairs was peeling.
Corrected by Aug 21, 2024
- Violation
3280.108(a) · Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.
There was a tall black metal cabinet in the sign in room that was not secured to the wall causing it to be unstable when touched.
Corrected by Aug 21, 2024
- Violation
The files for child #3, 4, and 5 did not contain an agreement.
Corrected by Aug 26, 2024
- Violation
3280.123(a)(6)/3280.182(2) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record must contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.
The file for child #2 did not contain the child's date of admission on the agreement
Corrected by Aug 21, 2024
- Violation
3280.124(b)(1) · Emergency contact information must include the name and birth date of the child.
The file for child #1 did not contain the birth date of the child.
Corrected by Aug 21, 2024
- Violation
3280.124(b)(2) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
The file for child #5 did not contain the telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
Corrected by Aug 21, 2024
- Violation
3280.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
The file for child #1 did not contain the enrolling parent's work address or work phone number. The file for child #2 did not contain the enrolling parent's home address, work address, or work phone number. The file for child #5 did not contain the enrolling parent's work address.
Corrected by Aug 21, 2024
- Violation
3280.124(b)(4)/3280.182(3) · Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record must contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.
The file for child #1, 2, and 3 did not contain written consent signed be a parent for emergency medical care for the child.
Corrected by Aug 21, 2024
- Violation
The file for child #4 and 5 did not contain Health insurance coverage and policy number for the child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits.
Corrected by Aug 21, 2024
- Violation
The file for child #2 and 5 did not contain the name, address, or telephone number of individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. The file for child #1 did not contain the address of individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by Aug 21, 2024
- Violation
At approximately 9:40am on 7/25/24 it was observed staff person #1 getting 2 preschool age children into their vehicle to leave the facility and they did not have emergency contact information specific to each child on the excursion.
Corrected by Aug 21, 2024
- Violation
The immunization record on file for Child #1, who is preschool age (See LIS Code Sheet), includes 2 of 4 DTAP vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age; 1 of 4 HIB vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age; 1 of 4 Pneumococcal vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age; and 2 of 3 Polio vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age.
Corrected by Aug 21, 2024
- Violation
3280.171(c) · Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.
Written notification of safe routes was not posted in the facility in a conspicuous location.
Corrected by Aug 21, 2024
- Violation
The vehicle operator that was transporting children did not have the emergency contact forms for those children an therefore did not have written parental consent during transportation.
Corrected by Aug 21, 2024
- Violation
At approximately 940am on 7/25/24 it was observed that Staff #1 was getting child #1 and 2 in her vehicle. When asked where they were going Staff #1 said to the store and then to the park. Staff #1 was also the driver. When asked do you normally take children with you in your vehicle alone, Staff #1 stated that she only takes them to the store or the park. When asked are you the only staff member in the vehicle and the driver? She said that "yes she is normally the only one in the vehicle with the children."
Corrected by Aug 21, 2024
- Violation
3280.182(4) · A child's record must contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.
Child #1's file did not contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.
Corrected by Aug 21, 2024
- Violation
Child #1, 2, and 3's file did not contain Signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
Corrected by Aug 21, 2024
- Violation
The evacuation routes were not posted in the facility.
Corrected by Aug 21, 2024
- Violation
The facilities emergency plan did not include shelter of children during an emergency including lock down and shelter in place at the facility.
Corrected by Aug 21, 2024
- Violation
The operator did not have proof of notifying local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and about the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the group child care facility.
Corrected by Aug 26, 2024
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Jun 27, 2025 inspection noted: “The documented dates that the emergency plan was reviewed are 2/16/24 and 5/1/25 which are more than 12 months apart.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The May 28, 2025 inspection noted: “On 5/28/25 it was observed that Staff #1 was not on site. Staff #1 was contacted and reported that the file cabinet was locked, and she had the only key, and s…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The May 19, 2025 inspection noted: “Staff person #1, the operator and primary staff person at the facility, is awaiting trial on a felony charge of False/Fraud Med Assist Claim and a felony charge…” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning · Source records · Report an error