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Home › PA › Philadelphia › Shining Star Learning Center
6810 CASTOR AVE, Philadelphia PA 19149 · License #CER-00255441 · Center · Child Care Center
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3270.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
At the time of the inspection children 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 did not have the release person listed on their fee agreement.
Corrected Corrected by May 3, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(7) · 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.
At the time of the inspection child #9 did not have release person's address on their emergency contact form.
Corrected Corrected by May 3, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(c) · When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.
At the time of the inspection child #3 did not an emergency form in the class that the child was receiving care
Corrected Corrected by May 3, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(e) · 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.
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Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on Jul 8, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
At the time of the inspection the infant and school age classrooms did not have the emergency transportation plan posted.
Corrected Corrected by May 3, 2026
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.135(e) · A staff person shall check a child's diaper at least every 2 hours and whenever the child indicates discomfort or exhibits behavior that suggests a soiled diaper. A staff person shall change a child's diaper when the diaper is soiled.
At the time of the inspection a facility person did not check children 1 & 2 diaper at least every 2 hours from the time of drop off and when the staff was asked it had been over 2 hours and the facility person was not able to identify times the children had been checked or changed.
Corrected Corrected by May 3, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.166(1) · A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent.
At the time of the inspection children #1 & 2 did not have a written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for the infants were not obtained from the parent.
Corrected Corrected by May 3, 2026
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.78 · Rooms, hallways, stairways, outside steps, porches and ramps shall be lighted by artificial or natural light.
At the time of the inspection the Preschool class had two light bulbs out causes the room to be dim in those areas.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 11, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.14/3270.21 · 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.
At the time of inspection, the facility did not have a written policy to address the following: 1. Strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child 3. The prevention and identification of child maltreatment Also, at the time of inspection facility's emergency plan did not address continuity of operations.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 11, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.106(a) · 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.
At the time of inspection Younger Toddlers, Preschool, and Older Toddlers classes had children resting on cots that were labeled for other children.
Corrected Corrected by May 30, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.106(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.
At the time of inspection child #1 was not 2 feet apart while sleeping (one side was against the cubbies and the other two sides were against the walls)
Corrected Corrected by May 30, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(1) · An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
At the time of the inspection child #3 did not have a fee agreement on file.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 11, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(2) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
At the time of the inspection child #2 file did not have their physician's medical number.
Corrected Corrected by May 31, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.95(a) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)).
At the time of inspection facility did not have documented testing of fire detection system every 30 days. Also, proof of purchase of interconnected system or attestation form was on file.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 11, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(f) · The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
At the time of inspection facility's operator did not send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 11, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.171(a) · 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 child care facility.
At the time of inspection facility's operator did not 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.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 12, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)(4)(i) · Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (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.
While conducting a renewal inspection on 4/13/23 it was observed staff person #1 file included expired pediatric first aid/CPR training.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 23, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Staff person #1 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. Staff person #1must obtain verification of New Jersy State clearances as required under CPSL. Staff person#1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
While conducting a renewal inspection on 4/13/23 it was observed staff person#1 file did not include required New Jersey State clearances.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 23, 2023
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.69(b) · Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.
While conducting a renewal inspection on 4/13/23 it was observed classroom # 2,3, and 4 water temperature measured at 120° F.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 23, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.82(h) · 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.
while conducting a renewal inspection on 4/13/23 it was observed classroom #3 did not have handwashing sign in the bathroom.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 23, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.106(a) · 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.
While conducting a renewal inspection on 4/13/23 it was observed the rest equipment in classroom #2 was not labeled for each individual child enrolled in the class.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 23, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.119 · Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility.
While conducting a renewal inspection on 4/13/23 it was observed child # 1 and 2 was not in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 23, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(6) · Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
While conducting a renewal inspection on 4/13/23 it was observed child# 1,2, and 3 emergency contact form did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 23, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.192(2)(ii) · A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
While conducting a renewal inspection on 3/14/23 it was observed that staff person# 2 and 3 file did not include verification of child care experience, or training prior to service at the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 23, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.75(c) · A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/10/2022 observed the first-aid kit in the Young Toddlers room did not contain soap.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 4, 2022
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)(4)(i) · Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (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.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/10/2022 observed staff person #1's CPR training expired on 1/7/2022.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 4, 2022
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.66(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/10/2022 observed disinfectant cleaner child accessible in room Older Preschool 1's bathroom.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 4, 2022
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.82(h) · 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.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/10/2022 observed the Young Toddler Room and Infant Room did not have hand washing signs posted above the sinks.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 4, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.105 · High chairs shall have a wide base and a T-shaped safety strap.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/10/2022 observed the high chair in the Young Toddlers Room did not include safety straps.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 4, 2022
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.106(a) · 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.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/10/2022 observed the rest equipment in the Young Preschooler room, Older Preschool 2 and Older Toddlers room were not labeled. Observed a child in the Infant room asleep on a bouncy chair.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 4, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.