Shining Stars Daycare and Preschool
201 SPRINGBROOK DR, CANTON, PA 17724Childery Rating: 2/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.2 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.2 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.1 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 2 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Keystone STARS rating of STAR 1. Structural quality reflects a 100% violation rate across 4 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected October 2025). The structural rating also includes Pennsylvania's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Pennsylvania caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:5, and preschool ratios at 1:10. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 6 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Keystone STARS STAR 1 (Max 4) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 23
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:5 10
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Hazardous Materials Handling (1), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Oct 8, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Locked or Inaccessible3270.66(a)
Sep 5, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL/CPSL Information; 2025-09-053270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
3270.34(a)(6) | Staff evaluations; 2025-09-05 | 3270.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible; 2025-09-05 | 3270.106(a) | Clean, age appropriate; 2025-09-05 | 3270.123(a)(3)/3270.123(a)(6) | Services proceeded/Admission date; 2025-09-05 | 3270.123(a)(4)/3270.123(a)(5) | Arrival/departure times/Designated release persons; 2025-09-05 | 3270.124(b)(6)/3270.124(b)(7) | Insurance coverage information/Name/address/phone release pe; 2025-09-05 | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) | Immunization record/Dismissal policy; 2025-09-05 | 3270.181(c) | Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos; 2025-09-05 | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) | Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff perso; 2025-09-05 | 3270.131(a)/3270.131(b)(2) | Health information/Toddler/preschool: updated health report
Oct 25, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2024-10-253270.14/3270.21
3270.14/3270.21 | Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2024-10-25 | 3270.20(e) | Copies of reports in file at facility; 2024-10-25 | 3270.31(f) | Health and Safety Training; 2024-10-25 | 3270.121(a) | Review policies and procedures; 2024-10-25 | 3270.123(a)(2)/3270.123(a)(6) | Date fee to be paid/Admission date; 2024-10-25 | 3270.124(b)(7) | Name/address/phone release person; 2024-10-25 | 3270.25(a) | Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable reg; 2024-10-25 | 3270.27(a)(1)/3270.27(a)(2) | Emergency plan/Emergency plan
Oct 27, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Health and Safety Training; 2023-10-273270.31(f)
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2023-10-27 | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2023-10-27 | 3270.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible; 2023-10-27 | 3270.74 | Emergency Numbers Posted; 2023-10-27 | 3270.121(a)/3270.121(b) | Review policies and procedures/Given parents in writing; 2023-10-27 | 3270.123(a)(3) | Services proceeded; 2023-10-27 | 3270.124(b)(7) | Name/address/phone release person; 2023-10-27 | 3270.124(e) | Written emergency plan posted; 2023-10-27 | 3270.134(a) | Child's hands washed; 2023-10-27 | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/He; 2023-10-27 | 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) | Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admissi; 2023-10-27 | 3270.27(a)(6) | Emergency plan
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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