Shining Stars Childcare LLC

7 S Hess St, Quarryville, PA 17566 · Lancaster County

4 core-safety citations in last 12 months 3 complaint investigations found violations Keystone STAR 2

Shining Stars Childcare LLC is a certified child care center in Quarryville, PA, with capacity for 104 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 9 times and confirmed violations in 3 complaint investigations. The state cited 36 violations, 9 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for health & medication (10 of 36). 12 citations came in the last 12 months, including 4 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #66 of 144 centers in Lancaster County and has more citations per inspection than 55% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 55% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical

Tied for #66 of 144 centers in Lancaster County

9 Core-safety citations

27 Other citations

9 Inspections

3 Complaint investigations that found violations

36 citations from 12 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 12 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 1, 2026

Every state visit

Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Health & medication 10

Building & playground safety 9

Food & feeding 3

Supervision 3

Staff ratios 3

Training & qualifications 2

Records & paperwork 2

Background checks 1

Child protection 1

Emergency preparedness 1

Sleep safety 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Jul 1, 2026 Inspection Background checks

Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

The file of facility person #1 contains a child abuse history clearance dated 6.29.21 which is more than 60 months old. There is no application in the file for an updated child abuse clearance.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 23, 2026): “Staff member was not present at the time. Staff member submitted an application 7/16/26. and may not return to work until results have been returned.”

Citation Jul 1, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety

Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76

Upon inspection of each childcare space, the following were found: 1] in the large open room [PreK side] one ceiling tile was damaged AND 2] in the school-aged building one ceiling tile was damaged near the computer desk.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 4, 2026): “Ceiling tiles were replaced.”

Citation Jul 1, 2026 Inspection Health & medication

Free from contagious/communicable disease 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(7)

Upon inspection of children's files, it was found that the health assessment on file dated 5.19.26 for Child #1 did not indicate if the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 21, 2026): “Student was not in attendance. The child's parent was contacted and informed that the child would not be able to return without the health report completed to its fullest. The child's health report was updated by the doctor and returned on 7/7/26.”

Citation Jul 1, 2026 Inspection Health & medication

Age appropriate screenings complete 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(8)

Upon inspection of children's files, it was found that the health assessment on file dated 5.19.26 for Child #1 did not indicate if the child received the age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics since the time of the previous health report required by this section.

Citation Jul 1, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety

Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

Upon inspection of the facility fire safety logs presented for inspection, it was found that the following test date ranges exceeded the maximum 30-day requirement: 12.4.25 - 1.5.26 [32 days] and 5.1.26 - 6.1.26 [31 days]. Further, it was found that this regulatory requirement was cited on 11.5.25 [SIN#00277389] and the accepted plan of correction and maintenance plan was not implemented as written.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 21, 2026): “Fire detections systems were tested upon initial inspection on 7/7/26. Fire detection systems will be tested and logged every 30 days.”

Citation Feb 12, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety

Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)

A bag of rock salt was observed in the front lobby, in an area accessible to children when entering/exiting the building. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 17, 2026): “Corrected on site. Rock salt moved to a outside storage area.”

Citation Feb 12, 2026 Inspection Food & feeding

Six-months-old held 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(5)

An infant under 6 months of age was not being held while being bottle fed. The infant was laying on a bobby on the floor. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 17, 2026): “Corrected on site. Staff member picked up child to finish feeding.”

Core safety Nov 5, 2025 Complaint investigation Child protection

Mistreatment or abuse of a child/children cared for in facility 55 Pa. Code §20.71(a)(5)

Staff person #1 has been named as a perpetrator in an indicated report of child abuse.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 22, 2025): “Prior to Staff Person #1 being named as a perpetrator in an indicated report of child abuse, Shining Stars Childcare LLC immediately terminated Staff Person #1 upon notification of an investigation.”

Core safety Nov 5, 2025 Inspection Supervision

Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(1)

Staff persons #1 and staff #2 were responsible for a group of 11 preschool aged children. Staff person #1 identified 3 of the children as being in their care group, and staff person #2 identified 6 of the children as being in their care group. Staff person #1 and staff person #2 each missed 1 child in their groups.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 24, 2025): “Staff will know their care groups at all times. If two staff members are together during nap, a care group for each will be assigned.”

Citation Nov 5, 2025 Complaint investigation Health & medication

General Health and Safety/Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file 55 Pa. Code §3270.21/3270.182(7)

Child #1 was in care at the facility on Monday, 11/3/2025. During multiple interviews with staff, it was reported that the child was acting normal upon arrival to the facility and was very upset by the end of the day. The child's parent reported that the child was inconsolable when picked up that day. On 11/4/25, the child was taken to the hospital and was diagnosed with a buckle fracture to the left leg. The medical team at the hospital determined that the child could not have caused the injury. The injury would have occurred due to the action of another person not the child. During an interview on 11/5/25, without prompting, staff person #1 immediately named child #1 and stated a concern for a leg injury. Staff person #1 stated this was reported to both the mother of the child and to the person in charge at the facility, which both of them deny.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 12, 2026): “1. 12/5/25 Shining Stars Childcare LLC will continue to ensure that conditions at the facility do not pose a threat to the health and safety of the children in care. The facility will continue to document all accidents, injuries, and illnesses involving a child on the child's record. The original…”

Citation Nov 5, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety

Devices must be compliant 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)

According to the log on file at the time of inspection, 33 days had lapsed since the most recent manual test of the fire detection system. The last logged test was dated 10/3/25.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 21, 2025): “Fire detection system will be tested every 30 days and recorded in the log.”

Core safety Oct 17, 2025 Complaint investigation Staff ratios

Similar Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.51

Staff person #1 was observed caring for a group of 11 preschool aged children.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 5, 2025): “Pre-k bathroom was occupied so a student went to the pre-k 2 bathroom, causing the lapse in ratio. The student immediately went back to their classroom when they finished using the bathroom.”

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Citation Jul 23, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety

No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)

An area of damaged paint/plaster was observed in the younger toddler space. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 23, 2025): “The area was covered until it can be repaired.”

Citation Jul 23, 2025 Inspection Health & medication

Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Dismissal policy 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(3)

The immunization record on file for child #1 was not in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. The child's record did not include the 4th age-appropriate DTap dose and the 2nd Hepatitis A dose. The facility had not implemented dismissal policies.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 23, 2025): “I will talk with the parents today and obtain the necessary paperwork for the child to return.”

Core safety Mar 28, 2025 Inspection Staff ratios

Similar Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.51

On the morning of 3/28/25, staff person #1 was alone with 16 preschool aged children. Staff person #2 joined the group after taking school-age children to the bus.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 18, 2025): “In the event of a last-minute staff change, teachers will put a brief hold on drop off until a 2nd staff member arrives to ensure ratio is maintained.”

Citation Mar 28, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Every 60 days 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)

According to the log on file at the time of inspection, 70 days had lapsed since the last fire drill. The last date listed on the fire drill log was 1/17/25.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 8, 2025): “A fire drill was completed on Monday.”

Citation Mar 28, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety

Devices must be compliant 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)

According to the log on file at the time of inspection, 98 days had lapsed since the last manual test of the fire detection system. The last date listed on the log was 12/20/25.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 8, 2025): “Completed a fire detection system test.”

Core safety Jul 10, 2024 Inspection Supervision

Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(1)

16 children were present with 2 staff in the school age space. Staff 1 identified 6 children she was responsible for, and staff person 2 identified 8 children she was responsible for. Two children were not accounted for in the care groups.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 22, 2024): “Gave staff member clothes pins with the names of students in her care group to help reference and remember the children in her care group.”

Citation Jul 10, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety

Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)

A bag of rock salt (ice melt) was observed in the entryway to the school-age room. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 2, 2024): “Corrected on site. Placed rock salt into a locked cabinet.”

Citation Jul 10, 2024 Inspection Health & medication

Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Dismissal policy 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(3)

The immunization record on file for child 2 was not in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. The record did not include documentation that the child has received the age-appropriate 2nd dose of the Hepatitis immunization, nor an appropriate exemption note.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 5, 2024): “Requested updated immunization records for child upon returning to care. Parent sent in an updated immunization record at drop off.”

Citation Jul 10, 2024 Inspection Health & medication

Medication log 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(7)

An Epi pen and liquid allergy medicine were on site for child 1. The medications were not accompanied by a medication log.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 2, 2024): “Had parent complete a medication logs to have on site with the required medications.”

Citation Jul 10, 2024 Inspection Food & feeding

Potentially hazardous food refrigerated 55 Pa. Code §3270.161(d)

A child's lunchbox was observed to be stored with their belongings instead of in the refrigerator. The lunch contained a yogurt. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 5, 2024): “Corrected on site. Placed lunch box in refrigerator.”

Core safety Jul 20, 2023 Inspection Sleep safety

Prohibit items in crib 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(j)

A stuffed animal/WubbaNub pacifier was observed attached in a crib with a sleeping infant. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 2, 2023): “Corrected on site, stuffed animal removed from crib.”

Citation Jul 20, 2023 Inspection Health & medication

12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)

The most recent health assessment on file for staff person 2 was more than 24 months old (dated 6/29/21).

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 2, 2023): “Staff member provided updated health report that day.”

Citation Jul 20, 2023 Inspection Food & feeding

Six-months-old held 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(5)

A 5 month old infant was observed drinking a bottle while laying on the floor (CORRECTED ON SITE).

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 2, 2023): “Explained to staff the importance of holding a child under the age of 6 months while feeding. Staff member held child during next feeding. All staff members were retrained that all children under 6 months must be held during a feeding.”

Citation Jul 20, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications

Staff person - 18 yrs. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(b)

Staff person 1 began working at the facility prior to turning 18. *The staff member is now 18.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 31, 2023): “Staff member moved to aide position.”

Citation Jul 20, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications

HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Staff person 1 and 3 are serving as an assistant group supervisors at the facility. The staff records included documentation of high school diplomas, but did not contain documentation of 2 years (2,500 hours) of child care experience.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 2, 2023): “Staff members moved to aide position. Required documentation will be given to have on record before moving back to Assistant Group Supervisor position.”

Citation Jul 20, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork

Name/address/phone release person/Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)/3270.124(b)(7)

The emergency contact information on file for child 1 did not include complete addresses for the enrolling parent, and for 2 of the listed release persons.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 2, 2023): “Contacted parent and received all necessary addresses and added the information to the emergency contact form.”

Core safety Feb 28, 2023 Complaint investigation Staff ratios

Similar Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.51

22 preschool aged children were present with two staff.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 28, 2023): “Staff member went directly to classroom. Staff members were reminded and retrained on ratios.”

Core safety Feb 28, 2023 Inspection Supervision

Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)

A preschool aged child left their group and walked into another group space. Certification staff noticed the child was no longer with the correct group and was with another staff person in the other space.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 28, 2023): “Gate in between classrooms replaced. All staff have been reminded and retrained on primary groups.”

Citation Jul 6, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety

Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76

The base of the doorway leading out of the back of the building was rusty, and a strip of drywall tape was peeling off the wall.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 4, 2022): “Since inspection the door & doorway have been cleaned, spackled, sanded and painted. The drywall tape has been removed, spackled, sanded and painted.”

Citation Jul 6, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety

Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(g)

The toilets located in the two year old room, the older toddler/preschool room, and the school-age space showed evidence of not being cleaned daily (visible buildup inside toilet bowl).

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 4, 2022): “Toilets located in the two year old room, the older toddler/preschool room, and the school-age space have been cleaned and are free of any visible buildup inside the toilet bowl.”

Citation Jul 6, 2022 Inspection Health & medication

Clean, age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)

The cribs in the infant room were not labeled. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 4, 2022): “Each crib has been labeled with the specific child's name who will be using the crib.”

Citation Jul 6, 2022 Inspection Health & medication

Exemption documentation from parent/guardian 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(e)(1)

The record for child 1 did not include documentation of the child's 4 and 6 month vaccines (per the ACIP schedule).

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 4, 2022): “Documentation of Child 1's 4- and 6-month vaccines were obtained and are in Child 1's file.”

Citation Jul 6, 2022 Inspection Health & medication

12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2)

The health assessments on file for staff person 1 were dated 10/3/19 and subsequently 1/18/22. More than 24 months lapsed before an updated health assessment was obtained. The initial TB test on file for staff person 2 was more than 12 months old at her start date in a child care position.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 4, 2022): “Updated health assessment for staff 1 was in staff member's file. Staff person 2 was no longer employed at Shining Stars Childcare as of Thursday, July 21st.”

Citation Jul 6, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork

Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)

The emergency contacts on file for children 2 and 3 were not updated timely during the previous year (more than 6 months lapsed before updated parent signatures were obtained). Child 2 - 2/11/21 and subsequently 2/18/22 Child 3 - 6/30/21 and subsequently 3/28/22 (The applicable regulatory suspension was lifted in January of 2022.)

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 4, 2022): “Emergency contacts for child 2 and child three were updated.”

“Core safety” marks citations about supervision and staff ratios, discipline and caregiver conduct, background checks, child protection and safe sleep, the topics our score weights most. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity. “Follow-up” marks a violation re-cited at a follow-up visit, counted once. How scores work.

Complaint investigations and reported incidents

Violation found Nov 5, 2025 Complaint investigation

2 violations cited, listed under Citations.

Violation found Oct 17, 2025 Complaint investigation

1 violation cited, listed under Citations.

Violation found Feb 28, 2023 Complaint investigation

1 violation cited, listed under Citations.

Pennsylvania’s search lists complaint investigations in which the state found at least one violation (“verified complaints”). It does not say what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it. Incident investigations look into something that happened at the center; self-reported violations are ones the center reported to the state itself.

Daily rates

Age group	Full time, per day	Part time, per day
Newborn (Under 6 Weeks)	$71.00	—
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.)	$71.00	—
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.)	$69.00	—
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.)	$67.00	—
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K)	$61.00	$49.00
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.)	$55.00	$37.00
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.)	$55.00	$37.00

The daily price the center lists in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search for families paying privately. The state notes that rates are subject to change and programs don’t have to share them, so confirm with the center. See what daycare costs in Pennsylvania.

About this center

Capacity 104 children

Certificate status Regular

Certificate valid through Oct 16, 2027

Keystone STARS STAR 2
since Sep 30, 2025 · what STARS means

Operator Shining Stars Childcare LLC

Hours Monday–Friday 6:00 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare

Phone (717) 786-2624

State certificate # CER-00259175

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Common questions

Has Shining Stars Childcare LLC had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 9 violations since 2021 on the topics Daycare Record treats as core safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). The most recent, on Jul 1, 2026 (background checks): “The file of facility person #1 contains a child abuse history clearance dated 6.29.21 which is more than 60 months old. There is no application in the file for an updated child abuse clearance.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Shining Stars Childcare LLC?

Pennsylvania lists 3 complaint investigations since 2021 in which it found at least one violation; the violations are listed above. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Shining Stars Childcare LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 2, effective Sep 30, 2025. Keystone STARS is Pennsylvania’s quality rating program for child care, from STAR 1 to STAR 4. It measures program quality, not inspection results, so read both.

How does Shining Stars Childcare LLC compare with other daycares in Lancaster County?

It is tied for #66 of 144 centers in Lancaster County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 55% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Shining Stars Childcare LLC last inspected?

Jul 1, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Shining Stars Childcare LLC cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $71.00 for newborn, $71.00 for infant, $69.00 for young toddler, $67.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Shining Stars Childcare LLC?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Shining Stars Childcare LLC.

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Citations are quoted from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services inspection records (Office of Child Development and Early Learning, Bureau of Certification Services), including each finding and the center’s plan of correction. Rule numbers refer mostly to 55 Pa. Code Chapter 3270, the rules for child care centers; a few cite Chapter 20, which covers every certified facility. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; the “core safety” label and the score are Daycare Record’s.

To check the state’s own record, search the center’s name on COMPASS Child Care Provider Search and open its inspection history. Data refreshed Oct 16, 2026.

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