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Time to Shine Learning Center

847 Evans Rd, Renfrew, PA 16053 · Butler County
Keystone STAR 1

Time to Shine Learning Center is a certified child care center in Renfrew, PA, with capacity for 53 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 33 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (15 of 33). 5 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #19 of 46 centers in Butler County and has more citations per inspection than 76% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 76% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
Tied for #19 of 46 centers in Butler County
2 Core-safety citations
31 Other citations
5 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
33 citations from 6 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 5 in the last 12 months · last inspected Mar 18, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Mar 18, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Mar 3, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Mar 26, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Jun 13, 2023 · Inspection · citation found May 2, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citation Mar 20, 2023 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety 15
Health & medication 5
Emergency preparedness 5
Records & paperwork 4
Food & feeding 2
Background checks 2

Citations, newest first

Citation Mar 18, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
The first aid kit in the young toddler classroom contained only one nonporous glove.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 7, 2026): “The first aid kit has been restocked with multiple pairs of gloves. Moving forward, staff will check first aid kits regularly to ensure they are fully stocked at all times, including maintaining several pairs of gloves.”
Citation Mar 18, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
The carpet with roads in the toddler classroom and the USA map carpet in preschool both had curling edges which could create a tripping hazard for active children in care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 8, 2026): “Carpet tape has been purchased and applied to secure the edges and ensure the carpets lay flat. This will prevent tripping and maintain a safe environment for the children. Staff will continue to monitor the carpets regularly to ensure they remain secure and in good condition.”
Citation Mar 18, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
In the preschool classroom, a dollhouse baby on the play kitchen was broken into two pieces.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 7, 2026): “The doll house baby was immediately discarded to prevent any risks to the children. Employees will routinely inspect toys for damage and remove any broken items promptly to ensure a safe environment is maintained at all times.”
Citation Mar 18, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean, good repair, proper size 55 Pa. Code §3270.104(a)
Four approximately 6-foot-tall plastic storage closets, one in the infant classroom, one in the two-year-old classroom and 2 in the preschool classroom, are not anchored and could tip over if pulled on by a child.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 8, 2026): “The plastic storage closets have been securely anchored to the wall to prevent them from being tipped over or pulled down by a child. Employees will continue to monitor classroom furniture to ensure all large items remain properly secured at all times.”
Citation Mar 18, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
The emergency contact information for Child #1 did not include the telephone number of the child's physician.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 8, 2026): “The form has been updated to include the telephone number of the child's physician. The director will review all emergency contact forms to ensure they are complete and accurate, and any missing information will be obtained promptly to maintain compliance.”
Citation Mar 3, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
Handwashing signs were not posted at the changing table in the toddler classroom or the sink in the 2-year-old classroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 14, 2025): “A hand washing sign was posted in the toddler classroom on the changing table and by the sink in the two's classroom.”
Citation Mar 3, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean, good repair, proper size 55 Pa. Code §3270.104(a)
A storage cabinet approximately 5 feet tall was not anchored to the wall and was unsteady, wobbling when touched.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 14, 2025): “The cabinet was removed from the center.”
Citation Mar 3, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Immunization record/Dismissal policy 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3)
The immunization record of child #1 contained 2 of 3 Hepatitis B immunizations and the record of child #2 contained 3 of 4 DTaP vaccinations each lacking documentation of 1 dose according to the recommendations of the ACIP or an acceptable exemption.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 14, 2025): “The parent/guardian will provide an updated child health report, or a exempt letter for the vaccinations that were missed. The child cannot return until the child health report is updated with the missing vaccinations or the parent/guardian provides a written, signed exemption letter.”
Citation Mar 3, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Exam communicable disease 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(3)
The health assessment of staff #1 contained information an examination was conducted but did not include the full results of that examination.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 14, 2025): “The employee's health assessment was updated with the full result of the examination.”
Citation Mar 3, 2025 Inspection Food & feeding
Bottles labeled 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(4)
The individual bottles observed in the infant room refrigerator were not labeled with the names of the children for whom they are intended.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 14, 2025): “The infant teacher labeled all bottles in the refrigerator with the children's names.”
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Citation Mar 26, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
The file for staff person #1 lacked current emergency plan training dated within the last year.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 23, 2024): “The operator will provide trainings regarding the emergency plan for each facility person at the time of initial employment, annually throughout the year and if there are any updates to the emergency plan. Staff person #1 has completed emergency plan training.”
Citation Mar 26, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
2 feet apart 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(f)
In the infant room, there was a child observed sleeping in a crib that lacked 2 feet of space on three sides.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 23, 2024): “The infant teacher moved the crib so it was 2 feet around the entire crib.”
Citation Mar 26, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Immunization record/Dismissal policy 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3)
The file for child #3, a 20 month old child enrolled more than 60 days at the facility, lacked documentation of the 3rd Hepatitis B vaccination and the 1st MMR vaccination being administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP and lacked exemption documentation.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 23, 2024): “The parent/guardian will provide an updated child health report, or a written signed exemption letter from the parent for the vaccines that have been missed due to illness. The child cannot return until the immunization record is updated or the parent provides a written, signed exemption letter.”
Citation Mar 26, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Disposable diapers 55 Pa. Code §3270.135(a)(3)
In the 1 year old room, staff person #2 changed a child's diaper on the changing table and left the soiled diaper on the changing table to wash the child's hands. After washing the child's hands, staff person #2 discarded the diaper into the hands-free covered can.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 23, 2024): “The staff must throw away the diapers immediately in a hands-free trash can after each diaper change and before taking the child off of the changing table. This procedure was reviewed with all staff.”
Citation Mar 26, 2024 Inspection Food & feeding
Written statement 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(1)
In the infant room, child #1, an infant, lacked a written statement obtained from the parent giving the formula and feeding schedule.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 23, 2024): “The parent/guardian will complete the all about me form and provide a feeding schedule for the infant.”
Citation Mar 26, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
According to the log, the operator did not manually test the interconnected fire detection system in the facility at least once every 30 days on multiple occasions within the last year.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 23, 2024): “The operator will schedule every 30 days to test the fire detection system. The system has been tested within the last 30 days.”
Citation Mar 26, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Designated release persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(5)
The files for child #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 had an agreement that lacked the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 23, 2024): “The parents/guardians will complete the box for whom the child may be released to on the agreement form.”
Core safety Jun 13, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The file for staff person #1 had the out of state Child Abuse & Neglect registry check dated 6-2-23 that was after the staff person's start date.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 13, 2023): “Staff person #1 now has all required clearances. Staff person #1 was removed from care on 5-26-23 and did not return to the facility until the clearance was received.”
Citation Jun 13, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Letter to parents 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(e)
The operator's letter provided to the parent of each enrolled child explaining the emergency procedures lacked the accommodations for infants and toddlers.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 13, 2023): “The accommodations for infants and toddlers were added to the parent letter.”
Citation Jun 13, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Screened 55 Pa. Code §3270.72(b)
In the 1 year old room located on the ground floor, there were 3 windows that were observed open that lacked a screen.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 13, 2023): “Screens were placed in 2 windows in the room and only those 2 windows will be opened and used in that room.”
Citation Jun 13, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
On the outdoor preschool play space, the frame around the door to enter the building had peeling paint in multiple areas.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 14, 2023): “The peeling paint will be removed and repaired.”
Citation Jun 13, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Small Toys and Objects 55 Pa. Code §3270.103
In the 1 year old room, there was a staff person observed with 4 young toddlers on the floor doing an activity that included small pieces of paper and pom poms that had a diameter of less than 1 inch and were located in 2 plastic bins on the floor accessible to the children who are still placing objects in their mouths.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 13, 2023): “The objects will be removed from the classroom, and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch will not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.”
Citation Jun 13, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
The file for child #1 had an emergency contact form that lacked the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 13, 2023): “The address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released will be added to the form.”
Citation Jun 13, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)
The emergency transportation plan was not posted in the infant, 1 year old, 2 year old, and preschool rooms.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 13, 2023): “The emergency transportation plan was posted in each room.”
Core safety Mar 20, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The file for staff person #1 and #2 had a disclosure statement that lacked the date the form was signed.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 20, 2023): “The date the forms were signed was added to the disclosure statements.”
Citation Mar 20, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
The emergency plan lacked requirements for volunteer emergency preparedness training and continuity of operations according to federal requirements at 45 CFR § 98.41(a)(1)(vii).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 20, 2023): “Volunteer emergency preparedness training and continuity of operations were added to the emergency plan.”
Citation Mar 20, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
The back steps and landing area through the back exit of the preschool room had peeling red paint in multiple areas on the railing and doorframe and peeling white paint in multiple areas along the wall of the building. The bottom step and railing on the landing area through the back exits of the infant and 1 year old rooms had peeling red paint in multiple areas.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 20, 2023): “The peeling paint will be scraped and removed.”
Citation Mar 20, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
Handwashing signs were not posted at the 2 toilets in the bathroom in the preschool room and the 2 toilets in the bathroom in the 2 year old room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 20, 2023): “Handwashing signs were posted at the toilets in both bathrooms.”
Citation Mar 20, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(c)
The facility's preschool outdoor play space had embedded equipment that was mounted over unitary playground protective surface covering (turf) and lacked documentation that the covering meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 20, 2023): “The documentation with the specifications for the turf on the preschool play space will be obtained.”
Citation Mar 20, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Small Toys and Objects 55 Pa. Code §3270.103
In the 1 year old room, there were connected fabric blocks that had multiple tears with small pieces coming apart with a diameter of less than 1 inch and were accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 20, 2023): “The fabric blocks were immediately removed from the room and made inaccessible to children.”
Citation Mar 20, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Evacuation routes posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(5)
Evacuation routes were not posted in the basement of the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 20, 2023): “The evacuation routes were posted in the basement of the facility.”
Citation Mar 20, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
The operator lacked documentation of proof of purchase for the interconnected fire detection system.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 20, 2023): “The legal entity completed the attestation statement as proof of purchase for the interconnected fire detection system.”
Citation Mar 20, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(2)
The facility's emergency plan lacked a plan that provides for accommodations for evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 20, 2023): “A map of the evacuation plan to the location away from the facility premises was added to the emergency plan.”

“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.

About this center

Capacity 53 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Jun 14, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Jul 14, 2023 · what STARS means
Operator Time To Shine Learning Center LLC
Hours Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–5:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (724) 486-3097
State certificate # CER-00255648
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Common questions

Has Time to Shine Learning Center had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 2 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 Jun 13, 2023 (background checks): “The file for staff person #1 had the out of state Child Abuse & Neglect registry check dated 6-2-23 that was after the staff person's start date.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Time to Shine Learning Center?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Time to Shine Learning Center since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Time to Shine Learning Center’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Jul 14, 2023. 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 Time to Shine Learning Center compare with other daycares in Butler County?

It is tied for #19 of 46 centers in Butler County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 76% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Time to Shine Learning Center last inspected?

Mar 18, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

Who runs Time to Shine Learning Center?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Time To Shine Learning Center LLC.

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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