Program Name: Shining Stars Daycare, Inc.    License/Registration ID: 361699


 Program Overview
Contact Name: Greta I. Mcdowell Contact Title: Director
Program Type: Day Care Center Status: Open
School District: Liverpool
Site Address: Map
120 Metropolitan Park Drive, Liverpool, NY 13088
First Licensed/Registration Date: Jan 9, 2009
Current Registration Period: Jan 9, 2023 - Jan 8, 2027
Phone: (315) 457-4500
Fax: (315) 457-4540
Total Capacity: 155
-Infants: 16
-Toddlers: 24
-Preschool: 75
-School-Age: 40
Open Child Care Slots*:

* Important Note: This child care provider has not provided enrollment information for posting on the OCFS website.


To learn about current openings, please contact the program directly.


Care available during non-traditional hours: No
Removed from referral list: No
This facility is approved to administer medications.
This facility has Non-Patient Specific Auto Injectors.

For additional information on this program and compliance history, contact
Office: Syracuse Regional Office
Phone: (315) 423-1202
For additional details and to view the checklist used during an inspection, please click on the Inspection ID links below. Inspection checklists are generated per inspection type and reason. Also note, that any regulatory requirement can be assessed and cited during an inspection and as a result, may not be reflected on the inspection checklist. These items would be reflected in the program's compliance history that is posted.

 Inspection History: (Inspections in the past 24 months)

Date Inspection Type Inspection ID Inspection Result  
Jan 21, 2025 Complaint (Unsubstantiated) 2025-I-SRO-019507 No New Violations
Nov 13, 2024 Monitoring 2024-I-SRO-107097 Violations Found
Nov 1, 2024 Fire Safety - Other 2024-I-SRO-105920 Violations Found
Nov 1, 2024 Monitoring 2024-I-SRO-104765 Violations Found
Oct 25, 2024 Complaint (Substantiated) 2024-I-SRO-103084 Violations Found
Oct 18, 2024 Complaint (Substantiated) 2024-I-SRO-101774 Violations Found
Oct 7, 2024 Complaint (Substantiated) 2024-I-SRO-098533 Violations Found
Jul 15, 2024 Complaint (Unsubstantiated) 2024-I-SRO-061623 No New Violations
Jul 1, 2024 Monitoring 2024-I-SRO-056783 Violations Found
Jun 28, 2024 Complaint (Substantiated) 2024-I-SRO-053632 Violations Found
Jun 28, 2024 Complaint (Unsubstantiated) 2024-I-SRO-053630 Violations Found
Apr 16, 2024 Self Reported Serious Incident 2024-I-SRO-041699 No violations cited for this Inspection
Mar 14, 2024 Annual Unannounced 2024-I-SRO-004725 No violations cited for this Inspection
Nov 17, 2023 Fire Safety - Other 2023-I-SRO-052284 No violations cited for this Inspection
Nov 7, 2023 Complaint (Substantiated) 2023-I-SRO-050245 Violations Found
Nov 3, 2023 Fire Safety - Renewal 2023-I-SRO-050024 No violations cited for this Inspection
Oct 20, 2023 Complaint (Substantiated) 2023-I-SRO-048135 Violations Found
Aug 23, 2023 Lack of Training 2023-I-SRO-041289 No violations cited for this Inspection
Aug 7, 2023 Monitoring 2023-I-SRO-039263 Violations Found
Jun 20, 2023 Annual Unannounced 2023-I-SRO-004448 No violations cited for this Inspection
Additional Inspection History

*Inspections may be conducted outside of program operating hours and/or off-site(where inspector was not on premises where care is provided) for the following reasons:
-Record/File Review
-Interviewing of Staff
-Or Other Investigative Reasons

 Compliance History
Date of Last Inspection: Jan 21, 2025 Currently uncorrected violations: Yes
Date Regulation Description Compliance Status as of last inspection
Nov 13, 2024 418-1.15(b)(21) A child day care center must give the parent, at the time of admission of a child, a written policy statement including, but not limited to: Corrected
Nov 1, 2024 418-1.3(h) Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired. Not Corrected
Nov 1, 2024 418-1.3(o) All buildings used for day care centers must remain in compliance with the applicable provisions of the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State or other applicable fire and building codes when the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State is not applicable. Not Corrected
Nov 1, 2024 418-1.4(a) Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions which may contribute to or create a fire hazard. Not Corrected
Nov 1, 2024 418-1.5(s)(3) Egress doors from the center must be able to be opened from the inside without using a key. Child protective door knob covers may not be used on egress doors. Corrected
Nov 1, 2024 418-1.15(c)(33) The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: documentation from the local government authority having jurisdiction for determining compliance with the Fire and Building Code of New York State showing that the facility has been inspected and approved once every 12 months during the current license period for compliance with the applicable fire safety provisions of the Fire and Building Code of New York State; Corrected
Nov 1, 2024 418-1.3(e) A firm clean crib, cot, bed or washable padded mat of age appropriate size and construction must be provided for all children requiring a rest period. Corrected
Oct 25, 2024 418-1.8(b) The child day care center must employ staff who will promote the physical, intellectual, social, cultural and emotional well-being of the children. Corrected
Oct 25, 2024 418-1.9(j) Corporal punishment is prohibited. For the purposes of this Subpart, the term corporal punishment means punishment inflicted directly on the body including, but not limited to, physical restraint, spanking, biting, shaking, slapping, twisting or squeezing; demanding excessive physical exercise, prolonged lack of movement or motion, or strenuous or bizarre postures; and compelling a child to eat or have in the child's mouth soap, foods, hot spices or irritants or the like. Corrected
Oct 25, 2024 418-1.10(a) Any abuse or maltreatment of a child is prohibited. A day care center must prohibit and may not tolerate or in any manner condone an act of abuse or maltreatment by an staff, volunteer or any other person. An abused child or maltreated child means a child defined as an abused child or maltreated child pursuant to Section 412 of the Social Services Law. Corrected
Oct 18, 2024 418-1.8(b) The child day care center must employ staff who will promote the physical, intellectual, social, cultural and emotional well-being of the children. Corrected
Oct 18, 2024 418-1.9(j) Corporal punishment is prohibited. For the purposes of this Subpart, the term corporal punishment means punishment inflicted directly on the body including, but not limited to, physical restraint, spanking, biting, shaking, slapping, twisting or squeezing; demanding excessive physical exercise, prolonged lack of movement or motion, or strenuous or bizarre postures; and compelling a child to eat or have in the child's mouth soap, foods, hot spices or irritants or the like. Corrected
Oct 18, 2024 418-1.10(a) Any abuse or maltreatment of a child is prohibited. A day care center must prohibit and may not tolerate or in any manner condone an act of abuse or maltreatment by an staff, volunteer or any other person. An abused child or maltreated child means a child defined as an abused child or maltreated child pursuant to Section 412 of the Social Services Law. Corrected
Oct 18, 2024 418-1.15(b)(14)(ii) The program must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by the program: serious incident, Corrected
Oct 7, 2024 418-1.5(a) Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard. Not Corrected
Jul 1, 2024 418-1.5(v) All matches, lighters, medicines, drugs, cleaning materials, detergents, aerosol cans and other poisonous or toxic materials must be stored in their original containers. Such materials must be used in such a way that they will not contaminate play surfaces, food or food preparation areas, or constitute a hazard to children. Such materials must be kept in a place inaccessible to children. Corrected
Jul 1, 2024 418-1.11(i)(12) Garbage receptacles must be covered, and cleaned as needed after emptying. Corrected
Jun 28, 2024 418-1.8(b) The child day care center must employ staff who will promote the physical, intellectual, social, cultural and emotional well-being of the children. Corrected
Jun 28, 2024 418-1.9(j) Corporal punishment is prohibited. For the purposes of this Subpart, the term corporal punishment means punishment inflicted directly on the body including, but not limited to, physical restraint, spanking, biting, shaking, slapping, twisting or squeezing; demanding excessive physical exercise, prolonged lack of movement or motion, or strenuous or bizarre postures; and compelling a child to eat or have in the child's mouth soap, foods, hot spices or irritants or the like. Corrected
Jun 28, 2024 418-1.9(m) Methods of discipline, interaction or toilet training which frighten, demean or humiliate a child are prohibited. Corrected
Jun 28, 2024 418-1.10(a) Any abuse or maltreatment of a child is prohibited. A day care center must prohibit and may not tolerate or in any manner condone an act of abuse or maltreatment by an staff, volunteer or any other person. An abused child or maltreated child means a child defined as an abused child or maltreated child pursuant to Section 412 of the Social Services Law. Corrected
Jun 28, 2024 418-1.10(c) In accordance with the provisions of Sections 413 and 415 of the Social Services Law, child care center staff must immediately report any suspected incidents of child abuse or maltreatment concerning a child receiving child care to the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment, or cause such a report to be made, when such staff have reasonable cause to suspect that a child coming before them in their capacity as child care center workers is an abused or maltreated child. This must be done in the following manner: Corrected
Jun 28, 2024 418-1.15(b)(14)(ii) The program must immediately notify the parent and Office upon learning of the following events involving a child which occurred while the child was in care at the program or was being transported by the program: serious incident, Corrected
Jun 28, 2024 418-1.7(h) If television or other electronic visual media is used, it must be part of a planned developmentally appropriate program with an educational, social, physical or other learning objective that includes identified goals and objectives. Television and other electronic visual media must not be used solely to occupy time. Corrected
Nov 7, 2023 418-1.3(o)(2) Buildings, systems and equipment must be kept in good repair and operate as designed. Corrected
Nov 7, 2023 418-1.8(k)(7)(ii) for a child of school-age through the age of 9 years old: the maximum group size is twenty children. Corrected
Nov 7, 2023 418-1.8(l)(12) When school age children are mixed with pre-school children at the beginning and end of the day, toddlers may not be mixed in these groups. School age children may not be mixed with children under age three at any time. Corrected
Nov 7, 2023 418-1.14(c) Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required thirty (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: Corrected
Nov 7, 2023 418-1.14(d) Training must address all topics or subject matters required by state and federal law. The required state topics are: Corrected
Oct 20, 2023 418-1.8(k)(3)(i) for children between ages 18 months old and 36 months old: there must be one teacher for every five children; Corrected
Aug 7, 2023 418-1.11(b)(1) Staff and volunteers must each submit a medical statement on forms furnished by the Office or an approved equivalent from a health care provider: Corrected
Aug 7, 2023 418-1.13(b) Child day care centers must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be checked are required to provide the following: Corrected
Aug 7, 2023 418-1.14(c) Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required thirty (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions: Corrected
Aug 7, 2023 418-1.14(d) Training must address all topics or subject matters required by state and federal law. The required state topics are: Corrected
*Violations are posted on this web site after the inspection results have been finalized in a report mailed to the provider. Violations are listed here as 'Corrected' after the Office has verified corrections with the provider, and a letter confirming the corrections has been mailed to the provider.
For additional information on this program and compliance history, contact
Office: Syracuse Regional Office
Phone: (315) 423-1202

 Enforcement History
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Other enforcement actions such as Corrective action plans and fines are not shown on this website.
Enforcement Actions since April, 2020: None