Shiningstar Daycare Center
202 Emerson Lane, Harrisonburg, VA
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Aneta Smialek is a licensed home daycare in Harrisonburg, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 12 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Aneta Smialek has not listed its tuition.
State record
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 11, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 8 visits · 7 rules in all
For comparison: 91% of Virginia daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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8VAC20-790-190-B-12
“A written care plan is required for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. Child #3, who has been enrolled for four years, has a diagnosed food allergy and did not have a written care plan in their file.”
8VAC20-800-60-A
“Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information. The record for Child #1, enrolled for four months, was missing the following required components: information on allergies and intolerance to food, medication or any other substances and actions to take in an emergency situation and chronic physical problems, pertinent developmental information, and any special accommodations needed, and previous child care. The record for Child #2, enrolled for four months, was missing the following required components: information on allergies and intolerance to food, medication or any other substances and actions to take in an emergency situation and previous child care. The record for Child #3, enrolled for four months, was missing the following required components: chronic physical problems, pertinent developmental information, and any special accommodations needed, and previous child care. The record for Child #4, enrolled for four months, was missing the following required components: information on allergies and intolerance to food, medication or any other substances and actions to take in an emergency situation.”
8VAC20-800-280
“Poisonous materials shall be stored in an area inaccessible to children. Poisonous cleaning chemicals wipes were sitting on the counter with food.”
8VAC20-790-190-B-12
“A written care plan is required for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. Child #3, who has been enrolled for four years, has a diagnosed food allergy and did not have a written care plan in their file.”
8VAC20-800-60-A
“Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information. The record for Child #1, enrolled for four months, was missing the following required components: information on allergies and intolerance to food, medication or any other substances and actions to take in an emergency situation and chronic physical problems, pertinent developmental information, and any special accommodations needed, and previous child care. The record for Child #2, enrolled for four months, was missing the following required components: information on allergies and intolerance to food, medication or any other substances and actions to take in an emergency situation and previous child care. The record for Child #3, enrolled for four months, was missing the following required components: chronic physical problems, pertinent developmental information, and any special accommodations needed, and previous child care. The record for Child #4, enrolled for four months, was missing the following required components: information on allergies and intolerance to food, medication or any other substances and actions to take in an emergency situation.”
8VAC20-800-280
“Poisonous materials shall be stored in an area inaccessible to children. Poisonous cleaning chemicals wipes were sitting on the counter with food.”
8VAC20-800-50-A
“Providers must keep a written record of children in attendance each day. There were no attendance records at the time of arrival.”
8VAC20-800-920
“When meals or snacks are provided by the family day home, the menu for the current one-week period shall be given to parents or posted or placed in an area accessible to parents and list any substituted food. A menu was not posted or given to the parents that listed substituted foods.”
8VAC20-800-260-A
“Access to the water in above ground swimming pools shall be prevented by locking and securing the ladder in place or storing the ladder in a place inaccessible to children. The ladder was positioned in a manner that would allow the children to access the water in the above ground swimming pool.”
8VAC20-800-50-A
“Providers must keep a written record of children in attendance each day. There were no attendance records at the time of arrival.”
8VAC20-800-920
“When meals or snacks are provided by the family day home, the menu for the current one-week period shall be given to parents or posted or placed in an area accessible to parents and list any substituted food. A menu was not posted or given to the parents that listed substituted foods.”
8VAC20-800-260-A
“Access to the water in above ground swimming pools shall be prevented by locking and securing the ladder in place or storing the ladder in a place inaccessible to children. The ladder was positioned in a manner that would allow the children to access the water in the above ground swimming pool.”
8VAC20-770-40-D-5
“Based on a review of records on February 21, 2024, the provider failed to ensure that each household member obtained a central registry check within 30 days of turning 14 years of age. Evidence: 1. The record of household member #1 (DOB 09/06/08) does not contain a central registry result. 3. The provider acknowledged she did not obtain central registry checks for household member #1.”
8VAC20-770-40-D-5
“Based on a review of records on February 21, 2024, the provider failed to ensure that each household member obtained a central registry check within 30 days of turning 14 years of age. Evidence: 1. The record of household member #1 (DOB 09/06/08) does not contain a central registry result. 3. The provider acknowledged she did not obtain central registry checks for household member #1.”
8VAC20-800-780-B
“Based on record review, provider did not ensure that parent/guardian reviewed the emergency contact information or obtain a signed acknowledgement of the review. Evidence: 1. Child A's date of enrollment is documented as 01/25/2020. 2. There was no annual review for 2021 or 2022. 3. Provider verified that there was no annual review.”
8VAC20-800-780-B
“Based on record review, provider did not ensure that parent/guardian reviewed the emergency contact information or obtain a signed acknowledgement of the review. Evidence: 1. Child A's date of enrollment is documented as 01/25/2020. 2. There was no annual review for 2021 or 2022. 3. Provider verified that there was no annual review.”
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FAQ
Yes. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as licensed and operating.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on February 11, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 6 of 8 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 91% of Virginia daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (540) 434-7236 to ask.
(540) 434-7236.
Harrisonburg, VA 22802. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.