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Little Stars Learning Academy

203 S Elmer Ave, Sayre, PA 188404.5· 15 reviews
licensed capacity
87
open each week
5 days

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About Little Stars Learning Academy

Little Stars Learning Academy is a child care center in Sayre, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 87 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and infant care.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants through school-age (6 weeks – 12 years)
Hours today
6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
87 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “6:30am to 5:30pm Monday - Friday”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants through school-age (6 weeks – 12 years)
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool, special-needs / inclusion care, summer camp and toddler care
EnrichmentSTEM, cooking, drama, sports clubs
StaffTeachers are highly trained in skill acquisition protocols as well as early childhood development
SafetyOutdoor playground
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity87 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Little Stars Learning Academy has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Little Stars Learning Academy

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
87 children
License number
#CER-00247306
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Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 16, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 5 visits · 12 rules in all · 11 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Background checks 3
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Records and paperwork 1

For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14.

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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  1. Sep 16, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/16/26. Staff person #3 does not have two non-family references on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 21, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

      “A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/16/26. Staff person #1 did not update their health assessment every 24 months as required by regulation: Staff person #1's current assessment is dated 3/2/6 and previous is dated 2/5/24.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 21, 2026

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/16/26. Staff person #2 did not update their NSOR clearance every 60 months as required by the CPSL. This is evidenced by the previously documented NSOR clearance on file being dated 6/18/20 and their current NSOR clearance is dated 8/5/26. Staff person #2 has direct access to the children. All other clearances are on file. Staff person #3, who is a new hire, was observed in the classroom to be job shadowing and does not have their PA NSOR clearance, Virgina and Florida's Child abuse/neglect clearance, SOR clearance or Criminal history clearance on file.”

      Correction due by Nov 4, 2026, per the state

  2. Jul 24, 2026Visit1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “A swimming inspection was conducted on 7/24/26. Staff person #1 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 12/29/20. Staff person #1 is a staff person and also listed as the lifeguard.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 27, 2026

  3. Sep 17, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.21/3270.66(a) General Health and Safety/Locked or inaccessible

      “A renewal inspection was conducted 9/17/24-9/24/25. In the preschool classroom cert rep observed a pair of adult scissors, hand sanitizer, and a bottle of essential oil that is labeled keep out of reach of children, on a table that is accessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2025

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “A renewal inspection was conducted 9/17/24-9/24/25. Staff person #1, reports that they have resided in New York during the past 5 years and does not have New York Child Abuse clearance or NYSOR on file. All PA clearances are on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.74/3270.75(a) Emergency Numbers Posted/In child care spaces

      “A renewal inspection was conducted 9/17/24-9/24/25. The following classrooms did not have first aid kits or emergency telephone numbers posted near each telephone: Classrooms #1-5 and the GS classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.111(b)/3270.124(e) Posted in group space/Written emergency plan posted

      “A renewal inspection was conducted 9/17/24-9/24/25. A written plan of daily activities and a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not displayed conspicuously in the following classrooms: Classrooms #1-5 and the GS classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease

      “A renewal inspection was conducted 9/17/24-9/24/25. Child #1's health assessment does not indicate if the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

      “A renewal inspection was conducted 9/17/24-9/24/25. Staff person #2 did not receive a health assessment at initial hire. The health assessment on file is dated 3/1/24 and was not conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a childcare setting.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2025

  4. Jun 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Oct 21, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/21/24. The fire detector log indicates the alarms were tested more than 30 days apart on three occasions, 1/4/24-2/10/24, 3/7/24-4/10/24, and 4/10/24-7/15/24.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment

      “A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/21/24. Staff #1's initial health assessment does not indicate if staff person has communicable diseases and may work in childcare setting.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2024

  6. Oct 20, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

      “File for Staff # 1 did not contain a health assessment updated every 24 months. Health Assessments in file are dated 6/26/20 and 2/8/23.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2023

  7. Oct 27, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(6) Admission date

      “Fee Agreement for Children # 1, # 3 and # 4 did not contain Child's date of admission.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “File for Staff # 1 did not contain 2 nonfamily references.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “File for Staff # 2 did not contain verification of childcare experience.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months

      “File for Child # 2 did not contain a health assessment updated every 6 months. Child is a Young Toddler. Last health assessment is dated 3/4/22.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2022

  8. Nov 22, 2021Inspection6 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “First-aid kit in the Toddler room was missing tweezers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 24, 2021

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.107 Refrigerator

      “Refrigerator in the Infant Room was missing thermometer.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 24, 2021

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “Files for Staff # 1 and # 2 were not in compliance with CPSL regulations. Staff # 1 began child care on 8/11/21, Child Abuse Clearances is dated 8/18/21. Staff # 2 began child care on 7/20/21, NSOR Clearances is dated 8/4/21.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2021

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted

      “Facility did not have a written plan stating the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in case of an emergency.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2021

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

      “Emergency Contact Form for Child # 1 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care and administration of minor first-aid by a staff.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2021

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “Emergency Contact Form for Child # 1 did not contain health insurance policy number.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2021

Copied from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Jun 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Little Stars Learning Academy

Is Little Stars Learning Academy licensed?

Yes. Little Stars Learning Academy is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Little Stars Learning Academy last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on September 16, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Little Stars Learning Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 4 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 11 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Little Stars Learning Academy care for?

87, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Little Stars Learning Academy accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Little Stars Learning Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Little Stars Learning Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (607) 742-9752 to ask.

What is Little Stars Learning Academy's phone number?

(607) 742-9752.

Where is Little Stars Learning Academy?

203 S Elmer Ave, Sayre, PA 18840. The nearest other daycare we list is Valley Child Care & Learning Center, 0.5 miles away.

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (license and visits).