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Shining Stars Child Care

Ilion, NY 13357 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
16
a week, county median
$190
year first licensed
2018

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About Shining Stars Child Care

Shining Stars Child Care is a licensed group home daycare in Ilion, New York. The state has licensed it since April 9, 2018, for up to 16 children.

As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Group home daycare
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Hours today
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Licensed capacity
16 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

SettingGroup child care homeFrom the state license
Licensed capacity16 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Shining Stars Child Care has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Herkimer County has a median price of $190 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Herkimer County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$247
Home daycare$190

Toddler

Center$230
Home daycare$180

Preschool

Center$200
Home daycare$175

School age

Center$194
Home daycare$175

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Shining Stars Child Care

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Group Family Day Care
Capacity
16 children
First licensed
2018
License number
#816996
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Summary

12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 14, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 6 of 12 visits · 13 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 6
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1

For comparison: 79% of New York daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 4.

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. May 14, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      416.15(b)(25)(iii) At the two-year calendar date in a four year licensing cycle, a program must be in compliance with the following mid-point requirements and be able to show proof of compliance to the Office when requested: proof of compliance with the training requirements of section 416.14. (not corrected)

  2. Feb 23, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      416.5(l)(5) The program must immediately notify the parents of children in care and the Office when an animal kept on the premises harms any person, including a child in care.

    • Health, medication and illness

      416.5(l)(3) All required vaccinations must be kept current for all animals present at the program.

    • Safety and hazards

      416.4(a) Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions which may contribute to or create a fire hazard.

  3. Feb 23, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      416.5(l)(5) The program must immediately notify the parents of children in care and the Office when an animal kept on the premises harms any person, including a child in care.

    • Health, medication and illness

      416.5(l)(3) All required vaccinations must be kept current for all animals present at the program.

    • Safety and hazards

      416.4(a) Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions which may contribute to or create a fire hazard.

  4. Oct 21, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      416.4(h)(4) All paths of egress on the interior and exterior of the home, including corridors, aisles and approaches must be kept free of obstructions, impediments and debris at all times.

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Sep 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Apr 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Feb 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Oct 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Sep 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Apr 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 3 earlier visits
  1. Mar 11, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      416.5(l)(3) All required vaccinations must be kept current for all animals present at the program.

    • Safety and hazards

      416.5(a) Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.

  2. Feb 8, 2024Complaint investigation6 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      416.15(c)(6) The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection children's individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; child's medical statement, immunizations, and any available results of lead screening for children not yet enrolled in kindergarten or a higher grade only; the name and dosage of any medications used by a child, the frequency of administration of such medications, and a record of their administration by caregivers; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      416.15(c)(5) The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection daily attendance records that are filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      416.11(i)(14) Toilet facilities must be kept clean at all times, and must be supplied with toilet paper, soap and towels accessible to the children.

    • Discipline and child guidance

      416.7(u) 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.

    • Safety and hazards

      416.5(a) Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.

    • Safety and hazards

      416.4(h)(4) All paths of egress on the interior and exterior of the home, including corridors, aisles and approaches must be kept free of obstructions, impediments and debris at all times.

  3. Oct 16, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      416.15(c)(5) The program must maintain on file at the group family day care home, available for inspection daily attendance records that are filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

    • Supervision and ratios

      416.7(h) Programs must offer daily supervised outdoor play, except during inclement or extreme weather or unless otherwise prohibited by a health care provider. Parents may request and programs may permit children to remain indoors during outdoor play time so long as such children will be supervised by an approved caregiver.

    • Safety and hazards

      416.5(i) Protective caps, covers or permanently installed obstructive devices must be used on all electrical outlets that are accessible to children.

    • Safety and hazards

      416.5(b)(4) Each program must hold two shelter-in-place drills annually during which procedures and supplies are reviewed. Parents must be made aware of this drill in advance.

    • Safety and hazards

      416.5(a) Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      416.3(h) Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

Copied from New York State Office of Children and Family Services on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Shining Stars Child Care

Is Shining Stars Child Care licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed April 9, 2018.

When was Shining Stars Child Care last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on May 14, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Shining Stars Child Care had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 6 of 12 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 79% of New York daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 4. 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 Shining Stars Child Care care for?

16, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Shining Stars Child Care's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (315) 219-6515 to confirm.

How much does Shining Stars Child Care cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (315) 219-6515 to ask.

What is Shining Stars Child Care's phone number?

(315) 219-6515.

Where is Shining Stars Child Care?

Ilion, NY 13357. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

Sources: New York State Office of Children and Family Services (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).