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Shining Stars Daycare

120 Metropolitan Park Drive, Liverpool, NY 130883.8· 12 reviews
licensed capacity
173
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$289
year first licensed
2009

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About Shining Stars Daycare

Shining Stars Daycare is a licensed child care center in Liverpool, New York. The state has licensed it since January 9, 2009, for up to 173 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 29 visits in the last 3 years and cited 49 rules across 17 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-age

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio, teacher qualifications and whether it accepts child care subsidies.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
173 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity173 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Shining Stars Daycare has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Onondaga County has a median price of $289 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Onondaga County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$289
Home daycare$200

Toddler

Center$275
Home daycare$200

Preschool

Center$255
Home daycare$198

School age

Center$215
Home daycare$180

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 Daycare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
173 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2009
License number
#361699
See the state's record

Summary

29 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 23, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 17 of 29 visits · 49 rules in all

  • Building, equipment and play areas 15
  • Safety and hazards 9
  • Discipline and child guidance 8
  • Staff training and qualifications 5
  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Safe sleep 3
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Other rules 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. Sep 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jun 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Apr 16, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      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.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.3(o)(2) Buildings, systems and equipment must be kept in good repair and operate as designed.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.3(h) Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

  5. Apr 8, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      418-1.15(c)(5) 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: daily attendance records, which must be filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.11(c)(1) The licensee must prepare a health care plan on forms furnished by the Office. Such plan must protect and promote the health of children. The health care plan must be on site, followed by all staff and available upon demand by a parent or the Office. In those instances in which the program will administer medications, the health care plan must also be approved by the program's health care consultant unless the only medications to be administered are:

      Corrected during the visit

  6. Jan 28, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.4(f) Adequate means of egress must be provided. Children may be cared for only on such floors as are provided with readily accessible alternate means of egress to other floors, in the case of fire-resistant buildings, and to the outside in the case of non-fire-resistant buildings.

      Corrected during the visit

  7. Dec 15, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      418-1.7(r)(3) The resting/napping places must: be located in a draft-free area;

    • Safety and hazards

      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.

    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.4(f)(2) All corridors, aisles, and approaches to exits must be kept unobstructed at all times.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.4(f) Adequate means of egress must be provided. Children may be cared for only on such floors as are provided with readily accessible alternate means of egress to other floors, in the case of fire-resistant buildings, and to the outside in the case of non-fire-resistant buildings.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.3(o)(2) Buildings, systems and equipment must be kept in good repair and operate as designed.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.3(h) Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

  8. Dec 10, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.11(h)(2) The program must be equipped with a portable first aid kit which is accessible for emergency treatment. The first aid kit must be stocked to treat a broad range of injuries and situations and must be restocked as necessary. The first aid kit and any other first aid supplies must be kept in a clean, covered container or cabinet inaccessible to children.

      Corrected during the visit

  9. Nov 14, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      418-1.7(r)(3) The resting/napping places must: be located in a draft-free area;

    • Safety and hazards

      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.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.4(f) Adequate means of egress must be provided. Children may be cared for only on such floors as are provided with readily accessible alternate means of egress to other floors, in the case of fire-resistant buildings, and to the outside in the case of non-fire-resistant buildings.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.3(o)(2) Buildings, systems and equipment must be kept in good repair and operate as designed.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.3(h) Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

  10. Nov 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 20 earlier visits
  1. Sep 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Sep 16, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.3(h) Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

  4. Sep 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Nov 13, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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:

  7. Nov 1, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      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.

    • Safety and hazards

      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;

    • Safety and hazards

      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.

    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.4(a) Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions which may contribute to or create a fire hazard.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.3(h) Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

  8. Nov 1, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      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.

    • Safety and hazards

      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;

    • Safety and hazards

      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.

    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.4(a) Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions which may contribute to or create a fire hazard.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.3(h) Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

  9. Oct 25, 2024Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      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.

    • Discipline and child guidance

      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 during the visit

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 during the visit

  10. Oct 18, 2024Complaint investigation4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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,

    • Discipline and child guidance

      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.

    • Discipline and child guidance

      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 during the visit

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 during the visit

  11. Oct 7, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      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.

  12. Jul 1, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.11(i)(12) Garbage receptacles must be covered, and cleaned as needed after emptying.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      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 during the visit

  13. Jun 28, 2024Complaint investigation7 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      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.

    • Records and paperwork

      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,

    • Other rules

      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:

    • Discipline and child guidance

      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.

    • Discipline and child guidance

      418-1.9(m) Methods of discipline, interaction or toilet training which frighten, demean or humiliate a child are prohibited.

    • Discipline and child guidance

      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.

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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.

  14. Jun 28, 2024Complaint investigation7 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      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.

    • Records and paperwork

      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,

    • Other rules

      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:

    • Discipline and child guidance

      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.

    • Discipline and child guidance

      418-1.9(m) Methods of discipline, interaction or toilet training which frighten, demean or humiliate a child are prohibited.

    • Discipline and child guidance

      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.

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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.

  15. Apr 16, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  16. Mar 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  17. Nov 17, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  18. Nov 7, 2023Complaint investigation5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      418-1.14(d) Training must address all topics or subject matters required by state and federal law. The required state topics are:

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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:

    • Supervision and ratios

      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.

    • Supervision and ratios

      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.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.3(o)(2) Buildings, systems and equipment must be kept in good repair and operate as designed.

  19. Nov 3, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  20. Oct 20, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      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;

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 Daycare

Is Shining Stars Daycare licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed January 9, 2009.

When was Shining Stars Daycare last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on September 23, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 29 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Shining Stars Daycare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 49 rules across 17 of 29 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 Daycare care for?

173, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

What are Shining Stars Daycare's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Shining Stars Daycare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (315) 457-4500 to ask.

What is Shining Stars Daycare's phone number?

(315) 457-4500.

Where is Shining Stars Daycare?

120 Metropolitan Park Drive, Liverpool, NY 13088. The nearest other daycare we list is Before & After School Child Care On Location, 0.3 miles away.

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