Second Home Learning Center
282 East Water Street, Harrisonburg, VA
5.0· 2 reviews
Shiningstar Daycare Center
- licensed capacity
- 40
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Shiningstar Daycare Center
Shiningstar Daycare Center is a licensed child care center in Harrisonburg, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 40 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:45 AM to 5:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with infant care, preschool and toddler care. It says it provides meals.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageMeals providedAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 7:45 AM to 5:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 40 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:45 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:45 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:45 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:45 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:45 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 4 weeks old to 5 years old |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Play-based |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided. Potty training: Starts the potty-training process with parent permission |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Assistance it accepts | Subsidy from The Department of Social Services |
| Parent updates | Parent app (HiMama, Lillio, Lillio (formerly HiMama)) |
| Licensed capacity | 40 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Shiningstar Daycare Center has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Shiningstar Daycare Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- License (Two Year)
- Capacity
- 40 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #1106941
Summary
12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 4, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 12 visits · 12 rules in all
- Food and nutrition 4
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Safety and hazards 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
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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Jun 4, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
8VAC20-780-560-F
“Centers shall follow the most recent age appropriate nutritional requirements of the USDA. Children in the preschool classroom were not served the appropriate serving of fruit and milk for lunch.”
8VAC20-780-500-A
“Children's hands are to be washed with soap and running water or disposable wipes before and after eating meals or snacks. Children in the preschool classroom did not wash hands before sitting down to eat lunch. Children washed hands and returned to the carpet area to read books and play.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Hazardous substances must be in a locked place that prevents access by children. In the preschool bathroom, the cleaning solution and sanitizing solution were in an unlocked cabinet, out of reach of children. In the toddler classroom, a can of air freshener was on the changing table unlocked, out of reach of children.”
Nov 12, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
8VAC20-780-160-C
“A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. Staff #2 updated screening was due 2 months ago. The updated screenings have not yet been completed.”
Nov 12, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
8VAC20-780-160-C
“A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. Staff #2 updated screening was due 2 months ago. The updated screenings have not yet been completed.”
- Jun 26, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Apr 16, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
8VAC20-780-550-D
“The center shall implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. There was no documentation of a practice evacuation drill for the month of March 2025.”
8VAC20-780-550-F
“Lockdown procedures shall be practiced at least annually. The center did not do a lockdown drill for 2024.”
8VAC20-780-500-C
“Toilet chairs shall be emptied promptly and cleaned and sanitized after each use. Two toilet chairs were in the downstairs bathroom not emptied.”
8VAC20-780-570-E
“Infant bottles are to be dated and labeled with the child's name. Two bottles in the infant room were not labeled with the child's name and date.”
Apr 16, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
8VAC20-780-550-D
“The center shall implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. There was no documentation of a practice evacuation drill for the month of March 2025.”
8VAC20-780-550-F
“Lockdown procedures shall be practiced at least annually. The center did not do a lockdown drill for 2024.”
8VAC20-780-500-C
“Toilet chairs shall be emptied promptly and cleaned and sanitized after each use. Two toilet chairs were in the downstairs bathroom not emptied.”
8VAC20-780-570-E
“Infant bottles are to be dated and labeled with the child's name. Two bottles in the infant room were not labeled with the child's name and date.”
Nov 19, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
8VAC20-780-260-B
“The center is required to obtain an annual approval from the health department. The center did not have an annual health inspection.”
8VAC20-780-560-F
“Children three years of age and younger may not be offered food that are considered to be a potential choking hazard. Three children were offered grapes that were not sliced lengthwise before serving.”
- Nov 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 11, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation the center the center failed to maintain the wood frame of the outside doorframe in a safe condition. Evidence: 1. The wooden doorframe on the outside playground was observed to be chipped and visible peeling paint . 2. Administration confirmed the doorframe was peeling paint.”
8VAC20-780-330-B
“Based on observation the center failed to maintain resilient surfacing under the bottom of the slide on the outside playground. Evidence: 1. Mulch was measured to be less than 1 inch at the bottom of the outdoor slide. 2. Administration confirmed mulch was not measuring 6 inches or greater.”
Jun 11, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation the center the center failed to maintain the wood frame of the outside doorframe in a safe condition. Evidence: 1. The wooden doorframe on the outside playground was observed to be chipped and visible peeling paint . 2. Administration confirmed the doorframe was peeling paint.”
8VAC20-780-330-B
“Based on observation the center failed to maintain resilient surfacing under the bottom of the slide on the outside playground. Evidence: 1. Mulch was measured to be less than 1 inch at the bottom of the outdoor slide. 2. Administration confirmed mulch was not measuring 6 inches or greater.”
Show 11 earlier visits
- Dec 11, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 11, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 14, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
8VAC20-780-330-B
“Based on observation the center failed to have the required amount of resilient surfacing around the fall zones of the outside slides. Evidence: 1. The outside playground was toured. 2. Less than 1 inch of resilient surfacing was observed at the base of the blue and green slide. 3. The director confirmed there was less than 1 inch of resilient surfacing at the base of the slides.”
8VAC20-780-500-B
“Based on observation the center failed to have a nonabsorbent surface for diapering in one classroom. 1. The diapering changing pad was observed in room #4. 2. The changing pad was observed to have a small tear making it nonabsorbent. 3. The director confirmed the changing pad had a small tear.”
8VAC20-790-600-F
“Based on record review the center failed to have one staff member complete the departments annual health and safety course update. Evidence: 1. Six staff files were reviewed and updated. 2. Staff #1 did not have documentation of completed the departments annual health and safety training. Last update was documented 6/2021/ 3. Staff #1 confirmed the annual health and safety update had not been completed.”
Dec 14, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
8VAC20-780-330-B
“Based on observation the center failed to have the required amount of resilient surfacing around the fall zones of the outside slides. Evidence: 1. The outside playground was toured. 2. Less than 1 inch of resilient surfacing was observed at the base of the blue and green slide. 3. The director confirmed there was less than 1 inch of resilient surfacing at the base of the slides.”
8VAC20-780-500-B
“Based on observation the center failed to have a nonabsorbent surface for diapering in one classroom. 1. The diapering changing pad was observed in room #4. 2. The changing pad was observed to have a small tear making it nonabsorbent. 3. The director confirmed the changing pad had a small tear.”
8VAC20-790-600-F
“Based on record review the center failed to have one staff member complete the departments annual health and safety course update. Evidence: 1. Six staff files were reviewed and updated. 2. Staff #1 did not have documentation of completed the departments annual health and safety training. Last update was documented 6/2021/ 3. Staff #1 confirmed the annual health and safety update had not been completed.”
Jun 16, 2022Visit1 rule cited
22.1-289.035-B-2
“Based on review of staff records, the center failed to obtain an updated criminal history record check prior to employment. Evidence: 1. The record for Staff A contained a criminal history record dated 03/09/2018. Staff A's date of rehire was 01/07/2021. 2. Administration verified that FP background check was not updated when Staff A was rehired.”
Jun 16, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
22.1-289.035-B-2
“Based on review of staff records, the center failed to obtain an updated criminal history record check prior to employment. Evidence: 1. The record for Staff A contained a criminal history record dated 03/09/2018. Staff A's date of rehire was 01/07/2021. 2. Administration verified that FP background check was not updated when Staff A was rehired.”
Jun 16, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
22.1-289.035-B-2
“Based on review of staff records, the center failed to obtain an updated criminal history record check prior to employment. Evidence: 1. The record for Staff A contained a criminal history record dated 03/09/2018. Staff A's date of rehire was 01/07/2021. 2. Administration verified that FP background check was not updated when Staff A was rehired.”
- Dec 1, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 1, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Shiningstar Daycare Center
Is Shiningstar Daycare Center licensed?
Yes. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Shiningstar Daycare Center last inspected?
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on June 4, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Shiningstar Daycare Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 8 of 12 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.
How many children can Shiningstar Daycare Center care for?
40, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Shiningstar Daycare Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Shiningstar Daycare Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:45 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Shiningstar Daycare Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (540) 442-7010 to ask.
What is Shiningstar Daycare Center's phone number?
(540) 442-7010.
Where is Shiningstar Daycare Center?
202 Emerson Lane, Harrisonburg, VA 22802. The nearest other daycare we list is Boys & Girls Club of Harrisonburg/Rockingham County-Simms, 0.5 miles away.