Michelles Little Explorers
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Little Sunshines Day Care Center
- licensed capacity
- 83
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Little Sunshines Day Care Center
Little Sunshines Day Care Center is a child care center in Port Carbon, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 83 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 83 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 83 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Little Sunshines Day Care Center has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Little Sunshines Day Care Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 83 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00256010
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 14, 2026: 6 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 12 rules in all · 12 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Safety and hazards 3
- Records and paperwork 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Safe sleep 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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Apr 14, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
3270.171(c) Safe routes posted
“There was no written notification of safe routes posted in the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2026
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, and #7 have completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training, however the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training curriculum.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2026
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“Handwashing signs were missing from several sinks throughout the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2026
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The Shaken Baby/Abusive Head Trauma/Child Maltreatment policy did not include information on child maltreatment as required by 45 CFR 98.41(a)(1)(vi). Staff person #2, #3, #4, and #6 were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #2, #3, #4, and #6 have not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric 1st Aid and CPR from a PQAS approved trainer.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2026
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The fire alarm tests were done 11/10/25 and next on 12/30/25; 3/9/26 and next on 4/14/26. These are gaps of greater than 30 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2026
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“Plastic bags were accessible in unlocked cabinets in several rooms of the facility including the infant area.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2026
Apr 22, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease
“The health assessments for child #1 and #2 did not contain a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2025
3270.66(a)/3270.66(d) Locked or inaccessible/Toxic plants not permitted
“There was a Dragon Tree plant in the preschool room accessible to children. There was baby lotion and Eucerin, both marked "keep out of reach of children" accessible to children in an unlocked drawer in the preschool room.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2025
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“There was not 2 feet of space on three sides of rest equipment during nap.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2025
3270.27(a)(5)/3270.27(e) Emergency plan/Letter to parents
“As of the renewal inspection, the emergency plan did not address accommodations for infants and toddlers. The letter to parents explaining the emergency plan did not include information on lockdown, or accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with special needs, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2025
Apr 16, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
3270.131(a) Health information
“Child #1 did not have an initial health assessment on file within 60 days of enrollment, date of health assessment 11/8/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2024
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #1 did not complete the required health and safety training within 90 days of working with children, date the training was completed 4/1/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2024
- Feb 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 11, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first aid kit in the Preschool room is missing soap, scissors and tweezers. The first aid kit in the 2 yr old room is missing soap.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2023
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e) Immunization record/ACIP recommended immunization record
“Child #1, 2, 3 & 4 do not have a current flu vaccine for 2022 or an exemption letter on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff #1 has not completed the health and safety training update. Staff #2 completed the health and safety training update on 1/16/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff #1 does not have an NSOR clearance on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2023
Apr 5, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“Staff person #2 does not have an initial health assessment on file that was conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in child care; date of heath assessment on file 11/6/20, date of hire 3/25/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2022
3270.151(c)(5) Physician/CRNP assessment
“Staff person #1 has a health assessment that does not include the physician's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2022
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Certification Rep observed rust on the baseboard heater in the lunch room accessible to the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2022
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“Operator admitted that annual emergency drills have not been completed.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Little Sunshines Day Care Center
Is Little Sunshines Day Care Center licensed?
Yes. Little Sunshines Day Care Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Little Sunshines Day Care Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on April 14, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Little Sunshines Day Care Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 12 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 Sunshines Day Care Center care for?
83, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Little Sunshines Day Care Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Little Sunshines Day Care Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Little Sunshines Day Care Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (570) 622-2440 to ask.
What is Little Sunshines Day Care Center's phone number?
(570) 622-2440.
Where is Little Sunshines Day Care Center?
61 E Washington St, Port Carbon, PA 17965. The nearest other daycare we list is Michelles Little Explorers, 1.3 miles away.