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Oakland Sunshine Day Care & LNG Ctr

2358 5th Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 152134.1· 10 reviews
licensed capacity
70
open each week
5 days

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About Oakland Sunshine Day Care & LNG Ctr

Oakland Sunshine Day Care & LNG Ctr is a child care center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 70 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
70 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity70 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Oakland Sunshine Day Care & LNG Ctr has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Oakland Sunshine Day Care & LNG Ctr

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
70 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00243476
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 8, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 11 rules in all · 11 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Background checks 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Supervision and ratios 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. Jul 8, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checks

      3270.192(4) CPSL information

      “The staff file for Staff person #1 contained a disclosure statement on file that was not signed by a witness.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

      “The child file for Child #1, who is a preschool age child, was observed to contain an updated health report dated 12/10/25 which was conducted more than 12 months from the previously dated 10/14/24 health report on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2025

  2. Jul 30, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “The following ceiling tiles were observed to not be kept clean as evidence by having water spots from a previous leak that has since been repaired: two ceiling tiles in the kitchen area above the window at the top of the steps, one ceiling tile in the School Age room, and two ceiling tiles inside the left bathroom in the Older Toddler Room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2025

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.107 Refrigerator

      “The digital thermometer inside of the refrigerator located in the Kitchen area was observed to not be operable at time of inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.131(e)(2)(i) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

      “The child files for Child #1 and Child #2 were observed to contain immunization exemptions there were deemed unacceptable as they were on a form the provider gave to the parent to fill in which has not been acceptable since December 20th, 2022.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2025

  3. Jul 29, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(e) Letter to parents

      “The letter to the parents explaining the emergency plan does not address annual emergency drills or the method of how to contact parents in an emergency.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “The staff file for Staff person #1, who is functioning as an Assistant Group Supervisor, lacked two years of experience working with children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “The child file for Child #3, who is a young toddler, was observed to contain an updated health report dated 7/9/24 which was conducted more than 6 months from the previously dated 1/28/23 health report on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

      “The child file for Child #1, who is a preschool age child, was observed to contain an updated health report dated 7/9/24 which was conducted more than 12 months from the previously dated 6/27/23 health report on file. The child file for Child #2, who is a preschool age child, was observed to contain an updated health report dated 9/1/23 which was conducted more than 12 months from the previously dated 5/12/22 health report on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2024

    • Background checks

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

      “The file for Staff person #2 was observed to lack documentation of having received a State Child Abuse and Neglect check from the State in which they resided in within the previous five years as required by the Child Protective Service Law (See IS Code Sheet).”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.21 General Health and Safety

      “In the Preschool #2 Room and Preschool #3 Rooms a stapler was observed stored on an art supply shelving unit accessible to preschool age children in care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2024

  4. Jul 20, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.91(c) Door opens in at landing

      “On the first floor of the facility, the door leading to the basement was unlocked. The door opens directly into a stairwell and does not have a landing beyond the door.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “At approximately 9:30 am, upon walking up to the second floor of the facility, this cert rep observed staff person #3 standing at the wall at the top of the stairs, which is several feet outside of the schoolage classroom, leaving 4 school-aged children briefly alone in the room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children

      “At approximately 9:30 am, upon walking up to the second floor of the facility, this cert rep observed staff person #3 standing at the wall at the top of the stairs, which is several feet outside of the schoolage classroom, leaving 4 school-aged children briefly alone in the room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2023

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “The last two mandated reporter trainings in the file for staff #4 were dated 4/10/18 and 6/21/23.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “There were four times since July 2022 when the facility's fire detection system was tested more than 30 days apart: 10/10/22 and 11/15/22; 1/9/23 and 2/14/23; 4/11/23 and 5/16/23,”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.51 Similar Age Level

      “At approximately 9:30 am, upon walking up to the second floor of the facility, this cert rep observed staff person #3 standing at the wall at the top of the stairs, which is several feet outside of the schoolage classroom, leaving 4 school-aged children briefly alone in the room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “The 1 hour health and safety update training in the file for staff person #1, #2 and #5, all hired before 10/4/22, were dated in June 2023.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2023

  5. Jul 19, 2022Inspection8 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “The most recent health report in the file for child #1, an infant, did not include a date, so timeliness could not be assessed.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(3) Current medication and reason

      “The most recent health report in the file for child #1 did not include information regarding the child's medication and diet, as the box on the form was left unchecked.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff person #1, #2 and #3 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Health and Safety training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(2) Date fee to be paid

      “The agreement in the file for child #2 did not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2022

    • Background checks

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

      “The FBI clearance in the file for staff person #6 indicated a record existed, but there was no rap sheet attached. The clearances in the file for the following staff were dated more than 60 months apart: State police and child abuse clearances in the file for staff person #1 and #5. Child abuse clearance in the file for staff person #2 and #4. State police clearance in the file for staff person #3.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(1) Amount of fee

      “The agreement in the file for child #2 did not specify the fee to be charged.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “Based on conversation with the operator, the fire detection system was being tested every 30 days, but was not documented.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone

      “The emergency contact information in the file for child #3 and #4 included an incomplete address for the child's physician, as there was no city or zip code.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2022

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 Oakland Sunshine Day Care & LNG Ctr

Is Oakland Sunshine Day Care & LNG Ctr licensed?

Yes. Oakland Sunshine Day Care & LNG Ctr is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Oakland Sunshine Day Care & LNG Ctr last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on July 8, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Oakland Sunshine Day Care & LNG Ctr had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 3 of 3 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 Oakland Sunshine Day Care & LNG Ctr care for?

70, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does Oakland Sunshine Day Care & LNG Ctr accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Oakland Sunshine Day Care & LNG Ctr's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Oakland Sunshine Day Care & LNG Ctr cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (412) 621-7866 to ask.

What is Oakland Sunshine Day Care & LNG Ctr's phone number?

(412) 621-7866.

Where is Oakland Sunshine Day Care & LNG Ctr?

2358 5th Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. The nearest other daycare we list is Miss Jala and Friends, 0.4 miles away.

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