Stone UMC Childrens Center
956 S Main St 2nd Floor, Meadville, PA
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Sonbeam child care
- licensed capacity
- 12
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Sonbeam child care
Sonbeam child care is a group home daycare in Meadville, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 12 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Group home daycare
- Ages
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- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Sonbeam child care
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 12 children
- License number
- #CER-00250429
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 13, 2025: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 10 rules in all · 10 corrected
- Safety and hazards 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Records and paperwork 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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Nov 13, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
3280.72(d) Above ground window opening restricted to 6"
“One of the windows on the right side of the 2nd floor preschool room, which was accessible to children, was not restricted to opening 6" or less.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2025
3280.76 Building Surfaces
“There were 4 holes observed in the 1st floor bathroom wall where a toilet dispenser previously was located with exposed drywall/plaster. There was an area about 6-8 inches long on the wall in the stairwell, that had cracked plaster where the wall seemed to be cratering.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2025
3280.103 Small Toys and Objects
“There was a small purple toy, reportedly from a Doc McStuffins playset in the 1st floor room that was smaller than 1 inch and was accessible to children still playing objects in their mouths.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2025
3280.67(d) Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle
“The plastic-lined lidded trashcan in the 1st floor room, where food waste containing human secretions was observed, was not closed, but rather the lid remained open throughout the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2025
3280.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“There were 2 spots of peeling paint, quarter-size, on the wall under the stairs in the entrance, across from the front door.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2025
Dec 16, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
3280.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“There was an outlet by the window near the table in the preschool classroom that was missing an outlet cover and was accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2024
3280.26(e) Letter to parents
“The letter to the parents of enrolled children regarding the facility emergency plan does not include information regarding accommodations for infants and toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2025
3280.131(d)(5)/3280.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“The immunization record on file for Child #1, who is 2 years old, includes 0 of 2 Hepatitis A vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age. The immunization record on file for Child #2, who is 2 years old, includes 0 of 2 Hepatitis A vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2025
3280.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The most recent 6-month review signature for financial agreement on file for Child #3 is dated more than 6 months after the previous 6-month review signature.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2024
3280.131(b)(2)/3280.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments
“The two most recent health assessments on file for Child #3, who is a preschool age child, are dated 6.16.23 and 7.16.24, more than 12 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2024
- Dec 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 2, 2022Inspection7 rules cited
3280.31(f)(10) Age and training
“The file for staff person #3, date of hire (see IS code sheet), is lacking verification of pediatric first aid/pediatric CPR within 90 days of hire. The file does contain current pediatric first aid/pediatric CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2022
3280.182(8)/3280.185 Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original./Record Retention for One Year
“The files for child #1 and child #2 contain current financial agreement and current emergency contact forms but are lacking copies of the initial documents and subsequent updates.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2022
3280.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“Observed at approximately 9:30am staff persons #1 and #2 supervising 2 older toddlers and 4 preschoolers. At approximately 10:00am a behavior support person from an outside agency who is not a staff person took child #1 into the adjacent entry room. Staff #1 and #2 were not physically present with child #1 and could not adequately supervise child #1. Child #1 and the behavior support person remained in the entry room for approximately 10 minutes before returning to the child care space. This was repeated 2 additional times during the 3 hour inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2022
3280.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Observed on the outdoor play space a large crack on the top of the small red and blue plastic sliding board.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2022
3280.76 Building Surfaces
“Observed an exposed protruding bolt at the base of the downstairs toilet.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2022
3280.66(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container
“Observed a can of disinfectant spray stored on the top shelf of a cabinet above a shelf containing a bag of snack food.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2022
3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility
“The fire alarm test log identified that the fire alarms are tested on the first day of every month. Therefor tests conducted on 6/1, 8/1,9/1, 11/1., 1/1, 2/1and 4/1 all exceeded 30 days due to the previous month having 31 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 14, 2022
Dec 2, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
3280.31(e)(4)(i)/3280.31(h) Age and training/Completion of professional development
“The staff file for Staff person #1 lacked valid first-aid and CPR training; the first-aid and CPR training certificate on file expired as of 2/9/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2022
3280.33(c) Age and training
“At time of inspection Staff person #1, who was the only facility person on site with four children in care, did not have a current certificate of pediatric first-aid and CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Sonbeam child care
Is Sonbeam child care licensed?
Yes. Sonbeam child care is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Sonbeam child care last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on November 13, 2025, with 5 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Sonbeam child care had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 2 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 10 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 Sonbeam child care care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Sonbeam child care accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Sonbeam child care's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Sonbeam child care cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (814) 336-3802 to ask.
What is Sonbeam child care's phone number?
(814) 336-3802.
Where is Sonbeam child care?
Meadville, PA 16335. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.