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1326 Landisburg Rd, Landisburg, PA
4.3· 6 reviews
Sonbeam Early Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 79
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Sonbeam Early Learning Center
Sonbeam Early Learning Center is a child care center in Mc Alisterville, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 79 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 32 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 79 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 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 | 79 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Sonbeam Early Learning Center has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Sonbeam Early Learning Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 79 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00253750
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 26, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 32 rules in all · 32 corrected
- Background checks 8
- Health, medication and illness 8
- Staff training and qualifications 5
- Safety and hazards 4
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Food and nutrition 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- 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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Jan 26, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“During the review of the staff files, staff person #1's file did not contain an updated NSOR clearance (date of last NSOR clearance 12/11/20).”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2026
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“During the review of the child's files, child #1 and child #2's files did not contain updated health assessments nor immunization records. (Child #1 last health assessment dated 6/2024; Child #2 last health assessment dated 8/2022 and immunizations dated 1/2024).”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2026
3270.75(c) Has all items
“During the physical site inspection in Room C, the first aid kit did not contain soap. (Corrected while on site on 2/6/26).”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2026
3270.161(d) Potentially hazardous food refrigerated
“During the physical site inspection in Room C there was a juice bottle observed that was not refrigerated. (Juice contained in bottle was discarded while on site 2/6/26--corrected).”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2026
Dec 12, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“During nap time, staff person #1 took children to the bathroom leaving child #1, who was still sleeping, in the room alone.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2025
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“A pair of adult scissors were left on the bench within the reach of children in the children's bathroom area.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2025
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“During nap time, staff person #1 took children to the bathroom leaving child #1, who was still sleeping, in the room alone.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2025
Jan 23, 2025Inspection18 rules cited
3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test
“During review of the staff files, staff person #1's file contained health assessments and a TB test that were not acceptable, not within 12 months of hire date.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“During review of the staff files, staff person #10's file contained clearances that were late in obtaining (staff person #10 started employment with only NSOR and FBI clearance on file).”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During review of the staff files, staff person #3 and staff person #4's files contained only one written reference.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“During review of the staff files, staff person #7's file contained fire safety training verification that was late in updating. Staff person #8's file did not contain verification of fire safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“During review of the staff files, staff person #6's file did not contain a NSOR clearance. During review of the staff files, staff person #8's file did not contain a PA State Police nor Child Abuse clearance. During review of the staff files, staff person #9's file did not contain an updated FBI clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2025
3270.95(b) Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“During review of the fire drill/detection log for the facility, more than 30 days had elapsed between the testing of the smoke alarms/fire detection system.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2025
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“During review of the staff files, staff person #5 and staff person #10's files contained initial health assessments that were late in obtaining, past the initial service date of caring for children.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2025
3270.131(a) Health information
“During the review of the children's files, child #1's file contained an initial health assessment that was late in being provided.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“During review of the staff files, staff person #2, staff person #4, and staff person #10's files contained Mandated Reporter training that was late in obtaining, past the 90 days of initial hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2025
3270.124(b)(4) Written consent
“During the review of the children's files, child #3's file did not contain parent signature for consent of emergency medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2025
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“During the inspection of the 2-year-old room, there was a plastic bag observed in one of the children's cubbies.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2025
3270.161(d) Potentially hazardous food refrigerated
“During the inspection of the 2-year-old room, there was a cup of milk that was left out in one of the children's cubbies. (Corrected while on site, staff person dumped the milk out of the cup.)”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2025
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“During review of the staff files, staff person #4's file contained health and safety training that was late in completing, past the 90 days of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2025
3270.133(4) Locked
“During the inspection of the 2-year-old room, Tylenol was observed in a backpack in one of the children's cubbies.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2025
3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months
“During the review of the children's files, child #3's file did not contain an updated health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2025
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“During review of the children's files, child #3's file did not contain a parent's signature for administration of minor first aid.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2025
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“During the review of the staff files, staff person #4's file contained emergency plan training confirmation that was late in completing (past the 90 days of initial hire).”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 14, 2024
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During the review of the children's files, child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4, and child #5's files did not contain 6-month updates by the parent for the emergency contact forms or fee agreements.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2025
Jan 17, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“In reviewing of staff files, staff person #3 and staff person #4 had not completed the required preservice health and safety training within the first 90 days of hire. (see LIS code sheet; staff person #4 completed training 2/16/24 and staff person #5 completed training 2/20/24).”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 29, 2024
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“In reviewing of staff files, staff person #6's file contained updated PA State Police clearance and updated Child Abuse clearance that were late in obtaining. (see LIS code sheet; previous clearances obtained in 9/2018, updated clearances in 1/2024).”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2024
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“In reviewing of staff files, staff person #3's file did not contain a NSOR clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2024
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“In reviewing of staff files, staff person #3's file contain documentation of completion of Mandated Reporter training that was late in obtaining (past the initial 90 days of hire). (see LIS code sheet; training completed 2/15/24).”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2024
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“In reviewing of staff files, staff person #1 and staff person #5's files did not contain documentation of Emergency Plan training in 2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“In reviewing of staff files, staff person #1 and staff person #2's files did not contain documentation of fire safety training in 2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2024
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“In reviewing of staff files, staff person #3's file contained a PA State Police clearance that was late in obtaining (past the first 45 days of hire). (see LIS code sheet; clearance dated 1/12/24).”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2024
Sep 11, 2023Complaint investigation4 rules cited
3270.20(b) Mail or deliver written report to regional office within 72 hours
“Provider failed to deliver the written report to the regional office within the 72-hour time period after the incident occurring on 8/30/23 where the child was seen medically at the hospital due to the injury sustained at the center.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 16, 2023
20.71(a)(5) Mistreatment or abuse of a child/children cared for in facility
“Staff person #1 has mistreated or abused clients being cared for in the facility or receiving services from the Agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2023
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“Provider failed to provide the written report of injury to the parent on the day of the incident. Provider had completed an "Accident Report" pertaining to the incident that had occurred and not an "Incident Report" with the child being seen medically for the injury sustained.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 16, 2023
3270.20(a)(1) Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child
“Provider failed to contact the regional office within the 24-hour period regarding the incident occurring on 8/30/23 resulting in the child being medically seen at the hospital for the injury.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 16, 2023
May 26, 2023Visit1 rule cited
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“Staff person #1 was observed by another staff member smacking child #1 on the buttocks during daycare hours due to the child misbehaving/not listening.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 3, 2023
Apr 28, 2023Complaint investigation3 rules cited
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“Director/Staff person #2 of the facility called the parent to inform her that staff person #1 grabbed her child by the arm harder than necessary to pull the child out from behind the stacked cots. Director/Staff person #2 did not indicate to the parent what day the incident took place. Parent states she was unaware of the incident until notified today and did not receive an incident report.”
Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2023
3270.19(a) Required to report
“Staff have witnessed staff member #1 aggressively grabbing several (at least 4) different children by the arm and pulling them off cots because they were climbing on them. These incidents were reported to the director/staff person #2 but were not reported further.”
Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2023
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“Staff have witnessed staff member #1 aggressively grabbing several (at least 4) different children by the arm and pulling them off of cots because they were climbing on them. These incidents were reported to the director/staff person #2 but were not reported further.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2023
Jan 11, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“In reviewing of staff files, staff person #1 and staff person #2 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): 3270.31(f)(1-9). Training was completed but not within the first 90 days of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2023
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“In reviewing of staff files, staff person #1 and staff person #2 had had not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet). The training had been completed but not within the first 90 days of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2023
Jan 21, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB
“In reviewing of staff files, staff person #1's file, with a hire date of 12/10/20, did not contain a tuberculosis screening at the time of initial employment. (TB test contained in the file was dated 8/17/2018.)”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Sonbeam Early Learning Center
Is Sonbeam Early Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Sonbeam Early Learning Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Sonbeam Early Learning Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on January 26, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Sonbeam Early Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 32 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 32 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 Early Learning Center care for?
79, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Sonbeam Early Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Sonbeam Early Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Sonbeam Early Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 463-9571 to ask.
What is Sonbeam Early Learning Center's phone number?
(717) 463-9571.
Where is Sonbeam Early Learning Center?
420 Main St, Mc Alisterville, PA 17049. The nearest other daycare we list is Sherri Sheaffer, 4.7 miles away.