Discovery Zone Learning Center
1345 Market St, Marcus Hook, PA
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Sonrise Christian Day School
- licensed capacity
- 133
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Sonrise Christian Day School
Sonrise Christian Day School is a child care center in Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 133 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with full-time care and part-time care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 41 rules across 9 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 133 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
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 5 years of age |
|---|---|
| Programs | Full-time care and part-time care |
| Approach | Faith-based (Christ-centered; Linwood Heights United Methodist Church) |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Assistance it accepts | Subsidy |
| Accreditation | Other accreditation (Keystone STARS 3 Star School) |
| Licensed capacity | 133 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Sonrise Christian Day School has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Sonrise Christian Day School
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 133 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00259019
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 20, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 9 of 10 visits · 41 rules in all · 38 corrected
- Records and paperwork 11
- Building, equipment and play areas 9
- Supervision and ratios 7
- Staff training and qualifications 7
- Safety and hazards 2
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Background checks 2
- Health, medication and illness 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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Jul 20, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“On 7-20-2026 during a follow-up visit, staff person #1 did not know the names of the specific children assigned to their group.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2026
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“On 7-20-2026 during a follow-up visit, the toy cars in the Older Toddlers Room had removable parts that were a diameter of less than 1 inch. Continued noncompliance from a Renewal inspection on 7-1-2026.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2026
Jul 1, 2026Inspection9 rules cited
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“On 7-1-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the water temperature in the children's bathrooms on the lower level was 118° F.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“On 7-1-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the walls outside of the children's bathrooms on the lower level were dirty. Wooden boards along the gate in the outdoor play space had exposed nails. Gated windows in the outdoor play space had exposed screws sticking out.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2026
3270.82(g) Clean and good repair
“On 7-1-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the stall walls of the bathrooms on the lower level of the facility were dirty.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2026
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“On 7-1-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the agreement form of child #2 had not been updated within a 6-month period.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2026
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“On 7-1-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the release persons addresses were missing from the emergency contact forms of children #1, #3, #4 and #5.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2026
3270.124(b)(1) Child's name, birth date
“On 7-1-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the birth date of child #1 was missing from the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2026
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“On 7-1-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the agreement form of child #3 did not include the date of the child's admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2026
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“On 7-1-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the toy cars in the Older Toddlers Room had removable parts that were a diameter of less than 1 inch.”
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“On 7-1-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the white trays in the Older Toddlers Room containing musical instruments were dirty. The toy kitchen in the Pre-K (Turtles/Sharks) Room had a dirty sink and burners and there was a broken white basket in the space.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2026
May 15, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(e) Restraints prohibited
“On 5-15-2026 during a complaint investigation, it was verified that at the time of the incident, staff person #1 restrained child #1 using their arms to place the child in a hold to restrict the child's movement.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2026
Oct 30, 2025Complaint investigation4 rules cited
3270.20(a)(1) Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child
“On 10-30-2025 during an unannounced visit, it was observed that the provider did not notify the regional office within 24 hours that child #1 received emergency room treatment.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2025
3270.20(b) Mail or deliver written report to regional office within 72 hours
“On 10-30-2025 during an unannounced visit, it was observed that that the provider did not mail or deliver a written report to the regional office within 72 hours after emergency room treatment of child #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2025
3270.113(c)/3270.113(d) No ridicule or threaten harm/No harsh language
“On 10-30-2025 during a complaint investigation, it was verified that staff person #1 has singled out children and has been seen yelling in their faces.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2025
3270.113(b)/3270.113(e) No physical punishment /Restraints prohibited
“On 10-30-2025 during a complaint investigation, staff person #2 admitted to holding children down with their leg in order to restrain them and to pulling them by their arms and feet.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2026
Oct 30, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
3270.20(a)(1) Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child
“On 10-30-2025 during an unannounced visit, it was observed that the provider did not notify the regional office within 24 hours that child #1 received emergency room treatment.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2025
3270.20(b) Mail or deliver written report to regional office within 72 hours
“On 10-30-2025 during an unannounced visit, it was observed that that the provider did not mail or deliver a written report to the regional office within 72 hours after emergency room treatment of child #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2025
3270.113(c)/3270.113(d) No ridicule or threaten harm/No harsh language
“On 10-30-2025 during a complaint investigation, it was verified that staff person #1 has singled out children and has been seen yelling in their faces.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2025
3270.113(b)/3270.113(e) No physical punishment /Restraints prohibited
“On 10-30-2025 during a complaint investigation, staff person #2 admitted to holding children down with their leg in order to restrain them and to pulling them by their arms and feet.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2026
Jun 25, 2025Inspection13 rules cited
3270.171(c) Safe routes posted
“On 6-25-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the facility did not have pick-up/drop off procedures posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2025
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“On 6-25-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact and financial agreement forms of child #1 had not been updated within a 6-month period.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2025
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“On 6-25-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the Pre-K, Panthers, and Stingrays classrooms did not have the emergency contact forms of all children in the room present in the spaces where the children were receiving care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2025
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“On 6-25-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of children #2 and #3 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2025
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“On 6-25-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact forms of children #2 and #3 did not include health insurance coverage and policy numbers.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2025
3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“On 6-25-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of children #2 and #3 did not include information on the child's special needs as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2025
3270.124(b)(1) Child's name, birth date
“On 6-25-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of child #1 did not include the birth date of the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“On 6-25-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the burner on the toy kitchen in the Sting Rays and Caterpillars rooms were dirty.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“On 6-25-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the Pre-K room had a sharp/broken receptacle cover. The heater vent in the Owls room had sharp/broken metal and the cabinet doors upon entrance were dirty. Both outdoor play spaces had trash and sticks in the spaces.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2025
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“On 6-25-2025 during a Renewal inspection, there was no written evaluation for staff persons #1, #4 and #5 on file.”
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“On 6-25-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the files of staff persons #2 and #3 did not have a Child Abuse clearance. Staff person #3 did not have an FBI clearance on file and staff person #4 had an expired FBI clearance dated 10-8-2018. Staff person #4 did not have an NSOR clearance on file. Staff persons #1, #2 and #3 did not have Disclosure statements on file. Staff person #2 did not have a Mandated Reporter training on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“On 6-25-2025 during a Renewal inspection, staff persons #4 and #5 were not trained on the facility's emergency plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“On 6-25-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the file of staff person #4 did not include two written, nonfamily references.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2025
May 13, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“On 5-13-2025 during an unannounced visit, staff person #1 was alone with 7 children in care, the youngest being 1 year old.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2025
3270.54(a) Two facility persons present in facility
“On 5-13-2025 during a complaint investigation, it was verified that staff person #1 was alone at the facility with 7 children in care, the youngest being 1 year old.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2025
May 13, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“On 5-13-2025 during an unannounced visit, staff person #1 was alone with 7 children in care, the youngest being 1 year old.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2025
3270.54(a) Two facility persons present in facility
“On 5-13-2025 during a complaint investigation, it was verified that staff person #1 was alone at the facility with 7 children in care, the youngest being 1 year old.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2025
- Feb 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 27, 2024Inspection10 rules cited
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“On 6-27-2024 during the Renewal inspection, updated staff evaluations for staff persons #2 and #3 were not in files.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2024
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“On 6-27-2024 during the Renewal inspection, a spray bottle containing bleach was on the diaper shelf by the chair in the Young toddler (Caterpillars) room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2024
3270.192(5) Two written references
“On 6-27-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the file of staff person #1 did not include two written, nonfamily references.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 26, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“On 6-27-2024 during the Renewal inspection, staff person #1 did not have an FBI clearance on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2024
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“On 6-27-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the agreement form of child #2 did not list the date of admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“On 6-27-2024 during the Renewal inspection, staff person #2 did not have an updated Health and Safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“On 6-27-2024 during the Renewal inspection, walls in the basement/cafeteria/dramatic play room were dirty.”
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“On 6-27-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the agreement form for child #1 did not list to whom the child may be released,”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2024
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“On 6-27-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the toy ironing board and toy kitchen in the Older toddler classroom were dirty. The toy kitchen in the Preschool (Dragonflies) room was dirty.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2024
3270.37(b)(1) HS/GED
“On 6-27-2024 during the Renewal inspection, staff person #1 did not have a high school diploma on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2024
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May 25, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the emergency contact information for child #1-6 did not include the name address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2023
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the emergency plan for the facility did not include accommodations for infants and toddlers.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2023
3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that child #1, 2 4, and 6 did not have an influenza immunization in 2022 or 2023. No exemption letter was observed for child #1, 2 4, and 6.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2023
Jul 14, 2022Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“STAFF #1 WAS IN THE OUTDOOR PLAY AREA SUPERVISING 11 YOUNG TODDLERS. A CHILD LEFT THE ENCLOSED OUTDOOR PLAY AREA ALONE AND UNSUPERVISED AND WAS FOUND ON THE MAIN STREET BY A PASSERBY.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2022
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“THE DIRECTOR REPORTED THAT STAFF #1,2,& 3 AND 11 OLDER TODDLERS WERE IN THE LUNCH AREA. STAFF #1 TOOK ALL 11 CHILDREN INTO THE OUTDOOR PLAY AREA. STAFF #2 & 3 DID NOT ACCOMPANY STAFF #1 AND DID NOT STOP STAFF#1 FROM TAKING ALL 11 CHILDREN AT ONCE.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2022
Jul 5, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
3270.18(a) On file at facility
“During renewal inspection on 7/5/2022 certification representative observed that provider's insurance expired on 7/1/2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2022
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During renewal inspection on 7/5/2022, certification representative observed paint chipping on the entranceway door, on the walls in the Caterpillars/dragonflies/Tadpoles/Fireflies rooms, on the shelf and baseboards near stage in the cafeteria area, and on the stairs and baseboards leading to the cafeteria area.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During renewal inspection dated 7/5/2022 certification representative observed that the file of staff person #1, hire date see LIS code Sheet, did not contain a completed NSOR verification and was beyond their 45 day provisional period required for provisional hiring under the CPSL.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Sonrise Christian Day School
Is Sonrise Christian Day School licensed?
Yes. Sonrise Christian Day School is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Sonrise Christian Day School last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on July 20, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Sonrise Christian Day School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 41 rules across 9 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 38 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 Sonrise Christian Day School care for?
133, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Sonrise Christian Day School accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Sonrise Christian Day School'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 Sonrise Christian Day School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 494-2096 to ask.
What is Sonrise Christian Day School's phone number?
(610) 494-2096.
Where is Sonrise Christian Day School?
1627 Chichester Ave, Marcus Hook, PA 19061. The nearest other daycare we list is Susan Lutz, 0.3 miles away.