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SonShine Child Care Center

107 Pleasant St., Manlius, NY 131045.0· 26 reviews
licensed capacity
211
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$289
year first licensed
1991

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About SonShine Child Care Center

SonShine Child Care Center is a licensed child care center in Manlius, New York. The state has licensed it since March 1, 1991, for up to 211 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based and Play-based approach, with infant care, pre-k and toddler care.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 18 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageFaith-based

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks to 6th grade
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
211 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “6:30am-5:30pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 6th grade
ProgramsInfant care, pre-k and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based (ministry under Community Covenant Church), Play-based
CurriculumCreative Curriculum
StaffEvery lead teacher has a Child Development Associate Credential or a degree in Early Childhood and are CPR/First Aid Certified
Daily lifePotty training: Begin potty training (2 year old rooms)
SafetyOutdoor playground
MoreFounded 1980
Licensed capacity211 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

SonShine Child Care Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Onondaga County has a median price of $289 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Onondaga County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$289
Home daycare$200

Toddler

Center$275
Home daycare$200

Preschool

Center$255
Home daycare$198

School age

Center$215
Home daycare$180

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for SonShine Child Care Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
211 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
1991
License number
#40030
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Summary

18 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 1, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 18 visits · 14 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 6
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Other rules 1

For comparison: 79% of New York daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 4.

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 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 17, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.15(c)(6) The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: children's individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; child's medical statement, immunizations, and any available results of lead screening for children not yet enrolled in kindergarten or a higher grade only; the name and dosage of any medications used by a child, the frequency of administration of such medications, and a record of their administration by child care center staff; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;

      Corrected during the visit

  3. May 13, 2026Complaint investigation4 rules cited
    • Other rules

      418-1.10(c) In accordance with the provisions of Sections 413 and 415 of the Social Services Law, child care center staff must immediately report any suspected incidents of child abuse or maltreatment concerning a child receiving child care to the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment, or cause such a report to be made, when such staff have reasonable cause to suspect that a child coming before them in their capacity as child care center workers is an abused or maltreated child. This must be done in the following manner:

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.8(l)(3) Groups of children may not be mixed together to use outdoor play areas, exercise areas, gym rooms or other common areas of the center unless, the space is large enough to accommodate multiple groups which must be kept separate.

    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.8(k)(3)(ii) for children between ages 18 months old and 36 months old: the maximum group size is twelve children.

    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.8(a) Children cannot be left without competent supervision at any time. Competent supervision includes awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child. It requires that all children be within a teacher's range of vision and that the teacher be near enough to respond when redirection or intervention strategies are needed. Competent supervision must take into account the child's age emotional, physical, and cognitive development.

  4. Feb 9, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.15(c)(6) The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: children's individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; child's medical statement, immunizations, and any available results of lead screening for children not yet enrolled in kindergarten or a higher grade only; the name and dosage of any medications used by a child, the frequency of administration of such medications, and a record of their administration by child care center staff; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;

      Corrected during the visit

    • Food and nutrition

      418-1.12(z) All containers or bottles of, breast milk, formula or other individualized food items must be clearly marked with the child's complete name.

  5. Nov 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Sep 9, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.11(f)(21) In the case of medication that needs to be given on an ongoing, long-term basis, the authorization and consent forms for children under the age of 5 years of age must be reauthorized at least once every six months. Any changes in the medication authorization related to dosage, time or frequency of administration shall require a program to obtain new instructions written by the licensed authorized prescriber. All other changes to the original medication authorization require a change in the prescription.

    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.5(v) All matches, lighters, medicines, drugs, cleaning materials, detergents, aerosol cans and other poisonous or toxic materials must be stored in their original containers. Such materials must be used in such a way that they will not contaminate play surfaces, food or food preparation areas, or constitute a hazard to children. Such materials must be kept in a place inaccessible to children.

      Corrected during the visit

  7. May 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Feb 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Nov 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Oct 31, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 9 earlier visits
  1. Aug 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jul 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. May 10, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.15(c)(6) The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: children's individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; child's medical statement, immunizations, and any available results of lead screening for children not yet enrolled in kindergarten or a higher grade only; the name and dosage of any medications used by a child, the frequency of administration of such medications, and a record of their administration by child care center staff; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.11(i)(12) Garbage receptacles must be covered, and cleaned as needed after emptying.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.11(f)(20) In the case of medication that needs to be given on an ongoing, long-term basis, the authorization and consent forms for children 5 years of age or older must be reauthorized at least once every 12 months. Any changes in the medication authorization related to dosage, time or frequency of administration shall require a program to obtain new instructions written by the licensed authorized prescriber. All other changes to the original medication authorization require a change in the prescription.

    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.11(f)(19) Day care programs must comply with all Federal and State requirements for the storage and disposal of all types of medications, including controlled substances.

    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.5(y) Protective caps, covers or permanently installed obstructive devices must be used on all electrical outlets that are accessible to children.

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Mar 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Mar 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Nov 9, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Nov 9, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  9. Oct 12, 2023VisitNo rules cited

Copied from New York State Office of Children and Family Services on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about SonShine Child Care Center

Is SonShine Child Care Center licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed March 1, 1991.

When was SonShine Child Care Center last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on July 1, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 18 visits in the last 3 years.

Has SonShine Child Care Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 5 of 18 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 79% of New York daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 4. 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 SonShine Child Care Center care for?

211, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

What are SonShine Child Care Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does SonShine Child Care Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (315) 682-2895 to ask.

What is SonShine Child Care Center's phone number?

(315) 682-2895.

Where is SonShine Child Care Center?

107 Pleasant St., Manlius, NY 13104. The nearest other daycare we list is YMCA of Central New York, 0.3 miles away.

Sources: New York State Office of Children and Family Services (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).