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3570 Old Route 22, Hamburg, PA
4.3· 6 reviews
Sonshine Children's Center
- licensed capacity
- 135
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Sonshine Children's Center
Sonshine Children's Center is a child care center in Hamburg, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 135 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, infant care and preschool.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsBefore- and after-schoolFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: school-age children
6 wk
6 mo
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12 yr
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 135 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Faith-based (a ministry of The Bridge Church) |
| Staff | Loving, qualified teachers; certified in Pediatric CPR and First Aid |
| Daily life | Snacks provided |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 135 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Sonshine Children's Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 135 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00253817
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 4, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 7 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected
- Background checks 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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- Aug 4, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Mar 17, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“There was a gap of greater than 60 months in the mandated reporter trainings for staff #1 and #2. For staff #1 training was completed on 4/13/20 and next on 1/21/26. For staff #2 training was completed on 5/31/20 and next on 1/6/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2026
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The Shaken Baby/Abusive Head Trauma/Child Maltreatment policy did not sufficiently cover the prevention and identification of child maltreatment as required by 45 CFR 98.41(a)(1)(vi).”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2026
Feb 11, 2026Visit1 rule cited
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“On 2/4/2026, Child #1 was left unattended in the classroom for a period of approximately 3 minutes.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2026
- Jul 15, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Mar 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 25, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Mar 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 27, 2023VisitNo rules cited
Mar 15, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
3270.107 Refrigerator
“It was observed in room 104 that the refrigerator temperature was measuring at 50 degrees Fahrenheit and in room 106 the refrigerator thermometer was broken.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2023
3270.95(b) Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“It was observed that the facility's annual fire alarm inspection report on file dated 2/20/23 was incomplete.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2023
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“Staff person #1 did not obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2023
- Jul 28, 2022VisitNo rules cited
Show 1 earlier visit
Mar 17, 2022Inspection8 rules cited
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“File for staff person #2, hired in 2017, contained two PA state police clearances dated 11/16/16 and 3/9/22, two child abuse clearances dated 11/3/16 and 3/9/22, two FBI clearances dated 11/30/16 and 3/10/22, and two mandated reporter trainings dated 1/13/17 and 3/11/22. These dates show that the updated clearances and training were completed more than 60 months apart. File for staff person #3, hired in 2012, contained two PA state police clearances dated 12/19/16 and 3/4/22, two child abuse clearances dated 12/27/16 and 3/7/22, and two FBI clearances dated 2/27/17 and 3/4/22. These dates show that the updated clearances were completed more than 60 months apart. File for staff person #4, hired in 2017, contained two PA state police clearances dated 2/7/17 and 3/7/22, two child abuse clearances dated 2/7/17 and 3/11/22, and two FBI clearances dated 3/2/17 and 3/8/22. These dates show that the updated clearances were completed more than 60 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2022
3270.74 Emergency Numbers Posted
“It was observed that the telephone numbers to the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center were not posted by the telephone in Room 104.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2022
3270.107 Refrigerator
“It was observed that the refrigerator in room 105 did not contain an operable thermometer.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2022
3270.133(6) Written consent
“It was observed that medication was present at the facility for child #1, #2, and #3, but signed parental consent for administration of those medications was not observed on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2022
3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease
“It was observed that the health assessment on file for staff person #5 was incomplete, and did not include the full results of an examination for a communicable disease.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2022
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“It was observed on the facility's fire drill log, and stated by staff, that a fire drill was conducted on 4/13/21, and the next fire drill was not conducted again by the facility until 9/3/21. This log documents that those fire drills were conducted more than 60 days apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2022
3270.27(e)/3270.27(f) Letter to parents/Emergency plan
“It was observed that the facility did not provide to the parents a letter explaining all the emergency plan procedures; accommodations for infants, toddlers, and those with special needs was not included in the facility's emergency plan parent letter. It was also observed that the facility did not send a copy of their emergency plan to the local municipality as required.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2022
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“It was observed that staff person #1 did not complete the Health and Safety training topics listed under subsection 3270.31(f) 1-9, and has been employed more than 90 days at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Sonshine Children's Center
Is Sonshine Children's Center licensed?
Yes. Sonshine Children's Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Sonshine Children's Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 4, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Sonshine Children's Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 Sonshine Children's Center care for?
135, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Sonshine Children's Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Sonshine Children's Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Sonshine Children's Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 562-6691 to ask.
What is Sonshine Children's Center's phone number?
(610) 562-6691.
Where is Sonshine Children's Center?
3561 Old Route 22, Hamburg, PA 19526. The nearest other daycare we list is Right from the Start, under 0.1 miles away.