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Sunflower Academy

Philadelphia, PA 19150 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
6
open each week
7 days

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About Sunflower Academy

Sunflower Academy is a home daycare in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 6 children.

It is open every day, 6:30 AM to 6:00 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 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 20 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Accepts child care subsidyOpen every dayOpens before 7 AM
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Type
Home daycare
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Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
6 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Saturday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SundayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity6 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Sunflower Academy has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Sunflower Academy

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
6 children
License number
#CER-00255976
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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 13, 2026: 5 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 20 rules in all · 20 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 7
  • Records and paperwork 5
  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Background checks 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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  1. Apr 13, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3290.31(f)/3290.192(4) Age and training/Required training

      “At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 had 3 hours of documented child care training within the past 12 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3290.181(b)/3290.181(c) Current/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “At the time of the inspection the emergency contact information and the financial agreement records of children #1, #2, #3 and #4 had not been reviewed and signed by enrolling parents in over 6 months' time.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3290.151(a)/3290.192(2) Within 3 months, then 12 months/Health assessment, TB test

      “At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 did not contain a current valid health assessment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3290.131(b)(2)/3290.182(1) Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments

      “At the time of the inspection the records of child #1, #2, #3, and #4 did not contain current valid health assessments.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3290.123(a)(6) Admission date

      “At the time of the inspection the records of child #1 and Child #4 did not specify their admission date.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2026

  2. Jul 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 22, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3290.75(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “At the time of the inspection, peeled paint was observed in the area under the bulletin board.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3290.123(a)(3) Services provided

      “At the time of the inspection, the files of child #1 and #2 did not include a child service report.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3290.151(c)(2)/3290.192(2) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test

      “At the time of the inspection, the health assessment for staff #2 did not include a Tuberculosis screening.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3290.151(a)/3290.192(2) Within 3 months, then 12 months/Health assessment, TB test

      “At the time of the inspection, the file of staff #1 had a sick visit summary as a health assessment.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3290.123(a)(5) Designated release persons

      “At the time of the inspection, the agreement of child #1 did not include the name of the person designated by a parent to whom the child may be released,”

      Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3290.131(a)(2) Initial health report dated for young toddler < 6 months.

      “At the time of the inspection, the file of child #1 and #2 did not include an initial health assessment.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3290.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “At the time of the inspection, the emergency contact for child #2 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. The emergency contact of child #3 did not include the address and phone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3290.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “At the time of the inspection, the emergency contact of child #1 and #2 did not include the health insurance policy number.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2025

  4. Apr 18, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3290.24(c) Training regarding plan

      “At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 was lacking in documentation of training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3290.131(b)(2)/3290.182(1) Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments

      “At the time of the inspection the records of child #1 and child #2 were lacking in the current valid health assessments; both children have been in care more than 60 days as confirmed by staff person #1.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3290.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “At the time of the inspection the record of child #1 was lacking in the required six-month update, both the emergency contact form and financial agreement were dated from August of 23”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3290.182(3)/3290.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

      “At the time of the inspection the emergency contact form of child #2 was lacking in both of the consents required prior to admission.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3290.31(a)(2) Age and training

      “At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 was lacking in the proof of a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3290.31(g)/3290.31(g)(10) Age and training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric first aid/CPR

      “At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 was lacking proof of complete professional development listed in subsections (g)1-10; including but not limited to proof of the completion of Pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2024

    • Background checks

      3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 had a child abuse clearance dated 12/15/15 and a FBI clearance dated 12/8/15”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2024

  5. Jul 7, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3290.182(3)/3290.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

      “On 7/7/23, at time of inspection, Child #1 file did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care the administration of first aid procedures by facility staff.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2023

  6. Feb 24, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3290.24(a)(5) Emergency plan

      “On 2/24/23, at time of initial inspection, the facility's emergency plan did not provide accommodations for infants and toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3290.24(a)(3)/3290.24(a)(4) Contact when arises/Contact when ended

      “On 2/24/23, at the time if initial inspection, the facility's emergency plan did not include a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as an emergency situation arises and when the emergency has ended to provide instruction as to how to reunite with their children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3290.24(a)(1) Emergency plan

      “On 2/24/23, at time of initial inspection, the facility's emergency plan did not provide accommodations for Shelter in Place and Lockdown during an emergency at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3290.64(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container

      “On 2/24/23, at time of initial inspection, lotions and cosmetic items instructing to "keep out of reach of children" were observed in two unlocked drawers under the bathroom sink.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3290.124(d) Written emergency plan posted

      “On 2/24/23, at the time of initial inspection, a written medical transport plan was not observed at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3290.151(c)(5)/3290.192(2) Physician/CRNP assessment/Health assessment, TB test

      “On 2/24/23, at the time of initial inspection, Staff Person #1 did not have an initial health assessment that addressed the physician's assessment of suitability for Staff Person #1 to provide child care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2023

Copied from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Jun 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Is Sunflower Academy licensed?

Yes. Sunflower Academy is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Sunflower Academy last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on April 13, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Sunflower Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 20 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 20 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 Sunflower Academy care for?

6, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Sunflower Academy accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Sunflower Academy's hours?

Every day, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Sunflower Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 400-1439 to ask.

What is Sunflower Academy's phone number?

(215) 400-1439.

Where is Sunflower Academy?

Philadelphia, PA 19150. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (license and visits).