Anne McLaughlin Day Care Center
98 W County Rd, Sugarloaf, PA
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Sunny Side Daycare is a child care center in Hazle Township, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 71 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 71 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Sunny Side Daycare has not listed its tuition.
State record
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 22, 2025: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 5 visits · 10 rules in all · 10 corrected
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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3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment
“On 10/22/2025, the updated health assessment on file for Staff #1 dated 9/27/2024 did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. The health assessment on file also did not include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide childcare.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“During the Renewal Inspection on 10/27/2025, the wooden picnic table on the outdoor playground was cracked and had sharp edges exposed.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2025
3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months
“During the Renewal Inspection on 10/22/2025, the most recent health report on file for Child #1, a young toddler was dated 1/28/2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“On 6/5/2025, Staff #2 only had one written, nonfamily reference on file. See LIS code sheet.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“On 6/5/25, Staff #1 had a volunteer Pennsylvania child abuse clearance on file, which is not suitable for employment purposes. Staff #1 was observed to have direct contact with children during the inspection. See code sheet for date of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During an unannounced inspection on 6/5/2025, peeling paint was observed on the wall in the front area of the room located on the left side of the building upon entering the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“On 10/23/2024, Staff #1 it was discovered that Staff #1 has resided outside of the state of Pennsylvania during the previous 5 years. Staff #1 did not apply for the out of state clearances prior to employment as required by the CPSL. Staff #2 had current clearances on file on 10/29/2024. However, the updated state police clearance on file for Staff #2 was dated 8/6/2024. The previous state police clearance on file for Staff #2 was dated 4/23/2019.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2024
3270.34(c) Employed and present 30 hrs/wk
“During the Renewal Inspection on 10/23/2024 and on 11/5/2024, the facility did not have a qualified director present at the facility site for a minimum of 30 hours per week.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2024
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of children's files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of enrollment for the children. Regulation requires children's health reports to be obtained no later than 60 days following the first date of attendance at the facility. The following children's health reports were not obtained within 60 days: Child # 1 and Child # 2. Child # 1 obtained a health report on 12/26/23. Child # 2 obtained a health report on 1/2/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of hire. The file of Staff # 1 indicated this staff had lived out of state within the past 60 months. As a provisional hire, Staff # 1 was not hired correctly as a provisional hire as per the CPSL because they did not apply for the out of state clearances before working in child care. Staff # 1 was working at the time of this inspection. Staff # 2 was hired as a provisional hire but did not apply/receive for the FBI clearance until 12/18/23. The file also did not contain an NSOR clearance. Staff # 2 was hired incorrectly as a provisional hire because they did not apply for the FBI clearance at the time of hire and the file did not contain an NSOR clearance prior to the ending of the 45-day provisional hire period.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2024
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FAQ
Yes. Sunny Side Daycare is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on October 22, 2025, with 3 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 4 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 10 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.
71, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (570) 861-5594 to ask.
(570) 861-5594.
1119 N Church St, Hazle Township, PA 18202. The nearest other daycare we list is Sunny Side Daycare, 0.1 miles away.