St John Neumann School for Children and Families
401 Locust St, Columbia, PA
3.5· 10 reviews
Sunrise Kids Daycare Center
- licensed capacity
- 12
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Sunrise Kids Daycare Center
Sunrise Kids Daycare Center is a group home daycare in Columbia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 12 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:00 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 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 62 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Group home daycare
- Ages
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- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Sunrise Kids Daycare Center has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Sunrise Kids Daycare Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 12 children
- License number
- #CER-00254195
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 20, 2026: 8 rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 6 visits · 62 rules in all · 60 corrected
- Records and paperwork 15
- Health, medication and illness 15
- Safety and hazards 11
- Staff training and qualifications 9
- Supervision and ratios 6
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Background checks 2
- Food and nutrition 1
- Discipline and child guidance 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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May 20, 2026Inspection8 rules cited
3280.24(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“It was observed that the current certificate of compliance was not posted.”
Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2026
3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility
“It was observed that the fire drill log did not state that fire detection system was sounded for the fire drills and there was not a separate log for testing.”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2026
3280.102(a) Clean and good repair
“It was observed that the tic-tac-toe game on the climber had multiple broken pieces causing rough edges that could result in a pinch point. There was a plastic container that was cracked and could result in a pinch point.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2026
3280.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“It was observed that the door in the storage room behind the kitchen that leads to the playground was blocked by furniture and boxes.”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2026
3280.76 Building Surfaces
“In the pre-K classroom, which was not in use at the time, it was observed that the children's couch was ripped. The classroom shelves were excessively dirty; a broken table and a broken gate were in the care space. In the outdoor play space, there was a piece of broken fence was rusty nails sticking out of it, trash on the edges of the playground, moldy burlap sacks, excessive dirt build-up on the Little Tykes car, and there was broken glass along the outside walkway to the playground. There were an excessive number of weeds on the perimeter of the playground.”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2026
3280.71 Heat Source
“It was observed that the gate leading to the kitchen had a broken latch, which made the stove accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2026
3280.67(d) Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle
“It was observed that there was trash in an unlined trash can in the pre-k room. (Corrected on site.)”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2026
3280.66(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container
“It was observed that an unlocked cabinet in the pre-k room contained mod podge, shaving cream, and rubbing alcohol. In the outdoor play area, which was not in use, a container of weed killer was observed in one of the swings and a bottle that said all-purpose clearer on it was in reach of the children. Along the walkway to the playground was an aerosol can and cigarette butts.”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2026
Dec 19, 2025Inspection13 rules cited
3270.152 Adult Hygiene
“Staff #3 was observed changing diapers without washing their hands after each diaper. Corrected on site - staff washed after CR prompt.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2026
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“Documentation showed that staff #2 had an initial health assessment dated 4/29/24, which is older that 12 months from the employee's start date. See LIS for start date.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2026
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“Documentation of 6-month updates to the financial agreement and emergency contact form were not available for child #4.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2026
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“The emergency transportation plan was not available in the preschool classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2026
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“At the time of inspection, the preschooler's emergency contact forms were not available in the classroom (toddler room) where they were receiving care. Corrected on site by moving the go bag into the toddler room.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2025
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The parent's work address and phone number were not available on the emergency contact form for Child # 3.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2026
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“Signed consent for emergency medical care was not available on the emergency contact form for child # 1 and child #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2026
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The name and address of the medical provider were not available on the emergency contact form for child #1 and child #2 The name of the medical provider was not available on the emergency contact form for child #5.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2026
3270.123(a) Signed
“The operator's signature was not available on the financial agreement for Child #4 and Child #5.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2026
3270.34(c) Employed and present 30 hrs/wk
“Continued non-compliance: the facility is operating without a qualified director.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Documentation showed that staff #1 had a PA state police clearance dated 6/24/20, which is beyond the 60-month renewal requirement. Documentation showed that staff #1 had a child abuse clearance dated 7/16/20, which is beyond the 60-month renewal requirement. Documentation showed that staff #1 had an FBI clearance dated 7/27/20, which is beyond the 60-month renewal requirement. Documentation showed that staff #1 had an NSOR clearance dated 8/ 6/20, which is beyond the 60-month renewal requirement. Documentation that staff #2 had a signed disclosure statement on file was not available.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2026
3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“Staff person #3 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid and CPR (completed 11/26/25), Health and Safety Training Part1 (completed 3/3/25) and Part 2 (completed 1/7/26)”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2026
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“Signed consent for the administration of minor first aid was not available for child #1 and child #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2026
Oct 16, 2025Visit2 rules cited
3270.34(c) Employed and present 30 hrs/wk
“The facility is operating without a person who is director-qualified on staff.”
3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters
“Continued Non-Compliance - Documentation of proof of education was not available for Staff #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2025
Jun 30, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3270.36(b)(5) HS/GED + 2 yrs
“At the time of the inspection, documentation of education and experience was not available for Staff #1.”
3270.192(5) Two written references
“At the time of inspection, 2 written, non-family references were not available for staff #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2025
Dec 3, 2024Inspection23 rules cited
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“Documentation of annual fire safety training was not available for Staff #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2025
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric first aid/CPR from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The Disclosure Statement for Staff #1 did not include the date of the signature. The Disclosure Statement for Staff #2 did not contain a witness signature. Documentation showed that Mandated Reporter Training for Staff #2 was 68 months old. Mandated reporter training must be completed within 60 months of last completing the course.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2025
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“Documentation of the names of release persons not available on the agreement for child #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2025
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During the inspection, it was observed that outlet covers were not available for 2 sets of outlets in the infant room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2025
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“Documentation of physician's address and phone number was not available for Child #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2025
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“Documentation of consent for emergency medical care signed by the parent was not available for child #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2025
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“Documentation of updated health assessments were not available for child #2 and child #3.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2025
3270.124(f) Updated every 6 months
“Documentation of updated emergency contact information not available for child #3. Emergency contact information form for child #4 missing the date of parent signature.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2025
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“Documentation of consent for the administration of minor first aid procedures signed by the parent was not available for Child #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2025
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“Documentation of 12 hours of annual child care training was not available for Staff #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2025
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“Documentation showing that the emergency plan had been sent to the county emergency management agency was not available.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2025
3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant
“Documentation of manual testing of the fire detection equipment at least every 30 days was not available.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 2025
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“Documentation of child care experience was not available for Staff #1 and Staff #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“Documentation of fire drills conducted at least once every 60 days was not available. Documentation showed gaps of 61, 64, and 87 days between the last 4 fire drills.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 2025
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“Documentation of the address of a release person was not available on the emergency contact form for child #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2025
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“Documentation of health insurance coverage and policy number was not available for Child #4 and Child #5.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2025
3270.165 Menus
“During the inspection, a posted menu was not available.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2025
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“Documentation of an updated health assessment for Staff #2 was not available.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2025
3270.134(a) Child's hands washed
“During the inspection, it was observed that the staff used hand sanitizer (in the preschool space) and hand wipes (in the toddler space) prior to children eating lunch, rather than handwashing.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 2025
3270.131(e) ACIP recommended immunization record
“Documentation of immunization was not available for child #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Documentation of annual emergency plan training was not available for Staff #2 and Staff #3. Last documented emergency plan training was on 10/2/23. Emergency Plan did not contain a statement addressing the continuity of operations.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2025
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“During the inspection, the emergency plan letter posted for parents did not contain procedures for lockdown emergencies or accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with special needs, and chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2025
Dec 27, 2023Inspection14 rules cited
3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“Staff Person #1 and #2 did not have pediatric CPR/First Aid on file. CPR/First Aide on file was not an approved pediatric curriculum.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 29, 2024
3270.123(a)(1) Amount of fee
“Agreement form for child #2 did not list the fee amount”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 29, 2024
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“Agreement form for child #1 and #5 did not list the services to be provided.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 29, 2024
3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“Agreement form for child #3 and #4 did not list the child's arrival or departure times.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 29, 2024
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“There was no parental consent for minor first aid for child #1, #2, #3, or #5”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 29, 2024
3270.182(4) Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs
“Parental consent to administer medications or special dietary needs was missing for child #5”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 29, 2024
3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease
“Health report for child #1, #2, and #3 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 29, 2024
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“Agreement form for child #2, #3, and #5 did not list persons to whom the child can be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 29, 2024
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“Emergency contact form for child #5 did not list the child's physician address or phone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 29, 2024
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“Emergency contact form for child #1 was missing the father's home address and parent work address. Emergency contact form for child #5 was missing a complete home and work address for the parent. Address provided listed the street but did not include the city.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 29, 2024
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“Parental consent for emergency medical care was missing for child #1, #2, #3 and #5.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 29, 2024
3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“Emergency contact form for child #1, #2, #3, and #5 was missing information on the child's disability.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 29, 2024
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“Emergency contact form for child #1 was missing the address for the release persons. Emergency contact form for child #4 was missing a complete address for the release person. Address listed the street but did not include the city. Emergency contact form for child #5 was missing the address for release persons.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 29, 2024
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“Agreement form and emergency contact form for child #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 were not updated within the past 6 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 29, 2024
Jan 19, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“There was no documentation of emergency drills being completed annually at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2023
3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB
“Staff number 1 did not have a TB screening on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2023
3270.27(a)(3) Contact when arises
“Emergency Plan on file did not list a method to contact parents as soon as an emergency situation arises.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2023
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“Staff number 1 did not have a health assessment on file. Staff number 2 had a health assessment dated 8/15/19 and no updated health assessment was on file. Staff number 3 had a health assessment dated 12/9/20 and no update was on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff person #4 did not have an NSOR clearance or FBI clearance on file. Staff #4 may not work in a child care position at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2023
3270.27(a)(4) Contact when ended
“Emergency Plan on file did not list a method to inform parents that an emergency has ended.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2023
- Dec 17, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Sunrise Kids Daycare Center
Is Sunrise Kids Daycare Center licensed?
Yes. Sunrise Kids Daycare Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Sunrise Kids Daycare Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 20, 2026, with 8 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Sunrise Kids Daycare Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 62 rules across 6 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 60 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 Sunrise Kids Daycare Center care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Sunrise Kids Daycare Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Sunrise Kids Daycare Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Sunrise Kids Daycare Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 696-7110 to ask.
What is Sunrise Kids Daycare Center's phone number?
(717) 696-7110.
Where is Sunrise Kids Daycare Center?
Columbia, PA 17512. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.