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Sunshine Academy

1920 W Marshall St, West Norriton, PA 194034.6· 9 reviews
licensed capacity
106
open each week
5 days

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About Sunshine Academy

Sunshine Academy is a child care center in West Norriton, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 106 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and infant care. It says it provides meals.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: infant through 12 years old
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
106 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
From the state licenseHours it lists: “6:30a-5:30p (full time); summer camp 7am-4pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Infant through 12 years old
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
CurriculumMother Goose Time
Daily lifeMeals provided; Parents pack food; Snacks provided
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Assistance it acceptsSubsidized payments from the ELRC; parents responsible for copayment
Licensed capacity106 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Sunshine Academy has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Sunshine Academy

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
106 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00257076
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 26, 2026: 4 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 10 rules in all · 10 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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. Aug 26, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “During the unannounced inspection on 8/26/26 the health assessment for staff person #1 had not been conducted within one year prior to the start date.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “During the unannounced inspection on 8/26/26 child #1 and Child #2 were observed walking from the bathroom to the classroom and from the front classroom to the back classroom unsupervised by a staff person.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 21, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.102(g) Hazardous toys and equipment

      “During the unannounced inspection on 8/26/26 an infant swing that had been recalled was observed in the infant room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.34(c) Employed and present 30 hrs/wk

      “During the unannounced inspection on 8/26/26 the facility did not have a current director.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2026

  2. Aug 13, 2026Complaint investigation4 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(d) No harsh language

      “During a complaint investigation on 8/26/26 staff person #1 confirmed that they used an aggressive tone and harsh language during a field trip/bus ride while reprimanding child #2.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2026

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “During the inspection on 8/26/26 the PA State Police clearance and Child Abuse clearance were completed for volunteer purposes for staff person #2.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.20(a)(1) Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child

      “During a complaint investigation on 8/26/26 it was revealed that child #2 hurt their leg while in care on 7/28/26 and was later treated at the emergency room. The operator did not report the ER visit to OCDEL as required.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 7, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.19(a) Required to report

      “During a complaint investigation 08/26/2026, an interview with the facility operators revealed that they were notified of an allegation that staff person #1 pulled child #1 by the arm. The facility operators did not report this allegation to Childline as required.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2026

  3. Jun 3, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “During the inspection on 6/3/24Staff persons #1 and #2-- were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff persons #1 and #2 have not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 2/12/21.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size

      “A kitchen cabinet with a broken door was observed in the Preschool classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2026

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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Questions about Sunshine Academy

Is Sunshine Academy licensed?

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

When was Sunshine Academy last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 26, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Sunshine Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 3 of 3 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.

How many children can Sunshine Academy care for?

106, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does Sunshine Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Sunshine Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Sunshine Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (484) 213-8275 to ask.

What is Sunshine Academy's phone number?

(484) 213-8275.

Where is Sunshine Academy?

1920 W Marshall St, West Norriton, PA 19403. The nearest other daycare we list is Funtastic Day Care, 0.2 miles away.

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