Esther M Horst
Refton, PA 17568 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Sunshine Corners
- licensed capacity
- 133
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Sunshine Corners
Sunshine Corners is a child care center in Strasburg, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 133 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM to 5:45 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with full-time care, infant care, part-time care and preschool. It says it provides meals.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 28 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageSummer campMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:45 AM to 5:45 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 133 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:45 AM to 5:45 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:45 AM to 5:45 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:45 AM to 5:45 PM |
| Thursday | 6:45 AM to 5:45 PM |
| Friday | 6:45 AM to 5:45 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | Full-time care, infant care, part-time care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Play-based |
| Staff | Fully qualified staff |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 133 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Sunshine Corners has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Sunshine Corners
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 133 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00253885
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 11, 2026: 14 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 28 rules in all · 28 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 8
- Background checks 4
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Safety and hazards 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Records and paperwork 3
- Safe sleep 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Transportation 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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Feb 11, 2026Inspection14 rules cited
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“Facility person # 3 has not completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first aid and CPR training on file expiring 1/28/25 and contained an updated on 2.21.25.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“Staff fire safety planning training was not conducted annually. The file for facility person #13 included documentation of fire safety training on 7.18.24 with an update on 8.14.25. The file for facility person #15 included documentation of fire safety training on 8.13.24 with an update on 9.22.25. The file for facility person #17 included documentation of fire safety training on 8.6.24 with an update on 10.2.25. The file for facility person #23 included documentation of fire safety training on 7.16.24 with an update on 8.5.25. The file for facility person #27 included documentation of fire safety training on 11.13.24 and did not include an update.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2026
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Facility person # 34 has not completed the following pre-service training within 90 days of their hire date: Health and Safety Part1 was completed on 1.20.26 [119d] and Health and Safety Part 2 is missing.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Upon inspection of personnel files, it was found that facility person # 3 contained a State Police Clearance that was dated 10.19.20 [expired on 10.19.25] and updated on 10.28.25. It was found that facility person # 4 contained a Child Abuse Clearance that was dated 11.24.20 [expired on 11.24.25] and updated on 12.15.25. It was found that facility person # 5 contained a State Police Clearance that was dated 11.25.20 [expired on 11.25.25] and updated on 12.22.25; The Child Abuse clearance dated 11.25.20 [expired on 11.25.25] and updated on 12.26.25. It was found that facility person # 6 contained an FBI Clearance that was dated 7.8.20 [expired on 7.8.25] and updated on 8.19.25 AND the NSOR clearance dated 3.3.20 [expired on 3.3.25] and updated on 3.24.25. It was found that facility person # 11 contained a Child Abuse Clearance that was dated 11.25.20 [expired on 11.25.25] and updated on 12.15.25. It was found that facility person # 12 contained a Child Abuse Clearance that was dated 10.28.20 [expired on 10.28.25] and updated on 11.3.25 AND the DHS FBI clearance dated 10.19.20 [expired on 10.19.25] and updated on 10.21.25. It was found that facility person # 14 contained a Child Abuse Clearance that was dated 11.24.20 [expired on 11.24.25] and updated on 12.15.25. Clearances for facility persons # 3, #4, #5, #6, #11, #12, AND #14 were not updated within the 60-month date timeframe required under CPSL. The file for Facility Person #34 did not include a valid employee child abuse clearance and contained a volunteer Child Abuse clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2026
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iv) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Transcript, diploma and letters
“The file for facility person #32 did not include a high school diploma.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2026
3270.75(c) Has all items
“It was observed that the first aid kit in the infant room did not include nonporous gloves. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2026
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“It was observed that the changing table mat was frayed in the TOGS room. It was observed that the floor matting used in the infant room had frayed edges. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2026
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“It was observed that the cribs in the infant room were not labeled with individual child's names. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2026
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“Upon inspection of children files, it was found that Child Service Reports were missing or not updated within the 6-month timeframe. The file for child #3 did not include a CSR. The file for child # 4 did not include an updated CSR as last dated CSR was 4.17.25, The file for child # 9 contained a CSR dated 1.8.25 and did not include an updated CSR after 6 months. The CSR on file for child #6 was dated 12.16.25 which was after the 6-month time frame. The file for child # 5 contained a CSR dated 1.25.26 and did not include the prior CSR. The file for child # 7 contained a CSR dated 1.6.26 and did not include the prior CSR. The file for child # 8 contained a CSR dated 1.8.26 and did not include the prior CSR.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 16, 2026
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“The file for child #1 contained an Emergency Contact form that did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2026
3270.182(6) Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading
“The file for child #1 contained an Emergency Contact form that did not include signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2026
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The file for Facility Persons #32 included one written signed, nonfamily reference from an individual attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. The file for facility persons #33 and #35 did not include two written signed, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2026
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“Facility person # 32 has not completed the following pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Pediatric First Aid/CPR from a PQAS approved trainer and PQAS approved curriculum. (see LIS code sheet):”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2026
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“The file for child #1 contained an Emergency Contact form that did not include signed parental consent for minor first aid.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2026
Dec 15, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for facility person # 1 contained a childcare clearance that was dated 11.24.20 [expired on 11.24.25]. The facility had no record of an application for the updated clearance on file. The file for facility person # 1 contained an FBI clearance that was dated 11.06.20 and updated on 11.07.25. The updated FBI Clearance for facility person #1 was not completed every 60-months as required by CPSL. The file for facility person # 2 contained a Child Abuse clearance that was dated 11.24.20 and updated on 12.15.25. The file for facility person # 2 contained a Mandated Reporter training that was dated 3.31.20 and updated on 11.24.25. The updated Child Abuse clearance and Mandated Reporter training for facility person #2 were not completed every 60-months as required by CPSL. The file for facility person # 3 contained a Child Abuse clearance that was dated 11.25.20 and updated on 12.15.25. The updated Child Abuse clearance for facility person #3 was not completed every 60-months as required by CPSL. The file for facility person # 4 contained a Mandated Reporter training that was dated 9.21.20 and updated on 9.30.25. The updated Mandated Reporter training for facility person #4 was not completed every 60-months as required by CPSL.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2025
Feb 12, 2025Inspection10 rules cited
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“Upon inspection of the facility fire drill log, it was found that drills were conducted on 7.11.24 and 9.10.24 (61 days), which demonstrates that greater than 60 days elapsed between drills.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2025
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“It was observed that the emergency contact forms for child #2 , child # 5, and child # 7 were updated by the parent beyond a 6-month period. The emergency forms for child #2 were reviewed on 2/1/2024 with an update on 1/29/25 . The emergency forms for child #5 were reviewed on 7/20/2024 with an update on 2/3/25 . The emergency forms for child #7 were reviewed on 7/20/2024 with an update on 2/3/25. The emergency form on file for child #9 was reviewed on 8/13/24 without having an update on file. It was observed that the emergency contact forms and financial agreement forms for child #8 were updated by the parent beyond a 6-month period. Both emergency contact forms and financial agreement forms were reviewed on 7/19/24 with an update on 2/05/25.a”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2025
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The file for Staff person #7 and staff person #10 did not have an updated health assessment completed within 24 months of their prior assessment. The file for Staff person # 4 contained health assessments dated 2/16/22 and renewed on 3/21/2024. The file for Staff person # 10 contained health assessments dated 2/25/22 and renewed on 12/10/24. The file for staff person #19 contained health assessments dated 6//9/22 and renewed on 9/18/24. The file for Staff person # 28 contained health assessments dated 3.16.22 and renewed on 10.11.24.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2025
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“Staff emergency plan training was not updated annually. The file for staff person #14 included documentation of emergency plan training on 10/26/23 with an update on 2/13/25. The file for staff person #15 included emergency plan training on 3/15/23 with an update on 2/13/25. . The file for staff person #16 included emergency plan training on 6/28/23 with an update on 2/13/25. The file for staff person #21 included emergency plan training on 11.3.23 with an update on 2/13/25. The file for staff person #22 included emergency plan training on 1/4/2024 with an update on 2/13/25. The file for staff person #23 included emergency plan training on 1/10/24 with an update on 2/14/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“Staff fire safety planning training was not conducted annually. The file for staff person #14 included documentation of fire safety training on 10.31.23 with an update on 2.7.25. The file for staff person #15 included documentation of fire safety training on 3/24/23 with an update on 8/23/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2025
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #8 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 dated 7.9.24. Staff person #22 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety training dated 1.1.25. Staff person 13 did not have Health and Safety. "Get Started with Center Based -REVISED 2022 on file."”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The file for Staff person #9 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training being dated 9/23/19. The file for staff person #10 contained a clearance that was not updated within the 60-month timeframe as required under CPSL. The file for staff person #10 contained a NSOR clearance date of 1/20/2025 with no updated NSOR clearance on file. The file for staff person #17 contained state police clearances beyond the 60-month timeframe as evidenced 3/28/19 and updated 4/4/24. The file for staff person # 32 contained a volunteer child abuse clearance (dated 9.26.2023).”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 25, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“It was observed in the toddler 'ones' room there was dust 'balls' build-up on vent cylinders installed on the wall above eye height near the changing table area.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“It was observed in the Sunnies room ( Older Toddlers) that the foam mat was worn and were frayed along in 3 edges and in need of repair.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“Staff person #2 has not completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first aid and CPR training on file expiring 11.28.23 Staff person #10, Staff person #11, staff person # 12, staff person # 19 , and staff person #27 has not completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first aid and CPR training on file expiring 1.28.23. Staff person #29 has not completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first aid and CPR training on file expiring 4.2.24. Staff person #17 has not completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first aid and CPR training on file expiring 3/2024 and updated on 10.21.24.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2025
Feb 1, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The files for child # 2 , child #3, child #4, and Child #5 contained Emergency Contact forms that were not updated at least once in a 6-month period. The emergency contact had the following dates of 2.9.23 and an update of 9.26.23. The emergency contact form for child #3 had the following dates of 2.5.23 and an update of 9.27.23. The emergency contact form for child #4 had the following dates of 2.8.23 and an update of 9.26.23. The emergency contact form for child #5 had the following dates of 2.13.23 and an update of 9.28.23.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2024
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The file for Staff person #4, # 15 and #20 did not have an updated health assessment completed within 24 months of their prior assessment. The file for Staff person # 4 contained health assessments dated 8/12/20 and 1/20/23. The file for Staff person # 15 contained health assessments dated 9/30/20 and 2/7/23. The file for Staff person # 20 contained health assessments dated 10/19/20 and 2/6/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2023
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“3270.32 (a) The file for facility persons #7 and #13 contained clearances that were not updated within the 60 month timeframe required under CPSL. The file for facility person #7 contained State Police clearances dated 11/22/17 with an update on 1/26/23, and Child Abuse Clearances dated 11/22/17 with an update on 2/2/2023. The file for facility person #13 contained State Police clearances dated 6/11/18 with an update on 7/3/23, and Child Abuse Clearances dated 6/11/18 with an update on 7/8/23 and DHS FBI clearances dated 6/20/18 with an update on 7/7/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2024
Feb 24, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“Staff evaluations were not completed on a regular basis at a minimum annually. Staff person 5,6,7,8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, AND 18 had evaluations last dated 2/20/2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2023
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first aid kit in the little sunnies young toddler room did not contain tweezers. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2023
Feb 25, 2022Inspection7 rules cited
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“It was observed that fire drills were not conducted at least once every 60 days. The documented fire drills at the facility occurred on 5/21/2021 and 7/21/2021.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2021
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The file for facility person #20 included a health assessment dated 5/18/19 and an update on 5/27/21. The file for facility person #21 included a health assessment dated 1/8/20 and an update on 2/16/22. The file for facility person #22 included a health assessment dated 4/5/19 and an update on 9/1/21. The file for facility person #24 included a health assessment dated 1/25/19 and an update on 7/30/21. The files did not contain an updated health assessment completed within 24 months of their prior assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2021
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“It was observed that the Emergency contact form on file for child #3 did not include a release person's complete address.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2021
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“Staff evaluations were not completed on a regular basis at a minimum annually. The file for facility person # 12 included documentation of a written evaluation on 2/15/21 with an update on 2/20/22. The file for facility person # 13 included documentation of a written evaluation on 2/15/21 with an update on 2/20/22. The file for facility person # 14 included documentation of a written evaluation on 2/15/21 with an update on 2/19/22. The file for facility person # 15 included documentation of a written evaluation on 2/15/21 with an update on 2/20/22. The file for facility person # 16 included documentation of a written evaluation on 2/15/21 with an update on 2/19/22. The file for facility person # 17 included documentation of a written evaluation on 2/15/21 with an update on 2/20/22. The file for facility person # 18 included documentation of a written evaluation on 2/15/21 with an update on 2/20/22. The file for facility person # 19 included documentation of a written evaluation on 2/15/21 with an update on 2/22/22. The file for facility person # 20 included documentation of a written evaluation on 2/15/21 with an update on 2/20/22. The file for facility person # 21 included documentation of a written evaluation on 2/15/21 with an update on 2/22/22. The file for facility person #24 included documentation of a written evaluation on 2/15/21 with an update on 2/21/22. The file for facility person #25 included documentation of a written evaluation on 2/15/21 with an update on 2/23/22.The file for facility person #26 included documentation of a written evaluation on 2/15/21 with an update on 2/23/22. The file for facility person #27 included documentation of a written evaluation on 2/15/21 with an update on 2/23/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2021
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“Staff fire safety planning training was not conducted annually. The file for facility person #25 did not include documentation of fire safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2021
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“Staff emergency plan training was not updated annually. The file for facility person #24 included documentation of emergency plan training on 5/19/2020.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2022
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“The file for Staff persons # 1, # 2, #3, #13, #15, #19, #22 , #24, and #26 did not contain documentation of 12hour minimum clock hours of child care training.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Sunshine Corners
Is Sunshine Corners licensed?
Yes. Sunshine Corners is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Sunshine Corners last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on February 11, 2026, with 14 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Sunshine Corners had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 28 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 28 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 Corners care for?
133, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Sunshine Corners accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Sunshine Corners' hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM to 5:45 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Sunshine Corners cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 687-8663 to ask.
What is Sunshine Corners' phone number?
(717) 687-8663.
Where is Sunshine Corners?
141 Precision Ave, Strasburg, PA 17579. The nearest other daycare we list is Lampeter-Strasburg Pioneer Early Childhood Center, 2.7 miles away.