Covenant Child Care Center
110 N Mulberry St, Lancaster, PA
Sunshine Nursery Daycare Center
- licensed capacity
- 30
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Sunshine Nursery Daycare Center
Sunshine Nursery Daycare Center is a child care center in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 30 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 5:00 AM to 6:30 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts 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
- 5:00 AM to 6:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 30 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 5:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 5:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 5:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 30 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Sunshine Nursery Daycare Center has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Sunshine Nursery Daycare Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 30 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00246201
Summary
2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 17, 2025: 10 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 2 visits · 16 rules in all · 16 corrected
- Safety and hazards 7
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Background checks 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Records and paperwork 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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Sep 17, 2025Inspection10 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Upon inspection of personnel files, it was found that Emergency plan training was not conducted annually. The files for facility persons #1, #3, #4, #5 #6 and facility person # 7 included documentation of emergency plan training on 5.3.24 with an update on 6.1.25.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2025
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“Upon inspection of the required documents to be on file at the facility, it was found that the parent emergency plan letter did not include provisions for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2025
3270.75(c) Has all items
“Upon inspection of the first aid kit in the PreK ( SACC) room, it was found that adhesive bandages were missing. (CORRECTED ON-SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2025
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“Upon inspection of personnel files, it was found that staff evaluations were not completed on an annual basis. The file for facility person #3 included documentation of staff evaluations on 3.13.24 and updated on 5.5.25. The file for facility person # 6 had an evaluation with a date of 1.17.25 and did not include documentation of prior year staff evaluation.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Upon inspection of personnel files, it was found that the operator is not in compliance with the CPSL as the file for facility person #1 (DOH see LIS code sheet) did not update their child abuse clearances and NSOR results within 60 months. This is evidenced by child abuse certificates dated 5/11/2020 and 6/20/2025 and NSOR results dated 12/30/19 and 4/4/2025. The file for facility persons #3 , facility person #4, and facility person #6 (DOH see LIS code sheet) did not update their NSOR results within 60 months. This is evidenced by NSOR results for facility person #1 dated 12/30/19 and 3/26/2025 and NSOR results for facility person #4 dated 3/10/20 and 4/18/25 and NSOR results for facility person # 6 dated 3/10/20 and 3/26/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2025
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“Upon inspection of the required documents to be on file at the facility, it was found that the emergency plan was not sent to the local municipality.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2025
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“Upon inspection of personnel files, it was found that 12 hours of childcare training was not completed annually. The file for facility persons #4 and facility person #6 included documentation of 10.5 hours of training.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“Upon inspection of personnel files, it was found that fire safety training was not completed annually. The file for facility person #2 included documentation of fire safety training on 1.13.24 with an update on 3.13.25. The file for facility person #4 included documentation of fire safety training on 1.15.24 with an update on 4.16.25. The file for facility person #6 included documentation of fire safety training on 4.19.24 with an update on 8.21.25.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“It was observed that the outdoor play surfacing was uneven and had at least 1-inch gaps creating trip hazards. The surfacing along the child play structure had several tiles which were severely uneven.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2025
3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.
“Upon inspection of the children's files, it was found that the agreements on file for Child #4 and Child #5, #3 were originals, rather than copies.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2025
Oct 1, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
3270.27(b) Plan reviewed/updated annually
“Upon inspection, the facility emergency plan was last reviewed by the operator on 8.31.23 beyond the annual time frame.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2024
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The file for Facility person #2 included a NSOR clearance result dated 8.5.2024 which was obtained after the 45 day provisional hire timeframe.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2024
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The file for facility person #1 did not have an updated health assessment completed within 24 months of their prior assessment. The file for facility person #1 contained health assessments dated 9/28/2021 and 10/02/2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2024
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“Upon inspection, the operator did not have documentation of completing an annual emergency drill.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2024
3270.95(b) Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Facility person #1 tested the smoke detectors on 12.7.23 and 1.22.24, (46 DAYS), on 5.20.24 and 6.20.24, (31 DAYS), and again on 8.19.24 and 9.19.24 (31 DAYS), which is greater than the allowable 30 days between testing dates.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2024
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“Upon inspection, a copy of the emergency plan was last sent to the local EMA on 8.30.23.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2024
Sep 29, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The file for Staff person #1 did not have an updated health assessment completed within 24 months of their prior assessment. The file for Staff person # 1 contained health assessments dated 1/16/2019 and 9/28/2021.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff person #3 did not complete the require training update PA Health and Safety Update 2022 dated 5.4.2023 within the prescribed frame of December 30, 2022, as outlined in Announcement C-22-06.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 26, 2023
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“Upon inspection of the facility fire safety logs, it was found that a gap from 5.22.23 through 7.27 .23 existed in which no fire drill was logged. Therefore, the minimum of 60 days between required fire drills was exceeded.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2023
Sep 14, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“The Toddler room classroom rug by the exit door was frayed along the edges and in need of repair.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Sunshine Nursery Daycare Center
Is Sunshine Nursery Daycare Center licensed?
Yes. Sunshine Nursery Daycare Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Sunshine Nursery Daycare Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on September 17, 2025, with 10 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Sunshine Nursery Daycare Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 2 of 2 visits in the last 3 years; 16 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 Nursery Daycare Center care for?
30, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Sunshine Nursery Daycare Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Sunshine Nursery Daycare Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 5:00 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Sunshine Nursery Daycare Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 392-4808 to ask.
What is Sunshine Nursery Daycare Center's phone number?
(717) 392-4808.
Where is Sunshine Nursery Daycare Center?
558 High St, Lancaster, PA 17603. The nearest other daycare we list is Our Guardian Angel Childcare Center, 0.2 miles away.