The Good Shepherd Child Care Center
102 State Route 2001, Milford, PA
4.0· 8 reviews
Sunshine Station
- licensed capacity
- 180
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Sunshine Station
Sunshine Station is a child care center in Milford, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 180 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
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.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 180 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 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 | 180 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
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State record
Inspection reports for Sunshine Station
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 180 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00245117
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 18, 2025: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 10 rules in all · 10 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 5
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Safety and hazards 1
- Health, medication and illness 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 18, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During a renewal inspection on 9/18/25, certification observed 3 water-stained ceiling tiles in the large preschool classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2025
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During a renewal inspection on 9/18/25, there was no full address for the release persons listed on the emergency contact form for child # 1.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“During a renewal inspection on 9/18/25, certification rep observed a desk in the downstairs school age classroom with a broken handle. There was also splintered wood observed in several areas of the outside climbing castle.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2025
Sep 13, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During a renewal inspection, there was potting soil labeled "keep out of reach of children" in the outdoor area accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2024
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“During a renewal inspection on 9/23/24, a play kitchen in the infant/toddler room was observed to have loose knobs on the stove and a loose handle on the refrigerator.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 28, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During a renewal inspection on 9/23/24, screws were observed to be sticking out of the wood at the bottom border of the play space fence in several areas.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2024
Dec 8, 2023Complaint investigation4 rules cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“A complaint investigation was conducted on 12/8/23. At that time, a bookshelf, posing a tipping hazard, was observed in the infant/young toddler room.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2023
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“A complaint investigation was conducted on 12/8/23. At that time, it was discovered that an incident report is given to the parent and a copy is placed in the child file when a child is injured. However, there is not a master incident report file containing all incident reports.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 11, 2023
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“A complaint investigation was conducted on 12/8/23. At that time, Staff Person #1 was asked to name their primary care group. Staff Person #1 named four young toddlers and an infant in their group.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2024
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“A complaint investigation was conducted on 12/8/23. At that time, Staff Person #1 was asked to name their primary care group. Staff Person #1 named four young toddlers and an infant in their group.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2023
Sep 11, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/11/23. During the inspection, a soiled diaper in a plastic bag was observed on the landing leading to the playground from the preschool room.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 11, 2023
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/11/23. During the inspection, damaged plaster was observed in the back right corner of the room downstairs.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 11, 2023
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/11/23. During the inspection, Lambert potting soil, labeled "keep out of reach of children" was observed on the landing of the exit to the playground from the preschool room and was accessible to the children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 11, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/11/23. During the inspection, pieces of foam insulation were observed scattered on the playground. The bungee cord that prevented access to the storage area off the playground had deteriorated due to dry rot and no longer prevented access to the storage area. A pile of lumber and many storage containers filled with rain water were observed in the storage area. A ceiling tile was missing from the downstairs bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 11, 2023
3270.72(b) Screened
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/11/23. During the inspection, the kitchen door leading to the playground was propped open and was not equipped with a screen.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 11, 2023
3270.66(d) Toxic plants not permitted
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/11/23. During the inspection, the bungee cord that prevented access to the storage area off the playground had deteriorated due to dry rot and no longer prevented access to the storage area. Pokeweed, a toxic plant, was observed on the ground of the storage area and was accessible to the children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 11, 2023
Jul 7, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
3270.124(a) Each child emergency contact person
“An unannounced inspection was conducted on 7/7/23. At that time, the file for Child #1 was reviewed. The file did not contain emergency contact information for the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2023
3270.182(8) Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.
“An unannounced inspection was conducted on 7/7/23. At that time, the file for Child #1 was reviewed. The file did not contain a financial agreement for the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2023
May 9, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
3270.37(c) Aides supervised all times
“An unannounced inspection was conducted on 5/9/23. At that time, Staff Person #2 was observed to be caring for two infant children unsupervised while Staff Person #1 was in the bathroom. Other staff who qualify to work unsupervised were available in the facility to cover the bathroom break. Staff person #2 is an aide and does not qualify to work unsupervised.”
Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“An unannounced inspection was conducted on 5/9/23. At that time, Staff Person #1 was observed to be caring for two infant children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: mandated reporter training.”
Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2023
3270.72(b) Screened
“An unannounced inspection was conducted on 5/9/23. At that time, the side door to the playground was observed to be propped open with no screen for ventilation in the first room on the right upon entering the building.”
Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“An unannounced inspection was conducted on 5/9/23. At that time, nails were observed to be sticking up out of the bench on the deck playground where the children were playing.”
Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2023
Jan 26, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“A renewal inspection was conducted onsite on 1/31/23. At that time, the large playground to the left of the building was inspected. A rusty desk was observed on the playground.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“A renewal inspection was conducted onsite on 1/31/23. At that time, the playgrounds were inspected. Garbage, including wrappers and small pieces of styrofoar, were observed by the steps at the entrance to the back macadam playground. A large ladder was propped unevenly, posing a tipping hazard, on the back macadam playground. Broken fencing, with sharp screws exposed was observed on the large playground to the left of the building.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2023
Nov 18, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
3270.70(a) 65º F minimum
“An unannounced inspection was conducted on 11/18/22. At that time, the back room of the facility where the toddlers are located measured a temperature of 64° F. The main hallway of the facility measured a temperature of 59° F.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2022
3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“An unannounced inspection was conducted on 11/18/22. At that time, all four doors leading into the preschool room (the large room on the left of the facility) were locked with slide locks at the top of the door connected to the top door frame.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2022
Nov 14, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.17(b) Permit specialized services
“A complaint investigation was conducted on 11/18/22. At that time, Staff Person #1, the director of the facility, stated that adults who provide specialized services to children are only permitted into the building on Tuesdays from 9am-12pm.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2022
Aug 30, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“An unannounced inspection was conducted on 8/30/22. A that time, Staff Person #7 was observed working with the toddler children at the facility supervised by other staff. Staff Person #7 stated that it was their second day of employment after moving back to the area from Virginia. A review of the staff files found that Staff Person #7 did not have Virginia clearances or the requests for those clearances on file at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2022
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“An unannounced inspection was conducted on 8/30/22. A that time, peeling paint was observed on the bottom of the fence on the infant/toddler macadam playground. The peeling paint was observed on the playground side of the fencing encasing the stairs leading to the playground.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2022
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/15/22. At that time, the threshold under the gate leading to the back door of the toddler room was observed to have ripped carpet. An acceptable plan of correction was received stating that it would be corrected 8/26/22. An unannounced inspection was conducted on 8/30/22. At that time, the threshold under the gate leading to the back door of the toddler room was observed to have ripped carpet.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2022
3270.72(b) Screened
“An unannounced inspection was conducted on 8/30/22. A that time, the door leading from the preschool room to the playground was propped open for ventilation and was not equipped with a screen.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2022
3270.67(c) No insects or rodents
“An unannounced inspection was conducted on 8/30/22. A that time, bat feces were observed outside the back door leading to the infant/toddler macadam playground.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2022
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Aug 22, 2022Visit4 rules cited
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/15/22. At that time, a group of young and older school age children were observed on the playground. When asked who was in their primary group, Staff Person #1 named 16 children. When asked who was in their primary group, Staff Person #2 did not name their group and stated that Staff Person #1 has the list, that they both work together and there were 17 children total. Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 said that they both supervise all of the children on the playground and do not split up the group. There were a total of 18 school age children in the group and two children were not identified by name by either staff. An acceptable plan of correction was received with a correction date of 8/15/22. On 8/30/22, an unannounced inspection was conducted after facility reported noncompliance on 8/18/22. It was determined that on 8/18/22 a lapse of supervision on the playground occurred. Child #1, who was a preschooler at the time, scaled a 5'10" chain link fence. Staff Person #6 saw the child on the outside of the fence, but admitted she did not see the child scale the fence. Child #1 was then able to make his way to the berm of Route 6 and 209 before being recovered by a passerby and Staff Person #6.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2022
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/15/22. At that time, a group of young and older school age children were observed on the playground. When asked who was in their primary group, Staff Person #1 named 16 children. When asked who was in their primary group, Staff Person #2 did not name their group and stated that Staff Person #1 has the list, that they both work together and there were 17 children total. Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 said that they both supervise all of the children on the playground and do not split up the group. There were a total of 18 school age children in the group and two children were not identified by name by either staff. An acceptable plan of correction was received with a correction date of 8/15/22. On 8/30/22, an unannounced inspection was conducted after facility reported noncompliance on 8/18/22. It was determined that on 8/18/22 a lapse of supervision on the playground occurred. Child #1, who was a preschooler at the time, scaled a 5'10" chain link fence. Staff Person #6 saw the child on the outside of the fence, but admitted she did not see the child scale the fence. Child #1 was then able to make his way to the berm of Route 6 and 209 before being recovered by a passerby and Staff Person #6.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2022
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/15/22. At that time, a group of young and older school age children were observed on the playground. When asked who was in their primary group, Staff Person #1 named 16 children. When asked who was in their primary group, Staff Person #2 did not name their group and stated that Staff Person #1 has the list, that they both work together and there were 17 children total. Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 said that they both supervise all of the children on the playground and do not split up the group. There were a total of 18 school age children in the group and two children were not identified by name by either staff. An acceptable plan of correction was received with a correction date of 8/15/22. On 8/30/22, an unannounced inspection was conducted after facility reported noncompliance on 8/18/22. It was determined that on 8/18/22 a lapse of supervision on the playground occurred. Child #1, who was a preschooler at the time, scaled a 5'10" chain link fence. Staff Person #6 saw the child on the outside of the fence, but admitted she did not see the child scale the fence. Child #1 was then able to make his way to the berm of Route 6 and 209 before being recovered by a passerby and Staff Person #6.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 26, 2022
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/15/22. At that time, a group of young and older school age children were observed on the playground. When asked who was in their primary group, Staff Person #1 named 16 children. When asked who was in their primary group, Staff Person #2 did not name their group and stated that Staff Person #1 has the list, that they both work together and there were 17 children total. Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 said that they both supervise all of the children on the playground and do not split up the group. There were a total of 18 school age children in the group and two children were not identified by name by either staff. An acceptable plan of correction was received with a correction date of 8/15/22. On 8/30/22, an unannounced inspection was conducted after facility reported noncompliance on 8/18/22. It was determined that on 8/18/22 a lapse of supervision on the playground occurred. Child #1, who was a preschooler at the time, scaled a 5'10" chain link fence. Staff Person #6 saw the child on the outside of the fence, but admitted she did not see the child scale the fence. Child #1 was then able to make his way to the berm of Route 6 and 209 before being recovered by a passerby and Staff Person #6.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2022
Jul 21, 2022Inspection7 rules cited
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“During the renewal inspection, the staff files were reviewed. At that time, the following staff, who have been employed at the facility for more than 90 days, completed the 6 hour health and safety training outside of the acceptable date range and had not completed the 10 hour health and safety training. Staff Person #3 completed the 6 hour health and safety training on 7/12/18. Staff Person #4 completed the 6 hour health and safety training on 6/28/19. Staff Person #5 completed the 6 hour health and safety training on 8/30/21. Staff Person #6 completed the 6 hour health and safety training on 7/8/18.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2022
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/15/22. At that time, the path to the toddler playground was overgrown with weeds, some reaching a foot high. The macadam infant/toddler playground behind the building contained a section overgrown with weeds, with some reaching a foot high. The threshold under the gate leading to the back door of the toddler room was observed to have ripped carpet.”
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/15/22. At that time, a group of young and older school age children were observed on the playground. When asked who was in their primary group, Staff Person #1 named 16 children. When asked who was in their primary group, Staff Person #2 did not name their group and stated that Staff Person #1 has the list, that they both work together and there were 17 children total. Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 said that they both supervise all of the children on the playground and do not split up the group. There were a total of 18 school age children in the group and two children were not identified by name by either staff.”
3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease
“During the renewal inspection, the child files were reviewed. At that time, the file for Child #1 and Child #2 did not contain health assessments that stated whether the children were free from contagious diseases and able to participate in child care.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2022
3270.131(e)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) ACIP recommended immunization record /Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“During the renewal inspection, the child files were reviewed. At that time, the file for Child #2 did not contain documentation of any flu vaccine administered to the child. The file for Child #3 did not contain immunization record of the flu vaccine administered during the previous flu season. The last flu vaccine on file is dated 10/30/2020.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2022
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/15/22. At that time, the emergency plan located at the facility did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, or children with disabilities that are enrolled at the center.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 2022
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/15/22. At that time, a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child in the event of an emergency was not found posted in the facility or in the emergency bags.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Sunshine Station
Is Sunshine Station licensed?
Yes. Sunshine Station is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Sunshine Station last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on September 18, 2025, with 3 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Sunshine Station 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 Station care for?
180, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Sunshine Station accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Sunshine Station's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Sunshine Station cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (570) 296-7241 to ask.
What is Sunshine Station's phone number?
(570) 296-7241.
Where is Sunshine Station?
476 Routes 6 And 209, Milford, PA 18337. The nearest other daycare we list is Center for Devel Disabilities of Pike Co, 0.3 miles away.