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Sunshines Day Care Center

154 Pleasant Dr, Aliquippa, PA 15001
licensed capacity
28
open each week
5 days

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About Sunshines Day Care Center

Sunshines Day Care Center is a child care center in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 28 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 64 rules across 9 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Ages served: school-age children

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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Licensed capacity
28 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
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Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity28 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Sunshines Day Care Center

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
28 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00245897
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Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 24, 2026: 12 rules cited

Rules cited on 9 of 9 visits · 64 rules in all · 64 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 16
  • Health, medication and illness 15
  • Staff training and qualifications 12
  • Records and paperwork 7
  • Background checks 5
  • Discipline and child guidance 3
  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Food and nutrition 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 24, 2026Inspection12 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.

      “The current fire safety training for staff #1 and staff #2 is dated 4/2/24, which is more than one year ago. The current fire safety training for staff #3 is dated10/31/24, which is more than one year ago.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “The file for child #1, enrolled for more than 6 months (see LIS code sheet) does not include a child service report to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.52 Mixed Age Level

      “At the time of initial ratio/supervision assessment, staff #1 was observed providing care for a mixed-age group of 10 children aged older toddler through school age.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “Staff #3, employed for more than one year (see LIS code sheet), does not have a staff evaluation. Staff #1, employed for more than one year (see LIS code sheet), does not have a staff evaluation.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

      “The emergency contact information for child #1 does not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “The file for child #1, enrolled for more than 6 months (see LIS code sheet) does not include a signed review of the emergency contact information or fee agreement.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

      “The current health assessment for staff #1 is dated 3/13/24, which is more than 24 months ago. The current health assessment for staff #2 is dated 4/2/24, which is more than 24 months ago.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “The current emergency plan training for staff #2 and staff #3 is dated 10/31/24, which is more than one year ago.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

      “The emergency contact information for child #1 does not include signed parental consent for administration of minor first aid.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e) Immunization record/ACIP recommended immunization record

      “The file for child #2, enrolled for more than 60 days (see LIS code sheet) does not include documentation of immunization administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “Staff persons #1, #2, and #3 have 7 of the required 12 annual professional development hours documented with pediatric first aid and CPR training. An additional 5 hours of professional development training are required.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months

      “The current health assessment for child #1 (see LIS code sheet) is dated 8/27/25, which is more than 6 months ago.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2026

  2. Jul 3, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “Testing of the fire-detection system exceeded 30 days on the following dates: 1/25/26-2/25/26, 3/25/36-4/25/26. The last date on the testing log is 5/25/26, which is more than 30 days prior to the date of the inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a) Director or designated staff person responsibility

      “Fire drills exceed 60 days between 9/26/25-1/29/26.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training

      “The current pediatric first-aid and CPR training for staff #2 is dated 2/5/26, which is after the expiration of the previous training that is dated 11/7/23. The current first-aid and CPR training for staff #3 is dated 3/17/26, which is after the expiration of the previous training that is dated 1/19/24.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2026

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “Staff #1 has a PA State Police clearance dated 6/6/24 that lists the purpose as "for access & review."”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.37(b) Aide qualifications

      “The file for staff #1 does not include documentation showing that an 8th grade education or two years of experience with children was obtained.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

      “Staff #1 does not have a health assessment on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2026

  3. Aug 15, 2025Inspection10 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “Staff #2 and staff #3, do not have any hours of documented childcare training between 3/20/24 and 3/20/25. Staff person #4 has six hours of documented childcare training between 7/15/24 and 7/15/25.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

      “Staff person #4 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”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(e) ACIP recommended immunization record

      “Written verification of immunizations for child #2 is dated 7/11/25, which more than 60 days after the date of enrollment (see LIS code sheet). Written verification of immunizations for child #3 is dated 6/25/25, which is more than 60 days after the date of enrollment (see LIS code sheet). Written verification of immunizations for child #4 is dated 7/25/24, which is more than 60 days after the date of enrollment (see LIS code sheet).”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.

      “The fire safety training for staff #2 and #3 is dated 4/2/24, which is more than 12 months ago.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 7, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “The records for child #3 and child #4 do not include a form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(a) Health information

      “The initial health assessment for child #2 is dated 7/11/25, which is more than 60 days after the date of enrollment (see LIS code sheet). The initial health assessment for child #3 is dated 6/25/25, which is more than 60 days after the date of enrollment (see LIS code sheet). The initial health assessment for child #4 is dated 7/25/25, which is more than 60 days after the date of enrollment (see LIS code sheet).”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2025

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “The FBI clearance for staff #1, dated 8/19/24, is a Department of Education clearance, not DHS.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(1) Amount of fee

      “The agreement for child #2 does not include the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “The emergency contact information for child #1 does not include the release person's address or phone number.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff person #4 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.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2025

  4. May 16, 2025Visit3 rules cited
    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “Staff person #1 has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test

      “The record for staff person #1 does not include an initial health assessment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff person #1 completed professional development listed in subsections (f)1-10 more than 90 days after their date of hire. The trainings were completed on 5/6/25 and 5/12/25 (See LIS code sheet)”

      Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2025

  5. Apr 16, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed

      “The exit from the Rainbow Room to the lobby was obstructed by a Pack and Play.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “In the infant room, two outlets were each missing one outlet cover. One of the outlets was on the back, left side of the room near an exit door. The other outlet was between two Pack and Plays on the long wall.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2025

  6. Sep 25, 2024Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.52 Mixed Age Level

      “At approximately 10:42AM it was observed that Staff person #1 was with a mixed group of 7 children (3 young toddler, 2 older toddlers, and 1 preschooler) in the main childcare space, while staff person #2 was heating up lunches in the office area. Leaving Staff Person #1 with a ratio of 1:7.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.121(a) Review policies and procedures

      “Upon interview with the operator, it was determined that the dismissal policies are not discussed with the enrolling parents.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.121(b) Given parents in writing

      “Upon interview with the operator, it was determined that the enrolling parents never received written notification of the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2024

  7. Sep 25, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.52 Mixed Age Level

      “At approximately 10:42AM it was observed that Staff person #1 was with a mixed group of 7 children (3 young toddler, 2 older toddlers, and 1 preschooler) in the main childcare space, while staff person #2 was heating up lunches in the office area. Leaving Staff Person #1 with a ratio of 1:7.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.121(a) Review policies and procedures

      “Upon interview with the operator, it was determined that the dismissal policies are not discussed with the enrolling parents.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.121(b) Given parents in writing

      “Upon interview with the operator, it was determined that the enrolling parents never received written notification of the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2024

  8. Aug 13, 2024Inspection12 rules cited
    • Background checks

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

      “Staff persons #1 and #2 do not have documentation of current NSOR clearance. Staff person #2 does not have documentation of current Pennsylvania State Police, or DHS FBI clearances. (See LIS code sheet for DOH)”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 4, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

      “Child #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 did not have signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(a) Each child emergency contact person

      “Emergency contact information was not present for children #1-#5.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “The agreements for child #1 and child #5 did not include services provided to the family and child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 4, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(6) Admission date

      “The agreements for child #1, #3, #4, and #5 did not specify the child's date of admission.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 4, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(4) Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs

      “Child #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 did not have signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(b) Original container

      “An unlabeled bottle containing a mixture Fabuloso and water was observed in the Star/Moon room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 13, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “Staff person #2 and did not have documentation of a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and verification of 2 years of experience with children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 4, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(3) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

      “Child #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 did not have signed parental consent for emergency medical care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test

      “Staff person #1 and staff person #2 lack a written report of initial health assessment, including the results of initial tuberculin skin tests or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 4, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days

      “The facility lacked documentation showing that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “The facility lacked a documentation of testing of fire-detection system every 30 days.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2024

  9. Apr 22, 2024Inspection16 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(f) Emergency plan

      “The operator could not provide proof that a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates were sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan

      “The emergency plan did not provide a plan for accommodations for infants, toddlers, or children with chronic medical conditions.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant

      “Facility lacked documentation of proof of purchase of fire detection system.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) Contact when arises/Contact when ended

      “The emergency plan did not provide a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises.The emergency plan that did not provide a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and did not provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2024

    • Background checks

      3270.192(4) CPSL information

      “File for staff person 2 lacked proof of child abuse clearance and lacked the first page of the disclosure statement.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(1) Emergency plan

      “Emergency plan did not address lock-down accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted

      “Provider lacked posting and documentation of plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(2) Emergency plan

      “Emergency plan did not specify evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(ii) Associate's + 3 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “The file for staff person 1 lacked the documentation needed to verify experience needed to qualify as the director. The file for staff person 1 lacked the proper documentation of experience needed to qualify as the director.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “The first-aid kit in the Star/moon room and rainbow room lacked soap in the first-aid kit.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.82(h) Handwashing signs

      “The toilet in the restroom lacked a hand washing sign, and the diapering station in the infant room lacked a handwashing sign.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles

      “The restroom lacked a waste receptacle.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.107 Refrigerator

      “The star/moon room, rainbow room, and sunshine room refrigerators all lacked thermometers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(a) In child care spaces

      “The infant room-sunshine room lacked a first aid kit.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.35(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) Bachelor's/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “The file for staff person 2 lacked the documentation needed to verify education needed to qualify as group supervisor. The file for staff person 2 lacked any verification of education or experience needed to qualify for group supervisor.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “Back right of outdoor fence lacked 1 bolt cover.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2024

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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Is Sunshines Day Care Center licensed?

Yes. Sunshines Day Care Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Sunshines Day Care Center last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 24, 2026, with 12 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Sunshines Day Care Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 64 rules across 9 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 64 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 Sunshines Day Care Center care for?

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

Does Sunshines Day Care Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Sunshines Day Care Center's hours?

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

How much does Sunshines Day Care Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (878) 201-3324 to ask.

What is Sunshines Day Care Center's phone number?

(878) 201-3324.

Where is Sunshines Day Care Center?

154 Pleasant Dr, Aliquippa, PA 15001. The nearest other daycare we list is Childrens Choice Day Care, 0.6 miles away.

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