Adja Little Sunshine
Data last updated · May 2026
Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.4 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.5 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.1 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Keystone STARS rating of STAR 4 and NAFCC accreditation. Structural quality reflects a 75% violation rate across 4 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected December 2025). The structural rating also includes Pennsylvania's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Pennsylvania caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:5, and preschool ratios at 1:10. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 6 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Keystone STARS STAR 4 (Max 4) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Family Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 6
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:5 10
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Dec 12, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Every 60 Days3290.94(a)(1)
Jul 22, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Compliance/Nondiscrimination; 2025-07-223290.23
3290.32(a) | Comply with CPSL; 2025-07-22 | 3290.181(c)/3290.181(d) | Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos/Dated signature affix; 2025-07-22 | 3290.24(d) | Emergency plan
Jun 27, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL; 2024-06-273290.32(a)
3290.123(a)(5) | Designated release persons; 2024-06-27 | 3290.124(b)(6) | Insurance coverage information; 2024-06-27 | 3290.131(b)(1) | Updated infant health report: every 6 months; 2024-06-27 | 3290.131(b)(2) | Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months; 2024-06-27 | 3290.181(c) | Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos; 2024-06-27 | 3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) | System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibi
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None