Oakland Sunshine Day Care & Lng Ctr
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. Structural quality reflects a 100% violation rate across 3 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected July 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)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 70
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:5 10 Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2) and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jul 30, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Building Surfaces; 2025-07-303270.76
3270.107 | Refrigerator; 2025-07-30 | 3270.131(e)(2)(i) | Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
Jul 29, 20241 Finding1 Important
- General Health and Safety; 2024-07-293270.21
3270.27(e) | Letter to parents; 2024-07-29 | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2024-07-29 | 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) | HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility; 2024-07-29 | 3270.131(b)(1) | Infant: updated health report every 6 months; 2024-07-29 | 3270.131(b)(2) | Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
Jul 20, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2023-07-203270.14/3270.21
3270.32(a) | Comply with CPSL; 2023-07-20 | 3270.51 | Similar Age Level; 2023-07-20 | 3270.91(c) | Door opens in at landing; 2023-07-20 | 3270.113(a) | Supervised at all times; 2023-07-20 | 3270.113(a)(1) | Staff assigned to specific children; 2023-07-20 | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) | Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff perso
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None