Sonlight Child Learning Center
3993 E CHURCH ST, COCHRANTON, PA 16314Childery Rating: 2/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.2 / 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.3 / 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 2 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Keystone STARS rating of STAR 2. Structural quality reflects a 100% violation rate across 6 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected March 2026). 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 2 (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
- 160
- 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 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Mar 10, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Letter to Parents; 2026-03-103270.27(e)
3270.67(d) | Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle; 2026-03-10 | 3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2026-03-10 | 3270.77(a) | No peeling paint or plaster; 2026-03-10 | 3270.82(g) | Clean and good repair; 2026-03-10 | 3270.82(h) | Handwashing signs; 2026-03-10 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2026-03-10 | 3270.103 | Small Toys and Objects; 2026-03-10 | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) | Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mo; 2026-03-10 | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/He; 2026-03-10 | 3270.171(c) | Safe routes posted
Oct 22, 20251 Finding1 Important
- No Peeling Paint or Plaster; 2025-10-223270.77(a)
3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2025-10-22 | 3270.103 | Small Toys and Objects; 2025-10-22 | 3270.133(5) | Original label; 2025-10-22 | 3270.133(6) | Written consent
Mar 17, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2025-03-173270.14/3270.21
3270.31(f) | Health and Safety Training; 2025-03-17 | 3270.34(a)(6) | Staff evaluations; 2025-03-17 | 3270.62(b) | Play space - 65 square feet/child; 2025-03-17 | 3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2025-03-17 | 3270.107 | Refrigerator; 2025-03-17 | 3270.123(a)(4) | Arrival/departure times; 2025-03-17 | 3270.124(b)(2) | Physician name, address, phone; 2025-03-17 | 3270.124(b)(6) | Insurance coverage information; 2025-03-17 | 3270.124(b)(7) | Name/address/phone release person; 2025-03-17 | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) | Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mo; 2025-03-17 | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) | Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Ini; 2025-03-17 | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/He; 2025-03-17 | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) | Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff perso
Mar 19, 20242 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Supervised at All Times3270.113(a)
- Inpatient Hospitalization or ER Treatment of Child; 2024-03-193270.20(a)(1)
3270.20(b) | Mail or deliver written report to regional office within 72
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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