Sonrise Christian Day School
1627 CHICHESTER AVE, MARCUS HOOK, PA 19061Childery 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.2 / 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 1. Structural quality reflects an 86% violation rate across 7 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected October 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 1 (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
- 133
- 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 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2) and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Oct 30, 20252 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- No Physical Punishment /Restraints Prohibited; 2025-10-303270.113(b)/3270.113(e)
3270.113(c)/3270.113(d) | No ridicule or threaten harm/No harsh language
- Inpatient Hospitalization or ER Treatment of Child; 2025-10-303270.20(a)(1)
3270.20(b) | Mail or deliver written report to regional office within 72
Jun 25, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2025-06-253270.14/3270.21
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2025-06-25 | 3270.34(a)(6) | Staff evaluations; 2025-06-25 | 3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2025-06-25 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2025-06-25 | 3270.124(b)(1) | Child's name, birth date; 2025-06-25 | 3270.124(b)(5) | Information re: special needs; 2025-06-25 | 3270.124(b)(6) | Insurance coverage information; 2025-06-25 | 3270.124(b)(7) | Name/address/phone release person; 2025-06-25 | 3270.124(c) | Each child care space; 2025-06-25 | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) | Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mo; 2025-06-25 | 3270.171(c) | Safe routes posted; 2025-06-25 | 3270.192(5) | Two written references
May 13, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Mixed Age Level3270.52
- Two Facility Persons Present in Facility3270.54(a)
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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