Sonshine Childrens Center
3561 OLD ROUTE 22, HAMBURG, PA 19526Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.3 / 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.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Keystone STARS rating of STAR 2. Structural quality reflects Pennsylvania's licensing baseline. 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
- School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 135
- 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
2 Inspection Visits Since 2026 · 2 Findings
Most recent: Mar 17, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
1 Critical1 Important
Across 2 inspections since 2026, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1) and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). Of 2 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Mar 17, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2026-03-173270.14/3270.21
3270.32(a) | Comply with CPSL
Feb 11, 20261 Finding1 Critical
- Supervised at All Times /Staff Assigned to Specific Children3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)
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