Sonshine Quality Child Care
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 May 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 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
- 90
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
May 20, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Plan Reviewed/updated Annually; 2026-05-203270.27(b)
3270.65 | Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less; 2026-05-20 | 3270.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible; 2026-05-20 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2026-05-20 | 3270.103 | Small Toys and Objects; 2026-05-20 | 3270.123(a)(4) | Arrival/departure times; 2026-05-20 | 3270.135(a)(3) | Disposable diapers; 2026-05-20 | 3270.192(5) | Two written references; 2026-05-20 | 3270.131(a) | Health information
May 28, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Clean and Good Repair; 2025-05-283270.102(a)
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) | Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates; 2025-05-28 | 3270.27(a)(6) | Emergency plan
May 28, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Age and Training; 2024-05-283270.31(e)(4)(i)
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) | Fire safety - 1 yr.; 2024-05-28 | 3270.72(d) | Above ground window opening restricted to 6"; 2024-05-28 | 3270.75(a) | In child care spaces; 2024-05-28 | 3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2024-05-28 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2024-05-28 | 3270.107 | Refrigerator; 2024-05-28 | 3270.131(b)(1) | Infant: updated health report every 6 months; 2024-05-28 | 3270.161(c) | Food served discarded; 2024-05-28 | 3270.161(d) | Potentially hazardous food refrigerated; 2024-05-28 | 3270.25(a) | Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable reg
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None