Sunbeam Station 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.5 / 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.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Keystone STARS rating of STAR 4. 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 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
- 148
- 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 5 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Hazardous Materials Handling (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Dec 5, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Health and Safety Training; 2025-12-053270.31(f)
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) | Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to ; 2025-12-05 | 3270.66(a) | Locked or inaccessible; 2025-12-05 | 3270.71/3270.76 | Heat Source/Building Surfaces; 2025-12-05 | 3270.75(b) | Inaccessible to children; 2025-12-05 | 3270.76 | Building Surfaces; 2025-12-05 | 3270.124(b)(3) | Parent home/work address, phone; 2025-12-05 | 3270.151(a) | 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter; 2025-12-05 | 3270.31(e) | Age and Training
Jul 16, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Toxic Plants Not Permitted; 2025-07-163270.66(d)
3270.113(a)(1) | Staff assigned to specific children
Jun 4, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2025-06-043270.14/3270.21
3270.31(e)(4)(i) | Age and Training; 2025-06-04 | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2025-06-04 | 3270.66(d) | Toxic plants not permitted; 2025-06-04 | 3270.106(f) | 2 feet apart; 2025-06-04 | 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) | Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children; 2025-06-04 | 3270.192(5) | Two written references
Dec 10, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Outdoor Equip.- Protective Surfacing; 2024-12-103270.102(c)
3270.123(a)(3) | Services proceeded; 2024-12-10 | 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.131(b)(2) | Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Toddler/prescho; 2024-12-10 | 3270.181(c) | Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
Dec 15, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety; 2023-12-153270.14/3270.21
3270.31(e)(4)(i) | Age and Training; 2023-12-15 | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) | Fire safety - 1 yr.; 2023-12-15 | 3270.32(a) | Comply with CPSL; 2023-12-15 | 3270.34(a)(6) | Staff evaluations; 2023-12-15 | 3270.82(i) | Lidded waste receptacles; 2023-12-15 | 3270.113(a)(1) | Staff assigned to specific children; 2023-12-15 | 3270.123(a)(4)/3270.123(a)(5) | Arrival/departure times/Designated release persons; 2023-12-15 | 3270.124(e) | Written emergency plan posted; 2023-12-15 | 3270.131(b)(1) | Infant: updated health report every 6 months; 2023-12-15 | 3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(3) | Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Dismissal polic; 2023-12-15 | 3270.181(c) | Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos; 2023-12-15 | 3270.181(c)/3270.181(e) | Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos/Emergency master file; 2023-12-15 | 3270.182(8) | Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives o; 2023-12-15 | 3270.192(2)(ii) | Exp, educ., training prior to facility; 2023-12-15 | 3270.31(f)(10) | Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR; 2023-12-15 | 3270.27(f) | Emergency plan