Sunshine & Rainbows Day Care Center
REAR 3716 LAWRENCE AVE, MOOSIC, PA 18507Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.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. Note: state records show 1 past adverse action on this facility's license. Process quality reflects a Keystone STARS rating of STAR 4. Structural quality reflects a 100% violation rate across 11 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected April 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
- Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 48
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 5 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2), and Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Apr 1, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Promote Development; 2026-04-013270.111(c)
3270.113(e) | Restraints prohibited
Nov 10, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL/CPSL Information; 2025-11-103270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
3270.31(f)(10) | Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
Jul 17, 20251 Finding1 Important
- 12 Months Prior to Service and Every 24 Months Thereafter3270.151(a)
Jul 2, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Similar Age Level/Mixed Age Level; 2025-07-023270.51/3270.52
3270.111(c)/3270.113(e) | Promote development/Restraints prohibited; 2025-07-02 | 3270.113(c)/3270.113(d) | No ridicule or threaten harm/No harsh language
Jun 16, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Similar Age Level/Mixed Age Level; 2025-06-163270.51/3270.52
3270.111(c)/3270.113(e) | Promote development/Restraints prohibited; 2025-06-16 | 3270.113(c)/3270.113(d) | No ridicule or threaten harm/No harsh language
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- 1
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