Sunshines Day Care Center LLC
154 PLEASANT DR, ALIQUIPPA, PA 15001Childery 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 a 100% violation rate across 7 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected August 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
- Licensed capacity
- 28
- 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 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Aug 15, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Fire Safety - 1 Yr.; 2025-08-153270.31(e)(4)(ii)
3270.31(f) | Health and Safety Training; 2025-08-15 | 3270.32(a) | Comply with CPSL; 2025-08-15 | 3270.123(a)(1) | Amount of fee; 2025-08-15 | 3270.123(a)(3) | Services proceeded; 2025-08-15 | 3270.124(b)(7) | Name/address/phone release person; 2025-08-15 | 3270.131(e) | ACIP recommended immunization record; 2025-08-15 | 3270.31(f)(10) | Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR; 2025-08-15 | 3270.31(e) | Age and Training; 2025-08-15 | 3270.131(a) | Health information
May 16, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Health and Safety Training; 2025-05-163270.31(f)
3270.32(a) | Comply with CPSL; 2025-05-16 | 3270.192(3) | Health assessment, TB test
Apr 16, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Protective Outlet Covers 5 Yrs. or Less; 2025-04-163270.65
3270.91(a) | Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
Sep 25, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Review Policies and Procedures; 2024-09-253270.121(a)
3270.121(b) | Given parents in writing
- Mixed Age Level3270.52
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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