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Sunshines Day Care Center Llc
154 Pleasant Dr, Aliquippa PA 15001 · License #CER-00245897 · Child Care Center
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- (878) 201-3324
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- 154 Pleasant Dr, Aliquippa PA 15001 · Directions
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Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 1-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 28 children
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Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.
The fire safety training for staff #2 and #3 is dated 4/2/24, which is more than 12 months ago.
Corrected by Sep 7, 2025
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10), 3280.31(f) (1-10), or 3290.31(g) (1-10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #4 will have until 9/5/25 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #4 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #4, staff person #4 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff person #4 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety training.
Corrected by Sep 1, 2025
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # 1 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.
The FBI clearance for staff #1, dated 8/19/24, is a Department of Education clearance, not DHS.
Corrected by Aug 21, 2025
- Violation
3270.123(a)(1) · An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
The agreement for child #2 does not include the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
Corrected by Aug 21, 2025
- Violation
3270.123(a)(3) · The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).
The records for child #3 and child #4 do not include a form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided.
Corrected by Aug 21, 2025
- Violation
3270.124(b)(7) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
The emergency contact information for child #1 does not include the release person's address or phone number.
Corrected by Aug 21, 2025
- Violation
3270.131(e) · The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP.
Written verification of immunizations for child #2 is dated 7/11/25, which more than 60 days after the date of enrollment (see LIS code sheet). Written verification of immunizations for child #3 is dated 6/25/25, which is more than 60 days after the date of enrollment (see LIS code sheet). Written verification of immunizations for child #4 is dated 7/25/24, which is more than 60 days after the date of enrollment (see LIS code sheet).
Corrected by Aug 21, 2025
- Violation
3270.31(f)(10) · Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topic of Pediatric First Aid and CPR within 90 days of hire. Staff person #4 will have until 9/5/25 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #4 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #4, staff person #4 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff person #4 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid and CPR
Corrected by Sep 15, 2025
- Violation
3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
Staff #2 and staff #3, do not have any hours of documented childcare training between 3/20/24 and 3/20/25. Staff person #4 has six hours of documented childcare training between 7/15/24 and 7/15/25.
Corrected by Sep 15, 2025
- Violation
3270.131(a) · The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.
The initial health assessment for child #2 is dated 7/11/25, which is more than 60 days after the date of enrollment (see LIS code sheet). The initial health assessment for child #3 is dated 6/25/25, which is more than 60 days after the date of enrollment (see LIS code sheet). The initial health assessment for child #4 is dated 7/25/25, which is more than 60 days after the date of enrollment (see LIS code sheet).
Corrected by Aug 21, 2025
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.
Staff person #1 completed professional development listed in subsections (f)1-10 more than 90 days after their date of hire. The trainings were completed on 5/6/25 and 5/12/25 (See LIS code sheet)
Corrected by May 23, 2025
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -1 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.
Staff person #1 has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).
Corrected by Jun 11, 2025
- Violation
3270.192(3) · A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.
The record for staff person #1 does not include an initial health assessment.
Corrected by Jun 16, 2025
- Violation
3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
In the infant room, two outlets were each missing one outlet cover. One of the outlets was on the back, left side of the room near an exit door. The other outlet was between two Pack and Plays on the long wall.
Corrected by Apr 16, 2025
- Violation
3270.91(a) · Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed.
The exit from the Rainbow Room to the lobby was obstructed by a Pack and Play.
Corrected by Apr 16, 2025
- Violation
3270.121(a) · The operator shall review with the parent, at the time of application, the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements.
Upon interview with the operator, it was determined that the dismissal policies are not discussed with the enrolling parents.
Corrected by Oct 15, 2024
- Violation
3270.121(b) · At the time of enrollment, a parent shall receive in writing the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements.
Upon interview with the operator, it was determined that the enrolling parents never received written notification of the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements.
Corrected by Oct 15, 2024
- Violation
3270.52 · When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level).
At approximately 10:42AM it was observed that Staff person #1 was with a mixed group of 7 children (3 young toddler, 2 older toddlers, and 1 preschooler) in the main childcare space, while staff person #2 was heating up lunches in the office area. Leaving Staff Person #1 with a ratio of 1:7.
Corrected by Sep 26, 2024
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Persons #1 and #2 may not work in a childcare position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #1 and #2may not work in a child care position at the facility.
Staff persons #1 and #2 do not have documentation of current NSOR clearance. Staff person #2 does not have documentation of current Pennsylvania State Police, or DHS FBI clearances. (See LIS code sheet for DOH)
Corrected by Oct 4, 2024
- Violation
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) · An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
Staff person #2 and did not have documentation of a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and verification of 2 years of experience with children.
Corrected by Oct 4, 2024
- Violation
3270.66(b) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.
An unlabeled bottle containing a mixture Fabuloso and water was observed in the Star/Moon room.
Corrected by Aug 13, 2024
- Violation
3270.123(a)(3) · The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).
The agreements for child #1 and child #5 did not include services provided to the family and child.
Corrected by Oct 4, 2024
- Violation
3270.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.
The agreements for child #1, #3, #4, and #5 did not specify the child's date of admission.
Corrected by Oct 4, 2024
- Violation
3270.124(a) · Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information must reference who shall be contacted in an emergency.
Emergency contact information was not present for children #1-#5.
Corrected by Sep 9, 2024
- Violation
3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) · An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.
Staff person #1 and staff person #2 lack a written report of initial health assessment, including the results of initial tuberculin skin tests or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.
Corrected by Oct 4, 2024
- Violation
3270.182(3) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.
Child #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 did not have signed parental consent for emergency medical care.
Corrected by Sep 9, 2024
- Violation
3270.182(4) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.
Child #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 did not have signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.
Corrected by Sep 9, 2024
- Violation
3270.182(5) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.
Child #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 did not have signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
Corrected by Sep 9, 2024
- Violation
3270.94(a)(1) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.
The facility lacked documentation showing that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.
Corrected by Sep 9, 2024
- Violation
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.
The facility lacked a documentation of testing of fire-detection system every 30 days.
Corrected by Sep 9, 2024
- Violation
3270.107 · A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.
The star/moon room, rainbow room, and sunshine room refrigerators all lacked thermometers.
Corrected by Apr 28, 2024
- Violation
3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.
The emergency plan did not provide a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises.The emergency plan that did not provide a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and did not provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.
Corrected by May 6, 2024
- Violation
3270.34(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(ii) · A director shall have attained an associate's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 3 years of experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
The file for staff person 1 lacked the documentation needed to verify experience needed to qualify as the director. The file for staff person 1 lacked the proper documentation of experience needed to qualify as the director.
Corrected by May 6, 2024
- Violation
3270.35(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) · A group supervisor shall have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
The file for staff person 2 lacked the documentation needed to verify education needed to qualify as group supervisor. The file for staff person 2 lacked any verification of education or experience needed to qualify for group supervisor.
Corrected by May 6, 2024
- Violation
3270.75(a) · A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space.
The infant room-sunshine room lacked a first aid kit.
Corrected by Apr 22, 2024
- Violation
3270.75(c) · A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.
The first-aid kit in the Star/moon room and rainbow room lacked soap in the first-aid kit.
Corrected by Apr 22, 2024
- Violation
3270.76 · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.
Back right of outdoor fence lacked 1 bolt cover.
Corrected by Apr 22, 2024
- Violation
3270.82(h) · A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.
The toilet in the restroom lacked a hand washing sign, and the diapering station in the infant room lacked a handwashing sign.
Corrected by Apr 22, 2024
- Violation
3270.82(i) · A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle.
The restroom lacked a waste receptacle.
Corrected by Apr 22, 2024
- Violation
3270.124(e) · A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.
Provider lacked posting and documentation of plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency.
Corrected by Apr 28, 2024
- Violation
3270.192(4) · A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.
File for staff person 2 lacked proof of child abuse clearance and lacked the first page of the disclosure statement.
Corrected by Apr 28, 2024
- Violation
3270.27(a)(5) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
The emergency plan did not provide a plan for accommodations for infants, toddlers, or children with chronic medical conditions.
Corrected by May 6, 2024
- Violation
3270.95(a) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)).
Facility lacked documentation of proof of purchase of fire detection system.
Corrected by Apr 29, 2024
- Violation
3270.27(a)(1) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises.
Emergency plan did not address lock-down accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency.
Corrected by Apr 28, 2024
- Violation
3270.27(a)(2) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for evacuation of children from the facility building and evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises. The evacuation routes and evacuation plans to exit the building may be the same as those required by §3270.94 (relating to fire drills).
Emergency plan did not specify evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises.
Corrected by May 6, 2024
- Violation
3270.27(f) · The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
The operator could not provide proof that a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates were sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
Corrected by Apr 29, 2024
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Aug 15, 2025 inspection noted: “The fire safety training for staff #2 and #3 is dated 4/2/24, which is more than 12 months ago.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The May 16, 2025 inspection noted: “Staff person #1 completed professional development listed in subsections (f)1-10 more than 90 days after their date of hire. The trainings were completed on 5/6…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Apr 16, 2025 inspection noted: “In the infant room, two outlets were each missing one outlet cover. One of the outlets was on the back, left side of the room near an exit door. The other outle…” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning · Source records · Report an error