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Home › PA › Marcus Hook › Sonrise Christian Day School
1627 Chichester Ave, Marcus Hook PA 19061 · License #CER-00242707 · Center · Child Care Center
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3270.113(e) · A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs.
On 5-15-2026 during a complaint investigation, it was verified that at the time of the incident, staff person #1 restrained child #1 using their arms to place the child in a hold to restrict the child's movement.
Corrected Corrected by May 15, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(b)/3270.113(e) · TIERED LIS: 1. A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child, may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. 2. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours training regarding physical punishment and yelling. A referral will be sent to the ELRC by the Southeast regional office for training.
On 10-30-2025 during a complaint investigation, staff person #2 admitted to holding children down with their leg in order to restrain them and to pulling them by their arms and feet.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 19, 2026
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on Jul 8, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(c)/3270.113(d) · A facility person may not single out the child for ridicule, threaten harm to the child or the child's family and may not specifically aim to degrade the child or the child's family. A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children.
On 10-30-2025 during a complaint investigation, it was verified that staff person #1 has singled out children and has been seen yelling in their faces.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 3, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.20(a)(1) · The operator shall immediately notify a child's parent and shall telephone notice to the appropriate regional office within 24 hours if a child in care at the facility is hospitalized or receives emergency room treatment.
On 10-30-2025 during an unannounced visit, it was observed that the provider did not notify the regional office within 24 hours that child #1 received emergency room treatment.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 3, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.20(b) · The operator shall mail or deliver a written report to the appropriate regional office within 72 hours after hospitalization of a child in care, emergency room treatment of a child in care, death of a child in care, a facility fire requiring the services of a fire department.
On 10-30-2025 during an unannounced visit, it was observed that that the provider did not mail or deliver a written report to the regional office within 72 hours after emergency room treatment of child #1.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 3, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.14/3270.21 · A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
On 6-25-2025 during a Renewal inspection, staff persons #4 and #5 were not trained on the facility's emergency plan.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 23, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law.
On 6-25-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the files of staff persons #2 and #3 did not have a Child Abuse clearance. Staff person #3 did not have an FBI clearance on file and staff person #4 had an expired FBI clearance dated 10-8-2018. Staff person #4 did not have an NSOR clearance on file. Staff persons #1, #2 and #3 did not have Disclosure statements on file. Staff person #2 did not have a Mandated Reporter training on file.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 23, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.34(a)(6) · A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.
On 6-25-2025 during a Renewal inspection, there was no written evaluation for staff persons #1, #4 and #5 on file.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 5, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
On 6-25-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the Pre-K room had a sharp/broken receptacle cover. The heater vent in the Owls room had sharp/broken metal and the cabinet doors upon entrance were dirty. Both outdoor play spaces had trash and sticks in the spaces.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 23, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.102(a) · Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.
On 6-25-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the burner on the toy kitchen in the Sting Rays and Caterpillars rooms were dirty.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 23, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(1) · Emergency contact information must include the name and birth date of the child.
On 6-25-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of child #1 did not include the birth date of the child.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 23, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(5) · Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.
On 6-25-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of children #2 and #3 did not include information on the child's special needs as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 23, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(6) · Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
On 6-25-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact forms of children #2 and #3 did not include health insurance coverage and policy numbers.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 23, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
On 6-25-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of children #2 and #3 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 23, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(c) · When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.
On 6-25-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the Pre-K, Panthers, and Stingrays classrooms did not have the emergency contact forms of all children in the room present in the spaces where the children were receiving care.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 23, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) · The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.
On 6-25-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact and financial agreement forms of child #1 had not been updated within a 6-month period.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 23, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.171(c) · Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.
On 6-25-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the facility did not have pick-up/drop off procedures posted.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 23, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.192(5) · A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
On 6-25-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the file of staff person #4 did not include two written, nonfamily references.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 23, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.54(a) · At least two facility persons shall be present in the facility when two or more children are in care. At a minimum, one of the facility persons shall be a staff person.
On 5-13-2025 during a complaint investigation, it was verified that staff person #1 was alone at the facility with 7 children in care, the youngest being 1 year old.
Corrected Corrected by May 29, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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).
On 5-13-2025 during an unannounced visit, staff person #1 was alone with 7 children in care, the youngest being 1 year old.
Corrected Corrected by May 29, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.34(a)(6) · A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.
On 6-27-2024 during the Renewal inspection, updated staff evaluations for staff persons #2 and #3 were not in files.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 28, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.14/3270.21 · A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
On 6-27-2024 during the Renewal inspection, staff person #2 did not have an updated Health and Safety training.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 28, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -- may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. 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.
On 6-27-2024 during the Renewal inspection, staff person #1 did not have an FBI clearance on file.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 27, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.37(b)(1) · An aide shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate.
On 6-27-2024 during the Renewal inspection, staff person #1 did not have a high school diploma on file.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 28, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.66(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.
On 6-27-2024 during the Renewal inspection, a spray bottle containing bleach was on the diaper shelf by the chair in the Young toddler (Caterpillars) room.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 27, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
On 6-27-2024 during the Renewal inspection, walls in the basement/cafeteria/dramatic play room were dirty.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 29, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.102(a) · Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.
On 6-27-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the toy ironing board and toy kitchen in the Older toddler classroom were dirty. The toy kitchen in the Preschool (Dragonflies) room was dirty.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 28, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
On 6-27-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the agreement form for child #1 did not list to whom the child may be released,
Corrected Corrected by Jun 28, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.
On 6-27-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the agreement form of child #2 did not list the date of admission.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 27, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.192(5) · A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
On 6-27-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the file of staff person #1 did not include two written, nonfamily references.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 26, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the emergency contact information for child #1-6 did not include the name address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 10, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) · The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. Exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that child #1, 2 4, and 6 did not have an influenza immunization in 2022 or 2023. No exemption letter was observed for child #1, 2 4, and 6.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 10, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the emergency plan for the facility did not include accommodations for infants and toddlers.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 10, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.51 · When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. IF USING TIERED LIS: The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times.
THE DIRECTOR REPORTED THAT STAFF #1,2,& 3 AND 11 OLDER TODDLERS WERE IN THE LUNCH AREA. STAFF #1 TOOK ALL 11 CHILDREN INTO THE OUTDOOR PLAY AREA. STAFF #2 & 3 DID NOT ACCOMPANY STAFF #1 AND DID NOT STOP STAFF#1 FROM TAKING ALL 11 CHILDREN AT ONCE.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 14, 2022
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(a) · Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. TIERED LIS: Children must be supervised at all times. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children.
STAFF #1 WAS IN THE OUTDOOR PLAY AREA SUPERVISING 11 YOUNG TODDLERS. A CHILD LEFT THE ENCLOSED OUTDOOR PLAY AREA ALONE AND UNSUPERVISED AND WAS FOUND ON THE MAIN STREET BY A PASSERBY.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 14, 2022
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.18(a) · The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility.
During renewal inspection on 7/5/2022 certification representative observed that provider's insurance expired on 7/1/2022.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 8, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · Facility staff person #1 must be removed from a child care position by the close of business on 7/5/2022. Effective 12/31/19 provisional hires may not work in a child care position when a waiver approval is not on file.
During renewal inspection dated 7/5/2022 certification representative observed that the file of staff person #1, hire date see LIS code Sheet, did not contain a completed NSOR verification and was beyond their 45 day provisional period required for provisional hiring under the CPSL.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 5, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
During renewal inspection on 7/5/2022, certification representative observed paint chipping on the entranceway door, on the walls in the Caterpillars/dragonflies/Tadpoles/Fireflies rooms, on the shelf and baseboards near stage in the cafeteria area, and on the stairs and baseboards leading to the cafeteria area.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 5, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.