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Sunshine Academy
20 Jacoby St, Norristown PA 19401 · License #CER-00248053 · Child Care Center
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- (484) 213-8275
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- 20 Jacoby St, Norristown PA 19401 · Directions
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When they operate
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- 1-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 56 children
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Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
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. Until such time as the required pre- service trainings are completed, staff person #-- must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #1 and 2, staff person #1 and #2may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff person #1 is a driver and cares for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Health and Safety Part 1 and Part 2. Staff person #2 is a driver and cares for children unsupervised. Staff person #2 has not completed Mandated Reporter's Training.
Corrected by Oct 10, 2025
- 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: Staff Person #5 and #6 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. Staff persons #5 and #6 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.
During the renewal inspection on 10/8/25 staff person #5 did not have a completed PA State Police Criminal Clearance on file at the facility. Staff person #6 did not have a completed PA State Police Criminal Clearance on file at the facility.
Corrected by Oct 10, 2025
- Violation
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.
During the renewal inspection on 10/8/25 cleaning products were observed on the floor of stage area accessible to the children.
Corrected by Oct 9, 2025
- Violation
3270.66(d) · Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space.
During the renewal inspection on 10/8/25 a Clematis plant was observed on the playground fence and gate.
Corrected by Oct 10, 2025
- Violation
3270.124(d)/3270.181(c) · When children leave the facility on walking and riding excursions, emergency contact information specific to each child on the excursion shall accompany a staff person on the excursion. 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.
During the renewal inspection on 10/8/25 the emergency contact forms in the vans have not been updated and signed by the parent in over a 6-month period.
Corrected by Oct 14, 2025
- Violation
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) · A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. 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.
During the renewal inspection on 10/8/25 staff persons #3 and #5 do not have a current health assessment on file at the facility.
Corrected by Oct 13, 2025
- Violation
3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
During the inspection on 10/8/25 staff persons #4 and #6 did not have the required 12 hours of annual childcare training on file at the facility.
Corrected by Oct 27, 2025
- Violation
3270.27(d) · The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.
During the inspection on 6/10/25 the emergency plan was not posted at the facility in a conspicuous location as required.
Corrected by Jun 10, 2025
- 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.
During the inspection on 6/10/25 commercial paint was observed on a shelf in areas accessible to the children in the stage area.
Corrected by Jun 10, 2025
- Violation
3270.72(d) · Windows or doors above the ground floor that open directly to the outdoors and are accessible to children shall be constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches.
During the inspection on 6/10/25 windows on the second level without modification to limit the opening to 6 inchers or fewer were observed.
Corrected by Jun 12, 2025
- Violation
3270.102(c) · Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair.
During the inspection on 6/10/25 the outdoor climber with a fall zone (height) of 3 to 4 feet was not embedded over the 9 inches of loose fill as required by the USCPSC.
Corrected by Jun 24, 2025
- Violation
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.
During the renewal inspection on 9/25/24 Staff persons #4 and #5 transported children (alone in the vehicle no other staff present) and did not have pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Staff person #5 did not have the one-hour health and safety update.
Corrected by Sep 29, 2024
- Violation
3270.27(a)(4) · 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.
During the renewal inspection on 9/25/24 the emergency plan posted at the facility did not include 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.
Corrected by Oct 7, 2024
- Violation
3270.27(c) · The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.
During the renewal inspection on 9/25/24 staff persons #2 #3 #4 and #5 did not have verification of receiving training in the emergency plan.
Corrected by Sep 30, 2024
- Violation
3270.27(e) · The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan.
During the renewal inspection on 9/25/24 the operator did not verification that each enrolled parent received a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan.
Corrected by Oct 7, 2024
- 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.
During the renewal inspection on 9/25/24 the staff persons #1 and #2 do not have verification of fire safety training for the past year.
Corrected by Sep 30, 2024
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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.
During the renewal inspection on 9/25/24 Staff person #4 did not have a current child abuse clearance and FBI Clearance. Staff person #5 did not have a DHS FBI clearance. Staff persons #4 and #5 were observed transporting children. (No other staff person was present).
Corrected by Sep 26, 2024
- Violation
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.
During the renewal inspection on 9/25/24 staff person#3 was observed working alone from 3:15pm to 3:30pm with 3 OSA children.
Corrected by Sep 26, 2024
- Violation
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) · A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. 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.
During the renewal inspection on 9/25/24 staff person #3 did not have a health assessment on file at the facility.
Corrected by Oct 2, 2024
- Violation
3270.192(2)(iv) · A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.
During the renewal inspection on 9/25/24 staff person #5 did not have verification of education on file at the facility.
Corrected by Oct 1, 2024
- Violation
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.
During the renewal inspection staff persons #3 and #5 did not have two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Corrected by Oct 2, 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.
During the inspection on 9/25/24 a review of the fire drill log revealed a fire drill had not been conducted since 7/17/24.
Corrected by Sep 26, 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.
During the renewal inspection on 9/25/24 the operator did not have a current fire alarm inspection report on file as required.
Corrected by Sep 30, 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.
During the renewal inspection on 9/25/24 the operator did not have the lock-down procedures in the emergency plan posted at the facility.
Corrected by Oct 7, 2024
- Violation
3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training.
During the renewal inspection on 9/25/24 staff persons #1 and #2 did not have verification of obtaining an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training.
Corrected by Oct 7, 2024
- Violation
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.
During the initial inspection on 11/7/23 cleaning products and stored materials were observed in the closet areas next to the stage.
Corrected by Nov 7, 2023
- Violation
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
During the initial inspection on 11/7/23 the boys room bathroom stalls had areas of peeled paint where rust was exposed.
Corrected by Nov 7, 2023
- Violation
3270.102(a)/3270.102(c) · 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. Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair.
During the initial inspection on 11/7/23 the playground fence had exposed bolts (missing thread covers) by the gate area. The mulch under the embedded play equipment is no longer
Corrected by Nov 10, 2023
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Oct 8, 2025 inspection noted: “Staff person #1 is a driver and cares for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Jun 10, 2025 inspection noted: “During the inspection on 6/10/25 the emergency plan was not posted at the facility in a conspicuous location as required.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Sep 25, 2024 inspection noted: “During the renewal inspection on 9/25/24 Staff persons #4 and #5 transported children (alone in the vehicle no other staff present) and did not have pediatric…” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning · Source records · Report an error