Little Sunshines Day Care Center
Little Sunshines Day Care Center is a certified child care center in Port Carbon, PA, with capacity for 83 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 20 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). 6 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #23 of 32 centers in Schuylkill County and has fewer citations per inspection than 50% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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Handwashing signs were missing from several sinks throughout the facility.
Plastic bags were accessible in unlocked cabinets in several rooms of the facility including the infant area.
There was no written notification of safe routes posted in the facility.
The fire alarm tests were done 11/10/25 and next on 12/30/25; 3/9/26 and next on 4/14/26. These are gaps of greater than 30 days.
The Shaken Baby/Abusive Head Trauma/Child Maltreatment policy did not include information on child maltreatment as required by 45 CFR 98.41(a)(1)(vi). Staff person #2, #3, #4, and #6 were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #2, #3, #4, and #6 have not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric 1st Aid and CPR from a PQAS approved trainer.
Staff person #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, and #7 have completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training, however the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training curriculum.
There was a Dragon Tree plant in the preschool room accessible to children. There was baby lotion and Eucerin, both marked "keep out of reach of children" accessible to children in an unlocked drawer in the preschool room.
There was not 2 feet of space on three sides of rest equipment during nap.
The health assessments for child #1 and #2 did not contain a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
As of the renewal inspection, the emergency plan did not address accommodations for infants and toddlers. The letter to parents explaining the emergency plan did not include information on lockdown, or accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with special needs, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Child #1 did not have an initial health assessment on file within 60 days of enrollment, date of health assessment 11/8/23.
Staff person #1 did not complete the required health and safety training within 90 days of working with children, date the training was completed 4/1/24.
Staff #1 does not have an NSOR clearance on file.
The first aid kit in the Preschool room is missing soap, scissors and tweezers. The first aid kit in the 2 yr old room is missing soap.
Child #1, 2, 3 & 4 do not have a current flu vaccine for 2022 or an exemption letter on file.
Staff #1 has not completed the health and safety training update. Staff #2 completed the health and safety training update on 1/16/23.
Certification Rep observed rust on the baseboard heater in the lunch room accessible to the children.
Staff person #2 does not have an initial health assessment on file that was conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in child care; date of heath assessment on file 11/6/20, date of hire 3/25/22.
Staff person #1 has a health assessment that does not include the physician's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
Operator admitted that annual emergency drills have not been completed.
“Core safety” marks citations about supervision and staff ratios, discipline and caregiver conduct, background checks, child protection and safe sleep, the topics our score weights most. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity. “Follow-up” marks a violation re-cited at a follow-up visit, counted once. How scores work.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $36.00 | $36.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $34.00 | $34.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $30.00 | $30.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $28.00 | $24.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $28.00 | $24.00 |
The daily price the center lists in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search for families paying privately. The state notes that rates are subject to change and programs don’t have to share them, so confirm with the center. See what daycare costs in Pennsylvania.
About this center
Common questions
Has Little Sunshines Day Care Center had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 1 violation since 2021 on the topics Daycare Record treats as core safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). The most recent, on Apr 11, 2023 (background checks): “Staff #1 does not have an NSOR clearance on file.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Little Sunshines Day Care Center?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Little Sunshines Day Care Center since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Little Sunshines Day Care Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Mar 11, 2026. Keystone STARS is Pennsylvania’s quality rating program for child care, from STAR 1 to STAR 4. It measures program quality, not inspection results, so read both.
How does Little Sunshines Day Care Center compare with other daycares in Schuylkill County?
It is tied for #23 of 32 centers in Schuylkill County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 50% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Little Sunshines Day Care Center last inspected?
Apr 14, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Little Sunshines Day Care Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $40.00 for infant, $36.00 for young toddler, $34.00 for older toddler, $30.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Little Sunshines Day Care Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is LSKC INC.
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Citations are quoted from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services inspection records (Office of Child Development and Early Learning, Bureau of Certification Services), including each finding and the center’s plan of correction. Rule numbers refer mostly to 55 Pa. Code Chapter 3270, the rules for child care centers; a few cite Chapter 20, which covers every certified facility. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; the “core safety” label and the score are Daycare Record’s.
To check the state’s own record, search the center’s name on COMPASS Child Care Provider Search and open its inspection history. Data refreshed Oct 16, 2026.
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