Oakland Sunshine Day Care & LNG CTR
2358 5th Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 · Allegheny County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months
Keystone STAR 4
Oakland Sunshine Day Care & LNG CTR is a certified child care center in Pittsburgh, PA, with capacity for 70 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 26 violations, 6 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for health & medication (6 of 26). 2 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #68 of 251 centers in Pittsburgh and has more citations per inspection than 63% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
More citations than 63% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
Tied for #68 of 251 centers in Pittsburgh
6
Core-safety citations
20
Other citations
5
Inspections
0
Complaint investigations that found violations
26 citations from 5 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 8, 2026
Every state visit
Violation found
No violation
Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits
What inspectors cited most
Health & medication
6
Building & playground safety
4
Training & qualifications
4
Background checks
3
Records & paperwork
3
Supervision
2
Food & feeding
1
Emergency preparedness
1
Other standards
1
Staff ratios
1
Citations, newest first
CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(4)
The staff file for Staff person #1 contained a disclosure statement on file that was not signed by a witness.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 7, 2026): “Staff person #1 disclosure statement was signed by staff person #1 and witnessed by the director.”
Citation
Jul 8, 2026
Inspection
Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)
The child file for Child #1, who is a preschool age child, was observed to contain an updated health report dated 12/10/25 which was conducted more than 12 months from the previously dated 10/14/24 health report on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 7, 2026): “We will properly document any child who have had an out of date physical on file. Also we will better communicate with parents to avoid lapse with physicals.”
Citation
Jul 30, 2025
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
The following ceiling tiles were observed to not be kept clean as evidence by having water spots from a previous leak that has since been repaired: two ceiling tiles in the kitchen area above the window at the top of the steps, one ceiling tile in the School Age room, and two ceiling tiles inside the left bathroom in the Older Toddler Room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 21, 2025): “Should there be a leak for any reason, tiles will be either be replaced or painted immediately.”
Citation
Jul 30, 2025
Inspection
Food & feeding
Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107
The digital thermometer inside of the refrigerator located in the Kitchen area was observed to not be operable at time of inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 21, 2025): “batteries were replaced during inspection and thermometer was immediately operable”
Citation
Jul 30, 2025
Inspection
Health & medication
Exemption documentation from parent/guardian 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(e)(2)(i)
The child files for Child #1 and Child #2 were observed to contain immunization exemptions there were deemed unacceptable as they were on a form the provider gave to the parent to fill in which has not been acceptable since December 20th, 2022.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 21, 2025): “parents have provided in writing on their on accord that their children are exempt from immunizations”
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The file for Staff person #2 was observed to lack documentation of having received a State Child Abuse and Neglect check from the State in which they resided in within the previous five years as required by the Child Protective Service Law (See IS Code Sheet).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 3, 2024): “Staff member #2 was removed from the center and could not return to work until her out of state clearance was received and reviewed.”
Citation
Jul 29, 2024
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Letter to parents 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(e)
The letter to the parents explaining the emergency plan does not address annual emergency drills or the method of how to contact parents in an emergency.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 3, 2024): “For all children and families who enroll in at our center they will receive our most up to date emergency plan which will detail all emergency procedures in the event of an emergency. This letter will also include how families will be contacted in the event an emergency occurs and our annual…”
Citation
Jul 29, 2024
Inspection
Health & medication
Infant: updated health report every 6 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(1)
The child file for Child #3, who is a young toddler, was observed to contain an updated health report dated 7/9/24 which was conducted more than 6 months from the previously dated 1/28/23 health report on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 3, 2024): “Child #3 has an updated health assessment with immunizations on file.”
Citation
Jul 29, 2024
Inspection
Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)
The child file for Child #1, who is a preschool age child, was observed to contain an updated health report dated 7/9/24 which was conducted more than 12 months from the previously dated 6/27/23 health report on file. The child file for Child #2, who is a preschool age child, was observed to contain an updated health report dated 9/1/23 which was conducted more than 12 months from the previously dated 5/12/22 health report on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 3, 2024): “Child #1 and #2 has an updated health assessment with immunizations on file.”
Citation
Jul 29, 2024
Inspection
Other standards
General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.21
In the Preschool #2 Room and Preschool #3 Rooms a stapler was observed stored on an art supply shelving unit accessible to preschool age children in care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 3, 2024): “All staplers were removed from the classrooms and will not be in reach or accessible to the children in care.”
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Citation
Jul 29, 2024
Inspection
Training & qualifications
HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)
The staff file for Staff person #1, who is functioning as an Assistant Group Supervisor, lacked two years of experience working with children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 3, 2024): “To correct this non compliance regulation staff person #1 will get her required two or more years of working experience with children before returning back to work with children. Once the documentation is received and approved staff person #1 can then return to working with children.”
Similar Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.51
At approximately 9:30 am, upon walking up to the second floor of the facility, this cert rep observed staff person #3 standing at the wall at the top of the stairs, which is several feet outside of the schoolage classroom, leaving 4 school-aged children briefly alone in the room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 5, 2023): “There was an immediate discussion with staff person #3 regarding the noncompliance as staff know they are never to leave children unsupervised for any reason.”
Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)
At approximately 9:30 am, upon walking up to the second floor of the facility, this cert rep observed staff person #3 standing at the wall at the top of the stairs, which is several feet outside of the schoolage classroom, leaving 4 school-aged children briefly alone in the room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 5, 2023): “There was an immediate discussion with staff person #3 regarding the noncompliance as staff know they are never to leave children unsupervised for any reason.”
Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(1)
At approximately 9:30 am, upon walking up to the second floor of the facility, this cert rep observed staff person #3 standing at the wall at the top of the stairs, which is several feet outside of the schoolage classroom, leaving 4 school-aged children briefly alone in the room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 5, 2023): “There was an immediate discussion with staff person #3 regarding the noncompliance as staff know they are never to leave children unsupervised for any reason.”
Citation
Jul 20, 2023
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Door opens in at landing 55 Pa. Code §3270.91(c)
On the first floor of the facility, the door leading to the basement was unlocked. The door opens directly into a stairwell and does not have a landing beyond the door.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 20, 2023): “The door was immediately locked.”
Citation
Jul 20, 2023
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
There were four times since July 2022 when the facility's fire detection system was tested more than 30 days apart: 10/10/22 and 11/15/22; 1/9/23 and 2/14/23; 4/11/23 and 5/16/23,
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 20, 2023): “The last test was less than 30 days ago.”
Citation
Jul 20, 2023
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
The 1 hour health and safety update training in the file for staff person #1, #2 and #5, all hired before 10/4/22, were dated in June 2023.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 20, 2023): “All staff have current health and safety trainings.”
Citation
Jul 20, 2023
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
The last two mandated reporter trainings in the file for staff #4 were dated 4/10/18 and 6/21/23.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 20, 2023): “All staff have current mandated reporter training.”
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The FBI clearance in the file for staff person #6 indicated a record existed, but there was no rap sheet attached. The clearances in the file for the following staff were dated more than 60 months apart: State police and child abuse clearances in the file for staff person #1 and #5. Child abuse clearance in the file for staff person #2 and #4. State police clearance in the file for staff person #3.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 29, 2022): “Transferred employees will now be required to provide new clearances before hire.”
Citation
Jul 19, 2022
Inspection
Health & medication
Infant: updated health report every 6 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(1)
The most recent health report in the file for child #1, an infant, did not include a date, so timeliness could not be assessed.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 29, 2022): “Doctor added the date on the same form (with initials) at the child's August appointment and apologized for incomplete documentation.”
Citation
Jul 19, 2022
Inspection
Health & medication
Current medication and reason 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(3)
The most recent health report in the file for child #1 did not include information regarding the child's medication and diet, as the box on the form was left unchecked.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 29, 2022): “Doctor checked the box on the same form at the child's August appointment and apologized for incomplete documentation.”
Citation
Jul 19, 2022
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
Based on conversation with the operator, the fire detection system was being tested every 30 days, but was not documented.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 29, 2022): “Corrected & tested same day. We were unaware of the new form for recording/documenting tests.”
Citation
Jul 19, 2022
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
Staff person #1, #2 and #3 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Health and Safety training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 29, 2022): “All staff have taken new mandatory health and safety trainings. Next time we will be sure to make sure that it is completed based on new state mandates deadlines.”
Citation
Jul 19, 2022
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Amount of fee 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(1)
The agreement in the file for child #2 did not specify the fee to be charged.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 29, 2022): “action was corrected immediately on site. updated copy of corrected agreement was also shared with parent.”
Citation
Jul 19, 2022
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Date fee to be paid 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(2)
The agreement in the file for child #2 did not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 29, 2022): “action was corrected immediately on site. updated copy of corrected agreement was also shared with parent.”
Citation
Jul 19, 2022
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
The emergency contact information in the file for child #3 and #4 included an incomplete address for the child's physician, as there was no city or zip code.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 29, 2022): “Full physician address was added to all emergency contacts in question.”
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $70.00 | $60.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $70.00 | $60.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $69.00 | $59.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $68.00 | $58.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $63.00 | $53.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $58.00 | $48.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $58.00 | $48.00 |
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
Capacity
70 children
Certificate status
Regular
Certificate valid through
Oct 26, 2027
Programs
Head Start (state supplemental), Head Start
Operator
Oakland Sunshine Day Care & LNG CTR INC
Hours
Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone
(412) 621-7866
State certificate #
CER-00260845
Common questions
Has Oakland Sunshine Day Care & LNG CTR had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 6 violations 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 Jul 8, 2026 (background checks): “The staff file for Staff person #1 contained a disclosure statement on file that was not signed by a witness.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Oakland Sunshine Day Care & LNG CTR?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Oakland Sunshine Day Care & LNG CTR since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Oakland Sunshine Day Care & LNG CTR’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Nov 14, 2025. 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 Oakland Sunshine Day Care & LNG CTR compare with other daycares in Pittsburgh?
It is tied for #68 of 251 centers in Pittsburgh by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 63% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Oakland Sunshine Day Care & LNG CTR last inspected?
Jul 8, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Oakland Sunshine Day Care & LNG CTR cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $70.00 for newborn, $70.00 for infant, $69.00 for young toddler, $68.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Oakland Sunshine Day Care & LNG CTR?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Oakland Sunshine Day Care & LNG CTR 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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