Son Shine Day Care Center
Son Shine Day Care Center is a certified child care center in Wyncote, PA, with capacity for 60 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 19 violations, 4 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (7 of 19). 4 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 #197 of 403 centers in Montgomery County and has fewer citations per inspection than 62% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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On 4/23/26, at time of inspection, no evidence was on file indicating fire drills are conducted at least every 60 days. The last fire drill was dated 10/25/26.
On 4/23/26, no evidence was on file indicting the facility's fire alarms are tested at least every 30 days as required by Panic & Fire Act 62. The last fire alarm test was dated 11/7/25.
On 4/23/26, emergency contact information located in the childcare spaces where children were receiving care was not updated at least once in a 6-month period.
On 11/12/25, at time of renewal, Staff #1 file did not contain out of state child abuse clearance as required by CPSL.
On 11/7/24, at time of renewal, the facility has not tested fire detection system at least once every 30 days. The last test was dated 8/26/24.
On 11/7/24, at time of renewal, Child #1, #2 and #3 have been enrolled at the facility for more than 12 months. Child #1, #2 and #3 file did not contain a child service report at least every 6 months as required.
On 11/7/24, at time of renewal, Staff #1 file did not contain verification of education.
On 11/7/24, at time of renewal, Staff #2 file did not contain 2 written letters of reference.
On 11/14/23 at approximately 5:20pm, while in the indoor gross motor room, Child #1 was "being physical" with another child over a tricycle. Staff #1 witnessed Staff #2 approach the children and "slap" Child #1 on the back.
On 11/9/23, at time of renewal. Staff #1 file did not contain an initial health assessment including results of tuberculosis testing.
On 11/9/23, at time of renewal, Staff #2 file did not contain the one-hour Health & Safety Update training as required by OCDEL.
On 11/9/23, at time of renewal, emergency contact information located in the childcare spaces where children were receiving care were not updated at least once in a six month period.
On 11/9/23, at time of renewal, Staff #1 file did not contain verification of education.
On 11/18/22, during renewal inspection, Staff #1 file did not contain an FBI clearance. The FBI clearance on file was obtained from a department other than DHS.
On 11/18/22, during renewal inspection, a Shaken Baby/Brain Injury/Maltreatment policy was not on file at the facility.
On 11/12/21, during renewal inspection, an updated PA Criminal Clearance was not observed in the file belonging to Staff #1 (clearance on file was dated 6/9/16). An updated FBI clearance was not observed in the file belonging to Staff #2 (fbi clearance on file was dated 12/2/15).
On 11/12/21, during renewal inspection, three torn climbing play mats were observed accessible to children in the young toddler room.
On 11/12/21, during renewal inspection, two EpiPens in a zip lock bag belonging to Child #1 was observed in the locked medicine cabinet located in PK room. The EpiPen was not in an original container. Written instructions were not observed from the individual who prescribed the medicine.
On 11/12/21, during renewal inspection, Benadryl labeled for Child #1 was observed in the medicine cabinet. A medicine log was not on file for the possible administration of the Benadryl.
“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.
Complaint investigations and reported incidents
Pennsylvania’s search lists complaint investigations in which the state found at least one violation (“verified complaints”). It does not say what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it. Incident investigations look into something that happened at the center; self-reported violations are ones the center reported to the state itself.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $58.80 | $58.80 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $55.20 | $55.20 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $52.80 | $52.80 |
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 Son Shine Day Care Center had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 4 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 Nov 12, 2025 (background checks): “On 11/12/25, at time of renewal, Staff #1 file did not contain out of state child abuse clearance as required by CPSL.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Son Shine Day Care Center?
Pennsylvania lists 1 complaint investigation since 2021 in which it found at least one violation; the violations are listed above. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Son Shine Day Care Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Nov 18, 2019. 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 Son Shine Day Care Center compare with other daycares in Montgomery County?
It is tied for #197 of 403 centers in Montgomery County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 62% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Son Shine Day Care Center last inspected?
Apr 23, 2026 (allocated unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Son Shine Day Care Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $58.80 for young toddler, $55.20 for older toddler, $52.80 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Son Shine Day Care Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Calvary Assembly Of God Church.
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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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