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Sonshine Quality Child Care

729 Wallace Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15221 · Allegheny County
Keystone STAR 4

Sonshine Quality Child Care is a certified child care center in Pittsburgh, PA, with capacity for 90 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 48 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (18 of 48). 10 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #120 of 251 centers in Pittsburgh and has more citations per inspection than 80% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 80% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
Tied for #120 of 251 centers in Pittsburgh
2 Core-safety citations
46 Other citations
6 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
48 citations from 6 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 10 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 2, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Sep 2, 2026 · Inspection · citation found May 20, 2026 · Inspection · citation found May 28, 2025 · Inspection · citation found May 28, 2024 · Inspection · citation found May 2, 2023 · Inspection · citation found May 24, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety 18
Records & paperwork 11
Health & medication 7
Food & feeding 4
Training & qualifications 4
Emergency preparedness 2
Background checks 2

Citations, newest first

Citation Sep 2, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
The file for staff #1 lacked a current health report. The previous health report was dated 3/19/24.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 14, 2026): “Moving forward all facility people who are providing direct care care to children or preparing food for children will have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter.”
Citation May 20, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Plan reviewed/updated annually 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(b)
The facility emergency plan was not reviewed. The last review is dated 4.30.25.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 2, 2026): “Moving forward the emergency plan will be reviewed and updated annually.”
Citation May 20, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
There was one uncovered electrical outlet accessible to children 5 years of age or younger in the pre-k room. There was one uncovered electrical outlet accessible to children 5 years of age or younger in the YT room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 26, 2026): “Protective receptacle cover was replaced in the outlet that accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.”
Citation May 20, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
There was a Moisturizing Lotion, on top of a shelf in the pre-k room label " Keep out of reach of children" accessible to children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 26, 2026): “The Moisturizing Lotion was removed from the pre-k room.”
Citation May 20, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
There were a broken toy bread and several foam blocks with deep teeth marks in the pre-k room. The sand box in the middle room had 3 lose screws. There was a cracked white basket, and a baby booster seat without straps in the infant 2 room. There was a garbage can with a broken pedal in the infant 1 room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 26, 2026): “The broken toy bread and several foam block with deep teeth marks in the pre-k were removed. The sand box with 3 loose screws was repaired.”
Citation May 20, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Small Toys and Objects 55 Pa. Code §3270.103
There was a small screw about a 1 inch in diameter in the play kitchen set sink in the pre-room. Base on CR observation there are children who place objects in their mount in this room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 26, 2026): “The small screw in the play kitchen set sink in the pre-k room was removed.”
Citation May 20, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Disposable diapers 55 Pa. Code §3270.135(a)(3)
Staff #2 kept a soiled diaper on the changing table until the staff was done with the diaper change, instead of discarding it immediately into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 26, 2026): “Proper diaper changing procedures were reviewed with staff #2.”
Citation May 20, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Health information 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)
The file for child # 2 a preschooler contained a current initial health report dated 7/11/25, that was provided after the child was in care longer than 60 days.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 26, 2026): “Child #2 health report was obtained and put in their file on 7/11/2025.”
Citation May 20, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Arrival/departure times 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(4)
The file for child #1lacked the arrival and departure times on the agreement form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 26, 2026): “The arrival and departure time for child #1 was added to the agreement form.”
Citation May 20, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
The file for staff #1 lacked one written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 26, 2026): “A written, nonfamily reference was added to the file of staff #1.”
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Citation May 28, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
There was a cracked bin in room 5, the preschool eating room. There was a cracked toy highchair in room #6 the back pre-k room. There was a cracked basket in room #4 the infant room. there was a cracked bin in room # 11 the OT room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 10, 2025): “The cracked bin was removed from the preschool eating room. The cracked toy highchair was repaired with sturdy gorilla tape.”
Citation May 28, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
The facility emergency plan lacked an annual emergency drill.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 10, 2025): “The Annual emergency drill was completed by Emily Thornton.”
Citation May 28, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2)
The file for child #2 lacked the date of the child's date of admission on the agreement form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 10, 2025): “The date of the child's admission was added to the agreement form.”
Citation May 28, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Above ground window opening restricted to 6" 55 Pa. Code §3270.72(d)
There was a window without an adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches in the second-floor bathroom in the preschool room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 3, 2024): “The window was adapted to limit the opening to fewer then 6 inches.”
Citation May 28, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
In child care spaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(a)
The young toddler room by the kitchen lacked a first aid kit.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 3, 2024): “A first-aid kit was added to the young toddler room by the kitchen.”
Citation May 28, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
The bottom of the door in the infant room was rusted and corroded.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 3, 2024): “The bottom of the door in the room was immediately covered with electrical tape.”
Citation May 28, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
There were 4 cracked bins in the preschool room and a puppet stand with a missing screw making the stand wobbly. A cracked clear bin was in the science area in the preschool room. There was a cracked bin in the young toddler room by the kitchen. There was a crawl-and-climb caterpillar toy cracked on the pick section and a marble Gare toy with a broken edge in the playground.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 3, 2024): “The cracked bins were removed from the preschool room and a screw was replaced in the puppet stand.”
Citation May 28, 2024 Inspection Food & feeding
Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107
The refrigerator temperature in the eating room was 49 degrees. The refrigerate temperature in the young toddler room was 50 degrees.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 3, 2024): “The refrigerator thermostat for each refrigerator was lowered to maintain a temperature of 45 degrees or below.”
Citation May 28, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Infant: updated health report every 6 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(1)
The file for child # 1 a young toddler contained a current health report dated 5/1/24 that was obtained after 6 months from the previous report dated 9/5/23.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 3, 2024): “The file for child # 1 is corrected.”
Citation May 28, 2024 Inspection Food & feeding
Food served discarded 55 Pa. Code §3270.161(c)
There was a bottle with milk on top of the counter. The milk was not discarded.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 3, 2024): “The bottle with milk on top of the counter was immediately discarded.”
Citation May 28, 2024 Inspection Food & feeding
Potentially hazardous food refrigerated 55 Pa. Code §3270.161(d)
There was a 1/2 gallon of milk on top of the counter in the young toddler room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 3, 2024): “The 1/2 gallon of milk was returned to the refrigerator.”
Citation May 28, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)
The file for staff # 1 Contained a current Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR training dated 10/9/23. The previous certificate is dated 8/10/21.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 3, 2024): “Staff number 1 completed CPR and pediatric first aid and on 10/9/2023.”
Citation May 28, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
The file for staff # 2 contained a current fire safety training certificate dated 3/8/24. The training pass one year. The previous certificate was dated 1/24/23.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 3, 2024): “Staff number 2 completed firesafety training on 3/8/2024.”
Citation May 28, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.25(a)
The Certificate of Compliance posted in a conspicuous location used by parents was dated 8/31/22 to 8/31/23.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 3, 2024): “The current Certificate of Compliance was posted in the entrance way of the facility.”
Core safety May 2, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The file for staff #1 contained a current Child Abuse clearance dated 4/17/20, that was not renewed within 60 months of the prior Child Abuse clearance dated 4/14/15. The file for staff #2 contained a current FBI clearance dated 5/26/22, that was not renewed within 60 months of the prior FBI clearance dated 5/21/17.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 16, 2023): “The file for staff #1 now contains a current Child Abuse clearance dated 4/17/20.”
Citation May 2, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
There was an uncovered outlet in the toddler two room accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 16, 2023): “The uncovered outlet in the toddler two room has been covered so it is not accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.”
Citation May 2, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
There was chipped wood at the bottom of the wall border in the Pre -K middle room close to the sand box. There was chipped wood at the bottom of wall border in the YT room by the little toy kitchen. There was base board pulling off of the wall in the Pre-k bathroom. There was a wall tile with a chipped corner on the 2nd floor bathroom. There was a metal heater cover, uncrewed in the toddler 2 room accessible to children. The heater wooden frame in the Pre-k room was not secured to the wall, allowing the heater to be accessible to children. The indoor play space window had a metal insert that had exposed, sharp edges, accessible to children. The carpet at the entry door was damaged, fold up from the borders creating a tripping hazard.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 19, 2023): “The chipped wood was covered with tape in the Pre-K middle room close to the sand box. The chipped wood at the bottom of wall border in the YT room by the little toy kitchen was covered. The base board had new adhesive applied and was put back on the wall in the Pre-k bathroom. The wall tile with a…”
Citation May 2, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
There was chipped paint on the yellow wall by the door in the pre-k room. There was chipped paint on the green heater wooden frame.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 16, 2023): “The chipped paint on the yellow wall and the green heater have been taped over.”
Citation May 2, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
There were two damaged cubbies with chipped areas and exposed splinters in the lunchroom. The garbage can in the lunchroom had a damaged foot pedal with an exposed metal bar, in the lunchroom and one in the YT room. There was a manipulative toy base with 3 chipped corners in the YT room. There was a cracked plastic paper holder in the toddler two room and one in the Pre - K room. There was a cracked clear bin in the Pre -K. There was a ripped red sofa with exposed foam in the Pre -k back room. The plastic cover around a cube toy was ripped off in the infant room. There was a blue plastic lid with a cracked corner in the infant room. There was a cracked highchair tray in the in the infant room. There was a Lego box lid with a cracked corner in the toddler two room. There was a playhouse with exposed screws in the playground.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 19, 2023): “The two damaged cubbies with chipped areas that exposed splinters in the lunchroom have been covered with tape. The garbage can that had a damaged foot pedal with an exposed metal bar has been removed and replaced with a new garbage can in the lunchroom. The garbage can in the YT room has had the…”
Citation May 2, 2023 Inspection Food & feeding
Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107
The thermometer in the kitchen refrigerator was not operable. The lock on the toddler two room refrigerator was damage exposing a sharp wired accessible to children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 19, 2023): “A new thermometer was placed in the kitchen refrigerator. The safety lock on the toddler two room refrigerator was removed so the exposed sharp wire was no longer accessible to children.”
Citation May 2, 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)
According to the Fire Detection System Test Log, the tests were greater than 30 days apart from 12/9/22 to 1/9/23 and 1/9/23 to 2/9/23.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 16, 2023): “The monthly tests are current and logged correctly.”
Citation May 2, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Health information 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)
The file for child # 2 contained a current health report that was obtained after 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. The child start date was 9/6/22 and the health report was dated 3/28/23. The file for child # 3 contained a current health report that was obtained after 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. The child start date was 8/6/21 and the health report was dated 11/1/21. The file for child # 4 contained a current health report that was obtained after 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. The child start date was 10/17/22 and the health report was dated 2/7/23.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 16, 2023): “The file for child #2, #3, and #4 all contain current health reports.”
Citation May 2, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
The file for child # 2 lacked the telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care on the emergency contact form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 16, 2023): “The file for child #2 now contains the number of the child's physician.”
Citation May 2, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
The file for child # 1 lacked the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 16, 2023): “The file for child #1 now has the work addresses and phone numbers of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form.”
Citation May 2, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
The file for staff # 1 lacked 4 out of 12 required hours of annual childcare training, from 12/19/21 to 12/19/22. The file for staff # 3 lacked 3 out of 12 required hours of annual childcare training, from 12/19/21 to 12/19/22.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 16, 2023): “The file for staff #1 and #3 now contain the appropriate hours of training, that were taken from the next annual timeframe.”
Core safety May 24, 2022 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The file for staff #1 contained a current FBI clearance and State police clearance that were not renewed within 60 months of the previous clearance. The FBI clearance dates are 7/25/12 and 2/12/18. The State police clearance dates are 2/16/15 and 7/13/20. The file for staff # 2 contained a current FBI clearance a State Police clearance and Child Abuse clearance that were not renewed within 60 months of the previous clearance. The FBI clearance dates are 10/17/14-7/12/20. The State Police clearance dates are 10/7/14-7/8/20.The Child Abuse clearance dates are 10/23/14-7/10/20.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 15, 2022): “Now staff #1 has the appropriate current FBI clearance and State police clearance.”
Citation May 24, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
The first-aid kit in the infant room lacked bandages and the first-aid kit in the toddler one room lacked gauzes and bandages.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 15, 2022): “This violation was corrected on site, the day of the inspection. Now the first aid kit in the toddler room has the proper gauzes and bandages.”
Citation May 24, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
There was a cracked floor tile on the entry of the young toddler room. There was a foam mat tile with two holes in the indoor play space. The wire net covering the window in the Pavilion had a hole that created sharp edges around the opening.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 15, 2022): “These violations were corrected on site, the day of the inspection. Tile has now been taped over in the young toddler room, the foam mat tile with two holes has been replaced, the wire net covering the window has been fastened down to prevent sharp edges.”
Citation May 24, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
There was a gray bin lid in the older toddler room that was cracked on the right edge creating sharp corners.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 15, 2022): “This violation was corrected on site, the day of the inspection. The gray bin lid has been taped and fixed to prevent sharp corners.”
Citation May 24, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean, good repair, proper size 55 Pa. Code §3270.104(a)
There was a wooden brown shed on the back wall in the lunch room that was cracked with exposing splinters.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 15, 2022): “This violation was corrected on site, the day of the inspection. Now the wooden brown shelf on the back wall has been fixed and is no longer exposing splinters.”
Citation May 24, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)
The file for child # 3 a preschooler contained a health report that was updated after 12 months. The report were dated 2/2/21 & 4/8/22.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 15, 2022): “Now file for child #3 has an updated health report on file.”
Citation May 24, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
The file for staff #1 contained a current health assessment that was not obtained within 24 months of the previous assessment. Assessments dated 11/26/19 & 1/27/22. The file for staff #3 contained a current health assessment that was not obtained within 24 months of the previous assessment. Assessments dated 2/7/20 & 4/22/22.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 15, 2022): “Now the file for staff #1 will have a current health assessment renewal on or before 1/27/24.”
Citation May 24, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
The facility lacked a policy to identify Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma, and Child Maltreatment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 15, 2022): “Now a policy for Shaken Baby Syndrome/Abusive Head Trauma/Child Maltreatment has been drafted, revised, and implemented into the center's policies and procedures.”
Citation May 24, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Date fee to be paid 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(2)
The file for child # 1 lacked date on which the fee is to be paid on the agreement form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 15, 2022): “Now the file for child #1 has the date for which the fee is to be paid on the Agreement form.”
Citation May 24, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Designated release persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(5)
The file for child # 1 lacked the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 15, 2022): “Now the file for child #1 has the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released on the Agreement.”
Citation May 24, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
The file for child # 1 lacked work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 15, 2022): “Now the file for child #1 has the work addresses and phone numbers of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form.”
Citation May 24, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(iii)
The file for staff #2 contained a mandated reporter training certificate that was renewed within 60 months of the previous training. Certificates dated 1/5/15 & 2/12/20.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 15, 2022): “Now the file for staff #2 will be contain a renewed certificate for mandated reporter training on or before 2/12/2025.”
Citation May 24, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR/Professional development certificate 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)(10)/3270.31(g)
The file for staff # 4 contained a current Pediatric First Aid/CPR certification from an approved curriculum with an instructor that is not a PQAS trainer.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 15, 2022): “Staff person now has a current Pediatric First Aid/CPR certification from an approved PQAS trainer.”

“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) $66.33 $54.64
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $66.33 $54.64
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $64.54 $51.64
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $63.29 $50.22
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $58.37 $46.24
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $51.97 $35.97
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $51.97 $35.97

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 90 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Aug 31, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 4
since Nov 21, 2025 · what STARS means
Operator Vickie Thornton
Hours Monday–Friday 6:00 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (412) 731-5501
State certificate # CER-00256639
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Common questions

Has Sonshine Quality Child Care had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 2 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 May 2, 2023 (background checks): “The file for staff #1 contained a current Child Abuse clearance dated 4/17/20, that was not renewed within 60 months of the prior Child Abuse clearance dated 4/14/15. The file for staff #2 contained a current FBI…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Sonshine Quality Child Care?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Sonshine Quality Child Care since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Sonshine Quality Child Care’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4, effective Nov 21, 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 Sonshine Quality Child Care compare with other daycares in Pittsburgh?

It is tied for #120 of 251 centers in Pittsburgh by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 80% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Sonshine Quality Child Care last inspected?

Sep 2, 2026 (unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Sonshine Quality Child Care cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $66.33 for newborn, $66.33 for infant, $64.54 for young toddler, $63.29 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Sonshine Quality Child Care?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Vickie Thornton.

Certified centers nearby

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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