Sunflower Daycare Center LLC

1933 Hanover Ave, Allentown, PA 18109 · Lehigh County

1 core-safety citation in last 12 months Keystone STAR 2

Sunflower Daycare Center LLC is a certified child care center in Allentown, PA, with capacity for 54 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 29 violations, 4 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). 16 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #60 of 82 centers in Allentown and has more citations per inspection than 68% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 68% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most

#60 of 82 centers in Allentown

4 Core-safety citations

25 Other citations

5 Inspections

0 Complaint investigations that found violations

29 citations from 7 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 16 in the last 12 months · last inspected Apr 13, 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 5

Training & qualifications 5

Background checks 4

Emergency preparedness 4

Building & playground safety 4

Records & paperwork 3

Food & feeding 2

Transportation 2

Citations, newest first

Core safety Apr 13, 2026 Inspection Background checks

Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/13/2026. At that time, staff files were reviewed. Staff Person #2 had a volunteer child abuse clearance on file, which is not an acceptable clearance. The DHS FBI clearance on file for Staff Person #4 did not include the required attachments and, therefore, was not an acceptable clearance.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 4, 2026): “On 4/14/26 the teachers identified as lacking proper clearance were immediately suspended from all duties involving direct contact with children. and will not be permitted to return to the classrooms until official clearances are physically on file at the facility.”

Citation Apr 13, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21

A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/13/2026. At that time, the facility's emergency plan was reviewed. The emergency plan did not include continuity of operations during and after an emergency that includes continuing daily operations, backing up or retrieving health and other key records/files and managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills during the aftermath of the disaster.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 4, 2026): “As of 4/14/2026, The Continuity of Operation Plan (COOP) has been formally integrated into all Emergency Plan binders.”

Citation Apr 13, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Contact when arises/Contact when ended 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4)

A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/13/2026. At that time, the facility's emergency plan was reviewed. The emergency plan letter did not provide a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises, nor did it provide a method to inform parents when the emergency has ended and provide instructions for safe reunification with their children.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 4, 2026): “A letter of communication for parent was immediately written, integrated to the emergency plan and given to the parents.”

Citation Apr 13, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety

Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)

A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/13/2026. At that time, several cleaning materials labeled "keep out of reach of children" were observed behind a curtain in Room 100 and were accessible to children.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 4, 2026): “During the inspection on 4/13/2026 all cleaning materials were immediately removed from child accessible areas and placed in a lock cabinet or shelve at least five feet above the finished floor.”

Citation Apr 13, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety

Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle 55 Pa. Code §3270.67(d)

A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/13/2026. At that time, a trash can containing used tissues was observed in Room 102 without a lid.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 4, 2026): “On 5/01/26 all open trash containers in childcare areas were replaced with hands free food pedal trash containers.”

Citation Apr 13, 2026 Inspection Health & medication

12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)

A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/13/2026. At that time, staff files were reviewed. Initial health assessment on file for Staff Person #1 is dated 2/5/2026, which was after Staff Person #1's start date (see LIS code sheet for start date).

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 4, 2026): “The health assessment for the staff member in question was reviewed; while dated after the start date, is now physically present in the personnel file and confirms the individual is fit for duty”

Citation Apr 13, 2026 Inspection Health & medication

Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5)

A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/13/2026. At that time, staff files were reviewed. The most recent health assessment on file for Staff Person #3, dated 4/20/2025, did not include an examination for communicable diseases or the results of that examination, or the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the individual's suitability to provide child care.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 4, 2026): “Staff #3 was notified immediately of the incomplete documentation. A new Health Assessment Form was sent to their physician to ensure all required fields- including the communicable disease screening, physical assessment and TB- are completed in full.”

Citation Apr 13, 2026 Inspection Food & feeding

Disposable nursers or parents 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(3)

A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/13/2026. At that time, staff in the infant room (Room 100) advised that the facility handwashes bottles and keeps them at the facility rather than sending them home.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 4, 2026): “Effective 04/13/2026 the facility has chosen to wash bottles on site; we have ensured the use of a commercial dishwasher the meets state sanitizing standards. If equipment is broken or not available, all bottles will be sent home.”

Citation Apr 13, 2026 Inspection Transportation

Safe routes posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(c)

A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/13/2026. At that time, written notification of safe routes was not posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 5, 2026): “All currently enrolled families were provided with a copy of these safe routes in writing to ensure they are aware of the designated safe zones around the facility. They were also posted at the door.”

Citation Apr 13, 2026 Inspection Transportation

Prohibition using an 11-15 passenger vans 55 Pa. Code §3270.176(f)

A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/13/2026. At that time, the facility was using a van with a total seating capacity of 15 to transport school-aged children to and from school.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 4, 2026): “As of 04/13/2026 the facility has discontinued the use of the 15-passenger van. It was taken to be inspected and changed, the title was sent to Penn Dot waiting for approval and it will be re inspected to be approved for use.”

Citation Apr 13, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)

A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/13/2026. At that time, the facility's emergency plan was reviewed. Neither the facility's emergency plan nor the emergency plan letter provided accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 4, 2026): “Accommodations for infants, toddlers, and children with disabilities was created, written and integrated into the Emergency Plan.”

Citation Apr 13, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications

Group Sup responsibilities 55 Pa. Code §3270.35(a)

A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/13/2026. At that time, staff files were reviewed. Staff Person #3 was listed as a Group Supervisor (GS) on the Staff Data Sheet. The file for Staff Person #3 contained documentation of a high school diploma and 2 years of experience working with children. The file did not contain documentation of a qualifying degree required for a Group Supervisor.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 4, 2026): “Effective 4/27/2026, Staff #3 has been removed from the group supervisor role and reassigned to a position for which they currently meet all requirements to ensure the facility is in compliance with staffing regulations.”

Citation Apr 13, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork

Posted in group space 55 Pa. Code §3270.111(b)

A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/13/2026. At that time, daily activities were not posted in Rooms 102 or 103.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 4, 2026): “On 4/13/2026, a detailed Daily Activity Schedule was posted at eye level in the classrooms entrance where it is visible to parents and visitors.”

Citation Apr 13, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork

Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)

A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/13/2026. At that time, a sample of children's files was reviewed. Files for Child #1 and Child #2 did not contain Child Service Reports (CSRs).

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 5, 2026): “On 04/14/2026, facility personnel completed a Child Service Report for every child whose file was missing one. These reports summarize each child growth, strength and upcoming developmental milestones”

Citation Apr 13, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork

Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)

A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/13/2026. At that time, a sample of children's files was reviewed. Emergency contact form on file for Child #2 did not contain child's mother's work address or work telephone number.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 4, 2026): “On 4/13/2023 the facility contacted the parent of the child in question and obtained the missing work address and phone number. This information was immediately recorded on the emergency contact form.”

Citation Apr 13, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications

Assistant Group Supervisor qualifications 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)

A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/13/2026. At that time, Staff Person #2 was listed as an Assistant Group Supervisor (AGS) on the Staff Data Sheet. The file for Staff Person #2 contained documentation of a high school diploma and 3 college credits. No documentation of child care experience or additional qualifying education/training was on file to demonstrate that Staff Person #2 met the qualifications for an Assistant Group Supervisor.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 4, 2026): “Effective 4/27/26 staff #2 has been remove as AGS and was reassigned to a position for which they currently meet all requirements to ensure the facility is in compliance with staffing regulations.”

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Core safety Apr 29, 2025 Inspection Background checks

Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

It has been more than 60 months since Staff person #1 updated their FBI clearance; The FBI clearance is dated 10/15/2019

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 5, 2025): “Staff #1 will not return to the facility until they submit an updated CPSL clearance.”

Citation Apr 23, 2024 Inspection Health & medication

12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)

Staff Person #1's initial health assessment was conducted after they began providing direct child care.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 26, 2024): “Next hire employee will have all paperwork including health assessment before starting hire date”

Core safety Apr 17, 2023 Inspection Background checks

Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)

Staff Person #4 worked more than 45 days in a childcare position at the facility without all clearances on file. PA State Police clearance is dated 3/2/23. FBI clearance is dated 1/17/2023 and National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) is dated 3/31/2023. See code sheet for date of hire.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 27, 2023): “Director was spoked to and advice about having any staff working in childcare without all clearances completed.”

Citation Apr 17, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety

Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76

There were 2 screws sticking out of the wall in the infant room.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 3, 2023): “Nails were removed immediately and holes were filled in.”

Citation Apr 17, 2023 Inspection Food & feeding

Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107

The refrigerator in the infant room needed to be cleaned, there was something spilled on the bottom.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 3, 2023): “Refrigerator was clean and thermometer was installed inside fridge.”

Citation Apr 17, 2023 Inspection Health & medication

12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)

Staff person #4's health assessment was completed 3/23/23 which is after Staff Person #4 began working in a childcare position at the facility. See code sheet for date of hire.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 27, 2023): “Director was spoked to and advice about having any staff working in childcare without health assesment.”

Citation Apr 17, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications

Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)

Facility person #1 did not complete the required Health and Safety training update by 12/30/2022. Facility person #1 completed the training on 2/10/2023. Facility person #2 did not complete the required Health and Safety training update by 12/30/2022. Facility person #2 completed the training on 2/14/2023. Facility person #3 did not complete the required Health and Safety training update by 12/30/2022. Facility person #1 completed the training on 4/12/2023. Facility person #4 did not complete the required Health and Safety training within 90 days of hire. Facility person #4 completed the training on 3/5/2023. See code sheet for date of hire. Facility person #5 did not complete the required Health and Safety training within 90 days of hire. Facility person #5 completed the training on 4/10/2023. See code sheet for date of hire.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 27, 2023): “Next time employee will make sure that training are done before due date”

Core safety Apr 8, 2022 Inspection Background checks

Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Facility Persons #2 and #3 have been working in a child care position at the facility and do not have a completed NSOR or PA Child Abuse History clearance on file. SEE CODE SHEET FOR DATE OF HIRE.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 23, 2022): “Facility Staff #2 & #3 was suspended till clearances will be receive at facility. They had it done was wating to receive by mail once they receive it they will turn in a copy. This will be completed once receive at Facility.”

Citation Apr 8, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety

110º F or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.69(b)

Hot water in the bathroom sinks measured at 120° F.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 23, 2022): “Provider communicate Lanlord of the correction need it which infom maintanance. Maintanance will check water heater and will be responsable to adjust temperture to proper measurment. This adjustment will be completed immediately.”

Citation Apr 8, 2022 Inspection Health & medication

12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)

Staff Persons #2, 3 and 4 did not have their initial health assessment conducted prior to beginning employment in a child care position at the facility.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 24, 2022): “Staff # 4 had innitial health assesment on file, Staff 2# & #3 will have their health assesment ASAP they will not be able to return to work till assesmnet is summited.This will be completed when possible for staff to get appoinment and have it done.”

Citation Apr 8, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)

There was no documentation of an emergency drill being conducted in the last year.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 24, 2022): “Provider conducted Emergency drill on 4/22/22. This was documented on Fire Drill Log”

Citation Apr 8, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications

Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)

Staff Person #1 has been working at the facility for more than 90 days and has not completed professional development in the topics under 3270.31(f) 1 through 9. See code sheet for date of hire.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 24, 2022): “Staff person # 1 will be inform of the responsabilities and requirements of keep on with trainings. He will be require to finish training ASAP. The training will be completed by 5/5/22”

Citation Apr 8, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications

Each staff person meets quals 55 Pa. Code §3270.33(a)

Staff Person #4 does not have proof of experience on file to qualify as an Assistant Group Supervisor.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 24, 2022): “Staff #4 will summit proof of experience and will not be left alone with children and will be working as an Aid till proof be receive. This will be summited by not later of 4/22/22”

“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.)	$55.00	$45.00
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.)	$50.00	$40.00
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.)	$45.00	$35.00
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K)	$40.00	$30.00
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.)	$35.00	$25.00
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.)	$35.00	$25.00

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 54 children

Certificate status Regular

Certificate valid through Jul 21, 2027

Keystone STARS STAR 2
since May 7, 2026 · what STARS means

Operator Sunflower Daycare Center LLC

Hours Monday–Friday 6:00 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare

Phone (484) 858-0392

State certificate # CER-00256792

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Common questions

Has Sunflower Daycare Center LLC 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 Apr 13, 2026 (background checks): “A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/13/2026. At that time, staff files were reviewed. Staff Person #2 had a volunteer child abuse clearance on file, which is not an acceptable clearance. The DHS FBI clearance on…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Sunflower Daycare Center LLC?

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

What is Sunflower Daycare Center LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 2, effective May 7, 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 Sunflower Daycare Center LLC compare with other daycares in Allentown?

It is #60 of 82 centers in Allentown by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 68% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Sunflower Daycare Center LLC last inspected?

Apr 13, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Sunflower Daycare Center LLC cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $55.00 for infant, $50.00 for young toddler, $45.00 for older toddler, $40.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Sunflower Daycare Center LLC?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Sunflower Daycare Center LLC.

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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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