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Sunny Days Child Development Center · 2617 Herr St, Harrisburg

2617 Herr St, Harrisburg, PA 17103 · Dauphin County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months 2 complaint investigations found violations Keystone STAR 3

Sunny Days Child Development Center is a certified child care center in Harrisburg, PA, with capacity for 49 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 3 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times and confirmed violations in 2 complaint investigations. The state cited 23 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (10 of 23). 11 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #27 of 75 centers in Harrisburg and has more citations per inspection than 54% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 54% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
#27 of 75 centers in Harrisburg
1 Core-safety citations
22 Other citations
5 Inspections
2 Complaint investigations that found violations
23 citations from 7 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 11 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 10, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Jul 10, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Jul 9, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Aug 16, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Jul 31, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Jul 27, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation found Jul 15, 2022 · Inspection · no citation Jun 21, 2022 · Report/investigation · 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 10
Emergency preparedness 3
Records & paperwork 3
Health & medication 2
Training & qualifications 2
Background checks 1
Transportation 1
Food & feeding 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Jul 10, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
It was observed that staff person #1 did not update their state police and NSOR clearances every 60 months. 5/26/21- 7/14/26- 49-day lapse 5/28/21- 7/15/26- 48-day lapse
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 7, 2026): “Center director shall inspect staff files annually to make sure there is no lapse in clearance States and that they are updated.”
Citation Jul 10, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
It was observed that the staff file of staff person #1 contained evidence that they did not complete emergency plan training annually. 1/6/25-7/8/26
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 7, 2026): “Staff will complete emergency plan training annually at the beginning of each calendar year.”
Citation Jul 10, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle 55 Pa. Code §3270.67(d)
It was observed that the trashcans in the kitchen and the bathroom on the left contained trash but did not have trash can liners in them.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 7, 2026): “Trash bags were placed in trash cans. Director went over regulations with staff to ensure that liners will be kept in trash cans as soon as trash is taken out.”
Citation Jul 10, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
It was observed that in the kitchen the refrigerator shelves and trashcan were excessively dirty. It was observed that the wooden walkway/emergency exit route had a rotted board with nails exposed. In the front classroom upstairs, it was observed that the gate, baseboards, trashcan, floor, and windowsills were excessively dirty. In the back classroom upstairs, it was observed that the trashcan, floor, carpets, and windowsills were excessively dirty. It was observed that the carpet at the bottom of the stairs and in the downstairs classroom was loosened and caused tripping hazards. It was observed that there were stained ceiling tiles in the entry way to the building and in the hallway leading to the downstairs classroom. It was observed that the carpets in the downstairs classroom had an excessive build-up of dirt on them. It was observed that there was a floor tile missing at the top of the steps in the back building. It was observed in the bathrooms that the stepstools were excessively dirty. It was observed that the outside play space had an excessive number of leaves and trash; had broken seats on the seesaw-like spring toy; and broken toys on the porch leading to the play…
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 20, 2026): “Director went over list with custodian and staff. Items that were broken were thrown away. Items that were dirty were cleaned (stools, refrigerator, ceiling tiles). Items that were broken were repaired (van window, ceiling tiles).”
Citation Jul 10, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Lighting 55 Pa. Code §3270.78
It was observed that the staircase in the back building had inadequate lighting to safely exit the building.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 7, 2026): “Lights and stairwell were replaced, and additional lighting was added to make stairwell brighter.”
Citation Jul 10, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed 55 Pa. Code §3270.91(a)
It was observed that a door used as an emergency exit at the top of the stairs and also the one leading out of the downstairs classroom at the of the back building was blocked.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 20, 2026): “Items were removed that blocked the exit.”
Citation Jul 10, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Medication log 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(7)
It was observed that the medication for children #1 and #2 did not have medication logs.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 20, 2026): “Parents were given medication logs to update &. Parents will be provided with medication logs to sign as needed at the time of enrollment period”
Citation Jul 10, 2026 Inspection Transportation
Age appropriate restraints 55 Pa. Code §3270.175(a)
It was observed that the four booster seats available for transporting children 7 years and younger were expired.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 7, 2026): “Director ordered new car seats and old seats were disposed of. Car seats will now be inspected yearly to make sure they are not expired.”
Citation Jul 10, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
It was observed that the file of staff person #1 did not contain evidence of a written evaluation every 12 months. 1/13/25- 2/2/26
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 7, 2026): “Staff normally get evaluated at the beginning of each calendar year staff will be evaluated every 12 months as required.”
Citation Jul 10, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Arrival/departure times 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(4)
It was observed that agreement form of child #5 did not specify their arrival and departure times.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 7, 2026): “Agreement was updated to display arrival and departure times period agreements will have agreed arrival and departure time listed at time of enrollment period”
Citation Jul 10, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
It was observed that the emergency contact form of child #5 did not contain a health insurance/MA policy number.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 20, 2026): “Health insurance number was added to the emergency contact form. Patient was advised to write N/A for anything that didn't apply.”
Citation Jul 9, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
It was observed that the first aid kit found in the large childcare space on the 2nd floor did not contain gloves. (CORRECTED ON-SITE)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 9, 2025): “Gloves were placed in the first aid kit and corrected on site at the time of inspection. Moving forward director will check and restock the first aid kids monthly in order to ensure that all required materials are present in the first aid kit.”
Citation Jul 9, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
It was observed on 8.20.25 that the facility smoke detectors testing log last documented date was 7/12/2025 and had a lapse greater than the allowable 30 days between testing. (39+ days).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 9, 2025): “Sunny Days Will implement and post a Smoke detector testing calendar in order to ensure that no more than 30 days goes by without testing being done on the system. Director will make sure testing is done routinely in order to maintain compliance.”
Citation Aug 16, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
It was observed that the 2 windows by the wooden cubbies in the middle of the 2nd floor classroom by the kitchen did not have window screens
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 13, 2024): “Plan of Correction: Window Screens were placed in windows and cubbies were placed back in front of windows to ensure that the indoor space is kept in good repair and free from visible hazards.”
Citation Aug 16, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.101(a)
It was observed that the 3rd floor front classroom had very limited activities art, crafts, no fine motor, cognitive, and free play items for the children. Children were in a circle on the carpet.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 5, 2024): “Plan of Correction: Materials that were pre purchased were placed in the classroom on the day of inspection. I director talked to staff about making sure the classroom remained stocked with the appropriate number of materials in order to avoid long waits and extended periods of inactivity for…”
Citation Aug 16, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
The blue cushion chair had a 3 inch tear on the front of the chair.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 5, 2024): “Plan of Correction: Duct tape was placed on the chair as a temporary fix and a new chair has been placed on the budget to be ordered to ensure equipment used by the children is in good repair.”
Citation Jul 31, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Contact when ended 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(4)
The facility's emergency plan does not include a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 6, 2023): “Emergency plan will be kept on file that provides a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and will also provide instructions as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.”
Citation Jul 31, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Infant: updated health report every 6 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(1)
The file for child #6 did not contain an updated health assessment. The initial and only health assessment on file was dated 10.27.22.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 11, 2023): “In order to maintain compliance 3270.131(b)(1) all children's files will be updated at enrollment for health reports and require the parent to provide an updated health report every 6 months for infants and young toddlers.”
Citation Jul 31, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)
It was observed that the emergency plan on file did not include accommodations for infants, toddler, children with disabilities and children with chronic conditions.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 6, 2023): “Emergency plan was amended to include accommodations for infants, toddlers, and children with disabilities and chronic conditions. Plan was added to current emergency plan and will be updated annually in accordance to code chapter 3270.27(a)(5).”
Citation Jul 31, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
At the time of inspection, child service reports on file for child #4 and child #6 were not completed within the prescribed timeframe by regulation. (CORRECTED ON SITE)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 6, 2023): “In order to maintain compliance all children's files will contain completed service reports/screenings to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development. These reports will be completed twice a year and reviewed with parents during conferences in the Fall and Spring.”
Citation Jul 31, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
The file for staff person # 1 did not contain 12 hours of annual PD. The file contained 6 hours of PD.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 6, 2023): “Staff person #1 was able to complete additional 6 hours of training. Moving forward staff will complete 12 hours of child care training at a minimum in accordance to code chapter 3270.31(e).”
Citation Jul 27, 2022 Complaint investigation Food & feeding
New foods - parent's consent 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(2)
New foods were introduced to infant child #1 by facility person #2 without prior parent consultation.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 8, 2022): “Provider will consult parents prior to introducing new foods. After speaking with mom she agreed to bring Roberts food in for lunch. We agreed to only give child food that mom brings in on June 29th, 2022 and staff been doing so ever since. -Juanita Palmer Center Director”
Citation Jun 21, 2022 Complaint investigation Building & playground safety
General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.21
Staff #1 confirmed that preschool children used a 3rd floor rooftop catwalk on a daily basis to transition to the facility's outdoor play space. Children had access to the rooftop exit doors that were unlocked and did not include alarms that signal when the doors are opened. The wooden frame and guard rails to the rooftop 'catwalk' were in severe disrepair. The wood framing on the left was tilted outward with exposed/protruding screws. The wood framing to the right was missing 2 large guard rail pieces of wood frame approximately 12 ft in length. The guard rails were observed laying on the rooftop next to the 'catwalk.' There were no other barriers around the rooftop.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 30, 2022): “We provided staff a notice of Immediate suspension of use of the exit doors as a means of transition to the outdoor play area on 6/21/2022. We installed of Exit Alarm Door Alarms and Warnings to both doors leading to/from the roof top on 6/22/2022. We as a Facility will not use the rooftop…”

“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

Violation found Jul 27, 2022 Complaint investigation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.
Violation found Jun 21, 2022 Complaint investigation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.

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.

Enforcement actions

Reduction in Maximum capacity Sep 3, 2026
COMPASS status: Pending Appeal · the center has since been granted a regular certificate

Negative sanctions Pennsylvania lists for this center, such as a downgrade to a provisional certificate, refusing to renew or revoking its certificate of compliance, with the status COMPASS shows. “Operation permitted” means the center may keep operating while it appeals; “operation not permitted” means it may not.

About this center

Capacity 49 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Oct 19, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 3
since Jul 26, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator Sunny Days LLC
Phone —
State certificate # CER-00260641
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Common questions

Has Sunny Days Child Development 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 Jul 10, 2026 (background checks): “It was observed that staff person #1 did not update their state police and NSOR clearances every 60 months. 5/26/21- 7/14/26- 49-day lapse 5/28/21- 7/15/26- 48-day lapse” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Sunny Days Child Development Center?

Pennsylvania lists 2 complaint investigations 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 Sunny Days Child Development Center’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 3, effective Jul 26, 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 Sunny Days Child Development Center compare with other daycares in Harrisburg?

It is #27 of 75 centers in Harrisburg by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 54% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Sunny Days Child Development Center last inspected?

Jul 10, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

Who runs Sunny Days Child Development Center?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Sunny Days LLC.

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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