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Sunny Days Child Development Center · 110 N 26th St, Harrisburg

110 N 26th St, Harrisburg, PA 17103 · Dauphin County
5 core-safety citations in last 12 months 1 complaint investigation found violations Keystone STAR 3

Sunny Days Child Development Center is a certified child care center in Harrisburg, PA, with capacity for 64 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 3 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 8 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 21 violations, 7 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (5 of 21). 9 citations came in the last 12 months, including 5 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #14 of 75 centers in Harrisburg and has fewer citations per inspection than 66% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 66% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #14 of 75 centers in Harrisburg
7 Core-safety citations
14 Other citations
8 Inspections
1 Complaint investigations that found violations
21 citations from 10 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 9 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 12, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Aug 14, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation found Aug 12, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Oct 24, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation found Oct 24, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Sep 5, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Feb 11, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Sep 11, 2024 · Inspection · no citation Sep 5, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Nov 23, 2022 · Inspection · no citation Aug 12, 2022 · Inspection · no citation
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork 5
Building & playground safety 4
Background checks 3
Caregiver conduct 2
Training & qualifications 2
Other standards 1
Sleep safety 1
Emergency preparedness 1
Food & feeding 1
Supervision 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Aug 14, 2026 Complaint investigation Caregiver conduct
No physical punishment 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(b)
Staff person #2 observed staff person #1 in the 3's classroom pull child #1 out of the classroom by their feet and later witnessed staff person #1 pulling child #1 out of the classroom by their hands.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 31, 2026): “Staff was terminated immediately as staff person #1 was in violation of Sunny Day's standards and rules as well as DHS regulations pertaining to physical punishment.”
Citation Aug 14, 2026 Complaint investigation Other standards
Promote development 55 Pa. Code §3270.111(c)
Staff person #2 observed staff person #1 saying "I am done with you." to child #1.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 31, 2026): “Staff #1 was terminated on the date of the incident.”
Core safety Aug 12, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The file of staff person #1 had evidence that their NSOR clearance and mandated reported training were not updated every 6-months. NSOR- 30-day lapse Mandated reporter training- 10-day lapse
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 31, 2026): “Center director will review staff files yearly at the beginning of each calendar year to make sure that staff trainings and clearances are completed timely.”
Core safety Aug 12, 2026 Inspection Sleep safety
Prohibit items in crib 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(j)
It was observed in the infant room that pillows were in the cribs while infants were sleeping.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 11, 2026): “Pillows were removed from cribs. Staff will no longer use pillows in the cribs for any reason.”
Citation Aug 12, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
It was observed that in the running room there was chipping paint on the wall to the right of the doorway. It was observed in the 4-year-old classroom that there was chipping paint and a dried liquid on the wall to the right of the doorway. It was observed that the wall next to the stove in the kitchen and a build-up of food on it. (Corrected on site.)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 11, 2026): “Staff and director will conduct monthly site safety reviews. Site safety will include chipped or peeling paint inspections. Director has covered chipped or peeling paint areas for the time being until building is repainted. Food area was wiped down and staff person preparing food will make sure…”
Citation Aug 12, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
High Chairs 55 Pa. Code §3270.105
It was observed that in the infant room the T-shaped safety straps on the highchairs were not in use.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 11, 2026): “Director went over regulations with staff to inform about safety straps. Safety straps will be used when children are in the highchairs. Signage will also be placed in the classrooms to remind staff of safety strap placement/usage.”
Core safety Oct 24, 2025 Self-reported violation Caregiver conduct
No physical punishment 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(b)
Facility person #1 struck a child on the head with a shoe. The following day, October 16, 2025, facility person #1 grabbed the same child by the shirt and forcefully pushing them onto the floor.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 14, 2025): “On 10/16/2025, the Center dismissed staff person immediately upon being made aware of incident.”
Core safety Oct 24, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
It was observed that facility person #3 was in direct and routine interaction with children and did not have an updated DHS FBI clearance on file. The file for facility person #3 contained a DHS FBI clearance that was dated 10.11.20 [expired on 10.11.25]. The facility had no record of an application for the updated clearance on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 14, 2025): “Staff member was removed from direct care with children and will not be placed back into direct care until proper updated clearances are received. Staff member has an appointment to receive updated clearances and will remain out of classrooms in direct care interaction until updated clearance is…”
Citation Oct 24, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(7)
It was observed that facility person #2 did not deliver an incident report to the parent on the same day that the incident occurred.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 13, 2025): “Staff provided written incident report to parent regarding incident on 10/17/2025. Staff will make sure that any incident reports are written and delivered to parents on the same day that the incident occurred and that parents are given a signed copy of the incident report.”
Core safety Sep 5, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
The file for Staff person # 10 contained a NSOR that expired 7/16/2025, and there is no current NSOR on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 14, 2025): “Staff member #10 received her updated NSOR on 9/12/2025”
Citation Sep 5, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
Staff emergency plan training was not updated annually. The file for staff #10 included documentation of emergency plan training on 4-12-24 and did not contain an annual training update.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 14, 2025): “Staff will have emergency training within first week of hire at the facility and plan will be updated in the staff's file.”
Citation Sep 5, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
It was observed in the toddler room that there was peeling paint and some damage on the wall it was covered temporarily. (Corrected on Site)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 14, 2025): “The peeling paint area was covered and taped down to ensure that compliance with regulation.”
Citation Sep 5, 2025 Inspection Food & feeding
Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107
It was observed in the classroom space that a refrigerator had a thermometer that was at 50 degrees and again at 48 degrees (CORRECTED ON SITE)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 14, 2025): “We ensured that the refrigerator was kept closed to maintain the proper temperature of at least 45 degrees or less.”
Citation Sep 5, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
Upon review of personnel files, the file for staff person #4 did not include documentation of annual fire safety training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 14, 2025): “Staff member #4 fire safety training was completed on 10/6/25.”
Citation Sep 5, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Amount of fee 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(1)
The file for child #5 did not include the fee amount on the signed written agreement form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 14, 2025): “We added the fee amount to the agreement form as the child just started.”
Citation Sep 5, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
The file for child #5 contained an emergency contact form that did not include the release person's complete address. (CORRECTED ON SITE)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 14, 2025): “We included the complete address for child #5 emergency contact form.”
Citation Sep 5, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
It was observed that in the infant room did not have an emergency contact form for child #5 in the classroom. (CORRECTED ON SITE)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 14, 2025): “The classroom binder included the emergency contact form for child #5.”
Citation Sep 5, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)
It was observed that in 3 classrooms, the emergency transportation plan was not posted in a conspicuous place in the childcare space. (Corrected on site)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 14, 2025): “We added the emergency transportation plans in each of the childcare spaces see every staff person can see it.”
Core safety Feb 11, 2025 Inspection Supervision
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
Staff person # 1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 does not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first- aid/CPR training expiration date of 1/2025.a
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 5, 2025): “Staff files will get checked consistently to make sure that all pediatric first-aid and cpr trainings do not expire before receiving another training before the expiration date and to maintain compliance with regulations 3270.14/3270.21 while working in the facility and to not pose a threat to the…”
Citation Sep 5, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
The carpet in 2s (toddler room) was frayed and in need of repair. (CORRECTED ON SITE). One ceiling tile in the infant room by sleep area directly above infant cribs had water stains.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 5, 2023): “The ceiling tile in the infant room was changed and is in good repair in accordance with code chapter 3270.76. The carpet was taped down and free from visible hazards.”
Citation Sep 5, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(h)
Facility person #1 has not completed the required one-hour Pennsylvania health and safety update 2022 by December 30, 2022 as outlined in Announcement C-22-06.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 5, 2023): “9/6/23-Staff person #1 completed the required one-hour Pennsylvania health and safety update 2022. Moving forward, all employees will have professional development trainings completed by the required time before continuing to work as in outlined time in Announcement C-22-06. In order to maintain…”

“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 Aug 14, 2026 Complaint investigation
2 violations cited, listed under Citations.
Violation found Oct 24, 2025 Self-reported violation
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.

About this center

Capacity 64 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Nov 23, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 3
since May 12, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator Sunny Days LLC
Phone —
State certificate # CER-00260934
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Not checked by Daycare Record

Common questions

Has Sunny Days Child Development Center had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 7 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 Aug 14, 2026 (caregiver conduct): “Staff person #2 observed staff person #1 in the 3's classroom pull child #1 out of the classroom by their feet and later witnessed staff person #1 pulling child #1 out of the classroom by their hands.” 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 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 Sunny Days Child Development Center’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 3, effective May 12, 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 tied for #14 of 75 centers in Harrisburg by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 66% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Sunny Days Child Development Center last inspected?

Aug 12, 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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