Sunny Days Early Learning LLC
Sunny Days Early Learning LLC is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA, with capacity for 39 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 4 times. The state cited 11 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (5 of 11). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #455 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 63% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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On April 20, 2023, during the initial inspection, the file of staff person #1 contained a disclosure statement that was not signed by a witness.
On April 20, 2023, during the initial inspection, there was no evidence that staff person #1 and staff person #2 were trained on the facility's emergency plan.
On April 20, 2023, during the initial inspection, bottles of hand sanitizer were present on shelving units that would be accessible to children. Air freshener, Lysol spray and a bottle of cleaning agent were present on shelves located in the bathroom and accessible to children.
On April 20, 2023, during the initial inspection, dust was present on the windowsill in Rm #1 under the air conditioner as well as on the other windowsills located in that room. In Rm #4 ceiling tiles were in disrepair over and near the teacher's desk. Room #5- dust and dirt was present on multiple surfaces, pipes were protruding from the floor in two corners of the room. Outdoor play area presented visible trash on the play yard and around the parameters of the fence, four tree stumps were protruding out of the ground towards the back of the yard, sticks/branches were sticking out from the gate on the left side of the yard, green turf was torn and partially lifted posing a tripping hazard.
On April 20, 2023, during the initial inspection, the radiator in Rm #5 presented chipping paint.
On April 20, 2023, during the initial inspection, the little blue children's chairs in Room #5 were dirty, multiple large toys' surfaces were dirty and dusty, a white wicker toy crib with a pink sheet had dirt inside of it, all of the outdoor play equipment was heavily dirty and a bolt from the turf was laid out. Branches and dirt were present on the floor of many of the little plastic houses outside. One of the little houses was full of multiple piled up toys inside of it.
On April 20, 2023, during the initial inspection, 3 white shelving units holding books, toys and classroom materials in Rm #3 were not sturdy, 3 white shelving units and the gray supply closed in Room #4 were not sturdy; 3 standalone lamps located in Room #5 were wobbly.
On April 20, 2023, during the initial inspection, hands-free trash cans were not lined with plastic bags.
On April 20, 2023, during the initial inspection, the file of staff person #2 did not consist of an updated health assessment.
On April 20, 2023, during the initial inspection, the facility's emergency plan did not address (lock-down) procedures.
On April 20, 2023, during the initial inspection, the facility's emergency plan did not address continuity of operations after an emergency situation and there was no evidence on file of A Shaken Baby, Head Trauma and Child Maltreatment Policy.
“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.) | $65.00 | $62.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $65.00 | $62.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $62.00 | $59.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $59.00 | $56.00 |
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
Common questions
Has Sunny Days Early Learning LLC 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 Apr 20, 2023 (background checks): “On April 20, 2023, during the initial inspection, the file of staff person #1 contained a disclosure statement that was not signed by a witness.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Sunny Days Early Learning LLC?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Sunny Days Early Learning LLC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Sunny Days Early Learning LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Jan 12, 2024. 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 Early Learning LLC compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?
It is tied for #455 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 63% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Sunny Days Early Learning LLC last inspected?
Sep 24, 2025 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does Sunny Days Early Learning LLC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $65.00 for infant, $65.00 for young toddler, $62.00 for older toddler, $59.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Sunny Days Early Learning LLC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Sunny Days Early Learning 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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