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Sunny Hill Preschool INC

227 W 5th St, Mifflinville, PA 18631 · Columbia County
2 core-safety citations in last 12 months Keystone STAR 2

Sunny Hill Preschool INC is a certified child care center in Mifflinville, PA, with capacity for 31 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times. The state cited 11 violations, 6 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for background checks (6 of 11). 2 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #7 of 18 centers in Columbia County and has fewer citations per inspection than 77% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 77% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. Fewer citations than most
Tied for #7 of 18 centers in Columbia County
6 Core-safety citations
5 Other citations
7 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
11 citations from 7 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected Apr 17, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Apr 17, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Dec 11, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Apr 17, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Apr 19, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Apr 17, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Apr 14, 2022 · Inspection · citation found Dec 6, 2021 · Inspection · no citation
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Background checks 6
Training & qualifications 4
Health & medication 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Apr 17, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
Staff #1 did not obtain the required out of state Child Abuse Clearance until 4/29/26 and was working in direct care with children since hire as noted by the director (See LIS Code Sheet for DOH).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 6, 2026): “1. The operator will comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff #1was immediately removed from a childcare position with direct contact and routine interaction with children until all missing clearances are completed and on file at the facility. Correction…”
Core safety Dec 11, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
Staff #1, #2, and #3 were all hired provisionally and did not have disclosure statements or NSOR clearances on file at the facility and were working in direct care with children since hire (See LIS Code Sheet for DOH).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 14, 2026): “1. The operator will comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff #1, #2, and #3 have been removed from childcare positions with direct contact and routine interaction with children until all missing clearances are completed and on file at the facility.…”
Core safety Apr 17, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
During the unannounced renewal inspection on 4/17/25 the inspector reviewed the staff files and noted that staff #1 did not renew their mandated reporter training timely. Staff # 1 had a previous mandated reporter training dated for 01/10/20 and this training was not updated until 3/19/25. This training was not updated every 60 months as is required by the CPSL. This clearance needed to be updated on or before 1/10/25.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 12, 2025): “The director will keep better track of staff mandated training. (renew before due dates)”
Core safety Apr 17, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the unannounced renewal inspection on 4/17/25 the inspector observed the file for staff #1 and found that this staff did not update their clearances every 60 months as evidenced by a previous Pa State Police dated 2/16/20 and a current dated 2/22/25, a Pa Child Abuse previously dated 2/27/20 and a current dated 3/3/25, a previous FBI dated 2/17/20 and a current dated 2/24/25, a previous NSOR dated 12/24/19 and a current dated 3/13/25. Staff #3 did not update their clearances every 60 months as evidenced by a previous FBI dated 9/10/19 and a current dated 3/15/25. Staff #4 did not update their clearances every 60 months as evidenced by a previous NSOR dated 1/28/20 and a current dated 2/28/25.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 12, 2025): “Director will maintain a better record of staff clearance expiration dates. Renewed when it was realized it was expired.”
Citation Apr 17, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Physical examination/Exam communicable disease 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(1)/3270.151(c)(3)
During the unannounced renewal inspection on 4/17/25 the inspector observed the file for staff #2 and found that this staff had a health assessment on file that did not attest to physical examination and an assessment for communicable diseases.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 12, 2025): “The director will double check that all boxes are checked for the doctor. Have the staff take the physical paper (that was attached) and have them (doctor) fill out the form. Will send to inspector once complete.”
Citation Apr 17, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)
During the unannounced renewal inspection on 4/17/25 the inspector reviewed the staff files and noted that staff #2 did not renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification as evidenced by a previous certification expiration date of 2/16/22 and a renewal date of 4/3/24.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 12, 2025): “Make sure staff renew cpr and first aide before expiration date (renewed).”
Core safety Apr 19, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of hire. Staff #2 had worked in a child care role at the facility and did not receive an official state police clearance until 4/19/24.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 19, 2024): “Staff #2 will be removed from child care until an official state police clearance is received. Staff #2 will apply for a state police clearance and will keep this and all clearances in their file at all times.”
Citation Apr 19, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff #1 had pediatric first aid/CPR training dated for 2/16/22. This training expired February 2024. Staff #1 did not take this training again until 4/3/24.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 19, 2024): “In the future, staff will participate in pediatric first aid/CPR training prior to their current certification expiring. Staff will keep current pediatric first aid/CPR training at all times. Documentation of this training will remain in the staff's file.”
Citation Apr 19, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff person #2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid/CPR.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 24, 2024): “Staff #2 will schedule and participate in pediatric first aid/CPR training.”
Citation Apr 17, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff person #1, # 2, # 3, # 4, # 5, and # 6 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/30/2022.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 17, 2023): “Staff # 1 completed the training on 3/21/23, Staff # 2 on 3/21/23, Staff # 3 on 3/21/23, Staff # 4 on 3/21/23, Staff # 5 on 3/21/23 and Staff # 6 on 3/22/23.”
Core safety Apr 14, 2022 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility and a review of staff files was conducted. Staff # 1 had mandated reporter training dated for 8/9/16 and this training was not updated until 3/8/22. The CPSL requires mandated reporter training to be updated every 60 months. Staff # 2 was hired as a provisional hire. See code see for date. The file contained information that Staff # 2 has lived in another state within the previous 5 years. The file of Staff # 2 did not contain the other state's clearances unitl 4/7/22. These clearances were not received within 45 days of the staff's provisional hire window.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 2, 2022): “In the future, all staff will be hired with all appropriate clearances and mandated reporter training as appropriate to the CPSL. Clearances and mandated reporter training will be updated as appropriate to the CPSL.”

“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
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $33.00 $25.75
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $33.00 $25.75
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $33.00 $25.75

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 31 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Jul 6, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 2
since Nov 1, 2025 · what STARS means
Operator Sunny Hill Preschool INC
Hours Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–5:30 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (570) 752-3545
State certificate # CER-00255731
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Common questions

Has Sunny Hill Preschool INC had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 6 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 17, 2026 (background checks): “Staff #1 did not obtain the required out of state Child Abuse Clearance until 4/29/26 and was working in direct care with children since hire as noted by the director (See LIS Code Sheet for DOH).” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Sunny Hill Preschool INC?

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

What is Sunny Hill Preschool INC’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 2, effective Nov 1, 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 Sunny Hill Preschool INC compare with other daycares in Columbia County?

It is tied for #7 of 18 centers in Columbia County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 77% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Sunny Hill Preschool INC last inspected?

Apr 17, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Sunny Hill Preschool INC cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $33.00 for preschool, $33.00 for young school-age, $33.00 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Sunny Hill Preschool INC?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Sunny Hill Preschool INC.

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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