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Sunny Side Daycare LLC · 1119 N Church St, Hazle Township

1119 N Church St, Hazle Township, PA 18202 · Luzerne County
Keystone STAR 4

Sunny Side Daycare LLC is a certified child care center in Hazle Township, PA, with capacity for 71 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 10 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). 3 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #5 of 9 centers in Hazle Township and has fewer citations per inspection than 72% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 72% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
#5 of 9 centers in Hazle Township
3 Core-safety citations
7 Other citations
5 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
10 citations from 6 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 3 in the last 12 months · last inspected Oct 22, 2025

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Oct 22, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Jun 5, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Feb 25, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citation Oct 23, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Jan 5, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Oct 2, 2023 · Inspection · no citation
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Health & medication 3
Background checks 3
Building & playground safety 2
Records & paperwork 1
Training & qualifications 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Oct 22, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
During the Renewal Inspection on 10/27/2025, the wooden picnic table on the outdoor playground was cracked and had sharp edges exposed.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 27, 2025): “The cracked wood and sharp edges on the picnic table were immediately covered with duct tape.”
Citation Oct 22, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Infant: updated health report every 6 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(1)
During the Renewal Inspection on 10/22/2025, the most recent health report on file for Child #1, a young toddler was dated 1/28/2025.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 4, 2025): “We will have the parent provide an updated health report for the child.”
Citation Oct 22, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5)
On 10/22/2025, the updated health assessment on file for Staff #1 dated 9/27/2024 did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. The health assessment on file also did not include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide childcare.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 5, 2025): “New physical is scheduled for 11/5. The DHS health assessment form will be brought to this appointment to make sure that the doctor specifies that the staff person is free of communicable diseases and suitable to provide childcare.”
Core safety Jun 5, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
On 6/5/25, Staff #1 had a volunteer Pennsylvania child abuse clearance on file, which is not suitable for employment purposes. Staff #1 was observed to have direct contact with children during the inspection. See code sheet for date of hire.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 23, 2025): “Applied & received regular child abuse clearance”
Citation Jun 5, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
During an unannounced inspection on 6/5/2025, peeling paint was observed on the wall in the front area of the room located on the left side of the building upon entering the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 25, 2025): “Painted where needed.”
Citation Jun 5, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
On 6/5/2025, Staff #2 only had one written, nonfamily reference on file. See LIS code sheet.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 23, 2025): “Printed & emailed reference.”
Core safety Oct 23, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
On 10/23/2024, Staff #1 it was discovered that Staff #1 has resided outside of the state of Pennsylvania during the previous 5 years. Staff #1 did not apply for the out of state clearances prior to employment as required by the CPSL. Staff #2 had current clearances on file on 10/29/2024. However, the updated state police clearance on file for Staff #2 was dated 8/6/2024. The previous state police clearance on file for Staff #2 was dated 4/23/2019.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 24, 2024): “Staff #1 recently moved from California. We were informed today that California is a closed records state. We immediately applied for the California clearances. Staff #1 will be suspended from working in childcare until we receive the written notice that California will not be releasing these…”
Citation Oct 23, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Employed and present 30 hrs/wk 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(c)
During the Renewal Inspection on 10/23/2024 and on 11/5/2024, the facility did not have a qualified director present at the facility site for a minimum of 30 hours per week.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 25, 2024): “We have a staff person who recently left returning to work that is qualified to be the director. This individual will be the full-time director beginning next week.”
Core safety Jan 5, 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. The file of Staff # 1 indicated this staff had lived out of state within the past 60 months. As a provisional hire, Staff # 1 was not hired correctly as a provisional hire as per the CPSL because they did not apply for the out of state clearances before working in child care. Staff # 1 was working at the time of this inspection. Staff # 2 was hired as a provisional hire but did not apply/receive for the FBI clearance until 12/18/23. The file also did not contain an NSOR clearance. Staff # 2 was hired incorrectly as a provisional hire because they did not apply for the FBI clearance at the time of hire and the file did not contain an NSOR clearance prior to the ending of the 45-day provisional hire period.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 23, 2024): “Staff # 1 applied for the out of state clearance 1/5/24. Staff # 1 received the clearance on 1/23/24. Staff will be removed from care until the clearances are obtained.”
Citation Jan 5, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of children's files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of enrollment for the children. Regulation requires children's health reports to be obtained no later than 60 days following the first date of attendance at the facility. The following children's health reports were not obtained within 60 days: Child # 1 and Child # 2. Child # 1 obtained a health report on 12/26/23. Child # 2 obtained a health report on 1/2/24.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 23, 2024): “In the future, enrolling children will provide a health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.”

“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
Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) $51.60 —
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $51.60 —
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $48.60 —
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $46.80 —
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $44.40 —
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $40.00 $33.00
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $40.00 $33.00

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 71 children
Certificate status Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through Jan 23, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 4
since Oct 22, 2025 · what STARS means
Operator Sunny Side Daycare LLC
Hours Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–5:30 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (570) 861-5594
State certificate # CER-00247120
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Common questions

Has Sunny Side Daycare LLC had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 3 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 Jun 5, 2025 (background checks): “On 6/5/25, Staff #1 had a volunteer Pennsylvania child abuse clearance on file, which is not suitable for employment purposes. Staff #1 was observed to have direct contact with children during the inspection. See code…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Sunny Side Daycare LLC?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Sunny Side Daycare 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 Side Daycare LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4, effective Oct 22, 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 Side Daycare LLC compare with other daycares in Hazle Township?

It is #5 of 9 centers in Hazle Township by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 72% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Sunny Side Daycare LLC last inspected?

Oct 22, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Sunny Side Daycare LLC cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $51.60 for newborn, $51.60 for infant, $48.60 for young toddler, $46.80 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Sunny Side Daycare LLC?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Sunny Side Daycare 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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