Sunny Side Daycare LLC · 1119 N Church St, Hazle Township
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
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During the Renewal Inspection on 10/27/2025, the wooden picnic table on the outdoor playground was cracked and had sharp edges exposed.
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.
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.
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.
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.
On 6/5/2025, Staff #2 only had one written, nonfamily reference on file. See LIS code sheet.
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.
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.
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.
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.
“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
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.
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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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