Sunny Tree House is a certified child care center in Richboro, PA, with capacity for 86 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 33 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (9 of 33). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #5 of 5 centers in Richboro and has more citations per inspection than 60% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
More citations than 60% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
#5 of 5 centers in Richboro
3
Core-safety citations
30
Other citations
6
Inspections
0
Complaint investigations that found violations
33 citations from 6 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected May 14, 2026
Every state visit
Violation found
No violation
Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits
What inspectors cited most
Records & paperwork
9
Building & playground safety
8
Health & medication
8
Training & qualifications
4
Background checks
2
Sleep safety
1
Emergency preparedness
1
Citations, newest first
Citation
May 14, 2026
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
At the time of the inspection, the file of staff #1 did not include the health and safety training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 19, 2026): “Provider submitted the health and safety training for staff #1.”
Infant sleep position 55 Pa. Code §3270.119
At the time of the inspection, child #7 was observed asleep in the infant bouncy chair.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 27, 2025): “Child was immediately moved to the crib.”
Citation
Oct 7, 2025
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
At the time of the inspection, an electrical outlet in the infant room was observed uncovered. Non-compliance was corrected on site.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 7, 2025): “Provider placed a cover on the electrical outlet.”
Citation
Oct 7, 2025
Inspection
Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
At the time of the inspection peeled paint was observed in the young toddler next to the infant room and the preschool room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 24, 2025): “Paint was touched up the day of inspection.”
Citation
Oct 7, 2025
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
At the time of the inspection, 7 outdoor toys were observed unclean in the 3-5 year old playground.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 24, 2025): “Toys were power washed that weekend. Any that did not come clear were disposed of.”
Citation
Oct 7, 2025
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Clean, good repair, proper size 55 Pa. Code §3270.104(a)
At the time of the inspection, the carpet in the preschool room needed to be cleaned.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 24, 2025): “Provider steam cleaned carpet but it did not come clean so carpet was replaced.”
Citation
Oct 7, 2025
Inspection
Health & medication
2 feet apart 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(f)
At the time of the inspection, the cot of child # 1 did not have 2 feet of space on three sides. Non-compliance was corrected on site.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 7, 2025): “Staff moved the cot to have 2 feet on three sides.”
Citation
Oct 7, 2025
Inspection
Health & medication
Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1)
At the time of the inspection, the health assessments for child #3 was dated 2/10/25, child #4 was 12/11/24, and child #5 was dated 2/11/25.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 24, 2025): “Provider contacted parents of children listed and had new health assessments provided.”
Citation
Oct 7, 2025
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
At the time of the inspection, the emergency contact for child #2 did not include the address and phone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 24, 2025): “Provider had parent add the address at pickup.”
Citation
Oct 13, 2023
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 10/13/2023 observed the sinks in the Preschool room did not have hand washing signs posted that state a facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. Corrected on site 10/13/2023.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 1, 2023): “Hand washing sign was posted.”
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Citation
Oct 13, 2023
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 10/13/2023 observed the climbing gym mats in the Older Toddler 2 room were not in good repair.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 1, 2023): “Colorful duct tape was applied to gym mats.”
Citation
Oct 13, 2023
Inspection
Health & medication
Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 10/13/2023 observed child #3 and #4's health reports did not include verification of a current influenza vaccine.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 1, 2023): “Letter from parents was attained.”
Citation
Oct 13, 2023
Inspection
Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 10/13/2023 observed staff person #2 and #3's files did not include health assessments conducted within the 24-month time frame.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 1, 2023): “Both got physicals done.”
Citation
Oct 13, 2023
Inspection
Health & medication
Exam communicable disease/Information re: medical problems 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(4)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 10/13/2023 observed staff person #1's health assessment did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination and information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 1, 2023): “Health assessment returned to dr. to be fixed.”
Citation
Oct 13, 2023
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Admission date 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 10/13/2023 observed child #1, #2, #3 and #4's agreement did not specify the date of the child's admission.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 1, 2023): “Dates were filled in.”
Citation
Oct 13, 2023
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Child's name, birth date 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(1)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 10/13/2023 observed child #4's emergency contact information did not include the birth date of the child.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 1, 2023): “It was actually there. Mom put it next to her name. See attached.”
Citation
Oct 13, 2023
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 10/13/2023 observed child #1 and #4's emergency contact information did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 1, 2023): “Address' were filled in.”
Citation
Oct 13, 2023
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 10/13/2023 observed staff person #4's file did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 1, 2023): “Letter was attained.”
Citation
Oct 13, 2023
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 10/13/2023 observed staff person #3's file did not include verification of annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 1, 2023): “Staff member completed training hours.”
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the renewal on 11/17/22, it was observed that the records of staff person #2 did not include the Federal Bureau of Investigations clearances required by the CPSL. The records of staff person #3 did not include updated State Police Criminal and Child Abuse clearances as required by the CPSL. Records dated 4/4/2017 and 4/6/2017 respectively
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 20, 2022): “Staff person #2 was let go until proper clearances come in. She is currently not employed Staff person #3 attained her clearances that afternoon (attachments 3&4)”
Citation
Nov 17, 2022
Inspection
Health & medication
Annual immunization reporting to DOH 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(e)(4)
During the renewal inspection on 11/17/22, it was observed that the records of child #2 did not comply with the annual immunization reporting requirements in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code §27.77 and had no influenza vaccine or exemption letter on file within the last 12 months. Document dated 9/29/21.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 20, 2022): “Director contacted parent and realized the parent had not sent the most updated record. Updated record attached (attachment #5)”
Citation
Nov 17, 2022
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10)
During the renewal inspection on 11/17/22, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not include training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 20, 2022): “Employee #1 was registered to a PQAS certified First Aid CPR course. She has completed the first Aid(attachment#1) and will finish the CPT on 12/16/22(attachment #2)”
Citation
Nov 17, 2022
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(iv)
During the renewal inspection on 11/17/22, it was observed that the records of staff person # 1 and staff person #2 did not include acceptable verification of education, is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 20, 2022): “Staff person #2 was let go until verification is produced. Staff person #1 has submitted college transcript, since she has not graduated (attachment #6)”
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the renewal inspection on 11/9/21, it was observed that - the records of facility person #4 did not include the Federal Bureau of Investigations(FBI) clearance as required by the CPSL -the records of facility person #6 did not include the National Sex Offender Registry Certificate (NSOR) as required by the CPSL
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 3, 2021): “I have attached FBI application for Staff person #4. We have been in contact and was told it is in process still. Employee will not be working until the clearance comes in. Employee #6 NSOR was resent as it never came in. Attached is a different form. Employee will not work until clearance comes in”
Citation
Nov 9, 2021
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle 55 Pa. Code §3270.67(d)
During the renewal inspection on 11/9/21, it was observed that there was a trashcan with no lid in the young toddler classroom
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 1, 2021): “Trash cans were bought and replaced throughout”
Citation
Nov 9, 2021
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Lidded waste receptacles 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(i)
During the renewal inspection on 11/9/21, it was observed that there were trashcans with no lids in the kindergarten and Pre-school bathrooms
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 1, 2021): “All new trashcans were bought and placed throughout the school-see attached pictures”
Citation
Nov 9, 2021
Inspection
Health & medication
Immunization record 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)
During the renewal inspection on 11/9/21, it was observed that the records of child #1 did not include the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 29, 2021): “Child #1 had immunizations. Sheet is attached”
Citation
Nov 9, 2021
Inspection
Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2)
During the renewal inspection on 11/9/21 the records of facility person #7 and facility person #8 did not include an updated health record -health records submitted dated 7/22/19 and 11/6/19 respectively -The records of facility person #8 did not include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 13, 2021): “Both staff members have up to date physicals with TB”
Citation
Nov 9, 2021
Inspection
Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)
It was observed on 11/9/21 during the renewal Inspection, that there was no updated fire drill log at least once every 60 days. Fire drill log submitted dated 9/8/21
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 29, 2021): “We did have a fire drill on 10/8/21. It was on a separate paper as I had pulled the others to send in”
Citation
Nov 9, 2021
Inspection
Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
During the renewal inspection on 11/9/21, it was observed that the records of facility person #2 did not include Health and Safety training as required by the CCDBG.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 3, 2021): “Provider had employee #2 complete training. Certificate is attached”
Citation
Nov 9, 2021
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)
During the renewal inspection on 11/9/21, it was observed that the records of facility person #1, #3, #4, and #5, did not include verification of child care experience
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 13, 2021): “Director is working on getting Staff person #1 records from Russia translated Documents for staff person #3, #4, and #5 are attached”
Citation
Nov 9, 2021
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(iv)
During the renewal inspection on 11/9/21, it was observed that the records of facility persons #1did not include acceptable verification of education -the records of facility person # 3, and #4 did not include verification of education for an Aide and AGS respectively.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 13, 2021): “Staff members have both sent requests for diploma/transcripts. Director will forward when received”
Citation
Nov 9, 2021
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
During the renewal inspection on 11/9/21, it was observed that the records of facility person #6 did not include two written, nonfamily references -1 reference submitted
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 29, 2021): “References were in the employee's file and was missed by the Director”
“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) | $77.80 | $77.80 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $77.80 | $77.80 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $75.60 | $75.60 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $73.40 | $73.40 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $71.40 | $71.40 |
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
86 children
Certificate status
Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through
Dec 21, 2026
Operator
Petrenko LLC
Hours
Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–6:30 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone
(215) 494-9570
State certificate #
CER-00246836
Common questions
Has Sunny Tree House 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 Oct 7, 2025 (sleep safety): “At the time of the inspection, child #7 was observed asleep in the infant bouncy chair.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Sunny Tree House?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Sunny Tree House since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Sunny Tree House’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Aug 6, 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 Tree House compare with other daycares in Richboro?
It is #5 of 5 centers in Richboro by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 60% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Sunny Tree House last inspected?
May 14, 2026 (unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Sunny Tree House cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $77.80 for newborn, $77.80 for infant, $75.60 for young toddler, $73.40 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Sunny Tree House?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Petrenko 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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