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Sunrise Day Care Center

Southwark Elementary, Philadelphia, PA 19148 · Philadelphia County
1 complaint investigation found violations Keystone STAR 2

Sunrise Day Care Center is a certified child care center in Philadelphia, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 30 violations, none of them core-safety, most often for training & qualifications (11 of 30). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #586 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia and has fewer citations per inspection than 53% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 53% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #586 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia
0 Core-safety citations
30 Other citations
6 Inspections
1 Complaint investigations that found violations
30 citations from 7 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected Apr 30, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Apr 30, 2026 · Inspection · citation found May 6, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Aug 1, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation found Mar 19, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Apr 10, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Mar 28, 2022 · Inspection · citation found Nov 5, 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

Training & qualifications 11
Emergency preparedness 7
Records & paperwork 7
Health & medication 3
Transportation 2

Citations, newest first

Citation Apr 30, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
During the renewal inspection on 04/30/26, Cert Rep did not observe emergency plan training in the staff files of staff person #1.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 6, 2026): “Director will complete emergency plan training annually and during updates.”
Citation Apr 30, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
During the renewal inspection on 04/30/26, Cert Rep did not observe that the facility sent a copy of the emergency plan to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 6, 2026): “Send a copy of emergency plan to office of emergency management and oem@phila.gov.”
Citation May 6, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)
During the renewal inspection on 05/06/25, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep did not observe a current Pediatric First Aid/CPR certificate in the file of staff person #1, most recent one expired on 06/30/24. Cert Rep also did not observe a Pediatric First Aid/CPR certificate in the file of staff person #6, Basic First Aid/CPR was observed.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 19, 2025): “Update CPR/First Aid certs.”
Citation May 6, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
During the renewal inspection on 05/06/25, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep did not observe an updated agreement form in the file of child #4, last signed 09/03/24, which is beyond the 6-month requirement. Cert Rep also did not observe child growth and development reports in the files of child #1-#5.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 19, 2025): “Agreement forms will be updated, and progress reports will be completed for all children.”
Citation May 6, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
During the renewal inspection on 05/06/25, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep did not observe an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training in the file of staff persons #1-#5.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 19, 2025): “Staff will complete all required trainings and provide proof.”
Citation Aug 1, 2024 Complaint investigation Training & qualifications
Staff person - 18 yrs. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(b)
During the complaint investigation on 08/01/24, Staff person #1 reported that on 06/24/24 the Junior Counselor was hired as staff age the age of 15.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 1, 2024): “Junior counselor was removed the site on 07/25/24.”
Citation Aug 1, 2024 Complaint investigation Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(a)
During the complaint investigation on 08/01/24, Staff person #1 reported that on 06/24/24 the Junior Counselor was hired as staff age the age of 15.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 1, 2024): “On 07/25/24 Junior Counselor was removed from site and placed at another work site for the remainder of the summer.”
Citation Mar 19, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Contact when arises/Contact when ended 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4)
During the renewal inspection on 03/19/24, Cert Rep observed that the facility's emergency plan did not provide a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises and did not provide a method for instruction as to how parents can be safely reunited with their children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 5, 2024): “Facility will update emergency plan to include method of contact to notify parents of the emergency and instructions for reunification.”
Citation Mar 19, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Child's hands washed 55 Pa. Code §3270.134(a)
During the renewal inspection on 03/19/24, Cert rep did not observe the children in the classroom wash their hands before snack.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 5, 2024): “Staff will ensure all children wash hands before snack.”
Citation Mar 19, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3)
During the renewal inspection on 03/19/24, Cert Rep observed a health assessment dated 03/16/22, however did not observe a subsequent health assessment in the file of staff person #9.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 5, 2024): “All staff persons will have an updated health assessment including a TB test at the time of hire.”
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Citation Mar 19, 2024 Inspection Transportation
Pick-up and drop-off points 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)
During the renewal inspection on 03/19/24, Cert Rep did not observe the facility's written notification to local traffic safety authorities of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 5, 2024): “Local traffic safety authorities will be notified in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the facility.”
Citation Mar 19, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
During the renewal inspection on 03/19/24, Cert Rep did not observe written staff evaluations in the file for staff person 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, and 9.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 5, 2024): “Written evaluations for all staff have been completed and will be placed in files.”
Citation Mar 19, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
General requirements for facility persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.33(d)
During the renewal inspection on 03/19/24, Cert Rep did not observe verification of Pediatric 1st aid/Pediatric CPR training by a PQAS certified trainer in the staff file of staff persons 1, 2 and 9.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 22, 2024): “Staff persons 1, 2, and 9 will complete Pediatric 1st aid/Pediatric CPR training immediately and will not work alone with children unsupervised.”
Citation Apr 10, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Contact when ended 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(4)
During my inspection I observed that the facility's emergency plan did not have how they were going to contact their parents during and after an emergency.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 9, 2023): “Provider will make sure that their emergency plan include how parents will be contacted during and after an emergency.”
Citation Apr 10, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(d)
During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have their emergency plan posted.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 9, 2023): “Provider will make sure that all required postings are posted at all times.”
Citation Apr 10, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
During my inspection I observed that the facility had not created or sent out their emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 9, 2023): “Provider will make sure that they create and send out annually their emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”
Citation Apr 10, 2023 Inspection Transportation
Pick-up and drop-off points 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)
During my inspection I observed that the facility had not written their local traffic safety letter to their local authorities.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 9, 2023): “Provider will make sure that they create their letter to the local authorities about their pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.”
Citation Apr 10, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 2, 5, 6, does not have their update 1hr. health & safety training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 9, 2023): “Provider will make sure that all incoming staff complete their health & safety training within 90 days of hire.”
Citation Apr 10, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, 6, did not have a written evaluation.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 9, 2023): “Provider will make sure that all staff have a written evaluation in their file every 12 months.”
Citation Apr 10, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1 did not have their parent's work address and telephone number.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 9, 2023): “Provider will make sure that all areas on the emergency contact sheet are filled in completely.”
Citation Apr 10, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1-9, did not have an update the emergency contact, & child 3, 7, did not have updated financial agreement forms
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 9, 2023): “Provider will make sure that all children have an updated emergency contact sheet & agreement form.”
Citation Apr 10, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(iv)
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 3, 4, did not have verification of experience.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 9, 2023): “Provider will make sure that each staff person has verification of their experience.”
Citation Mar 28, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 6, 7, 9, 11, did not have emergency plan training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 19, 2022): “Provider will make sure that all current and new staff receive emergency plan training annually.”
Citation Mar 28, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Physical examination 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(1)
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, 3, 4, did not have a current physical.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 19, 2022): “Provider will make sure that all staff have a current physical in their file at all times.”
Citation Mar 28, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, did not have fire safety training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 19, 2022): “Provider will makes sure that all staff have their annually fire safety training.”
Citation Mar 28, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 6, 8, 9, 10, did not have a written staff evaluation.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 19, 2022): “Provider will make sure that all staff have written evaluation every 12 month.”
Citation Mar 28, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1, 2, did not have their parent's work, and or home address and telephone number.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 19, 2022): “Provider will make sure that all areas on the emergency contact sheet are filled in completely.”
Citation Mar 28, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(iv)
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, 12, did not have verification of the child care experience.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 19, 2022): “Provider will make sure that all new and current staff have verification of their child care experiences in their file at all times.”
Citation Mar 28, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 9, 10, did not have two written non family references.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 19, 2022): “Provider will make sure that all current and new staff have two written non-family refences in their file at all times.”
Citation Mar 28, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 3, 6, 9, did not have their 12 hours of child care training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 19, 2022): “Provider will make sure that all staff take their 12 clock hours of childcare training annually.”

“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.

Complaint investigations and reported incidents

Violation found Aug 1, 2024 Complaint investigation
2 violations cited, listed under Citations.

Pennsylvania’s search lists complaint investigations in which the state found at least one violation (“verified complaints”). It does not say what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it. Incident investigations look into something that happened at the center; self-reported violations are ones the center reported to the state itself.

About this center

Capacity —
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through May 15, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 2
since May 20, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator Sunrise Of Philadelphia INC
Phone (215) 952-2730
State certificate # CER-00255750
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Common questions

Has Sunrise Day Care Center had any serious violations?

No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 30 other citations, listed above.

Have there been complaints about Sunrise Day Care Center?

Pennsylvania lists 1 complaint investigation since 2021 in which it found at least one violation; the violations are listed above. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Sunrise Day Care Center’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 2, effective May 20, 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 Sunrise Day Care Center compare with other daycares in Philadelphia?

It is tied for #586 of 1,163 centers in Philadelphia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 53% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Sunrise Day Care Center last inspected?

Apr 30, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

Who runs Sunrise Day Care Center?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Sunrise Of Philadelphia INC.

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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