Sunshine KIds
Sunshine KIds is a certified child care center in Eighty Four, PA, with capacity for 48 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 32 violations, 5 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for health & medication (9 of 32). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #26 of 55 centers in Washington County and has more citations per inspection than 73% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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In the Preschool Room there were foam blocks observed that had bite marks in them causing a choking hazard.
The file for Staff #1 contained two mandated reporter trainings that were more than 60 months apart.
A Casa Lily plant, which was identified as being toxic to humans, and an open bag of garden soil, which was labeled keep out of the reach of children, were observed sitting on the ground by the outdoor walkway, accessible to children in care.
A Pothos plant, which was identified as being toxic to humans, was observed in the preschool room.
A stuffed animal with removable eyes that were less than 1 inch in diameter and labeled for children ages 3 and up was observed in the younger toddler area of the infant/toddler room, accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.
The mats in the older toddler area of the preschool room were not being used by the specific children for which they were labeled.
There were three mats in the preschool room that were observed to have less than 2 feet of space on three sides of them while they were in use.
Staff #2 did not ensure a child's hands were washed after being diapered.
The record for staff #1 included a current health assessment dated more than 24 months following the date of their previous health assessment.
The facility's emergency plan was not sent to the local municipality.
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Emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the work telephone number of the enrolling parent.
The facility's parent letter did not explain their lockdown procedure and how they plan to provide accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
The ends of a sharp metal cable were protruding from a gate at the end of the outside walkway leading to the parking lot/outdoor play space, accessible and posing a potential hazard for children in care.
The record for child #2, a preschool child, lacked a current health report.
The operator's policy and procedure to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment did not address the identification and prevention of child maltreatment, as per Announcement C-22-03.
Staff person #1 completed CCDGB health and safety training on 11/30/2023, more than 90 days following first day working in child care. Staff person #2 completed CCDGB health and safety training on 7/13/2023, more than 90 days following first day working in child care.
A parent of child #1 did not review their emergency contact information at least once in a 6-month period between 7/26 2023 to 2/12/2024.
A parent of child #1 did not review their financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period between 7/26/2023 to 2/12/2024.
The record for child #4 lacked a current health report.
The record for child #1, #2, and #3 contained information provided to the family about the child's growth and development on the Department's approved form but it was not dated so compliance with the requirement to provide this information to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in §3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information) was unable to be determined.
Hand sanitizer labeled keep out of the reach of children was observed hanging from a cabinet in the preschool room, accessible to children in care.
Trash that was possibly contaminated by human secretions (nasal tissues) was contained in receptacles that were not closed/plastic-lined by the sink in the preschool room and in the bathroom used by the toddlers.
The record for child #2, a younger toddler, contained an updated health report that was dated more than 6 months following the date of the previous health report.
The record for child #1, an older toddler, contained a health report that had not been updated in more than 12 months.
The record for staff #2 included results of a TB test conducted more than 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting.
The record for staff #1 included verification of mandated reporter training completed on 2/24/2022, more than 90 days following the outset of service at the facility.
Per staff statements, on 9/16/21, staff #1 & 2 were supervising 13 children, 12 preschool aged children and one young school age child, in the outdoor fenced play space. Between the two staff they had only identified 12 children in their combined supervisory groups. At approximately 12:30 pm, when the groups left the play space, child #1 remained on the play space unsupervised for approximately 3 minutes while the staff and other children returned to the child care building.
Per staff statements, on 9/16/21, staff #1 & 2 were supervising 13 children, 12 preschool aged children and one young school age child, in the outdoor fenced play space. Between the two staff they had only identified 12 children in their combined supervisory groups. At approximately 12:30 pm, when the groups left the play space, child #1 remained on the play space unsupervised for approximately 3 minutes while the staff and other children returned to the child care building.
***Per staff statements, on 9/16/21, staff #1 & 2 were supervising 13 children, 12 preschool aged children and one young school age child, in the outdoor fenced play space. Between the two staff they had only identified 12 children in their combined supervisory groups. At approximately 12:30 pm, when the groups left the play space, child #1 remained on the play space unsupervised for approximately 3 minutes while the staff and other children returned to the child care building.
**Per staff statements, on 9/16/21, staff #1 & 2 were supervising 13 children, 12 preschool aged children and one young school age child, in the outdoor fenced play space. Between the two staff they had only identified 12 children in their combined supervisory groups. At approximately 12:30 pm, when the groups left the play space, child #1 remained on the play space unsupervised for approximately 3 minutes while the staff and other children returned to the child care building.
*Per staff statements, on 9/16/21, staff #1 & 2 were supervising 13 children, 12 preschool aged children and one young school age child, in the outdoor fenced play space. Between the two staff they had only identified 12 children in their combined supervisory groups. At approximately 12:30 pm, when the groups left the play space, child #1 remained on the play space unsupervised for approximately 3 minutes while the staff and other children returned to the child care building.
On 8/27/21, Child #1 was bitten by another child in the classroom. The staff verbally notified Child #1's parent of the incident but failed to create a written report for the parent, facility and child's file.
“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
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.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $59.00 | $59.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $59.00 | $59.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $57.00 | $57.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $53.00 | $53.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $48.00 | $36.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $48.00 | $36.00 |
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 Sunshine KIds had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 5 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 Sep 14, 2021 (staff ratios): “Per staff statements, on 9/16/21, staff #1 & 2 were supervising 13 children, 12 preschool aged children and one young school age child, in the outdoor fenced play space. Between the two staff they had only identified 12…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Sunshine KIds?
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 Sunshine KIds’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Jan 31, 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 Sunshine KIds compare with other daycares in Washington County?
It is #26 of 55 centers in Washington County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 73% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Sunshine KIds last inspected?
May 20, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Sunshine KIds cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $59.00 for infant, $59.00 for young toddler, $57.00 for older toddler, $53.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Sunshine KIds?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Sunshine Kids 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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