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Sunshine KIds

1059 Linden Rd, Eighty Four, PA 15330 · Washington County
1 complaint investigation found violations Keystone STAR 4

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.

Inspection record

More citations than 73% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
#26 of 55 centers in Washington County
5 Core-safety citations
27 Other citations
5 Inspections
1 Complaint investigations that found violations
32 citations from 7 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected May 20, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) May 20, 2026 · Inspection · citation found May 28, 2025 · Inspection · citation found May 30, 2024 · Inspection · citation found May 4, 2023 · Inspection · citation found May 26, 2022 · Inspection · citation found Sep 14, 2021 · Report/investigation · citation found Sep 3, 2021 · Report/investigation · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Health & medication 9
Building & playground safety 7
Records & paperwork 6
Supervision 4
Training & qualifications 3
Emergency preparedness 2
Staff ratios 1

Citations, newest first

Citation May 20, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Small Toys and Objects 55 Pa. Code §3270.103
In the Preschool Room there were foam blocks observed that had bite marks in them causing a choking hazard.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 19, 2026): “When the foam blocks were observed during our inspection to have bite marks in them, they were removed immediately from the Preschool Room.”
Citation May 20, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
The file for Staff #1 contained two mandated reporter trainings that were more than 60 months apart.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 19, 2026): “Staff #1 completed the Mandated Reporter training on 6/18/2020 and on again on 6/21/2025. Which was more than 60 months apart. Staff #1 was removed from working with the children on 6/19/25 until 6/21/25 when the Mandated Reporter Training was completed and the certificate was provided. Director…”
Citation May 28, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 10, 2025): “When brought to the attention of the director, these items were removed immediately. Making them inaccessible to humans.”
Citation May 28, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Toxic plants not permitted 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(d)
A Pothos plant, which was identified as being toxic to humans, was observed in the preschool room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 10, 2025): “When brought to the attention of the director, the plant was immediately removed from the classroom. The plant is no longer within the center.”
Citation May 28, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Small Toys and Objects 55 Pa. Code §3270.103
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 10, 2025): “Once this was brought to the attention of the director, the stuffed animal was removed from the classroom.”
Citation May 28, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Clean, age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)
The mats in the older toddler area of the preschool room were not being used by the specific children for which they were labeled.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 10, 2025): “Director retrained the staff in the older toddler classroom on the importance of making sure that the rest equipment lists and maps are used appropriately to ensure that all children have the same rest equipment daily so there is not cross contamination.”
Citation May 28, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
2 feet apart 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(f)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 10, 2025): “Director retrained the staff in the older toddler classroom on the importance of making sure that the rest equipment lists and maps are used appropriately to ensure that all children have the same rest equipment daily so there is not cross contamination. Which also includes but is not limited to…”
Citation May 28, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Child's hands washed 55 Pa. Code §3270.134(a)
Staff #2 did not ensure a child's hands were washed after being diapered.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 10, 2025): “A stepstool is now in place to ensure that the children can go right from the changing table to the sink so that there is not a chance of cross contamination. Staff were also retrained on proper diaper changing procedures.”
Citation May 28, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
The record for staff #1 included a current health assessment dated more than 24 months following the date of their previous health assessment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 10, 2025): “Staff #1 has a current health assessment on file.”
Citation May 28, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
The facility's emergency plan was not sent to the local municipality.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 10, 2025): “Emergency plan was sent via mail to the appropriate local municipality-Nottingham township.”
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Citation May 28, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
Emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the work telephone number of the enrolling parent.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 10, 2025): “Director obtained a working telephone number for that childs file.”
Citation May 30, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Letter to parents 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(e)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 14, 2024): “Provider revised the facility's parent letter to explain our lockdown procedure & that we will make any necessary accommodations &/ modifications for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, & children with chronic medical conditions. The parents of each enrolled child was provided this…”
Citation May 30, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 7, 2024): “Director repaired the gate at the end of the outside walkway leading to the parking lot/outdoor play space, that was accessible & posed a potential hazard to the children in care. This was added to our safety checklist, to check that it is not posing a potential hazard.”
Citation May 30, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1)
The record for child #2, a preschool child, lacked a current health report.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 12, 2024): “Director contacted the parent's of child #2 & had them turn in a current health report”
Citation May 30, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 12, 2024): “Our policy & procedure to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, & child maltreatment has been revised to address the identification & prevention of child maltreatment, as per Announcement C-22-03, by the provider.”
Citation May 30, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 7, 2024): “Staff #1 and #2 completed the CCDGB health and safety training. Director made a new hire checklist to track the required trainings, including CCDGB health & safety training to be completed within their first 90 days of working in child care.”
Citation May 30, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 7, 2024): “A parent of child #1 reviewed their emergency contact information on 2/12/2024”
Citation May 30, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 10, 2024): “A parent of child #1 reviewed their financial agreement on 2/12/2024”
Citation May 4, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1)
The record for child #4 lacked a current health report.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 12, 2023): “The child was dismissed from care and will not be permitted to return until the parent provides an updated health report.”
Citation May 4, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 1, 2023): “Provider will complete the Department's approved form for child #1, #2 and #3 and document that the information about the child's growth and development was provided to the family by having a parent sign and date it.”
Citation May 26, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 23, 2022): “The hand sanitizer was removed from where it was hanging in the preschool room and thrown away immediately.”
Citation May 26, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle 55 Pa. Code §3270.67(d)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 23, 2022): “The paper towels were put in the closed/plastic lined receptacle and the open, non-lined receptacle container was removed. The closed receptacle in the toddler bathroom had a liner put in it.”
Citation May 26, 2022 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)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 23, 2022): “Parent was notified and was able to provide an updated health report that was dated more than 6 months following the date of the previous report. Director will obtain updated health reports and keep them current within the child's files.”
Citation May 26, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1)
The record for child #1, an older toddler, contained a health report that had not been updated in more than 12 months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 27, 2022): “Parent was notified and was taking their child for a well visit on 6/8/22 and said she would have the form completed and returned to us. Director will obtain updated health report and keep in child's file.”
Citation May 26, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 23, 2022): “Staff was removed from work until she received a current TB test with results. Director will obtain the documentation to confirm freedom from communicable diseases.”
Citation May 26, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 23, 2022): “Staff #1, completed mandated reporter training and certificate is in her file. Director will ensure that all staff have their verification of child care experience, education and trainings in their file as well as they are in the correct time frame of their service in the center.”
Core safety Sep 14, 2021 Self-reported violation Staff ratios
Mixed Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.52
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 3, 2022): “Staff, from this day forward, will have a daily list of the children in attendance, dividing up the children between the staff so they may supervise meeting the staff:child ratio & maximum group size in accordance with the requirements. Staff will communicate & update their lists as the children…”
Core safety Sep 14, 2021 Self-reported violation Supervision
Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 3, 2022): “Staff, from this day forward, will supervise their children on all the facility's premises. The staff will have a list of specific children that they will be supervising within their group of children. The staff will count, communicate, & document arrivals & departures of the children they are…”
Core safety Sep 14, 2021 Self-reported violation Supervision
Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(1)
***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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 1, 2022): “From this day forward and for 6 months, the director &/or an identified staff will conduct staff supervision/ratio checks of each supervising group, twice a week. The checks will be conducted at various times-including classroom, nap, gross motor, outdoor, & transportation times. The checks will be…”
Core safety Sep 14, 2021 Self-reported violation Supervision
Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(1)
**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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 3, 2022): “Each staff will utilize a list of children in attendance noting each child assigned to each staff person by color coding the list of children assigned to them in their group at any given time.”
Core safety Sep 14, 2021 Self-reported violation Supervision
Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(1)
*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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 3, 2022): “Director & staff, from this day forward, will create & utilize a system to track the total number of children in their care at any given time. Each staff is assigned the responsibility to supervise specific children within the staff:child ratio. Staff will develop a daily written list of the…”
Citation Sep 3, 2021 Complaint investigation Records & paperwork
Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(7)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 3, 2022): “An ouch report &/or an incident report will be completed in writing for any accident, injury, &/ illness on the day of occurring. 2 copies will be made, giving the original to the parent, one copy will be kept in the child's file & the 2nd copy will be kept in the center'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

Violation found Sep 14, 2021 Self-reported violation
5 violations cited, listed under Citations.
Violation found Sep 3, 2021 Complaint investigation
1 violation 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.

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

Capacity 48 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Aug 30, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 4
since Jan 31, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator Sunshine Kids INC
Hours Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (724) 942-0163
State certificate # CER-00258835
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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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