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Sunshine Nursery Daycare Center LLC

558 High St, Lancaster, PA 17603 · Lancaster County
Keystone STAR 4

Sunshine Nursery Daycare Center LLC is a certified child care center in Lancaster, PA, with capacity for 30 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 4 times. The state cited 20 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for emergency preparedness (7 of 20). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #34 of 73 centers in Lancaster and has more citations per inspection than 59% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 59% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
#34 of 73 centers in Lancaster
2 Core-safety citations
18 Other citations
4 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
20 citations from 4 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · none in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 17, 2025

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Sep 17, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Oct 1, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Sep 29, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Sep 14, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Emergency preparedness 7
Building & playground safety 4
Training & qualifications 4
Background checks 2
Health & medication 2
Records & paperwork 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Sep 17, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
Upon inspection of personnel files, it was found that the operator is not in compliance with the CPSL as the file for facility person #1 (DOH see LIS code sheet) did not update their child abuse clearances and NSOR results within 60 months. This is evidenced by child abuse certificates dated 5/11/2020 and 6/20/2025 and NSOR results dated 12/30/19 and 4/4/2025. The file for facility persons #3, facility person #4, and facility person #6 (DOH see LIS code sheet) did not update their NSOR results within 60 months. This is evidenced by NSOR results for facility person #1 dated 12/30/19 and 3/26/2025 and NSOR results for facility person #4 dated 3/10/20 and 4/18/25 and NSOR results for facility person # 6 dated 3/10/20 and 3/26/25.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 16, 2025): “Updated child abuse clearances and NSOR results have been obtained for facility person #1, #3, #4, and #6. Documentation will be filed immediately upon receipt.”
Citation Sep 17, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
Upon inspection of personnel files, it was found that Emergency plan training was not conducted annually. The files for facility persons #1, #3, #4, #5 #6 and facility person # 7 included documentation of emergency plan training on 5.3.24 with an update on 6.1.25.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 20, 2025): “All staff received updated training on 9/22/2025. Documentation has been placed in personnel files.”
Citation Sep 17, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
Upon inspection of the first aid kit in the PreK (SACC) room, it was found that adhesive bandages were missing. (CORRECTED ON-SITE)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 9, 2025): “Adhesive bandages were immediately added to the kit.”
Citation Sep 17, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
It was observed that the outdoor play surfacing was uneven and had at least 1-inch gaps creating trip hazards. The surfacing along the child play structure had several tiles which were severely uneven.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 16, 2025): “The uneven surfacing and tiles around the play structure was replaced on 09/19/2025 to eliminate trip hazards.”
Citation Sep 17, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)
Upon inspection of the required documents to be on file at the facility, it was found that the parent emergency plan letter did not include provisions for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 20, 2025): “The parent emergency plan letter has been revised to include specific provisions for infant, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions. Updated copies were distributed to families.”
Citation Sep 17, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
Upon inspection of the required documents to be on file at the facility, it was found that the emergency plan was not sent to the local municipality.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 20, 2025): “A copy of the current emergency plan was sent to both the local municipality and the county emergency management agency.”
Citation Sep 17, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
Upon inspection of personnel files, it was found that fire safety training was not completed annually. The file for facility person #2 included documentation of fire safety training on 1.13.24 with an update on 3.13.25. The file for facility person #4 included documentation of fire safety training on 1.15.24 with an update on 4.16.25. The file for facility person #6 included documentation of fire safety training on 4.19.24 with an update on 8.21.25.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 16, 2025): “Staff persons are up to date on fire safety trainings. Certificates are filed.”
Citation Sep 17, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
Upon inspection of personnel files, it was found that staff evaluations were not completed on an annual basis. The file for facility person #3 included documentation of staff evaluations on 3.13.24 and updated on 5.5.25. The file for facility person # 6 had an evaluation with a date of 1.17.25 and did not include documentation of prior year staff evaluation.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 16, 2025): “Evaluations for staff person #3 and #6 were completed and placed in personnel files.”
Citation Sep 17, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(b)/3270.182(8)
Upon inspection of the children's files, it was found that the agreements on file for Child #4 and Child #5, #3 were originals, rather than copies.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 9, 2025): “Copies of agreements for child #3, #4, and #5 were made and filed; originals were returned to parents.”
Citation Sep 17, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
Upon inspection of personnel files, it was found that 12 hours of childcare training was not completed annually. The file for facility persons #4 and facility person #6 included documentation of 10.5 hours of training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 20, 2025): “Staff members #4 and #6 completed the additional required hours to reach 12 hours. Certificates have been added to their files.”
Core safety Oct 1, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
The file for Facility person #2 included a NSOR clearance result dated 8.5.2024 which was obtained after the 45 day provisional hire timeframe.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 10, 2024): “Director made sure the new staff will not working directly with the children until she received NSOR clearance results. the first day of operating was 8/6/2024.”
Citation Oct 1, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Plan reviewed/updated annually 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(b)
Upon inspection, the facility emergency plan was last reviewed by the operator on 8.31.23 beyond the annual time frame.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 10, 2024): “Director revised the Emergency Plan on 10/1/2024”
Citation Oct 1, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
The file for facility person #1 did not have an updated health assessment completed within 24 months of their prior assessment. The file for facility person #1 contained health assessments dated 9/28/2021 and 10/02/2023.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 10, 2024): “Director will ensure all staff complete Health assessment 24 months of the prior assessment due date”
Citation Oct 1, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
Upon inspection, the operator did not have documentation of completing an annual emergency drill.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 10, 2024): “Director conducted the annual Emergency Drill on October 2, 2024 and send a copy to the inspector”
Citation Oct 1, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(b)
Facility person #1 tested the smoke detectors on 12.7.23 and 1.22.24, (46 DAYS), on 5.20.24 and 6.20.24, (31 DAYS), and again on 8.19.24 and 9.19.24 (31 DAYS), which is greater than the allowable 30 days between testing dates.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 10, 2024): “Director will ensure to complete the smoke detectors test every 30 days using the website Date and time calculator.”
Citation Oct 1, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
Upon inspection, a copy of the emergency plan was last sent to the local EMA on 8.30.23.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 10, 2024): “Director send a copy of updated Emergency Plan to the local EMA on 10/1/2024”
Citation Sep 29, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
The file for Staff person #1 did not have an updated health assessment completed within 24 months of their prior assessment. The file for Staff person # 1 contained health assessments dated 1/16/2019 and 9/28/2021.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 26, 2023): “The file for Staff person #1 contains an updated health assessment with date of 10.2.2023. Director created a listing of those staff persons needing updated physical and shares with staff 30 days before the due date.”
Citation Sep 29, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)
Upon inspection of the facility fire safety logs, it was found that a gap from 5.22.23 through 7.27 .23 existed in which no fire drill was logged. Therefore, the minimum of 60 days between required fire drills was exceeded.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 26, 2023): “The Director or designated staff person will ensure compliance with this chapter and conducted fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. Director created a fire drill calendar to ensure compliance with having drill every 60 days.”
Citation Sep 29, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
Staff person #3 did not complete the require training update PA Health and Safety Update 2022 dated 5.4.2023 within the prescribed frame of December 30, 2022, as outlined in Announcement C-22-06.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 22, 2023): “Director will ensure that all staff persons complete training updates within the prescribed timeframes.”
Citation Sep 14, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
The Toddler room classroom rug by the exit door was frayed along the edges and in need of repair.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 5, 2022): “We repair that area of the carpet and we can send photos as evidence of the repair.”

“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) $90.00 $85.00
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $90.00 $85.00
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $90.00 $85.00
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $85.00 $80.00
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $80.00 $75.00
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $75.00 $70.00
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $75.00 $70.00

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 30 children
Certificate status Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through Dec 23, 2026
Keystone STARS STAR 4
since Aug 20, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator Sunshine Nursery Daycare Center LLC
Hours Monday–Friday 5:00 AM–6:30 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (717) 392-4808
State certificate # CER-00246201
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Common questions

Has Sunshine Nursery Daycare Center LLC had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 2 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 17, 2025 (background checks): “Upon inspection of personnel files, it was found that the operator is not in compliance with the CPSL as the file for facility person #1 (DOH see LIS code sheet) did not update their child abuse clearances and NSOR…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Sunshine Nursery Daycare Center LLC?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Sunshine Nursery Daycare Center LLC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Sunshine Nursery Daycare Center LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4, effective Aug 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 Sunshine Nursery Daycare Center LLC compare with other daycares in Lancaster?

It is #34 of 73 centers in Lancaster by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 59% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Sunshine Nursery Daycare Center LLC last inspected?

Sep 17, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Sunshine Nursery Daycare Center LLC cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $90.00 for newborn, $90.00 for infant, $90.00 for young toddler, $85.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Sunshine Nursery Daycare Center LLC?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Sunshine Nursery Daycare Center LLC.

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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