Sunshine Nursery Daycare Center LLC
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.
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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.
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.
Upon inspection of the first aid kit in the PreK (SACC) room, it was found that adhesive bandages were missing. (CORRECTED ON-SITE)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Upon inspection, the facility emergency plan was last reviewed by the operator on 8.31.23 beyond the annual time frame.
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.
Upon inspection, the operator did not have documentation of completing an annual emergency drill.
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.
Upon inspection, a copy of the emergency plan was last sent to the local EMA on 8.30.23.
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.
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.
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.
The Toddler room classroom rug by the exit door was frayed along the edges and in need of 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
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.
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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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