Sunshines Day Care Center LLC
Sunshines Day Care Center LLC is a certified child care center in Aliquippa, PA, with capacity for 28 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 8 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 64 violations, 6 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (17 of 64). 18 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #5 of 12 centers in Aliquippa and has more citations per inspection than 77% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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At the time of initial ratio/supervision assessment, staff #1 was observed providing care for a mixed-age group of 10 children aged older toddler through school age.
The current emergency plan training for staff #2 and staff #3 is dated 10/31/24, which is more than one year ago.
The current health assessment for child #1 (see LIS code sheet) is dated 8/27/25, which is more than 6 months ago.
The file for child #2, enrolled for more than 60 days (see LIS code sheet) does not include documentation of immunization administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.
The current health assessment for staff #1 is dated 3/13/24, which is more than 24 months ago. The current health assessment for staff #2 is dated 4/2/24, which is more than 24 months ago.
The current fire safety training for staff #1 and staff #2 is dated 4/2/24, which is more than one year ago. The current fire safety training for staff #3 is dated10/31/24, which is more than one year ago.
Staff #3, employed for more than one year (see LIS code sheet), does not have a staff evaluation. Staff #1, employed for more than one year (see LIS code sheet), does not have a staff evaluation.
The file for child #1, enrolled for more than 6 months (see LIS code sheet) does not include a child service report to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided.
The emergency contact information for child #1 does not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care.
The file for child #1, enrolled for more than 6 months (see LIS code sheet) does not include a signed review of the emergency contact information or fee agreement.
The emergency contact information for child #1 does not include signed parental consent for administration of minor first aid.
Staff persons #1, #2, and #3 have 7 of the required 12 annual professional development hours documented with pediatric first aid and CPR training. An additional 5 hours of professional development training are required.
Staff #1 has a PA State Police clearance dated 6/6/24 that lists the purpose as "for access & review."
Staff #1 does not have a health assessment on file.
Testing of the fire-detection system exceeded 30 days on the following dates: 1/25/26-2/25/26, 3/25/36-4/25/26. The last date on the testing log is 5/25/26, which is more than 30 days prior to the date of the inspection.
Fire drills exceed 60 days between 9/26/25-1/29/26.
The current pediatric first-aid and CPR training for staff #2 is dated 2/5/26, which is after the expiration of the previous training that is dated 11/7/23. The current first-aid and CPR training for staff #3 is dated 3/17/26, which is after the expiration of the previous training that is dated 1/19/24.
The file for staff #1 does not include documentation showing that an 8th grade education or two years of experience with children was obtained.
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The FBI clearance for staff #1, dated 8/19/24, is a Department of Education clearance, not DHS.
Written verification of immunizations for child #2 is dated 7/11/25, which more than 60 days after the date of enrollment (see LIS code sheet). Written verification of immunizations for child #3 is dated 6/25/25, which is more than 60 days after the date of enrollment (see LIS code sheet). Written verification of immunizations for child #4 is dated 7/25/24, which is more than 60 days after the date of enrollment (see LIS code sheet).
The initial health assessment for child #2 is dated 7/11/25, which is more than 60 days after the date of enrollment (see LIS code sheet). The initial health assessment for child #3 is dated 6/25/25, which is more than 60 days after the date of enrollment (see LIS code sheet). The initial health assessment for child #4 is dated 7/25/25, which is more than 60 days after the date of enrollment (see LIS code sheet).
The fire safety training for staff #2 and #3 is dated 4/2/24, which is more than 12 months ago.
Staff person #4 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety training.
The agreement for child #2 does not include the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
The records for child #3 and child #4 do not include a form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided.
The emergency contact information for child #1 does not include the release person's address or phone number.
Staff person #4 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid and CPR
Staff #2 and staff #3, do not have any hours of documented childcare training between 3/20/24 and 3/20/25. Staff person #4 has six hours of documented childcare training between 7/15/24 and 7/15/25.
Staff person #1 completed professional development listed in subsections (f)1-10 more than 90 days after their date of hire. The trainings were completed on 5/6/25 and 5/12/25 (See LIS code sheet)
Staff person #1 has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).
The record for staff person #1 does not include an initial health assessment.
In the infant room, two outlets were each missing one outlet cover. One of the outlets was on the back, left side of the room near an exit door. The other outlet was between two Pack and Plays on the long wall.
The exit from the Rainbow Room to the lobby was obstructed by a Pack and Play.
At approximately 10:42AM it was observed that Staff person #1 was with a mixed group of 7 children (3 young toddler, 2 older toddlers, and 1 preschooler) in the main childcare space, while staff person #2 was heating up lunches in the office area. Leaving Staff Person #1 with a ratio of 1:7.
Upon interview with the operator, it was determined that the dismissal policies are not discussed with the enrolling parents.
Upon interview with the operator, it was determined that the enrolling parents never received written notification of the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements.
Staff persons #1 and #2 do not have documentation of current NSOR clearance. Staff person #2 does not have documentation of current Pennsylvania State Police, or DHS FBI clearances. (See LIS code sheet for DOH)
An unlabeled bottle containing a mixture Fabuloso and water was observed in the Star/Moon room.
Staff person #1 and staff person #2 lack a written report of initial health assessment, including the results of initial tuberculin skin tests or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.
The facility lacked documentation showing that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.
The facility lacked a documentation of testing of fire-detection system every 30 days.
Staff person #2 and did not have documentation of a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and verification of 2 years of experience with children.
The agreements for child #1 and child #5 did not include services provided to the family and child.
The agreements for child #1, #3, #4, and #5 did not specify the child's date of admission.
Emergency contact information was not present for children #1-#5.
Child #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 did not have signed parental consent for emergency medical care.
Child #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 did not have signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.
Child #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 did not have signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
File for staff person 2 lacked proof of child abuse clearance and lacked the first page of the disclosure statement.
The emergency plan did not provide a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises.The emergency plan that did not provide a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and did not provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.
The infant room-sunshine room lacked a first aid kit.
The first-aid kit in the Star/moon room and rainbow room lacked soap in the first-aid kit.
Back right of outdoor fence lacked 1 bolt cover.
The toilet in the restroom lacked a hand washing sign, and the diapering station in the infant room lacked a handwashing sign.
The restroom lacked a waste receptacle.
The star/moon room, rainbow room, and sunshine room refrigerators all lacked thermometers.
The emergency plan did not provide a plan for accommodations for infants, toddlers, or children with chronic medical conditions.
Facility lacked documentation of proof of purchase of fire detection system.
Emergency plan did not address lock-down accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency.
Emergency plan did not specify evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises.
The operator could not provide proof that a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates were sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
The file for staff person 1 lacked the documentation needed to verify experience needed to qualify as the director. The file for staff person 1 lacked the proper documentation of experience needed to qualify as the director.
The file for staff person 2 lacked the documentation needed to verify education needed to qualify as group supervisor. The file for staff person 2 lacked any verification of education or experience needed to qualify for group supervisor.
Provider lacked posting and documentation of plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $42.00 | $34.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $42.00 | $34.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $40.00 | $32.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $40.00 | $32.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $40.00 | $32.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $40.00 | $32.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $40.00 | $32.00 |
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 Sunshines Day Care Center LLC had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 6 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 Aug 24, 2026 (staff ratios): “At the time of initial ratio/supervision assessment, staff #1 was observed providing care for a mixed-age group of 10 children aged older toddler through school age.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Sunshines Day Care Center LLC?
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 Sunshines Day Care Center LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Nov 27, 2024. 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 Sunshines Day Care Center LLC compare with other daycares in Aliquippa?
It is #5 of 12 centers in Aliquippa by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 77% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Sunshines Day Care Center LLC last inspected?
Aug 24, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Sunshines Day Care Center LLC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $42.00 for newborn, $42.00 for infant, $40.00 for young toddler, $40.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Sunshines Day Care Center LLC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Sunshines Day Care 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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