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Sonshine Day Care Center
Manchester, CT
· Hartford County
302 HACKMATACK ST,
Manchester, CT 06040-6560
Quick Facts
Capacity
36 children
Age Range
3 years-6 years
Rate Range
Preschool (3 - 5 years) - $175<br/>
Type of Care
Preschool, School Age
Transportation
Walking Distance to School
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
Elevate Level
Member
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
DCCC.13128
Active Through
Feb 28, 2030
Issued By
Connecticut Department of Public Health
District Office
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, Division of Licensing
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About the Provider
The Sonshine Center seeks to provide an excellent preschool education and high quality early childhood care in a safe, loving Christian environment at an affordable cost. Our program is housed in the first floor education wing of Trinity Covenant Church, at 302 Hackmatack Street, Manchester, CT.
Additional Information:
Education Level(s): Elementary Education, Bachelor's Degree, Early Childhood Education, CDA-Child Development Associate, Associates Degree
Hours of Operation
- Monday07:00:00-17:00:00
- Tuesday07:00:00-17:00:00
- Wednesday07:00:00-17:00:00
- Thursday07:00:00-17:00:00
- Friday07:00:00-17:00:00
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Case # | Resolution Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-27 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2772769 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-9a(b)(5)(D)] - All unused or expired medication, except for controlled substances, shall be returned to the parent(s) or disposed of if it is not picked up within one week following the termination of the order, in the presence of at least one witness. The facility shall keep a written record of the medications destroyed for three years which shall be signed by both parties. - 166- Unused/Expired meds-destroyed/returned [19a-79-9a(b)(3)(A-B)] - Except for nonprescription topical medications, no medication shall be administered to a child without the written order of an authorized prescriber and the written permission of the child's parent(s) which shall be on file at the facility. Individual written medication administration records for each child shall be written in ink, reviewed prior to administering each dose of medication and kept on file at the facility for at least three years after the child is no longer attending the program. - 161- Authorized prescriber/parent permiss | |||
| 2025-07-23 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2628320 | IN PROCESS |
| Violations: [19a-79-4a(i)(1-2)(H), (F)] - An education consultant shall be available to the operator and program staff for advice and support regarding the educational content and practice of the program. A person needs to apply for approval to be an education consultant. Program staff shall not serve as education consultants for programs in which they provide direct care or direct program supervision in a non-consultative role; or in a program with the same operator as a program in which they provide direct care or direct program supervision in a non-consultative role. Specific duties of the education consultant shall include, but not be limited to making, at a minimum, annual site visits to the facility, reviewing daily plans, curriculum documents, and educational policies for the developmental and age appropriate practices, observing program staff interactions, use of materials and equipment, implementation of plans and approaches to classroom management; and providing feedback on documentation | |||
| 2024-05-15 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2404203 | Corrective Action Plan |
| Violations: [19a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g)] - A file shall be kept on the licensed premises for each employee of the child care center or group child care home which shall include documentation of professional development for each program staff person who cares for the children, including new employee orientation and annual training for current staff on programs policies, plans and procedures. Professional development for program staff shall be required for one (1) per cent of the total annual hours worked. The operator of the child care center or group child care home shall develop, implement and maintain a written plan for professional development in child care. The operator shall have documentation of a professional development plan for each program staff member which shall be maintained on site at the facility and made available for review. - 017-Professional Development [19a-79-4a(h)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(h)(2)] - A written plan for consultation services shall be developed, signed annuall | |||
| 2023-05-23 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2237195 | Closed No Violations |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000 No Violations | |||
| 2022-05-10 | UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION - FULL | 2075833 | Closed No Violations |
| Violations: [-] - - - 000 No Violations | |||
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