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Sunny Days Child Development Center

Harrisburg, PA · Dauphin County
2617 Herr St, Harrisburg, PA 17103
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📞 (717) 554-0524
2617 Herr St
Harrisburg, PA 17103
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License Number
CER-00245724
License Issued
Oct 19, 2025
Active Through
Oct 19, 2026
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 9

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SUNNY DAYS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER is a Child Care Center in HARRISBURG PA. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Days of Operation Monday–Friday

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-07-10 Renewal 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(4)

Description: Arrival/departure times

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that agreement form of child #5 did not specify their arrival and departure times.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Agreement was updated to display arrival and departure times period agreements will have agreed arrival and departure time listed at time of enrollment period
2026-07-10 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the emergency contact form of child #5 did not contain a health insurance/MA policy number.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Health insurance number was added to the emergency contact form. Patient was advised to write N/A for anything that didn't apply.
2026-07-10 Renewal 3270.133(7) - Medication log Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(7)

Description: Medication log

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the medication for children #1 and #2 did not have medication logs.

Correction Required: An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parents were given medication logs to update &. Parents will be provided with medication logs to sign as needed at the time of enrollment period
2026-07-10 Renewal 3270.175(a) - Age appropriate restraints Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.175(a)

Description: Age appropriate restraints

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the four booster seats available for transporting children 7 years and younger were expired.

Correction Required: A child 7 years of age or younger shall be transported in accordance with the requirements for parents and guardians as stated in 75 Pa.C.S. §4581 (relating to restraint systems).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director ordered new car seats and old seats were disposed of. Car seats will now be inspected yearly to make sure they are not expired.
2026-07-10 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the staff file of staff person #1 contained evidence that they did not complete emergency plan training annually. 1/6/25-7/8/26

Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will complete emergency plan training annually at the beginning of each calendar year.
2026-07-10 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that staff person #1 did not update their state police and NSOR clearances every 60 months. 5/26/21- 7/14/26- 49-day lapse 5/28/21- 7/15/26- 48-day lapse

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Center director shall inspect staff files annually to make sure there is no lapse in clearance States and that they are updated.
2026-07-10 Renewal 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the file of staff person #1 did not contain evidence of a written evaluation every 12 months. 1/13/25- 2/2/26

Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff normally get evaluated at the beginning of each calendar year staff will be evaluated every 12 months as required.
2026-07-10 Renewal 3270.67(d) - Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.67(d)

Description: Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the trashcans in the kitchen and the bathroom on the left contained trash but did not have trash can liners in them.

Correction Required: Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Trash bags were placed in trash cans. Director went over regulations with staff to ensure that liners will be kept in trash cans as soon as trash is taken out.
2026-07-10 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that in the kitchen the refrigerator shelves and trashcan were excessively dirty. It was observed that the wooden walkway/emergency exit route had a rotted board with nails exposed. In the front classroom upstairs, it was observed that the gate, baseboards, trashcan, floor, and windowsills were excessively dirty. In the back classroom upstairs, it was observed that the trashcan, floor, carpets, and windowsills were excessively dirty. It was observed that the carpet at the bottom of the stairs and in the downstairs classroom was loosened and caused tripping hazards. It was observed that there were stained ceiling tiles in the entry way to the building and in the hallway leading to the downstairs classroom. It was observed that the carpets in the downstairs classroom had an excessive build-up of dirt on them. It was observed that there was a floor tile missing at the top of the steps in the back building. It was observed in the bathrooms that the stepstools were excessively dirty. It was observed that the outside play space had an excessive number of leaves and trash; had broken seats on the seesaw-like spring toy; and broken toys on the porch leading to the play space. It was observed that the side view mirror on the driver's side was broken and unable to be used on the gray van.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director went over list with custodian and staff. Items that were broken were thrown away. Items that were dirty were cleaned (stools, refrigerator, ceiling tiles). Items that were broken were repaired (van window, ceiling tiles).
2026-07-10 Renewal 3270.78 - Lighting Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.78

Description: Lighting

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the staircase in the back building had inadequate lighting to safely exit the building.

Correction Required: Rooms, hallways, stairways, outside steps, porches and ramps shall be lighted by artificial or natural light.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Lights and stairwell were replaced, and additional lighting was added to make stairwell brighter.
2026-07-10 Renewal 3270.91(a) - Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.91(a)

Description: Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that a door used as an emergency exit at the top of the stairs and also the one leading out of the downstairs classroom at the of the back building was blocked.

Correction Required: Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Items were removed that blocked the exit.
2025-07-09 Renewal 3270.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the first aid kit found in the large childcare space on the 2nd floor did not contain gloves. (CORRECTED ON-SITE)

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Gloves were placed in the first aid kit and corrected on site at the time of inspection. Moving forward director will check and restock the first aid kids monthly in order to ensure that all required materials are present in the first aid kit.
2025-07-09 Renewal 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: It was observed on 8.20.25 that the facility smoke detectors testing log last documented date was 7/12/2025 and had a lapse greater than the allowable 30 days between testing. (39+ days).

Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Sunny Days Will implement and post a Smoke detector testing calendar in order to ensure that no more than 30 days goes by without testing being done on the system. Director will make sure testing is done routinely in order to maintain compliance.
2024-08-16 Renewal 3270.101(a) - Age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.101(a)

Description: Age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the 3rd floor front classroom had very limited activities art, crafts, no fine motor, cognitive, and free play items for the children. Children were in a circle on the carpet.

Correction Required: Play equipment and materials appropriate to the developmental needs, individual interests and ages of the children shall be provided in sufficient amount and variety to preclude long waits for use.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Plan of Correction: Materials that were pre purchased were placed in the classroom on the day of inspection. I director talked to staff about making sure the classroom remained stocked with the appropriate number of materials in order to avoid long waits and extended periods of inactivity for children in care.
2024-08-16 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: The blue cushion chair had a 3 inch tear on the front of the chair.

Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Plan of Correction: Duct tape was placed on the chair as a temporary fix and a new chair has been placed on the budget to be ordered to ensure equipment used by the children is in good repair.
2024-08-16 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the 2 windows by the wooden cubbies in the middle of the 2nd floor classroom by the kitchen did not have window screens

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Plan of Correction: Window Screens were placed in windows and cubbies were placed back in front of windows to ensure that the indoor space is kept in good repair and free from visible hazards.
2023-07-31 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, child service reports on file for child #4 and child #6 were not completed within the prescribed timeframe by regulation. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
In order to maintain compliance all children's files will contain completed service reports/screenings to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development. These reports will be completed twice a year and reviewed with parents during conferences in the Fall and Spring.
2023-07-31 Renewal 3270.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1)

Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #6 did not contain an updated health assessment. The initial and only health assessment on file was dated 10.27.22.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
In order to maintain compliance 3270.131(b)(1) all children's files will be updated at enrollment for health reports and require the parent to provide an updated health report every 6 months for infants and young toddlers.
2023-07-31 Renewal 3270.27(a)(4) - Contact when ended Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(4)

Description: Contact when ended

Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan does not include a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency plan will be kept on file that provides a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and will also provide instructions as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.
2023-07-31 Renewal 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the emergency plan on file did not include accommodations for infants, toddler, children with disabilities and children with chronic conditions.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency plan was amended to include accommodations for infants, toddlers, and children with disabilities and chronic conditions. Plan was added to current emergency plan and will be updated annually in accordance to code chapter 3270.27(a)(5).
2023-07-31 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person # 1 did not contain 12 hours of annual PD. The file contained 6 hours of PD.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 was able to complete additional 6 hours of training. Moving forward staff will complete 12 hours of child care training at a minimum in accordance to code chapter 3270.31(e).
2022-07-27 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.166(2) - New foods - parent's consent Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.166(2)

Description: New foods - parent's consent

Noncompliance Area: New foods were introduced to infant child #1 by facility person #2 without prior parent consultation.

Correction Required: New foods shall be introduced to an infant only after consultation with the child's parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will consult parents prior to introducing new foods. After speaking with mom she agreed to bring Roberts food in for lunch. We agreed to only give child food that mom brings in on June 29th, 2022 and staff been doing so ever since. -Juanita Palmer Center Director
2022-07-15 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2022-06-21 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.21 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.21

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 confirmed that preschool children used a 3rd floor rooftop catwalk on a daily basis to transition to the facility's outdoor play space. Children had access to the rooftop exit doors that were unlocked and did not include alarms that signal when the doors are opened. The wooden frame and guard rails to the rooftop 'catwalk' were in severe disrepair. The wood framing on the left was tilted outward with exposed/protruding screws. The wood framing to the right was missing 2 large guard rail pieces of wood frame approximately 12 ft in length. The guard rails were observed laying on the rooftop next to the 'catwalk.' There were no other barriers around the rooftop.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Facility may not use the rooftop emergency fire exit for daily transitions to outdoor play space. Doors providing access to the rooftop must at a minimum include alarms that activate when doors are opened.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We provided staff a notice of Immediate suspension of use of the exit doors as a means of transition to the outdoor play area on 6/21/2022. We installed of Exit Alarm Door Alarms and Warnings to both doors leading to/from the roof top on 6/22/2022. We as a Facility will not use the rooftop emergency fire exit for daily transitions to outdoor play space to keep child safe daily..

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