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Sunny Side Daycare Llc

Hazle Township, PA · Luzerne County
1119 N Church St, Hazle Township, PA 18202
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Quick Facts

Capacity
71 children
Languages
English, English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (570) 861-5594
1119 N Church St
Hazle Township, PA 18202
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00247120
License Issued
Jan 23, 2026
Active Through
Jan 23, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 11

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About the Provider

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Sunny Side Daycare Llc is a Child Care Center in Hazle Township PA, with a maximum capacity of 71 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Thursday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Friday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2025-10-22 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: During the Renewal Inspection on 10/27/2025, the wooden picnic table on the outdoor playground was cracked and had sharp edges exposed.

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.)
The cracked wood and sharp edges on the picnic table were immediately covered with duct tape.
2025-10-22 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: During the Renewal Inspection on 10/22/2025, the most recent health report on file for Child #1, a young toddler was dated 1/28/2025.

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.)
We will have the parent provide an updated health report for the child.
2025-10-22 Renewal 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) - Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5)

Description: Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment

Noncompliance Area: On 10/22/2025, the updated health assessment on file for Staff #1 dated 9/27/2024 did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. The health assessment on file also did not include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide childcare.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide childcare.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
New physical is scheduled for 11/5. The DHS health assessment form will be brought to this appointment to make sure that the doctor specifies that the staff person is free of communicable diseases and suitable to provide childcare.
2025-06-05 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: On 6/5/2025, Staff #2 only had one written, nonfamily reference on file. See LIS code sheet.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Printed & emailed reference.
2025-06-05 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 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: On 6/5/25, Staff #1 had a volunteer Pennsylvania child abuse clearance on file, which is not suitable for employment purposes. Staff #1 was observed to have direct contact with children during the inspection. See code sheet for date of hire.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). All required staff clearances must be for employment. A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Staff Person #1 may not work in a childcare position at the facility until the Pennsylvania child abuse clearance for employment purposes is on file.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Applied & received regular child abuse clearance
2025-06-05 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: During an unannounced inspection on 6/5/2025, peeling paint was observed on the wall in the front area of the room located on the left side of the building upon entering the facility.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Painted where needed.
2025-02-25 Change in Location Capacity Change in Location Capacity Compliant - Finalized
2024-10-23 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: On 10/23/2024, Staff #1 it was discovered that Staff #1 has resided outside of the state of Pennsylvania during the previous 5 years. Staff #1 did not apply for the out of state clearances prior to employment as required by the CPSL. Staff #2 had current clearances on file on 10/29/2024. However, the updated state police clearance on file for Staff #2 was dated 8/6/2024. The previous state police clearance on file for Staff #2 was dated 4/23/2019.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Staff Person #1 may not work in a childcare position at the facility until each of the required clearances are on file. All required staff clearances must be updated at least once every 60 months.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 recently moved from California. We were informed today that California is a closed records state. We immediately applied for the California clearances. Staff #1 will be suspended from working in childcare until we receive the written notice that California will not be releasing these records due to being a closed records state.
2024-10-23 Renewal 3270.34(c) - Employed and present 30 hrs/wk Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(c)

Description: Employed and present 30 hrs/wk

Noncompliance Area: During the Renewal Inspection on 10/23/2024 and on 11/5/2024, the facility did not have a qualified director present at the facility site for a minimum of 30 hours per week.

Correction Required: A director shall be employed by a facility and be present at the facility site a minimum of 30 hours per week.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We have a staff person who recently left returning to work that is qualified to be the director. This individual will be the full-time director beginning next week.
2024-01-05 Renewal 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) - Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)

Description: Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of children's files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of enrollment for the children. Regulation requires children's health reports to be obtained no later than 60 days following the first date of attendance at the facility. The following children's health reports were not obtained within 60 days: Child # 1 and Child # 2. Child # 1 obtained a health report on 12/26/23. Child # 2 obtained a health report on 1/2/24.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
In the future, enrolling children will provide a health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.
2024-01-05 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: A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of hire. The file of Staff # 1 indicated this staff had lived out of state within the past 60 months. As a provisional hire, Staff # 1 was not hired correctly as a provisional hire as per the CPSL because they did not apply for the out of state clearances before working in child care. Staff # 1 was working at the time of this inspection. Staff # 2 was hired as a provisional hire but did not apply/receive for the FBI clearance until 12/18/23. The file also did not contain an NSOR clearance. Staff # 2 was hired incorrectly as a provisional hire because they did not apply for the FBI clearance at the time of hire and the file did not contain an NSOR clearance prior to the ending of the 45-day provisional hire period.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person # 1 and # 2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff # 1 applied for the out of state clearance 1/5/24. Staff # 1 received the clearance on 1/23/24. Staff will be removed from care until the clearances are obtained.
2023-10-02 Initial review Initial review Compliant - Finalized

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