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Sonbeam Child Care

Meadville, PA · Crawford County
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5.0 (1 review)
Washington St, Meadville, PA 16335
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Capacity
12 children
Languages
English, American Sign Language, English
Subsidized Program
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State Rating
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Contact Information

📞 (814) 336-3802
Washington St
Meadville, PA 16335
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✓ Licensed Family Child Care
Active License
License Number
CER-00250429
License Issued
Feb 9, 2026
Active Through
Feb 9, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 1

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2013-11-04 19:09:38
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Sonbeam Child Care is absolutely amazing! Melissa and Chrissy are the best so loving and caring. They are top notch, I have nothing negative to say about this facility. My child loves going and enjoys his time at Sonbeam they are always doing something new and exciting and encorperating learning into everything they do. You wont find a better place for your childcare needs. 

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About the Provider

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SONBEAM CHILD CARE is a Family Child Care in MEADVILLE PA, with a maximum capacity of 12 children. It is open Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Thursday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Friday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2025-11-13 Renewal 3280.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.103

Description: Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: There was a small purple toy, reportedly from a Doc McStuffins playset in the 1st floor room that was smaller than 1 inch and was accessible to children still playing objects in their mouths.

Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The toy was thrown away.
2025-11-13 Renewal 3280.67(d) - Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.67(d)

Description: Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle

Noncompliance Area: The plastic-lined lidded trashcan in the 1st floor room, where food waste containing human secretions was observed, was not closed, but rather the lid remained open throughout the inspection.

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.)
The trash can lid was closed.
2025-11-13 Renewal 3280.72(d) - Above ground window opening restricted to 6" Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.72(d)

Description: Above ground window opening restricted to 6"

Noncompliance Area: One of the windows on the right side of the 2nd floor preschool room, which was accessible to children, was not restricted to opening 6" or less.

Correction Required: Windows or doors above the ground floor that open directly to the outdoors and are accessible to children shall be constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The stoppers on the windows were pushed out to prevent the windows from opening.
2025-11-13 Renewal 3280.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: There were 4 holes observed in the 1st floor bathroom wall where a toilet dispenser previously was located with exposed drywall/plaster. There was an area about 6-8 inches long on the wall in the stairwell, that had cracked plaster where the wall seemed to be cratering.

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.)
A contractor was brought in and will fix the bathroom wall and the cracked wall in the stairwell.
2025-11-13 Renewal 3280.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: There were 2 spots of peeling paint, quarter-size, on the wall under the stairs in the entrance, across from the front door.

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.)
Tape was placed over the chipped paint. The entryway will be repainted in the next couple of weeks.
2024-12-16 Renewal 3280.131(b)(2)/3280.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.131(b)(2)/3280.182(1)

Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments

Noncompliance Area: The two most recent health assessments on file for Child #3, who is a preschool age child, are dated 6.16.23 and 7.16.24, more than 12 months apart.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record must contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The health assessment is completed and in the file.
2024-12-16 Renewal 3280.131(d)(5)/3280.131(e)(3) - Immunization record/Dismissal policy Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.131(d)(5)/3280.131(e)(3)

Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy

Noncompliance Area: The immunization record on file for Child #1, who is 2 years old, includes 0 of 2 Hepatitis A vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age. The immunization record on file for Child #2, who is 2 years old, includes 0 of 2 Hepatitis A vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age.

Correction Required: ·Child #1, #2 must be dismissed from care by close of business on 1/13/25, and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #1 no longer attends the facility. Child #2 has an appointment to receive the Hep a shot and the parent wrote a note for the file.
2024-12-16 Renewal 3280.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: The most recent 6-month review signature for financial agreement on file for Child #3 is dated more than 6 months after the previous 6-month review signature.

Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The correct financial agreement is in the file.
2024-12-16 Renewal 3280.26(e) - Letter to parents Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.26(e)

Description: Letter to parents

Noncompliance Area: The letter to the parents of enrolled children regarding the facility emergency plan does not include information regarding accommodations for infants and toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Correction Required: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will add the special accommodations for toddlers, disabilities, and chronic medical conditions to the parent letter.
2024-12-16 Renewal 3280.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: There was an outlet by the window near the table in the preschool classroom that was missing an outlet cover and was accessible to children.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
An outlet cover was placed in the receptacle.
2023-12-06 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2022-12-02 Renewal 3280.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: Observed on the outdoor play space a large crack on the top of the small red and blue plastic sliding board.

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.)
I removed the slide from the play yard.
2022-12-02 Renewal 3280.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: Observed at approximately 9:30am staff persons #1 and #2 supervising 2 older toddlers and 4 preschoolers. At approximately 10:00am a behavior support person from an outside agency who is not a staff person took child #1 into the adjacent entry room. Staff #1 and #2 were not physically present with child #1 and could not adequately supervise child #1. Child #1 and the behavior support person remained in the entry room for approximately 10 minutes before returning to the child care space. This was repeated 2 additional times during the 3 hour inspection.

Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The mother of child #1 will write a note for the child's file that states she gives permission for the child to be alone with behavior support staff while the child is in our facility along with his other behavior plans.
2022-12-02 Renewal 3280.182(8)/3280.185 - Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original./Record Retention for One Year Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.182(8)/3280.185

Description: Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original./Record Retention for One Year

Noncompliance Area: The files for child #1 and child #2 contain current financial agreement and current emergency contact forms but are lacking copies of the initial documents and subsequent updates.

Correction Required: A child's record must contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement. A copy of the child's record shall be retained at the facility for at least 1 year after termination of service, unless the entire record is transferred by the operator to the parent or guardian or to another agency at the request of the parent or guardian.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
NA
2022-12-02 Renewal 3280.31(f)(10) - Age and training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.31(f)(10)

Description: Age and training

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #3, date of hire (see IS code sheet), is lacking verification of pediatric first aid/pediatric CPR within 90 days of hire. The file does contain current pediatric first aid/pediatric CPR.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff has current pediatric first aid pediatric CPR. 12 622. In the future, I will make sure a new staff has pediatric first aid CPR within 90 days of higher.
2022-12-02 Renewal 3280.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible - in original container Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible - in original container

Noncompliance Area: Observed a can of disinfectant spray stored on the top shelf of a cabinet above a shelf containing a bag of snack food.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Removed spray from cabinet and put with other sprays in a locked cabinet.
2022-12-02 Renewal 3280.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: Observed an exposed protruding bolt at the base of the downstairs toilet.

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.)
Had the bolt to cut down and a cover put over it.
2022-12-02 Renewal 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) - FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.95(a)/3280.95(b)

Description: FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility

Noncompliance Area: The fire alarm test log identified that the fire alarms are tested on the first day of every month. Therefor tests conducted on 6/1, 8/1,9/1, 11/1., 1/1, 2/1and 4/1 all exceeded 30 days due to the previous month having 31 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 primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will test the fire alarms every 30 days instead of on the first of the month, starting with December 2022.
2021-12-02 Renewal 3280.31(e)(4)(i)/3280.31(h) - Age and training/Completion of professional development Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.31(e)(4)(i)/3280.31(h)

Description: Age and training/Completion of professional development

Noncompliance Area: The staff file for Staff person #1 lacked valid first-aid and CPR training; the first-aid and CPR training certificate on file expired as of 2/9/21.

Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and CPR. All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first-aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification.All staff persons shall complete the professional development under subsection(f) Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will complete the second part of our CPR/first-aid training.
2021-12-02 Renewal 3280.33(c) - Age and training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.33(c)

Description: Age and training

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection Staff person #1, who was the only facility person on site with four children in care, did not have a current certificate of pediatric first-aid and CPR.

Correction Required: One or more facility persons competent in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation techniques shall be at the facility when one or more children are in care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will complete the in-person portion of the CPR/first-aid training to be compliant.

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