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Sonlight Child Learning Center

Cochranton, PA · Crawford County
3993 E Church St, Cochranton, PA 16314
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Quick Facts

Capacity
160 children
Languages
English, English
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
2

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Contact Information

📞 (814) 425-2013
3993 E Church St
Cochranton, PA 16314
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00256588
License Issued
Jun 19, 2026
Active Through
Jun 19, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 1

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About the Provider

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SONLIGHT CHILD LEARNING CENTER is a Child Care Center in COCHRANTON PA, with a maximum capacity of 160 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday6:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday6:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Thursday6:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Friday6:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-03-10 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: In the preschool room in the dramatic play area on the back wall there was a cracked red bin posing a pinch point or cutting hazard. In the school age room there was a toy soap pump that had a cracked handle.

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 bin was removed from the child care space and disposed of. The toy soap dispenser was disposed of.
2026-03-10 Renewal 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.103

Description: Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: There were 3 sensory bottles in the Toddler room containing items smaller than an inch inside with an unsecured lid making the items accessible to children. The Toddler 1B room included pool noodles cut into discs that had teeth marks, which if bitten through creates removable parts < 1 inch in size accessible to children still placing objects in their mouths. The Toddler 1B room also contained a bin with plastic lids from children's food pouches that have removable parts < 1 inch in size that could be ingested by children still placing items 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 sensory bottles, pool noodles, and plastic lids were removed from those classrooms. The sensory bottle lids were re-glued to make them secure.
2026-03-10 Renewal 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)

Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: The most recent 6-month review signature for the emergency contact form on file for Child #1 is dated 2.6.26, more than 6 months after the previous 6-month review signature, dated 7.29.25.

Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. 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 file of Child #1 currently contains an emergency contact form that was reviewed with a signature and date within the last 6 months.
2026-03-10 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #1 were dated 1.16.24 and 2.11.26, more than 24 months apart.

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The file for staff person #1 currently contains a current health assessment form dated within the last 24 months.
2026-03-10 Renewal 3270.171(c) - Safe routes posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.171(c)

Description: Safe routes posted

Noncompliance Area: The safety drop-off and pick-up procedure posting does not include the streets that are safe for pedestrians and vehicles.

Correction Required: Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The safety drop-off and pick-up procedure posting was updated to include the streets that are safe for pedestrians and vehicles.
2026-03-10 Renewal 3270.27(e) - Letter to parents Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(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.)
The letter to parents of enrolled children regarding our facility emergency plan was updated to linclude information regarding accommodations for infants and toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions. This updated letter was then sent out to parents again in our Brightwheel App, and posted by the office on 3-27-26.
2026-03-10 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: In Room 105 (Gross motor), there was an unlidded trashcan that contained soiled facial tissues.

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 lid to the trashcan was replaced. The trashcan in 105 now contains a lid.
2026-03-10 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: In Pre-K there was a hole in the metal door leading outside that posed an injury hazard due to sharp metal edges. In the School age room there were several stained ceiling tiles in the far-right back corner next to the vent and above the exit. The inside and outside walls of the Little Tykes playhouse in the Toddler playground, next to the garage were dirty, with dirt, algae, and moss, which was accessible to children. The garage wall that was within the toddler playground was also covered with dirt, algae, and lichen, and accessible to children. There were 4 exposed bolts on the swings in the preschool playground that posed a cutting/scratching hazard to children. There were metal splinters on the rock-climbing wall on the blue painted edges.

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.)
The plastic cover will be reattached to the door, covering the hole. The ceiling tiles in the gym (school-age classroom were repainted. The inside and outside walls of the Little Tykes playhouse in the toddler playground was pressure washed to remove dirt, algae and moss. The garage wall was also pressure washed to remove the algae. The bolts on the swings were covered.
2026-03-10 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: There was peeling paint in the handicap bathroom stall in the women's bathroom near the gym. There were multiple areas of peeling paint on the climbing structure in the preschool playground.

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.)
All areas of peeling paint will be sanded and repainted, so that there are no areas of peeled or damage paint on any indoor or outdoor surface in our facility.
2026-03-10 Renewal 3270.82(g) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(g)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: The Certification representative observed a substance on the floor and around the bottom of the toilet in the 1st stall in the boy's hallway bathroom that appeared to be dried urine.

Correction Required: Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Toilet area was cleaned.
2026-03-10 Renewal 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(h)

Description: Handwashing signs

Noncompliance Area: There was no handwashing sign at the urinal in the Men's bathroom near the gym.

Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A handwashing sign was placed at the urinal in the men's restroom by the gym.
2025-10-22 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: There were 6 Magna Tiles in the school-age room that had cracked and broken edges with missing pieces of plastic on the edges.

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.)
Broken Magnet Blocks were removed from the classroom on 10/22/25.
2025-10-22 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.103

Description: Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: There was an unlocked drawer in the Toddler room that contained several objects lass than 1 inch in diameter, including a metal ball, a screw, and paperclips, which were accessible to children still putting 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.)
Child lock was placed on drawer, preventing access to children in the classroom.
2025-10-22 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.133(5) - Original label Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(5)

Description: Original label

Noncompliance Area: Room 106 contained Tylenol, labeled for use by Child #1 that had an expiration date of 5.2025. Room 102 contained Tylenol, labeled for use by Child #2, that had an expiration date of 7.2025; and Ibuprofen, labeled for use by Child #3, that had an expiration date of 3.2025. Room 103 contained Acetaminophen labeled for use by Child #4, that had an expiration date of 9.2025

Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Expired medications were removed from the classroom.
2025-10-22 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.133(6) - Written consent Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(6)

Description: Written consent

Noncompliance Area: There was Tylenol in the Toddler classroom, labeled for use by Child #5, which did not have written parental permission to administer.

Correction Required: A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parental written consent for Tylenol for Child #5 was placed in the classroom.

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