DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

LITTLE SUNSHINE'S PLAYHOUSE & PRESCHOOL

002738774

(636) 486-2424

4220 HIGHWAY K
O FALLON
MO  63368-7903

LITTLE SUNSHINE'S PLAYHOUSE & PRESCHOOL



 

KOSTECKI, JENNIFER ANN

abbyd@littlesunshine.com

Incorporated

LEATRICE L DIXON

6 WEEKS - 6 YEARS

148

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

24 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 48 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

02/26/2020

10:00 AM

2:07 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2376768958


DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 09/25/2018
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 09/25/2018
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 09/25/2018
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 09/25/2018
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 09/25/2018
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 09/25/2018
DAILY SCHEDULE 09/25/2018
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 03/08/2019
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 09/25/2018
EQUIPMENT LIST 09/25/2018
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 01/02/2020
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 09/25/2018
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 09/25/2018
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 03/08/2019
POLICIES 09/25/2018
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 09/25/2018
SAMPLE FORMS 09/25/2018
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 09/25/2018
STAFF SHEET 03/08/2019
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 03/13/2019
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 03/08/2019
SANITATION INSPECTION 12/13/2019
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 03/14/2019
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 03/14/2019




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 17
NOTE
The licensee is responsible for compliance with all licensing rules, including but not limited to the rules listed on this compliance report form.
Attendance at Time of Inspection
Total Staff 20
Total Children 79
StaffChildClass AgeNote
3 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Stephanie Nelson, Lourdes Pravai, and Katherine Waller with children ages 4 to 11 months
2 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Kara Lackey and Pam Damron with children aged 1 year
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Rose Whyte with children ages 1 to 2 years
2 13 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Claire Doss and Kayla Korman with children ages 2 to 3 years
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Elli Tyarks with children ages 4 to 11 months
4 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Kaitlyn Denoyers, Pam Maurer, Leslie Byrum, Melody Bont (cook) and Jennifer Kostecki (director) with no children
1 8 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Rachel Lachance with children age 2 years
1 7 PRESCHOOL Stella Gamah with children ages 3 years
1 9 PRESCHOOL Maddy Gentemann with children ages 3 years
2 10 PRESCHOOL Terri Schlichting and Dani Wagner with children ages 3 to 4 years
2 12 PRESCHOOL Cristin Donnelly and Morgan Dickson with children ages 4 to 5 years

 
19 CSR 30-62.032 Organization and Administration
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.042 Initial Licensing Information
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.052 License Renewal
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by soap was not within children's reach.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 4. states: Paper towels, soap and toilet paper shall be provided and easily accessible so the children can reach them without assistance.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide paper towels, soap and toilet paper, accessible for children's use.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
2/26/2020
Violation
Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by there were no paper towels.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 4. states: Paper towels, soap and toilet paper shall be provided and easily accessible so the children can reach them without assistance.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide paper towels, soap and toilet paper, accessible for children's use.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
2/26/2020
Violation
Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by there was no toilet paper.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 4. states: Paper towels, soap and toilet paper shall be provided and easily accessible so the children can reach them without assistance.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide paper towels, soap and toilet paper, accessible for children's use.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
2/26/2020
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: diaper creams, febreeze, windex, plastic bags, bath oil sanitizing wipes, . The item(s) was/were located multiple cabinets throughout the facility have broken cabinet latches. Hazards must not be accessible to children.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (I) states: All flammable liquids, matches, cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages, hazardous personal care items or other hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
Correction Required
Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility's disaster and emergency plan was not available in each room used for childcare as evidenced by there is no plan in the alcove.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (A) states: At all times, a copy of the facility's disaster and emergency plan is readily available in the office area and in each room used for care of children;
Correction Required
The facilities disaster and emergency plan must be available in required locations.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The facility’s list of emergency numbers was not posted in each room.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 1. B. states: A list of emergency numbers, including 911, if available, the fire department, police department, ambulance service, poison control center, and local radio station;
Correction Required
Facility must post information as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The facility's evacuation route diagram was not posted in each room.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 2. states: A diagram of evacuation routes from the room;
Correction Required
Facility must post information as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The facility's special instructions for infants and non-ambulatory children were not posted in each room.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 3. states: Any special instructions for infants and non-ambulatory children;
Correction Required
Facility must post information as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-62.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Prospective child care staff member(s), Pamela Damron, (no fingerprint receipt), was/were working without having requested a criminal background check.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel (1) (O) states: A prospective child care staff member may begin work for a child care provider after the criminal background check has been requested from the department; however, pending completion of the criminal background check, the prospective child care staff member shall be supervised at all times by another child care staff member who received a qualifying result on the criminal background check within the past five (5) years.
Correction Required
All prospective child care staff member(s) who have requested a criminal background check shall be supervised at all times by another child care staff member who has received a qualifying result on the criminal background check within the past five years.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
A facility orientation was not documented and available for review for all caregivers. The following staff need documentation of a facility orientation: Pamela Damron, Stella Gamah, Madalinn Genteman, Katie Waller, Ellie Tyarks, Kayla Korman, Claire Doss, Melody Bont, Alyssa Governall.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel (1) (J) . states: The child care provider shall ensure that within seven (7) days of employment or volunteering and before being left alone with children that caregivers receive a facility orientation. The child care provider shall ensure that documentation verifying completion of the facility orientation is maintained and on file for review by the department for each caregiver. The facility orientation shall include:
Correction Required
The facility shall ensure that a facility orientation occurs within 7 days and documentation verifying completion is maintained and on file for review by the department for each caregiver.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. The staff listed need the following information: For 2019: Leslie Bynum needs 4 hours; Pamela Damron needs 2 hours, Kaitlyn Denoyer need 4 hours; Cristin Donnelly needs 3.5 hours; Stella Gamah needs 1 hour, Rachel Lachance needs 2 hours, Pamela Maurer needs 4 hours; Cassandra McKeon needs 3 hours; Lauren Morehouse needs 1 hour, Danielle Ottinger needs 5.50 hours; Lourdes Pravia needs 4 hours; Morgan Dickson needs 10 hours; Cindy Connelly needs 8 hours; Alyssa Governall needs 1 hour; Kira Harvey needs 8 hours; Rose Whyte needs 6 hours; Jennifer Kostecki needs 5 hours.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel (3) (A) states: The center director, group day care home provider, all other caregivers, and those volunteers who are counted in staff/child ratios shall obtain at least twelve (12) clock hours of child-care related training during each calendar year. Clock hour training shall be approved by the department.
Correction Required
Required training hours shall be documented for each employee.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Kayla Korman, Leslie Byrum, Stella Gamah, Alyssa Governall, Kira Harvey, Rose Whyte did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel (4) (C) states: The center director, group child care home provider, all other caregivers, and those volunteers who are counted in staff/child ratios shall complete safe sleep training described in section (4) of this rule within thirty (30) days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
Correction Required
The department approved safe sleep training must be completed within 30 days of employment or volunteering.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Prospective child care staff member(s), Lourdes Pravai, Katherine Waller, Stephanie Nelson, Rose Whyte, Claire Doss, Kayla Korman, Rachel Lachance, Maddy Gentemann, Stella Gamah, and Elli Tyarks, was/were not supervised at all times by another child care staff member who received a qualifying result on the criminal background check within the past five years.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel (1) (O) states: A prospective child care staff member may begin work for a child care provider after the criminal background check has been requested from the department; however, pending completion of the criminal background check, the prospective child care staff member shall be supervised at all times by another child care staff member who received a qualifying result on the criminal background check within the past five (5) years.
Correction Required
All prospective child care staff member(s) who have requested a criminal background check shall be supervised at all times by another child care staff member who has received a qualifying result on the criminal background check within the past five years.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-62.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.122 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Kyala Korman, Leslie Byrum, Pamela Damron, Rose Whyte as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (A) states: All persons working in a day care facility in any capacity during child care hours, including volunteers counted in staff/child ratios, shall be in good physical and emotional health with no physical or mental conditions which would interfere with child care responsibilities. These persons shall have a medical examination report, signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of a licensed physician, on file at the facility at the time of initial licensure or within thirty (30) days following employment.
Correction Required
Medical reports shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
A medical examination report did not include a completed Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form for Kayla Korman, Leslie Byrum, Alyssa Chambers, Stella Gamah, Madalinn Gentemann, Jennifer Kostecki, .
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) . states: Medical examination reports shall include a “Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis” form, included herein, completed and signed by a health care professional, as provided by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (MDHSS). If the person has signs or symptoms of tuberculosis, or risk factors for tuberculosis, then testing for tuberculosis shall occur.
Correction Required
TB reports shall be on file as required

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The medical examination report on file was older than 12 months before the individual's begin date at the facility.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (C) states: Medical examination reports shall be completed not more than twelve (12) months prior to beginning work in the facility and may be transferable to another day care facility for subsequent employment.
Correction Required
Medical reports shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Medical examination report form did not contain all required information as evidenced by Stella Gamah.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (D) states: The medical examination report form shall be supplied by the department or the facility may use its own form if it contains all the information on the department's form.
Correction Required
Medical reports shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-62.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.142 Nighttime Care
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.152 Hourly Care Facilities
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.162 Overlap Care of Children
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.172 Emergency School Closings
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.182 Child Care Program
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.192 Health Care
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The requirements for administering medication were not met as follows: medication was given to a child without written permission.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.192 Health Care (3) (B) states: All medication shall be given to a child only with the dated, written permission of the parent(s) stating the length of time medication may be given.
Correction Required
All medication shall be administered and recorded as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The requirements for administering medication were not met as follows: medication was given to a child but not recorded promptly after administration.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.192 Health Care (3) (I) states: The date and time(s) of administration, the name of the individual giving the medication and the quantity of any medication given shall be recorded promptly after administration. This information shall be filed in the child's record after the medication is no longer necessary.
Correction Required
All medication shall be administered and recorded as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-62.202 Nutrition and Food Service
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Infant formulas and special baby foods provided by parents were not labeled.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.202 Nutrition and Food Service (2) (C) states: If preferred, formulas and special baby foods may be provided by the parent(s) with individual identification on each container.
Correction Required
Formula and food, provided by parents, shall be appropriately identified.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-62.212 Transportation and Field Trips
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.222 Records and Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
6 child(ren) records did not include date care begins and ends.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.222 Records and Reports (2) (A) states: The child's full name, address, birth-date and the date care begins and ends;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
2/26/2020
Violation
3 child(ren) records did not include employers' address of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.222 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers' name and address, work schedule, and home and work telephone numbers;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
2/26/2020
19 CSR 30-63.040 Background Screening Findings
Compliance
RSMo 210.003. Immunizations of children required, when, exceptions--duties of administrator, report--notification of parents, when.
Compliance
RSMo 210.1080. Background checks required--definitions--procedures—ineligible for employment, when--exemption, when--emergency rules.
Compliance
RSMo 210.115. Reports of abuse, neglect, and under age eighteen deaths — persons required to report — supervisors and administrators not to impede reporting — deaths required to be reported to the division or child fatality review panel, when — report made to another state, when. —
Compliance
RSMo 210.211.  License required - exceptions - written notice of licensure status, when.
Compliance