DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

LITTLE SUNSHINE'S PLAYHOUSE AND PRESCHOOL, INC.

001688731

(417) 863-1600

2826 W CHESTNUT EXPY
SPRINGFIELD
MO  65802-4632

LITTLE SUNSHINE'S PLAYHOUSE AND PRESCHOOL, INC.

2144 E REPUBLIC RD STE B202
SPRINGFIELD
MO  65804-4668

CRONE, STEPHANIE

stephanie.crone@littlesunshine.com

Incorporated

ELAINE S COX

BIRTH - 5 YEARS

110

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

19 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 40 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT
 
Inspection Information

03/18/2022

11:23 AM

1:03 PM

UNANNOUNCED

CLOSE SUPERVISION

2418387983


DocumentDocument-Date
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 05/14/2021
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 07/26/2021
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 07/26/2021
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 01/26/2004
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 01/26/2004
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 04/04/2002
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 04/04/2002
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 02/13/2002
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 04/04/2002
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 05/06/2002
POLICIES 04/04/2002
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 04/04/2002
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 04/04/2002
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 04/04/2002
DAILY SCHEDULE 06/03/2002
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 04/06/2016
ANNUAL DECLARATION 05/14/2021
EQUIPMENT LIST 05/14/2021
SANITATION INSPECTION 04/09/2021
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 01/20/2022




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 3
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 16
Total Children 80
StaffChildClass AgeNote
3 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Ashley Orf, Serra Wall and Gwen Friend with 7 children ages 3 months to 7 months.
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Makenzie Resa and Joanna Amschler with 7 children ages 8 months to 14 months.
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Betty Lewin and Mikaela Regain with 6 children ages 12 months.
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Abbie Dill and Ashely Guba with 7 children ages 18 months to 23 months.
2 13 PRESCHOOL Jeanette Beauchamp and Axel Duran with 13 children ages 3-years-old to 5-years-old.
2 18 PRESCHOOL Emma Smitha and Alexander Taylor with 18 children age 3-years-old.
1 6 PRESCHOOL Madison Rocha with 6 children ages 4-year-old to 5-years-old.
1 8 TWO YEAR OLDS Nikayla Franklin with 8 children age 2-years-old.
1 8 TWO YEAR OLDS Ashely Hill with 8 children age 2-years-old.

 
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The name, address and telephone number of the board chairperson was not prominently posted near the license.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process (13) (C) states: Board president or chairperson;
Correction Required
The name, address, and board president or chairperson shall be posted near the license.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
2/22/2022
Violation
Posting requirements were not met as evidenced by the license could not be easily seen, specifically the license in cabinet behind the reception desk, not easily seen.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process (12) states: Once granted, the license shall be posted near the entrance of the facility where it may be seen easily by parents or others who visit.
Correction Required
The official license shall be posted.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
2/22/2022
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by exposed rock at the base of the slide in the fall zone.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 4. states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
The observed surface area under slide on the preschool play yard, from which a child might fall consists of bare soil.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 8. states: Concrete, asphalt, carpet, grass or bare soil is not an acceptable surface under outdoor equipment from which children might fall and be injured.
Correction Required
The facility shall not use concrete, asphalt, carpet, grass or bare soil under equipment from which a child might fall.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
The bathroom was not clean and odor free as evidenced by the toilet was soiled.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 7. states: Bathrooms shall be clean and odor free.
Correction Required
Bathrooms shall be clean and odor free.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
2/22/2022
Violation
The center is licensed for more than 50 children did not have a separate bathroom or bathroom stall available for staff.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 8. states: If a center is licensed for more than fifty (50) children, a separate bathroom or bathroom stall shall be available for staff.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide a separate staff bathroom or bathroom stall as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
The walls located in Under the Sea, and Enchanted Forrest was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 6. states: Walls, ceilings and floors shall be finished with material which can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipping paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. Lead-free paint shall be used for all painted surfaces.
Correction Required
Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
3/14/2022
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.142 Nighttime Care
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.152 Hourly Care Facilities
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.162 Overlap Care of Children
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.172 Emergency School Closings
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
1 child(ren) records did not include employers' address of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 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
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Compliance Date
2/22/2022
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Compliance
5 CSR 25-600.040 Background Screening Findings
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