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

04/21/2022

9:57 AM

12:14 PM

UNANNOUNCED

CLOSE SUPERVISION

2422109360


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: 5
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 18
Total Children 71
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Joanna Amschler and Shawna Smith with 7 children ages 8 months to 15 months. Job coach Tammy Parsen was also in the room.
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Mikeala Ragain and Betty Lewis with 8 children ages 13 months to 18 months.
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Nicole Burke and Linda Nelson with 8 children ages 21 months to 2 year-old.
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Sora Rowland with 4 children ages 20 months to 23 months.
2 13 MIXED Kylie Yates and Alexander Taylor with 13 children ages 2-years-old to 2- years-old to include 7-2-year old children.
5 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Stephanie Crone, Ashley Guba, Jeanette Beauchamp, Makenzie Resa, Kelsey Gibby, also in building.
1 6 PRESCHOOL Ashley Orf with 6 children ages 4-years-old to 5- years-old.
2 20 PRESCHOOL Ashley Hill and Brenna Russell with 20 children ages 3-years-old to 4-years-old.
1 5 TWO YEAR OLDS Nikayla Franklin with 5 children age 2-year-old.

 
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
Compliance
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 vinyl siding has holes with sharp edged, also metal skirting on the building has a corner that is turned up and sharp accessible to the children.
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
4/21/2022
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by toilet paper was not within children's reach.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 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
Submit Documentation

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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
There was evidence of dirt/debris in on rugs in the 3 year old room.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 9. states: The facility shall be clean at all times and free of dirt, insects, spiders, rodents or other pests.
Correction Required
The facility shall be clean and pest free.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Compliance
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
Compliance
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
2 child(ren) records did not include address of another individual who might be reached in an emergency.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (C) states: Name, address and telephone number of another individual (friend or relative) who might be reached in an emergency when the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian cannot be reached;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
4/21/2022
Violation
1 child(ren) records did not include telephone number of family physician or hospital.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (D) states: Name and phone number of the family physician, hospital, or both, to be used in an emergency;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
4/21/2022
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