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

07/26/2022

10:13 AM

12:32 PM

UNANNOUNCED

CLOSE SUPERVISION

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DocumentDocument-Date
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 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
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 05/16/2022
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 01/12/2021
EQUIPMENT LIST 05/13/2022
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 05/11/2022
ANNUAL DECLARATION 05/11/2022
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 04/25/2022
SANITATION INSPECTION 03/09/2022
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 06/20/2022




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: NA
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 17
Total Children 90
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Nichole Burke and Shauna Smith with 8 children ages 22 months to 26 months. Volunteer Tammy Parson was also in this room.
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Soria Rowland and Kelsey Gibby with 7 children ages 18 months to 22 months.
2 5 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Betty Lewis and Mikaela Ragin with 5 children ages 12 months to 19 months.
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Ashley Guba and Serra Wall with 8 children ages 5 months to 10 months.
2 12 MIXED Brianna Miller and Carly Kelly with 12 children ages 2-years-old to 3-years-old. This included 6-children age 2-years-old.
3 20 PRESCHOOL Miles Donsbach, Axel Duran and Ashely Orf with 20 children ages 4-years-old to 5-years-old.
2 20 PRESCHOOL Ashley Hill and Emma Smith with 20 children ages 3-years-old to 4-years-old.
1 5 PRESCHOOL Madison Rocha with 5 children ages 4-years-old to 5-years-old.
1 5 TWO YEAR OLDS Hannah Noblitt with 5 children ages 2-years-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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility is owned by a legal entity and evidence of good standing was not available.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (D) states: Documentation as required by the Missouri Secretary of State and state law to verify the legal entity is in good standing, if a group child care home or child care center is owned by a legal entity.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit evidence that the legal entity is in good standing with the Missouri Secretary of State and state law.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
6/20/2022
Violation
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Brett Roubal within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (C) states: The child care provider shall conduct a Family Care Safety Registry check for all child care staff members within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date as printed on the license.
Correction Required
Required Family Care Safety Registry checks shall be conducted for all child care staff member(s) within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
7/20/2022
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The walls located in Secret Garden, Neverland, in classroom and in the bathroom, and Under the Sea 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
7/26/2022
Violation
There was evidence of dirt/debris in on area rugs in Arendelle and Neverland.
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
7/20/2022
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by 2 embedded rocks protruding in the pathway on the infant/toddler play yard, and a small hole with sharp edges in the building siding accessible to the children on the preschool play yard.
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
7/26/2022
Violation
The observed surface area under 2 small slides on the infant/toddler 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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/26/2022
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/26/2022
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 25-500.162 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
A copy of qualifying background screening results was/were not kept on file for: Brett Roubal.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (8) states: A copy of qualifying background screening results shall be kept on file for child care staff members, as required by 5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements.
Correction Required
The facility shall keep on file a copy of qualifying background screening results for child care staff member(s).

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
7/20/2022
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