DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

LSP CARDINAL, INC.

002219512

(417) 893-3333

201 E CARDINAL ST
SPRINGFIELD
MO  65810-1733

LSP CARDINAL, INC.

2144 E REPUBLIC RD STE B202
SPRINGFIELD
MO  65804-4668

GARDNER, SHELLY KAY

shellyg@LITTLESUNSHINE.COM

Incorporated

ELAINE S COX

6 WEEKS - 6 YEARS

88

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

16 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 11 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

07/25/2022

N/A

N/A

N/A

COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION

2427400625


DocumentDocument-Date
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 05/14/2010
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 05/14/2010
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 05/14/2010
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 05/06/2010
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 05/14/2010
DAILY SCHEDULE 05/06/2010
POLICIES 05/06/2010
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 05/06/2010
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 05/06/2010
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 05/22/2019
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 05/22/2019
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 03/24/2021
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 03/24/2021
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 07/29/2021
SANITATION INSPECTION 03/24/2022
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 09/08/2015
ANNUAL DECLARATION 04/19/2022
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 04/19/2022
EQUIPMENT LIST 04/19/2022
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 05/10/2022




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.

 
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 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
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Compliance Date
7/19/2022
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured 5 inches in a small area due to erosion near the entrance from the building between the ground and the bottom of the fence.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 1. states: A fenced outdoor play area shall be available on or adjoining the day care property. The play area shall be located so it is convenient and the children can gain access to it without hazard. For facilities initially licensed after the effective date of these rules or for the installation of new fences in existing facilities, the fence shall be at least forty-two inches (42") high. An outdoor play area used exclusively for school-age children shall not be required to have a fence. Fences shall be constructed to prevent children from crawling or falling through or becoming entrapped.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
7/25/2022
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by rocks embedded in the ground exposed on the 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.

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Compliance Date
7/19/2022
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.

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Compliance Date
7/19/2022
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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Brett Roubal.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (1) states: Prior to the employment or presence of a child care staff member in a licensed, regulated, or registered child care facility not exempted by section 210.1080.13, RSMo, the child care provider shall request the results of a criminal background check for such child care staff member from the department.
Correction Required
Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
7/20/2022
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