MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT

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Facility Information

Facility Name
LITTLE SUNSHINE'S PLAYHOUSE AND PRESCHOOL, INC.

Facility DVN
001688731

Phone
(417) 863-1600

Physical Address
2826 W CHESTNUT EXPY
SPRINGFIELD
MO 65802-4632

Owner
LITTLE SUNSHINE'S PLAYHOUSE AND PRESCHOOL, INC.

Mailing Address
2144 E REPUBLIC RD STE B202
SPRINGFIELD
MO 65804-4668

Provider/Director
CRONE, STEPHANIE

E-mail Address
stephanie.crone@littlesunshine.com

Incorporated
Incorporated

Child Care Specialist
ELAINE S COX

Age Range
BIRTH - 5 YEARS

Capacity
110

Facility Type
GROUP HOME AND CENTER

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

Inspection Information

Date
12/08/2022

Arrival Time
2:32 PM

Departure Time
3:39 PM

Notice
UNANNOUNCED

Inspection Type
COMPLIANCE MONITORING

Inspection ID
2436898841

Document	Document-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 21

Total Children 87

Staff	Child	Class Age	Note
2	6	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	KY and GH with 6 children ages 2 months to 8 months.
2	8	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	JA and MR with 8 children ages 10 months to 15 months.
1	6	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	BL and MAR with 6 children ages 20 moths to 23 months.
2	4	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	KG and AD with 4 children ages 20 months to 19 months.
2	8	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	AO and MS with 13 children ages 13 months to 19 months.
2	15	MIXED	SNS and FN with 15 children ages 2-years-old to 3-years-old, this included 9-2-year old children.
4	0	NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE	KB, SC, AGD and SS also in building, but not counting in staff/child ratio.
2	15	PRESCHOOL	JB and AD with 15 children ages 3-years-old to 4 years-old.
1	5	PRESCHOOL	MNR with 5 children ages 4-years-old to 5 years-old.
1	9	PRESCHOOL	MD with 9 children ages 4-years-old to 5 years-old.
2	11	TWO YEAR OLDS	HB and PC with 9 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

Compliance

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 4 inches. 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 Corrected on Site Compliance Date 12/8/2022

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

Not Observed

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

Not Observed

5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

Not Observed

5 CSR 25-600.040 Background Screening Findings

Not Observed

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. —

Not Observed

RSMo 210.211. License required - exceptions - written notice of licensure status, when.

Not Observed