DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

THE SUNSHINE SCHOOL

002221858

(573) 293-5005

211 REAR MANN ST
BERNIE
MO  63822

WHITE, DEBORAH A

412 W FORDYCE AVE
BERNIE
MO  63822

WHITE, DEBORAH A

ezduzit40@hotmail.com


MELISSA JILL SMITH

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

20

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

4 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

01/04/2023

12:40 PM

12:47 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2439203275


DocumentDocument-Date
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 06/07/2011
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 07/26/2010
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 08/03/2010
POLICIES 08/03/2010
DAILY SCHEDULE 08/03/2010
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 08/03/2010
OWNER/PROVIDER REFERENCES 06/01/2010
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 06/08/2010
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 06/08/2010
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 06/08/2010
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 06/08/2010
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 07/13/2010
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 07/13/2010
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 05/16/2018
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 07/05/2016
APPLICATION 06/23/2020
EQUIPMENT LIST 08/16/2021
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 08/16/2021
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 07/12/2022
ANNUAL DECLARATION 08/08/2022
SANITATION INSPECTION 05/18/2022

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  3:10PM   4:40PM   6/17/2014
  7:15AM   7:45AM   6/17/2014



Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 1
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 2
Total Children 20
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 20 PRESCHOOL Provider Debbie White and caregiver Angela Schweitzer with twenty preschool aged children.

 
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The staff sheet was not submitted.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (D) states: A current staff sheet.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit a current staff sheet as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
1/4/2023
Violation
The Annual Declaration was not submitted.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (A) states: An Annual Declaration for Licensed Facility form, revised 2021 and incorporated by reference in this rule. As published by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and available by the department at https://dese.mo.gov/childhood/forms, indicating the licensee’s intent to continue operating a licensed group child care home or child care center and agreement to comply with all statutes and department licensing rules.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit the Annual Declaration as required.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
1/4/2023
Violation
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Debbie White, Sierra Cannady, Suzzana Ogelvie and Sierra Kirkpatrick 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
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
1/4/2023
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 multiple tree limbs are present on the playground.
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
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
1/4/2023
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the playground is inundated with ride on toys and there is not a clear walkway present that is free of tripping hazards.
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
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
1/4/2023
Violation
The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by no resilient material was present.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 5. states: The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured shall be covered with impact absorbing materials which will effectively cushion the fall of a child. This material may include sand, pea gravel, tanbark, shredded tires, wood chips, rubber matting or other approved resilient material.
Correction Required
The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
1/4/2023
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by the disaster and tornado drill was not held at least one time every three months.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (2) (F) states: Child care staff shall conduct at least one (1) fire drill each month and a disaster drill at least every three (3) months. The disaster drills shall include tornado drills. The provider shall maintain a written record at the facility of the date, type of drill, time required to evacuate the building, and number of children present during the drill.
Correction Required
Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
In the absence of the director, there was no responsible individual designated to be in charge of the facility.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (2) (A) 5. states: In the absence of the center director or group child care home provider, another responsible individual shall be designated to be in charge of the facility.
Correction Required
The facility shall designate someone in charge in the absence of the director/group home provider.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
1/4/2023
Violation
A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: Sierra Kirkpatrick
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (K) . states: The child care provider shall ensure that within seven (7) days of employment or volunteering and before being left alone with children that caregivers receive a facility orientation. The facility orientation shall include:
Correction Required
The facility shall ensure that a facility orientation occurs within 7 days of employment or volunteering and before caregivers are left alone with children.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
1/4/2023
Violation
The facility orientation did not include a review of the licensing rules for the following staff: Sierra Kirkpatrick.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (K) 2. A. states: Licensing rules;
Correction Required
Each caregiver shall have a facility orientation that shall include a review of the licensing rules.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
1/4/2023
Violation
The facility orientation did not include a review of the facility’s license and its limitations for the following staff: Sierra Kirkpatrick.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (K) 2. B. states: The facility’s license and its limitations, if any;
Correction Required
Each caregiver shall have a facility orientation that shall include a review of the license and its limitations.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
1/4/2023
Violation
The facility orientation did not include a review of the child care practices or procedures for medication administration, child illness, or discipline and guidance for the following staff: Sierra Kirkpatrick.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (K) 2. C. states: The facility’s written child care practices, including procedures for medication administration, child illness, discipline, and guidance policies;
Correction Required
Each caregiver shall have a facility orientation that shall include a review of the facility policies and procedures.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
1/4/2023
Violation
The facility orientation did not include a review of the daily schedule for the following staff: Sierra Kirkpatrick.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (K) 2. D. states: The daily schedule;
Correction Required
Each caregiver shall have a facility orientation that shall include a review of the daily schedule.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
1/4/2023
Violation
The facility orientation did not include a review of assigned duties and responsibilities for the following staff: Sierra Kirkpatrick.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (K) 2. E. states: The assigned duties and responsibilities of staff;
Correction Required
Each caregiver shall have a facility orientation that shall include a review of the assigned duties and responsibilities.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
1/4/2023
Violation
The facility orientation did not include a review of the names, ages, special health needs, nutritional needs, or developmental needs of the children for the following staff: Sierra Kirkpatrick.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (K) 2. F. states: The names and ages of the children for whom the staff member will be responsible, including any special health, nutritional or developmental needs;
Correction Required
Each caregiver shall have a facility orientation that shall include a review of the child information and needs.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
1/4/2023
Violation
The facility orientation did not include a review of the safe sleep policy for the following staff: Sierra Kirkpatrick.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (K) 2. H. states: The facility’s safe sleep policy, if applicable;
Correction Required
Each caregiver shall have a facility orientation that shall include a review of the safe sleep policy.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
1/4/2023
Violation
A caregiver did not obtain one clock hour of training for each month of employment. The staff listed need the following information: for 2021, Sierra Cannady needs two hours, Kelly Tucker needs 4.5 hours and Debbie White needs 12 hours.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (C) states: Caregivers who were employed after the first of the year shall obtain one (1) clock of hour training for each one (1) month of employment, regardless of the date employment began.
Correction Required
Required training hours shall be documented for each employee.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
1/4/2023
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.142 Nighttime Care
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.162 Overlap Care of Children
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.172 Emergency School Closings
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements for handwashing were not met as evidenced by a child did not wash their hands after toileting.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care (6) (B) states: Caregivers shall teach children to wash their hands before eating and after toileting.
Correction Required
Staff/children shall wash hands as required.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
1/4/2023
5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Sierra Kirpatrick and Suzzana Ogelvie.
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
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
1/4/2023
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