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

01/27/2023

11:43 AM

1:37 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2440002180


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: 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 16
Total Children 66
StaffChildClass AgeNote
3 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Jennifer Keys, Shayla Armstrong and Ashely Brookshire with 8 children ages 13 months to 23 months.
2 5 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Jessica Deals and Taylor Patrick with 5 children ages 6 months to 10 months.
2 20 MIXED Kianna Dudde and Ashley Smith with 20 children ages 2- years-old to 3-years-old. This included 2- 2year old children.
4 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Shelly Gardner, Anna Capra, Domineque Trout, and Kendra Skinner in building not counting in staff/child ratio.
2 20 PRESCHOOL Brianna Pojar and Tatinna Barnett with 20 children ages 3-years-old to 5- years-old.
3 13 TWO YEAR OLDS Mariah Datema, Kaylee Factor and Emma Datema with 13 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's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by broken wooden fence boards with sharp edges on the gate and fence, and one protruding nail on fence.
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
Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table was not located where caregiver could maintain supervision of his/her group of children. The diapering table was located on the counter and caregivers have their backs to the classroom while diapering.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (4) (A) states: A safe diapering table with a waterproof washable surface shall be used for changing diapers. The diapering table shall be located within or adjacent to the group space so the caregiver using the diapering table can maintain supervision of his/her group of children at all times.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide a safe and clean diapering table as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
1/27/2023
Violation
The walls located Neverland room 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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
1/27/2023
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Art work/teaching materials, paper art work hung with yarn, was observed hanging from the ceiling in infant/toddler room.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (2) (D) states: Art work and teaching materials attached directly to the walls shall not exceed thirty percent (30%) of the wall area. No art work or teaching materials shall be hung from the ceilings or in the doorways.
Correction Required
Art work/teaching materials cannot hang in doorways, from ceilings or cover too much wall space.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
1/27/2023
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