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

03/26/2023

N/A

N/A

N/A

COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION

2443777828


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
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 05/10/2022
EQUIPMENT LIST 04/19/2022
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 04/19/2022
ANNUAL DECLARATION 04/19/2022
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 09/08/2015
SANITATION INSPECTION 03/24/2022




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
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
3/25/2023
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
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