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
11/29/2023

Arrival Time
12:50 PM

Departure Time
1:43 PM

Notice
UNANNOUNCED

Inspection Type
COMPLIANCE MONITORING

Inspection ID
2459586337

Document	Document-Date
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
SAFE SLEEP POLICY	07/26/2021
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS	01/12/2021
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN	05/16/2022
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING	06/02/2023
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION	04/24/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS	05/18/2023
EQUIPMENT LIST	05/18/2023
ANNUAL DECLARATION	06/02/2023
SANITATION INSPECTION	08/24/2023

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 20

Total Children 86

Staff	Child	Class Age	Note
2	8	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Makenzie George, Gwennan Hammers with 8 children ages 2 months to 8 months.
2	8	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Hayley Jones and Kylee Faust with 8 children ages 9 months to 13 months.
1	4	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Ashely Kirkpatrick with 4 children ages 14 months to 19 months.
2	8	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Joanna Amschler and Rylie Salyers with 8 children ages 16 months to 23 months.
2	16	MIXED	Payton Carver and Anna Buckmaster with 16 children ages 2-years-old to 3-years-old. This included 8- 2 year old children.
6	0	NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE	Stephanie Crone, Beth Decker, Lauren Kramer, Allison Dureault, Brianna Miller and Caroline Kelly not counting in staff/child ratio.
1	7	PRESCHOOL	Jeanette Beauchamp with 7 children ages 4-years-old to 5-years-old.
2	20	PRESCHOOL	Isabella Maliff and Teylor Hook with 20 children ages 3-years-old to 4-years-old.
2	15	TWO YEAR OLDS	Tori Young and Shauna Smith with 20 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

Compliance

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 fire drills were not held at least one time each month. 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

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

Not Observed

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