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.

4022 S LONE PINE AVE STE 150
SPRINGFIELD
MO  65804-6882

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

12/15/2023

2:17 PM

3:31 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2460975789


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
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 09/08/2015
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 07/05/2023
SANITATION INSPECTION 03/07/2023
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 05/30/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 04/27/2023
EQUIPMENT LIST 04/27/2023
ANNUAL DECLARATION 04/27/2023




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance 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 14
Total Children 52
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Syndey Tolbert with 4 children ages 13 months to 20 months.
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Jennifer Keyes and Ashly Brookshier with 6 children ages 7 months to 13 months.
3 19 MIXED Mariah Datema, Emma Datema and Sammi Lucht with 19 children ages 2-years-old to 4-years-old. This included 4- 2 year old children.
4 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Shelly Gardner, Anna Capra, Damion Trout and Kendra Skinner not counting in staff/child ratio.
2 15 PRESCHOOL Kiana Gudde and Haley Douthit with 15 children ages 3-years-old to 5-years-old.
2 8 TWO YEAR OLDS Kaylee Factor and Grace Underdown with 8 children ages 2 -years-old.

Compliance List
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
The door, located in one of the toddler room and pre-k room, used as an exit from the facility was locked.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (4) (C) 3. states: No door in a means of egress shall be locked against egress travel when the building is occupied. Locking devices that impede or prohibit egress or that cannot be disengaged easily shall not be used. Dead bolt locks that require a key to unlock the door from the inside shall not be used. Locking or latching devices installed on doors shall not be located higher than fifty inches (50") above the finished floor.
Correction Required
Exit doors shall not be locked/impede exit from the building.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
12/15/2023
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Outdoor equipment, circular tunnel slide, in the play yard was not in good condition as evidenced by there is a small crack on the left side the plastic slide that is sharp and accessible to the children, and on the top of the slide where the slide tunnel is attached to the opening is cracked and is coming detached from the wooden frame.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (A) states: All outdoor equipment shall be constructed safely, in good condition and free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Only lead-free paint shall be used.
Correction Required
Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
12/15/2023
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