DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

LITTLE SUNSHINE'S PLAYHOUSE & PRESCHOOL

002650180

(314) 995-7204

8351 DELCREST DR
ST LOUIS
MO  63124-2102

LSP UCITY, INC.



 

RASCHER, CANDACE ROSE

universitycity@littlesunshine.com

Incorporated

JULIE PLEIMANN

6 WEEKS - 6 YEARS

148

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

48 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 24 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

06/12/2024

9:20 AM

1:49 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2472497259


DocumentDocument-Date
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 04/10/2017
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 04/10/2017
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 04/10/2017
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 04/24/2017
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 04/10/2017
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 04/10/2017
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 04/10/2017
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 06/20/2023
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 04/10/2017
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 04/10/2017
DAILY SCHEDULE 04/10/2017
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 04/10/2017
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 04/24/2017
SAMPLE FORMS 04/10/2017
POLICIES 04/10/2017
APPLICATION 04/29/2019
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 04/07/2017
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 04/07/2017
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 05/01/2021
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 04/08/2024
EQUIPMENT LIST 05/01/2024
SANITATION INSPECTION 03/06/2024
ANNUAL DECLARATION 05/16/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 05/01/2024




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance 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 23
Total Children 125
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Kelly Reed and Katherine Kiely were present with eight children who were 9-months-old through 16-months-old.
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Yolanda Cox and Tatyania Griffin were present with eight children who were 12-months-old through 2-years-old.
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Emily Frey and Aniyah Marbley were present with eight children who were 17-months-old through 21-months-old.
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Kristin Gould and Cristine Brewer were present with eight children who 15-months-old through 22-months-old.
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Amanda Crawford and Emily Leabig were present with eight children who were 4-months-old through 9-months-old.
2 20 MIXED Katie Ferkel and Mattea Schwartz were present with twenty children who were 4-years-old through 6-years-old.
2 20 MIXED Shakiela Williams and Tracy Simon were present with twenty children who were 2-years-old through 5-years-old old, including two who were 2-years-old.
3 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Director Candace Rascher, Assistant Director Katelyn Dela Roche and Chef Lucy Baur were present with no children in attendance.
1 2 PRESCHOOL Hannah Frey was present with two children who were both 4-years-old.
2 19 PRESCHOOL Alina Moriarty and Cliff Mango were present with nineteen children who were 3-years-old through 5-years-old.
1 8 TWO YEAR OLDS Andrea Kiely was present with eight children who were all 2-years-old.
2 16 TWO YEAR OLDS Wafae Kachach and Jessica Mopkins were present with sixteen children who were all 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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Evidence of local building approval was not received.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (B) states: Evidence of compliance with local building and zoning requirements, if applicable.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit evidence of local building/zoning approval as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: a bottle of disinfecting soap. The item(s) was/were located an unlocked cabinet in a classroom with 2-years-old through 5-years-old.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (I) states: All flammable liquids, matches, cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages, hazardous personal care items or other hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
Correction Required
Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
6/12/2024
Violation
Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by there were no paper towels.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 4. states: Paper towels, soap and toilet paper shall be provided and easily accessible so the children can reach them without assistance.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide paper towels, soap and toilet paper, accessible for children's use.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
6/12/2024
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Medication was not stored out of children's reach.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care (3) (E) states: All medication shall be stored out of reach of children or in a locked container.
Correction Required
Medication shall be inaccessible to children and handled as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
6/12/2024
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Shakiela Williams.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (5) states: Criminal background checks shall be completed for each child care staff member every five (5) years.
Correction Required
Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
6/12/2024
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