DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

THE SUNSHINE SCHOOL

002221858

(573) 293-5005

211 REAR MANN ST
BERNIE
MO  63822

WHITE, DEBORAH A

412 W FORDYCE AVE
BERNIE
MO  63822

WHITE, DEBORAH A

ezduzit40@hotmail.com


LESLEY WARREN

24 MONTHS - 12 YEARS

20

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

 
Inspection Information

02/10/2025

1:08 PM

3:04 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2487202874


DocumentDocument-Date
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 06/07/2011
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 07/26/2010
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 08/03/2010
POLICIES 08/03/2010
DAILY SCHEDULE 08/03/2010
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 08/03/2010
OWNER/PROVIDER REFERENCES 06/01/2010
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 06/08/2010
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 06/08/2010
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 06/08/2010
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 06/08/2010
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 07/13/2010
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 07/13/2010
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 05/16/2018
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 07/05/2016
APPLICATION 06/23/2020
EQUIPMENT LIST 08/16/2021
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 08/16/2021
ANNUAL DECLARATION 08/08/2022
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 05/23/2024
SANITATION INSPECTION 05/10/2024

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  3:10PM   4:40PM   6/17/2014
  7:15AM   7:45AM   6/17/2014



Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 5
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 3
Total Children 16
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 11 MIXED Caregivers Cynthia Stone and Kelly Tucker 4- 2 year olds 4- 3 year olds 3- 4 year olds
1 5 PRESCHOOL Provider Debbie White 5- 4 year olds

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
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Sierra Kirpatrick, McKenzie Powell, Cynthia Stone, Kelly Tucker, Debbie White, Emilie Vincent. As of 8/15/2024 Sierra and Mackenzie are no longer employed. As of 2/10/2025 Cynthia and Emilie need a Family Care Safety Registry within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (C) states: The child care provider shall conduct a Family Care Safety Registry check for all child care staff members within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date as printed on the license.
Correction Required
Required Family Care Safety Registry checks shall be conducted for all child care staff member(s) within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

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: paint cans. The item(s) was/were located in the library nook.
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
2/10/2025
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the weed barrier is showing on the inside of the play structure with the swing. causing a tripping hazard.
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
The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by resilient material was not uniformly spread over the fall-zone area.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 7. states: Areas under and around outdoor equipment shall have continuous maintenance to ensure that the material remains in place and retains its cushioning properties. The resilient material shall be supplemented immediately or replaced as needed.
Correction Required
The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by there are small tree limbs throughout the playground.
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

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2023, the staff listed need the following information: Kelly Tucker needs 4.5 hours and Debbie White needs 3 hours. As of 11/7/2024 Kelly Tucker needs 0.5 hours.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (A) states: The center director, group child care home provider, all other caregivers, and those volunteers who are counted in staff/child ratios shall obtain at least twelve (12) clock hours of child-care related training during each calendar year. Clock hour training shall be approved by the department.
Correction Required
Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
1/2/2025
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Sierra Kirkpatrick, McKenzie Powell, Cynthia Stone, Kelly Tucker, Debbie White, Emilie Vincent. As of 8/15/2024 Sierra and Mackenzie are no longer employed. As of 2/10/2025 Cynthia and Emilie need a criminal background check on file.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (1) states: Prior to the employment or presence of a child care staff member in a licensed, regulated, or registered child care facility not exempted by section 210.1080.13, RSMo, the child care provider shall request the results of a criminal background check for such child care staff member from the department.
Correction Required
Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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