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 & PRESCHOOL

Facility DVN
002650180

Phone
(314) 995-7204

Physical Address
8351 DELCREST DR
ST LOUIS
MO 63124-2102

Owner
LSP UCITY, INC.

Mailing Address

Provider/Director
DELA ROCHE, KATELYN MARIE

E-mail Address
universitycity@littlesunshine.com

Incorporated
Incorporated

Child Care Specialist
JULIE PLEIMANN

Age Range
6 WEEKS - 6 YEARS

Capacity
148

Facility Type
GROUP HOME AND CENTER

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

Inspection Information

Date
06/17/2025

Arrival Time
9:55 AM

Departure Time
12:22 PM

Notice
UNANNOUNCED

Inspection Type
COMPLIANCE MONITORING

Inspection ID
2495337085

Document	Document-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
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	06/17/2025
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES	06/20/2023
SANITATION INSPECTION	03/25/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION	05/27/2025
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION	03/12/2025
EQUIPMENT LIST	05/27/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS	06/17/2025

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.

Attendance at Time of Inspection

Total Staff 27

Total Children 133

Staff	Child	Class Age	Note
1	4	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Katherine Kiely was present with four children who were 11-months-old through 12-months-old.
2	8	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Laney Yearton and Lisa Galena were present with eight children who were 18-months-old through 2-years-old.
2	7	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Tracy Simon and RaNiya Jones were present with seven children who were 18-months-old through 2-years-old.
3	8	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Wafae Kachach, Mia Rankow and Emily Leabig were present with eight children who were 4-months-old through 9-months-old.
2	8	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Jordan Harris and Lexie Summers were present with eight children who were 14-months-old through 16-months-old.
2	7	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Kathryn French and Santania Courtney were present with seven children who were 17-months-old through 2-years-old.
2	20	MIXED	Kaylie Smith and Nabila Errachdi were present with twenty children who were 2-years-old through 3-years-old, including two who were 2-years-old.
4	0	NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE	Director Katelyn Dela Roche, Assistant Director Lucy Betts, Cook Lucy Baur, Head Teacher Alina Moriatry were present with no children in attendance.
1	7	PRESCHOOL	Angel Fillus was present with seven children who were 4-years-old through 5-years-old.
2	16	PRESCHOOL	Grace Lane and Jacki Smithey were present with sixteen children who were 3-years-old through 4-years-old.
2	19	PRESCHOOL	Katherine Ferkel and Hannah Frey were present with nineteen children who were 4-years-old through 5-years-old.
2	14	TWO YEAR OLDS	Aniya Atkinson and Victoria Smith were present with fourteen children who were all 2-years-old.
2	15	TWO YEAR OLDS	Sabrina Stelzer and Kiaira Merrill were present with fifteen 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

Compliance

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 spray bottle of "Goo Gone". The item(s) was/were located under an unlocked sink. 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 6/17/2025
Violation Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by there was no toilet paper. 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 6/17/2025

5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety

Compliance

5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness

Violation

	Provider Comments
Violation The facility's list of emergency numbers are not posted in each room used for child care, specifically a preschool classroom. Licensing Rule Reference 5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 1. B. states: A list of emergency numbers, including 911, if available, the fire department, police department, ambulance service, poison control center, and local radio station; Correction Required The facility must post all emergency numbers as required. Correction Verification Corrected on Site Compliance Date 6/17/2025

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