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

Provider/Director
RAINES, TUESDI MARAM

E-mail Address
tuesdi.raines@littlesunshine.com

Incorporated
Incorporated

Child Care Specialist
SUNDEE BUMGARNER

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
11/10/2025

Arrival Time
11:31 AM

Departure Time
12:46 PM

Notice
UNANNOUNCED

Inspection Type
COMPLIANCE MONITORING

Inspection ID
2503549416

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
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN	05/16/2022
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION	03/17/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION	04/07/2025
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS	09/03/2024
ANNUAL DECLARATION	04/30/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS	04/30/2025
EQUIPMENT LIST	04/30/2025
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING	06/02/2025

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 15

Total Children 97

Staff	Child	Class Age	Note
2	8	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Gabi Horton and Lola Sing with 8 children ages 2 months to 7 months.
2	8	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Susie Bretado and Ashley Sneed with 8 children ages 8 months to 12 months.
2	8	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Axel Duran and Karli Burks with 8 children ages 13 months to 20 months.
2	8	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Alexis Shelton and Lylie Harter with 8 children ages 18 months to 23 months.
2	20	MIXED	Julie Amschler and Claudette Vargas with 20 children ages 2-years-old to 3-years-old. This included 4-2-year-old children.
1	10	MIXED	Rylie Friend with 10 children ages 2-years-old to 5-years-old. This included 3-2-years-old.
2	19	PRESCHOOL	Jeanette Beauchamp and Serenity Greathouse with 19 children ages 4-years-old to 5-years-old.
2	16	TWO YEAR OLDS	Payton Donahue and Abby Farrugiu with 16 children ages 2-year-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

Not Observed

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

Compliance

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

Violation

	Provider Comments
Violation Furniture/equipment, metal door, in infant/toddler play yard was not free of sharp parts as evidenced by the bottom corner is turned up, sticks out. Licensing Rule Reference 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (A) 1. states: All furniture and 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 The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required. Correction Verification Submit Documentation Compliance Date

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