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

002668644

(417) 581-7713

4801 N TOWNE CENTRE DR
OZARK
MO  65721-7498

LSP OZARK, INC.

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

WELLS, TONYA MARIE

ozark@littlesunshine.com


ANGEL DONSON

6 WEEKS - 6 YEARS

123

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

 
Inspection Information

11/19/2025

11:15 AM

2:08 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2504230076


DocumentDocument-Date
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 10/17/2022
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 07/26/2022
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 10/19/2022
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 10/18/2022
DAILY SCHEDULE 10/17/2022
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 07/26/2022
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 07/26/2022
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 07/26/2022
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 07/26/2022
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 07/26/2022
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 07/26/2022
POLICIES 07/26/2022
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 07/26/2022
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 07/26/2022
SAMPLE FORMS 07/26/2022
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 07/26/2022
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 08/23/2022
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 10/11/2022
APPLICATION 10/31/2022
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 10/19/2022
SANITATION INSPECTION 07/28/2025
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 08/11/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 09/23/2025
EQUIPMENT LIST 09/23/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION 09/23/2025




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 19
Total Children 110
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Maria Jones and Morgan Nichols with eight children ages 2-5 months old.
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Lola Sing and Micah Peacock with seven children ages 7-11 months old.
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Bethany Behnke and Leanna Hambelton with eight children age 1 year old.
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Allyson Harrison and Kyleigh Kincaid with eight children age 1 year old.
2 8 MIXED Ella Alton and Emily Izaqirre with eight children. Three children are age 2 years old and five children are age 1 year old.
2 16 MIXED Karianna Cook and Grace Holtmeyer with 16 children. Fifteen children are age 2 years old and one child is age 3 years old.
2 16 MIXED Gracie Nelson and Gracie Hawhee with 16 children. Eleven children are age 2 years old and five children are age 3 years old.
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Traci Dickson was present in the building as a floater.
2 20 PRESCHOOL Kimberly Baker and Jerika Brake with 20 children age 3-4 years old.
2 19 PRESCHOOL Maegan Lefevers and Samuel Timmons with 19 children ages 3-5 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
The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that one electrical outlet did not have a cover in the preschool classroom (Neverland).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (G) states: Protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets shall be used in areas accessible to the children.
Correction Required
The facility shall use outlet covers or twist-lock outlets as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
11/19/2025
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility's disaster and emergency plan was not available in each room used for childcare as evidenced by the Enchanted Forest classroom (Infant/ Toddler) did no have the emergency plan in the classroom.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (A) states: At all times, a copy of the facility's disaster and emergency plan is readily available in the office area and in each room used for care of children;
Correction Required
The facilities disaster and emergency plan must be available in required locations.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
11/19/2025
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
One child(ren) records did not include work schedule of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers' name and address, work schedule, and home and work telephone numbers;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
11/19/2025
Violation
One child(ren) records did not include address of another individual who might be reached in an emergency.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (C) states: Name, address and telephone number of another individual (friend or relative) who might be reached in an emergency when the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian cannot be reached;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
11/19/2025
Violation
One child(ren) records did not include telephone number of family physician or hospital.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (D) states: Name and phone number of the family physician, hospital, or both, to be used in an emergency;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
11/19/2025
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