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MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD - CHILD CARE COMPLIANCE

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION OF SUBSTANTIATED STATUTE OR RULE VIOLATIONS
Facility Information
Date of Report
2/4/2025 12:00:00 AM
DVN
002995068
Facility Name
LITTLE SUNSHINE'S PLAYHOUSE & PRESCHOOL
Facility Address
515 N LINDBERGH BLVD
City
CREVE COEUR
Zip Code
63141-7829
Phone
(314) 485-2978
County
ST LOUIS
Assigned Specialist
HUGHES, CHRISTINE D
Rule/Statute Violation(s)
ViolationViolation Description
5 CSR 25-500.202(1)(E) One (1) serving of fluid milk shall be served with each meal.
Conclusion Summary
On February 4, 2025, the Office of Childhood (OOC) received an allegation of milk was not served for lunch on January 27, January 28, January 29, and January 30, 2025. On February 4, 2025, Compliance Inspector (CI) Christy Hughes conducted an unannounced inspection of the facility and found the allegations to be substantiated based on the following information. 5 CSR 25-500.202(1)(E) which states: "One (1) serving of fluid milk shall be served with each meal." On February 4, 2025, (CI) Hughes conducted in person interviews with director Ashley Arndt and caregivers Madisyn Flemming and Krysta Krueger. Madisyn and Krysta both stated that their classrooms were not served milk during lunch on Monday January 27, 2025, through Thursday January 30, 2025.
Corrective Measures
Corrective MeasureCompleted (Y/N)Completed Date
The facility shall notify all staff members of the violations which were substantiated, and specify the actions to be taken by all staff in order to comply with all violations cited. A copy of the memo, letter, or staff meeting agenda shall be submitted to the Office of Childhood. Y 4/17/2025 12:00:00 AM
Disposition
SUBSTANTIATED
Disposition Date
4/4/2025 12:00:00 AM
Approving Supervisor
CHRISCO, MARLA L