Little Sunshine's Daycare & Learning Center Llc
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About the Provider
Come see the difference in our Center! We strive to impress our parents with the highest level of care possible. We are an explorative, fun, and exciting environment that children thrive in! We believe in educating our children while allowing them to play and learn through their imagination. We will have all of our Pre-K kiddos ready, plus some, for Kindergarten! Our infants and toddlers have the best teachers possible! They are loving, soft spoken, and will take care of your babies like they are their own. Trusting someone to take care of your 'little sunshines' can be a hard desicion to make, let us give you the peace of mind you want, and need in a Daycare Center.
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:00 AM- 9:00 PM
- Tuesday6:00 AM- 9:00 PM
- Wednesday6:00 AM- 9:00 PM
- Thursday6:00 AM- 9:00 PM
- Friday6:00 AM- 9:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Report Date | Report Type | Violations |
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| 2026-07-21 | REINSPECTION | 1 violation cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios Violation: Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 12 children , ages two-years-old through five-years-old, were cared for by 1 adult caregiver(s). Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios (1) (A) states: The staff/child ratio and group size shall be followed as outlined in the below chart unless it meets an exception in subparagraphs (1)(B)-(G) below: Infants, toddlers, and 2-year-olds shall have one caregiver for every four children with no more than eight children per group; Groups composed solely of children 24 to 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 3 to 4 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 5 years or older shall have one caregiver for every 16 children with no more than 32 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of no more than four children age 2 years, and at least one child older than 3 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of more than four children ages 24 to 36 months, and at least one child older than 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group. Correction Required: Staff/child ratios and group sizes shall be maintained at all times. Correction Verification: Return Inspection Compliance Date: 7/21/2026 |
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| 2026-07-09 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | 1 violation cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios Violation: Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 12 children , ages two-years-old through five-years-old, were cared for by 1 adult caregiver(s). Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios (1) (A) states: The staff/child ratio and group size shall be followed as outlined in the below chart unless it meets an exception in subparagraphs (1)(B)-(G) below: Infants, toddlers, and 2-year-olds shall have one caregiver for every four children with no more than eight children per group; Groups composed solely of children 24 to 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 3 to 4 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 5 years or older shall have one caregiver for every 16 children with no more than 32 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of no more than four children age 2 years, and at least one child older than 3 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of more than four children ages 24 to 36 months, and at least one child older than 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group. Correction Required: Staff/child ratios and group sizes shall be maintained at all times. Correction Verification: Return Inspection |
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| 2026-01-08 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | No violations cited |
| 2025-08-18 | COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION | |
| 2025-07-30 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | 1 violation cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers Violation: The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by table in toddler room was standing upright on two legs. The table could be pulled down by the children causing injury. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (A) states: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children. Correction Required: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children. Correction Verification: Corrected on Site Compliance Date: 7/30/2025 |
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| 2025-02-19 | COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION | 6 violations cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers Violation: The walls located in pre-k classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by paint chip measuring approximately 2 inches located under circle time wall. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 6. states: Walls, ceilings and floors shall be finished with material which can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipping paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. Lead-free paint shall be used for all painted surfaces. Correction Required: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 1/27/2025 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers Violation: The walls located in pre-k classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by paint chip measuring approximately 2 inches adjacent to kitchen door. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 6. states: Walls, ceilings and floors shall be finished with material which can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipping paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. Lead-free paint shall be used for all painted surfaces. Correction Required: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 1/27/2025 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel Violation: Mary Lyon, Sara Al-Sawad, Ashley Smith, Kenzie Spauling, and Lexi Norwood did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (4) (A) 3. states: The child care provider, group child care home provider, child care staff members, and volunteers shall complete safe sleep training described in subsection (4)(A) of this rule within thirty (30) days of employment or volunteering at the facility. Correction Required: The department-approved safe sleep training must be completed within 30 days of employment or volunteering. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 2/19/2025 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel Violation: A caregiver did not obtain one clock hour of training for each month of employment. The staff listed need the following information: Ava Zuccarello needs 1 hour, Sara Al-Sawad needs 3 hours, Ashley Smith needs 6 hours, Kenzie Spauling needs 3 hours, and Lexi Norwood needs 5 hours. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (C) states: Caregivers who were employed after the first of the year shall obtain one (1) clock of hour training for each one (1) month of employment, regardless of the date employment began. Correction Required: Required training hours shall be documented for each employee. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 2/19/2025 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel Violation: The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2024, the staff listed need the following information: Mary Lyon needs 12 hours. 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: 1/16/2025 5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements Violation: Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Siarra McCarthy. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (5) states: Criminal background checks shall be completed for each child care staff member every five (5) years. Correction Required: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 1/27/2025 |
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| 2025-01-16 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | 6 violations cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers Violation: The walls located in pre-k classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by paint chip measuring approximately 2 inches located under circle time wall. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 6. states: Walls, ceilings and floors shall be finished with material which can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipping paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. Lead-free paint shall be used for all painted surfaces. Correction Required: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers Violation: The walls located in pre-k classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by paint chip measuring approximately 2 inches adjacent to kitchen door. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 6. states: Walls, ceilings and floors shall be finished with material which can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipping paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. Lead-free paint shall be used for all painted surfaces. Correction Required: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel Violation: Mary Lyon, Sara Al-Sawad, Ashley Smith, Kenzie Spauling, and Lexi Norwood did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (4) (A) 3. states: The child care provider, group child care home provider, child care staff members, and volunteers shall complete safe sleep training described in subsection (4)(A) of this rule within thirty (30) days of employment or volunteering at the facility. Correction Required: The department-approved safe sleep training must be completed within 30 days of employment or volunteering. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel Violation: A caregiver did not obtain one clock hour of training for each month of employment. The staff listed need the following information: Ava Zuccarello needs 1 hour, Sara Al-Sawad needs 3 hours, Ashley Smith needs 6 hours, Kenzie Spauling needs 3 hours, and Lexi Norwood needs 5 hours. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (C) states: Caregivers who were employed after the first of the year shall obtain one (1) clock of hour training for each one (1) month of employment, regardless of the date employment began. Correction Required: Required training hours shall be documented for each employee. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel Violation: The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2024, the staff listed need the following information: Mary Lyon needs 12 hours. 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 5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements Violation: Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Siarra McCarthy. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (5) states: Criminal background checks shall be completed for each child care staff member every five (5) years. Correction Required: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation |
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| 2024-10-09 | COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION | 1 violation cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel Violation: The facility does not have an approved director on staff. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (2) (A) 3. states: The licensee is required to maintain an approved certificated group child care home provider or center director on staff. Correction Required: The facility shall have an approved director/group home provider. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 10/9/2024 |
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| 2024-07-24 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | 1 violation cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel Violation: The facility does not have an approved director on staff. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (2) (A) 3. states: The licensee is required to maintain an approved certificated group child care home provider or center director on staff. Correction Required: The facility shall have an approved director/group home provider. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation |
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| 2024-04-19 | COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION | 3 violations cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements Violation: The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Trinity Washington, Cassidy Germann, Erin Redel, Siarra McCarthy, Mary Lyon, Mary Studt, and Aysha Mutan within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date. 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: 1/26/2024 5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness Violation: Requirements of facilities participation in disaster and emergency drills were not met as evidenced by the disaster or emergency drill was not held at least one time every three months. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (3) (A) states: The licensee shall ensure that the facility has on file documentation that, at least every three (3) months, all staff and children at the facility have participated in a disaster or emergency drill based on the facility's disaster and emergency plan. Correction Required: Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 1/26/2024 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel 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: Cassidy Germann needs 6 training hours. 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: 1/26/2024 |
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| 2024-01-03 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | 3 violations cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements Violation: The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Trinity Washington, Cassidy Germann, Erin Redel, Siarra McCarthy, Mary Lyon, Mary Studt, and Aysha Mutan within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date. 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 5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness Violation: Requirements of facilities participation in disaster and emergency drills were not met as evidenced by the disaster or emergency drill was not held at least one time every three months. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (3) (A) states: The licensee shall ensure that the facility has on file documentation that, at least every three (3) months, all staff and children at the facility have participated in a disaster or emergency drill based on the facility's disaster and emergency plan. Correction Required: Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel 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: Cassidy Germann needs 6 training hours. 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 |
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| 2023-10-03 | COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION | 6 violations cited |
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Findings: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers Violation: The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the lattice along the bottom on the infant ramp was broken in multiple spots near the door, leaving sharp edges and holes. 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: 9/26/2023 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers Violation: The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by there is a black tarp coming through the pea gravel causing a tripping hazard. 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: 9/26/2023 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers Violation: The walls located in the 2-year-old classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by under the three windows there was about a 6 inch area of peeling paint about half way down the wall . Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 6. states: Walls, ceilings and floors shall be finished with material which can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipping paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. Lead-free paint shall be used for all painted surfaces. Correction Required: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 10/3/2023 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers Violation: The walls located in the second bathroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by there was are area of peeling paint above the hand rail on the wall. Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 6. states: Walls, ceilings and floors shall be finished with material which can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipping paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. Lead-free paint shall be used for all painted surfaces. Correction Required: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition. Correction Verification: Submit Documentation Compliance Date: 10/3/2023 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel Violation: The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2022, the staff listed need the following information: Muna Elabed needs 30 mins, Siarra McCarthy needs 2 hours, Mary Studt needs 7.5 hours, and Aysha Mutan needs 1 hour. 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: 9/26/2023 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel Violation: The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2021, the staff listed need the following information: Muna Elabed 30mins. 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: 9/12/2023 |
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| 2023-07-19 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | |
| 2023-04-14 | SUPPLEMENTAL | |
| 2023-01-24 | SUPPLEMENTAL | |
| 2023-01-19 | REINSPECTION | |
| 2023-01-10 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | |
| 2022-12-15 | SUPPLEMENTAL | |
| 2022-09-13 | CLOSE SUPERVISION | |
| 2022-08-02 | CLOSE SUPERVISION | |
| 2022-07-20 | REINSPECTION | |
| 2022-07-06 | CLOSE SUPERVISION | |
| 2022-06-16 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | |
| 2022-05-04 | CLOSE SUPERVISION | |
| 2022-04-08 | CLOSE SUPERVISION | |
| 2022-03-15 | CLOSE SUPERVISION | |
| 2022-03-01 | REINSPECTION | |
| 2022-02-10 | REINSPECTION | |
| 2022-01-28 | REINSPECTION | |
| 2022-01-20 | REINSPECTION | |
| 2022-01-13 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING | |
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