DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

CASA DIA MONTESSORI

000187079

(314) 892-4446

610 KINSWOOD LN
ST LOUIS
MO  63129

NORTH AMERICAN MONTESSORI-CHILD CARE, INC.

424 S CLAY
ST LOUIS
MO  63122

PERISIC, NERA

KINSWOOD@SBCGLOBAL.NET

Incorporated

TAYLOR SWINFORD

6 WEEKS - 6 YEARS

192

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

40 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 24 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 40 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

08/23/2018

9:00 AM

2:41 PM

ANNOUNCED

RENEWAL

2338200476


DocumentDocument-Date
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 09/21/1983
SAMPLE FORMS 10/04/1983
POLICIES 09/21/1983
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 09/21/1983
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 06/09/1979
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 09/21/1983
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 06/19/2018
DAILY SCHEDULE 09/21/1983
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 09/21/1983
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 10/12/1983
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 10/12/1983
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 10/07/1983
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 10/04/1983
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 10/04/1983
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 08/21/2012
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 08/06/2018
APPLICATION 08/06/2018
EQUIPMENT LIST 08/22/2018
STAFF SHEET 08/22/2018
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 07/26/2018
SANITATION INSPECTION 06/05/2017




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 8
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 17
Total Children 65
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Vanessa Mbu and Erin Cook with seven children ages 6 weeks through 8 months.
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Eva Andic with four children ages 8 months through 14 months.
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Mackenzie Stephens and Jessica Webster with six children ages 12 months through 18 months.
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Blarta Yzeiraj and Margie Wolfmeyer with eight children ages 18 months through 24 months.
1 8 MIXED Mirsada Grozdanic with eight children 2 1/2 through 3 years old.
1 4 MIXED Meredith Ramsey with four children ages 2 1/2 through four years old.
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Director Nera Persic and office administrator Ana were both present but not in ratio.
2 10 PRESCHOOL Olivia Budo and Laurie Schulte with ten children ages 3 and 4.
1 6 PRESCHOOL Michele Hufnagle with six children ages 4 and 5 years old.
1 3 PRESCHOOL Jennifer Fields with three children all age 4.
2 9 TWO YEAR OLDS Amna Salihovic and Jessica Holschen with nine 2 year olds.

 
19 CSR 30-62.032 Organization and Administration
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.042 Initial Licensing Information
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The ages of children was exceeded as evidenced by director Nera Perisic states that they are currently caring for children up to age ten when they are only licensed for up to age 6. She thought they were licensed up to age 10. The most recent renewal application from 2016 listed the age range as up to six years.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.042 Initial Licensing Information (3) (W) states: The number and ages of children the facility is authorized to have in care at any one (1) time shall be specified on the license and shall not be exceeded except as permitted within these rules.
Correction Required
The facility's license capacity and limitations shall not be exceeded.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-62.052 License Renewal
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by the staff bathroom door was left open with aerosol spray within reach of children.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 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
8/23/2018
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by peeling paint was observed on the outside of the building on the two year old playground.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 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

Violation
Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table was not located where caregiver could maintain supervision of his/her group of children. The diapering table was located against a wall that puts the teacher's back to the remainder of the class while utilizing the changing table.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (4) (A) states: A safe diapering table with a waterproof washable surface shall be used for changing diapers. The diapering table shall be located within or adjacent to the group space so the caregiver using the diapering table can maintain supervision of his/her group of children at all times.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide a safe and clean diapering table as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
8/23/2018
Violation
The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that no protective outlet covers were present on one outlet and on a power strip in room six.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 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
8/23/2018
Violation
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by the kitchen gate was observed open with no adult present which gave children access to the kitchen, laundry room, and pantry areas.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (C) states: Children shall have no access to areas not approved for child care.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
8/23/2018
19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility’s list of emergency numbers was not posted by each telephone.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.090 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
Facility must post information as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
8/23/2018
19 CSR 30-62.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Iva Andic, Megan Brooks, Olivia Budo, Jenifer Fields, Mirsada Grozdanic, Michele Hufnagel, Amber Lee, Lori Schulte, Jessica Webster, and Margaret Wolfmeyer did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel (4) (D) states: The center director, group child care home provider, all other caregivers, and those volunteers who are counted in staff/child ratios shall complete safe sleep training described in section (4) 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

19 CSR 30-62.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.122 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements for infant-toddler/preschool child medical examination reports on file were not met as evidenced by there was no medical examination report on file within 30 days of admission - the admission date(s) was/were 7/16/18.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.122 Medical Examination Reports (2) (A) states: The provider, within thirty (30) days following the admission of each infant, toddler or preschool child, shall require a medical examination report signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of a licensed physician and completed not more than twelve (12) months prior to admission.
Correction Required
Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-62.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.142 Nighttime Care
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.152 Hourly Care Facilities
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.162 Overlap Care of Children
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.172 Emergency School Closings
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.182 Child Care Program
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.192 Health Care
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The requirements for administering medication were not met as follows: medication was given to a child but not recorded promptly after administration.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.192 Health Care (3) (I) states: The date and time(s) of administration, the name of the individual giving the medication and the quantity of any medication given shall be recorded promptly after administration. This information shall be filed in the child's record after the medication is no longer necessary.
Correction Required
All medication shall be administered and recorded as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
8/23/2018
Violation
Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by required immunizations verifying the type of vaccine and the month, day and year of administration was not on file for 2 child(ren).
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.192 Health Care (4) (A) states: No child shall be permitted to enroll in or attend any day care facility caring for ten (10) or more children unless the child has been immunized adequately against vaccine preventable childhood illnesses specified by the department in accordance with recommendations of the Immunization Practices Advisory Committee (ACIP). The parent or guardian of the child shall provide satisfactory evidence of the required immunizations. Satisfactory evidence means a statement, certificate or record from a physician or other recognized health facility or personnel, stating that the required immunizations have been given to the child and verifying the type of vaccine and the month, day and year of administration.
Correction Required
Child immunization requirements shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-62.202 Nutrition and Food Service
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.212 Transportation and Field Trips
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Written parental consent was not on file for field trips and transportation.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.212 Transportation and Field Trips (1) (B) states: Written parental consent shall be on file at the facility for field trips and transportation.
Correction Required
Written parental consent shall be on file at the facility for field trips and transportation.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-62.222 Records and Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
One child(ren) records did not include work telephone number of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.222 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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
One child(ren) records did not include home telephone number of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.222 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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

RSMo 210.003 Immunizations of children required, when, exceptions--duties of administrator, report--notification of parents, when.
Compliance