DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

ALPHA MONTESSORI SCHOOL, INC.

001085294

(816) 942-5567

11430 WORNALL RD
KANSAS CITY
MO  64114

ALPHA MONTESSORI SCHOOL, INC.



 

DOUGHERTY, LINDA JEANNE

info@alphamontessorikc.com

Incorporated

ROMENA FOX

24 MONTHS - 10 YEARS

75

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

 
Inspection Information

02/25/2021

1:00 PM

4:09 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2394066916


DocumentDocument-Date
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 08/21/1998
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 06/30/1998
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 01/21/1998
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 01/21/1998
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 06/30/1998
SAMPLE FORMS 06/30/1998
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 06/30/1998
POLICIES 06/30/1998
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 06/30/1998
DAILY SCHEDULE 06/30/1998
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 06/30/1998
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 06/30/1998
STAFF SHEET 04/25/2018
EQUIPMENT LIST 04/25/2018
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 04/25/2018
APPLICATION 07/30/2018
SANITATION INSPECTION 04/29/2019
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 06/11/2020




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 9
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 5
Total Children 24
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 MIXED Caregiver Valerie Regan with four children, three two year olds and one three year old
2 14 MIXED Director Linda Dougherty and Caregiver Angela Thull with fourteen children, six four year olds, six five year olds and two six year olds
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Caregiver Wende Whitcomb with no children on premises
1 6 PRESCHOOL Caregiver Lateefah Griffith with six children, all three and four years old

 
19 CSR 30-62.032 Organization and Administration
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.042 Initial Licensing Information
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.052 Annual Requirements
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by no resilient material was present.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 5. states: The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured shall be covered with impact absorbing materials which will effectively cushion the fall of a child. This material may include sand, pea gravel, tanbark, shredded tires, wood chips, rubber matting or other approved resilient material.
Correction Required
The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.

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Compliance Date
2/25/2021
Violation
The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by resilient material was not uniformly spread over the fall-zone area.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 7. states: Areas under and around outdoor equipment shall have continuous maintenance to ensure that the material remains in place and retains its cushioning properties. The resilient material shall be supplemented immediately or replaced as needed.
Correction Required
The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.

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Compliance Date
2/25/2021
Violation
The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by the resilient material used is unapproved in that there are hard black mats located under the swings. The mats will not cushion the fall of a child.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 5. states: The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured shall be covered with impact absorbing materials which will effectively cushion the fall of a child. This material may include sand, pea gravel, tanbark, shredded tires, wood chips, rubber matting or other approved resilient material.
Correction Required
The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.

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Compliance Date

Violation
There was no diapering table in the preschool unit and a two year old child was present.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (4) (C) states: Facilities initially licensed after the effective date of these rules and accepting two (2)-year olds for care in the preschool unit shall have a diapering table available in the preschool unit.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide a diapering table in the preschool unit as required. (GF)

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Compliance Date

Violation
The walls located in Ms. Lateefah's Room, Ms. Katie's Room, the Extended Room, the Discover/Ms. Valerie's Room, the Boys' bathroom, Friendship Class, the Hallway to outside, and the Hallway outside of Ms. Katie's Room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint and holes on September 12, 2019 (corrected on 2/25/21). On February 25, 2021, the stall in the boys' bathroom was not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint and the wall and ceiling in the Friendship Room was not in good condition as evidenced by cracks.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 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.

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Compliance Date

Violation
The facility has not met the requirements for state or local sanitation as evidenced by a sanitation inspection has not been conducted.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (B) states: The premises shall conform to the fire and safety requirements of the State Fire Marshal or his/her designee and requirements for state or local zoning, building and sanitation.
Correction Required
The facility shall comply with fire and safety/zoning/sanitation requirements.

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Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The director is not routinely on duty as required, as evidenced by the director only works half days.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel (2) (A) 2. states: Center directors and group day care home providers routinely shall be on duty during the hours of highest attendance a minimum of forty (40) hours per week. If the facility operates less than forty (40) hours per week, the center director or group day care home provider shall be on duty at least fifty percent (50%) of the operating hours.
Correction Required
The director/group day care home provider shall be routinely on duty as required.

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Compliance Date

Violation
The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. The staff listed need the following information: Lee Bruegger is missing two hours of training for 2020. Linda Dougherty is missing two hours of training for 2020. Lateefah Griffith is missing two hours of training for 2020. Valerie Regan is missing two hours of training for 2020. Angela Thull is missing two hours of training for 2020. Wende Whitcomb is missing one hour of training for 2020.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel (3) (A) states: The center director, group day 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 employee.

Correction Verification
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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 September 4, 2020 and September 21, 2020.
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
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Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-62.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The provider did not have parental acknowledgement on file indicating the parent understands and agrees that the child may not be accepted for care when ill.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 8. D. states: They understand and agree that the child may not be accepted for care when ill.
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
2/25/2021
Violation
The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information as evidenced by four (4) children's files did not contain emergency medical authorization on September 12, 2019. On February 25, 2021, one child's files did not contain emergency medical authorization (corrected on site).
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 4. states: Instructions for action to be taken if the parent(s) or physician designated by the parent(s) cannot be reached in an emergency and permission for emergency medical care;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
2/25/2021
Violation
The provider did not have parental acknowledgement on file indicating the parent received a copy of the provider's policies.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 8. A. states: They have received a copy of the provider's policies pertaining to the admission, care and discharge of children;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

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Compliance Date
2/25/2021
Violation
The provider did not have parental acknowledgement on file indicating the parent has been informed that Licensing Rules for Group Day Care Homes and Child Day Care Centers in Missouri are available for review.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 8. B. states: They have been informed that the Licensing Rules for Group Day Care Homes and Child Day Care Centers in Missouri are available in the facility for their review;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

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Compliance Date
2/25/2021
Violation
The provider did not have parental acknowledgement on file indicating the parent and provider have agreed on a plan for continuing communication.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 8. C. states: They and the provider have agreed on a plan for continuing communication regarding the child's development, behavior and individual needs;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
2/25/2021
Violation
The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by two (2) child(s) file(s) did not have the parental acknowledgement they have been notified that they may request whether there are children for whom an immunization exemption has been filed for currently enrolled in or attending the facility.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 8. F. states: They have been notified that they may request notice at initial enrollment in or attendance at the facility or upon request of whether there are children for whom an immunization exemption has been filed currently enrolled in or attending the facility
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as requested.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
2/25/2021
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
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.182 Child Care Program
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.192 Health Care
Violation
 Provider Comments
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 one (1) child on September 12, 2019. On February 25, 2021, requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by required immunizations verifying the type of vaccine and he month, day and year of administration was not on file for one (Child E) 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
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Compliance Date

Violation
Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by two (2) immunization records were not on file on September 12, 2019 (corrected 2/25/2021). On February 25, 2021, requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by Child A's immunization record(s) was/were not on file .
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
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Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-62.202 Nutrition and Food Service
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.212 Transportation and Field Trips
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.222 Records and Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The provider failed to maintain accurate records to meet administrative requirements as evidenced by three (3) children's files did not contain parents' work information.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.222 Records and Reports (1) states: The child care provider shall maintain accurate records to meet administrative requirements and to ensure knowledge of the individual needs of children and their families.
Correction Required
Accurate records shall be maintained.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
2/25/2021
Violation
One (1) child(ren) records did not include child's address.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.222 Records and Reports (2) (A) states: The child's full name, address, birth-date and the date care begins and ends;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
2/25/2021
Violation
Two (2) child(ren) records did not include work schedule 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
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Compliance Date
2/25/2021
Violation
Two (2) children records did not include employers' address of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian on September 12, 2019. On February 25, 2021, one child(ren) records did not include employers' address 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
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Compliance Date
2/25/2021
Violation
Two (2) children records did not include work telephone number of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian on September 12, 2019. On February 25, 2021, 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
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Compliance Date
2/25/2021
Violation
Two (2) child(ren) records did not include address of another individual who might be reached in an emergency.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.222 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
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Compliance Date
2/25/2021
Violation
One (1) child(ren) records did not include name of another individual who might be reached in an emergency.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.222 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
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Compliance Date
2/25/2021
Violation
Two (2) child(ren) records did not include telephone number of another individual who might be reached in an emergency.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.222 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
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Compliance Date
2/25/2021
Violation
Two (2) child(ren) records did not include name of family physician or hospital.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.222 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
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Compliance Date
2/25/2021
Violation
Two (2) child(ren) records did not include telephone number of family physician or hospital.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.222 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
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Compliance Date
2/25/2021
Violation
Two (2) child(ren) records did not include field trip and transportation authorization.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.222 Records and Reports (2) (F) states: Field trip and transportation authorization.
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
2/25/2021
19 CSR 30-63.020 General Requirements
Compliance
19 CSR 30-63.040 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