DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

HOPE MONTESSORI ACADEMY LAKE ST. LOUIS

001559282

(636) 561-2811

1880 S HENKE RD
LAKE ST LOUIS
MO  63367-4013

HOPE EDUCATIONAL & RESEARCH CENTER



 

WORLEY, PAMELA KAE

LAKESTL@HOPEACADEMY.COM

Incorporated

JOYCE E GREEN

6 WEEKS - 6 YEARS

173

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

10 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 40 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

07/06/2021

12:05 PM

1:05 PM

UNANNOUNCED

REINSPECTION

2403497285


DocumentDocument-Date
DAILY SCHEDULE 03/02/2011
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 05/16/2011
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 03/02/2011
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 07/24/2013
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 07/24/2013
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 07/27/2012
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 03/02/2011
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 03/02/2011
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 05/16/2011
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 01/15/2014
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 01/15/2014
POLICIES 03/02/2011
SAMPLE FORMS 03/02/2011
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 03/02/2011
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 06/17/2015
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 06/08/2017
APPLICATION 06/19/2019
STAFF SHEET 06/26/2019
EQUIPMENT LIST 06/26/2019
SANITATION INSPECTION 03/19/2020
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 07/16/2020




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with 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 15
Total Children 49
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 5 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Kristin Neff, teacher, and Lauren Kriner, teacher, were present with 5 children, ages 3 months to 13 months.
2 14 MIXED Faith Sievers, teacher, and Neiko Pashos, teacher, were present with 14 children, ages 3 to 6 years. Ten children, ages 3 to 4 years, were present in the group.
3 10 MIXED Shirley Baur, teacher, Jamie Burns, teacher, and Rachel Ott, teacher, were present with 10 children, ages 15 months to 36 months. Seven children under 24 months were present in the group.
2 7 MIXED Angie Arastoo, teacher, and Shelby Cunningham, teacher, were present with 7 children, ages 15 months to 36 months. Four children under 24 months were present in the group.
2 13 MIXED Joanna Patzwald, teacher, and Sydney Palletier, teacher, were present with 13 children, ages 3 to 6 years. Thirteen children, ages 3 to 4 years, were present in the group.
4 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Pamela Worley, director, Melanie Showe, assistant director, Monica Watkins, teacher, and Rebeeca Burns, cook, were present with no children.

 
19 CSR 30-62.032 Organization and Administration
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.042 Licensing Process
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.052 Annual Requirements
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured over 3.5 inches in width and height.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 1. states: A fenced outdoor play area shall be available on or adjoining the day care property. The play area shall be located so it is convenient and the children can gain access to it without hazard. For facilities initially licensed after the effective date of these rules or for the installation of new fences in existing facilities, the fence shall be at least forty-two inches (42") high. An outdoor play area used exclusively for school-age children shall not be required to have a fence. Fences shall be constructed to prevent children from crawling or falling through or becoming entrapped.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
4/27/2021
19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility’s evacuation/emergency plan was posted but did not include instructions for infants/non-ambulatory children.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety (2) (E) states: The evacuation/emergency plan for fires and tornadoes shall be posted conspicuously and shall include the route for the drills and special instructions for infants and nonambulatory children.
Correction Required
Evacuation/emergency plan must be posted/complete.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
4/27/2021
19 CSR 30-62.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility's disaster plan did not include location of emergency information.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (1) (C) 1. states: The location of the child's attendance record and emergency information and emergency supplies;
Correction Required
Facilities disaster plan shall include required components.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
4/27/2021
19 CSR 30-62.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2020, the staff listed need the following information: Rachel Ott needs 12 clock hours, Pamela Worley needs .5 clock hours, Rebecca Burns needs 2 clock hours, Marissa Cain needs 5 clock hours, Caterina Hoeber needs 2 clock hours, Lauren Kriner needs 9 clock hours, Kristin Neff needs 4 clock hours, Mackensie Palliser needs 3.5 clock hours, Micaela Plumb needs .50 clock hours, Carol Royer needs .50 clock hours and Sydney Siedel needs .50 clock hours.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.102 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
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Compliance Date
5/20/2021
Violation
Background screening information was not available for review for Rachel Ott.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel (1) (Q) states: Background screening information received by the provider shall be retained in the individual’s file in a confidential manner and available for review.
Correction Required
Background screening information shall be available and kept confidential.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
7/6/2021
19 CSR 30-62.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.122 Medical Examination Reports
Compliance
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
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.202 Nutrition and Food Service
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.212 Transportation and Field Trips
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.222 Records and Reports
Compliance
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