DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

MONTESSORI DAY SCHOOL OF BLUE SPRINGS, LLC

002038511

(816) 224-2525

1505 NW MOCK AVE
BLUE SPRINGS
MO  64015-3096

MONTESSORI DAY SCHOOL OF BLUE SPRINGS, LLC



 

BLACHFORD, TERRI LYNN

montessoriday@sbcglobal.net


BEN NEWTON

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

81

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

21 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 16 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 21 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

10/12/2021

10:15 AM

11:11 AM

UNANNOUNCED

REINSPECTION

2410376563


DocumentDocument-Date
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 12/04/2014
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 12/04/2014
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 12/04/2014
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 12/04/2014
STAFF SHEET 12/01/2016
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 10/22/2014
SAMPLE FORMS 10/22/2014
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 10/22/2014
DAILY SCHEDULE 10/22/2014
POLICIES 10/22/2014
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 10/22/2014
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 01/06/2017
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 10/22/2014
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 01/06/2017
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 07/03/2007
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 07/03/2007
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 12/12/2014
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 06/25/2018
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 06/25/2018
APPLICATION 12/14/2018
ANNUAL DECLARATION 01/25/2021
EQUIPMENT LIST 01/29/2021
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 01/29/2021
SANITATION INSPECTION 01/08/2021
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 11/20/2020




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 2
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 21
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 5 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers Paula Ray and Darlin Saavedra were present with five (5) children, all under 24 months of age.
2 16 MIXED Caregivers Sara Woods-Hodges and Karla Fonville were present with sixteen (16) children: 6-2 year olds, 4-3 year olds, 4-4 year olds, and 2-5 year olds.
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Director Terri Blachford was present with no children.

 
19 CSR 30-62.032 Organization and Administration
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.042 Licensing Process
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 facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by exposed nails on the railroad ties.
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
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Compliance Date
10/12/2021
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by weeds, trash, and branches.
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
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Compliance Date
10/12/2021
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 height of the fence was less than 42 inches high - the measured height was 35 inches on north side fence and 33 inches on north west corner.
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

19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 7 children, ages 23 months and under, were cared for by 1 caregiver(s).
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.112 Staff/Child Ratios (1) (A) states: Birth Through Two (2) Years. Groups composed of mixed ages through two (2)- years shall have no less than one (1) adult to four (4) children, with no more than eight (8) children in a group;
Correction Required
Correct staff/child ratios and group size shall be maintained.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
10/12/2021
19 CSR 30-62.122 Medical Examination Reports
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.142 Nighttime Care
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.152 Hourly Care Facilities
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.162 Overlap Care of Children
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.172 Emergency School Closings
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.182 Child Care Program
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements for supervision of napping children were not met as evidenced by infants and toddlers did not have constant care and supervision in that one of the staff members that counted in ratio was not in the classroom during naptime.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.182 Child Care Program (1) (D) 1. states: Infants and toddlers shall have constant care and supervision. Home monitors or commercial devices marketed to reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) shall not be used in place of supervision while children are napping or sleeping.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall provide constant care and supervision of infants/toddlers as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
10/12/2021
19 CSR 30-62.192 Health Care
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by 2 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
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.222 Records and Reports
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-63.020 General Requirements
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-63.040 Background Screening Findings
Not Observed
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. —
Not Observed
RSMo 210.211.  License required - exceptions - written notice of licensure status, when.
Not Observed