DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

CASA DE NINOS MONTESSORI BILINGUAL ACADEMY, LLC

001992732

(314) 954-0104

105 LOCK DR
BALLWIN
MO  63011

CASA DE NINOS MONTESSORI BILINGUAL ACADEMY, LLC

724 PRIN MEADOW LN
ST LOUIS
MO  63141-8829

GREENE, VERONICA

VEROTOGARCIA@YAHOO.COM


DENISE ELAYNE KOCH

12 MONTHS - 6 YEARS

20

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

4 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

02/09/2022

8:00 AM

8:21 AM

UNANNOUNCED

REINSPECTION

2417569402


DocumentDocument-Date
ANNUAL DECLARATION 12/30/2020
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 12/30/2020
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 01/01/2012
SAMPLE FORMS 01/01/2012
POLICIES 01/01/2012
OWNER/PROVIDER REFERENCES 01/01/2012
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 01/01/2012
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 01/01/2012
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 01/01/2012
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 01/01/2012
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 01/01/2012
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 01/01/2012
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 01/01/2012
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 01/01/2012
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 01/01/2012
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 01/01/2012
DAILY SCHEDULE 01/01/2012
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 01/01/2012
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 01/01/2012
APPLICATION 11/07/2019
EQUIPMENT LIST 12/30/2020
STAFF SHEET 12/30/2020
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 12/06/2017
SANITATION INSPECTION 10/08/2021
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 10/25/2021




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance 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 1
Total Children 6
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 6 MIXED Veronica Greene, Director with six children age 2-4 years old.

Compliance List
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.082 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 a couple window wells were observed open accessible to children.
Licensing 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
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Compliance Date

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 3.5 inches at the bottom of the wooden fence in two locations.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 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
1/27/2022
Violation
The diapering area requirements were not met as evidenced by warm running water was not adjacent to the diapering area.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (4) (D) states: Diapering supplies and warm, running water shall be adjacent to the diapering area.
Correction Required
The facility shall supply the diapering area as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
2/7/2022
Violation
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by no barriers were present between the back parking lot and the fenced in play area. Vehicles drive and park next to the fence.
Licensing 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
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Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by the date of the drill was not recorded.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (2) (F) states: Child care staff shall conduct at least one (1) fire drill each month and a disaster drill at least every three (3) months. The disaster drills shall include tornado drills. The provider shall maintain a written record at the facility of the date, type of drill, time required to evacuate the building, and number of children present during the drill.
Correction Required
Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
2/7/2022
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Medical examination report form did not contain all required information as evidenced by the health assessments on file for Monica Hernandez and Veronica Guardado did not state that the patient is in good emotional health and free from contagious disease. Additionally the health assessment did not include if the patient has any limitations or restrictions that would prevent them to care for children.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (D) states: The medical examination report form shall be supplied by the department or the facility may use its own form if it contains all the information on the department's form.
Correction Required
Medical reports shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
2/7/2022
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.142 Nighttime Care
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.152 Hourly Care Facilities
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.162 Overlap Care of Children
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.172 Emergency School Closings
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-600.040 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