DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

WINTERSET MONTESSORI, LLC

002636606

(816) 246-9300

812 SW FORESTPARK LN
LEES SUMMIT
MO  64081-2136

WINTERSET MONTESSORI, LLC



 

COLE, JESSICA

Jessica.montessori3@gmail.com


PENNY SNODGRASS

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

166

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

24 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 48 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

03/02/2023

10:00 AM

3:00 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2442254466


DocumentDocument-Date
ANNUAL DECLARATION 02/22/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 02/23/2023
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 01/27/2017
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 01/27/2017
SAMPLE FORMS 01/27/2017
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 12/23/2016
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 01/10/2017
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 01/11/2017
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 02/15/2017
DAILY SCHEDULE 02/15/2017
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 02/15/2017
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 02/15/2017
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 02/15/2017
POLICIES 02/15/2017
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 02/15/2017
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 02/16/2017
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 02/16/2017
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 02/07/2022
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 01/27/2017
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 02/16/2017
APPLICATION 11/09/2018
EQUIPMENT LIST 02/22/2023
STAFF SHEET 01/11/2019
SANITATION INSPECTION 12/05/2022
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 01/07/2022




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 24
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 22
Total Children 113
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Infants. Staff: Venita Schmidt
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Infants/Toddlers Staff: Melissa Enss
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Infants/Toddlers Staff: Katy Houston and Nicole Ceballos
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Toddlers Staff: Marissa Nelson and Mara Talon
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Toddlers Staff: Kayleigh Jarman'Enss and Elizabeth Welborn
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Toddlers Staff: Katie Azam and Tia Lerette
1 9 MIXED 3 - 5 year olds 1 child is 3 years old, 2 children are 4 years old and 6 children are 5 years old. Staff: Pam Patterson
2 20 MIXED 10 children are 3 years old and 10 children are 4 years old Staff: Cinda Eastabrooks and Zaria Payne
3 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Director: Jessica Cole Regional manager: Amie Stickley Cook: Alison Kazemi
1 10 PRESCHOOL 5 children are 3 years old and 5 children are 4 years old. Staff: Christina Pollard
2 20 PRESCHOOL 3 and 4 year olds. 4 children are 3 years old and 16 children are 4 years old. Staff: Angela DeScy and Matila (Ann) Lawson
1 6 TWO YEAR OLDS Staff: Jacquelynn Davidson
0 0 TWO YEAR OLDS Closed classroom due to enrollment at this time
1 6 TWO YEAR OLDS Staff: Nicole McCann
1 5 TWO YEAR OLDS Staff: Hannah Lickteig

Compliance List
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (A) states: Evidence of compliance with a fire and safety inspection as conducted by the State Fire Marshal or his/her designee.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual fire safety requirements.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Angela Descy, Cinda Eastabrooks, Shannon Grzbowski, Allison Kazemi, Pam Patterson, Elizabeth Stickley and Howard Stickley within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (C) states: The child care provider shall conduct a Family Care Safety Registry check for all child care staff members within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date as printed on the license.
Correction Required
Required Family Care Safety Registry checks shall be conducted for all child care staff member(s) within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by an electrical plate was missing in that the prek classroom had 2 electrical plates were missing.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: 1 can air freshner, 1 container super glue , 3 containers of sunscreen and bug spray and 1 container of nail polish remover. The item(s) was/were located in the 2 year old classrooms and the prek classroom.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (I) states: All flammable liquids, matches, cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages, hazardous personal care items or other hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
Correction Required
Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
3/2/2023
Violation
The ceilings located toddler room, 2 year old rooms, was/were not clean as evidenced by dust buildup on the ceiling fans and the vents.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 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.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The facility did not have the required number of diapering tables. There was an insufficient number of diapering tables as evidenced by there were 0 diapering table(s) for 4 classrooms of two year olds.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (4) (B) states: Facilities initially licensed for infant/toddler care after the effective date of these rules or facilities adding new infant/toddler space shall have one (1) diapering table for every group of eight (8) infant/toddlers and one (1) diapering table for every group of sixteen (16) two (2)-year olds.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide one diaper change table for every group of 8 I/Ts and one diaper change table for every 16 two-year olds. (GF)

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by several screens were leaning against the building in an area 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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The floors located in the prek room was/were not clean as evidenced by soiled carpet/ stains.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 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.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The floors located in the prek bathroom was/were not clean as evidenced by there was toilet paper and urine on the floor.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 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.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
3/2/2023
Violation
The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that 3 outlets on extenders were not covered in the preschool and prek classrooms.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 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
3/2/2023
Violation
The walls located in the prek bathroom was/were not clean as evidenced by dirt and marking on the walls and light switches.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 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.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by 2 screens were falling off the windows outside in the play space.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by standing water in a large plastic container with about 6 inches of water was observed on the storage container.
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
3/2/2023
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Furniture/equipment, the wood garden and the sensory table, in the outside play space was not in good condition as evidenced by the wood was rotted and had collapsed out of the wood garden area and 2 wheels had fallen off the wood sensory table.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (A) 1. states: All furniture and equipment shall be constructed safely, in good condition and free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Only lead-free paint shall be used.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Sleeping equipment was not arranged to provide required spacing as evidenced by there was no aisle on the long side of the napping equipment.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1. D. states: Sleeping equipment shall be arranged to provide at least a two foot (2') aisle on one (1) long side of the equipment.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall provide a two foot (2') aisle on one long side of the napping equipment.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
3/2/2023
Violation
The facility did not meet requirements for cloth or plastic coated books. The facility needed an additional five (5) items in this category.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (2) (C) 1. D. states: Cloth or plastic coated books.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide approved equipment as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
3/2/2023
Violation
Furniture/equipment, the diaper changing table, in the toddler room was not in good condition as evidenced by the stripping was missing from areas of the sidewalls of the changing table exposing compressed wood that is not easily cleaned.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (A) 1. states: All furniture and equipment shall be constructed safely, in good condition and free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Only lead-free paint shall be used.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
Furniture/equipment, the stereo, in 2 of the 2 year old rooms was unsafe as evidenced by dangling cords hanging from the stereos on high shelves to outlet.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (A) 1. states: All furniture and equipment shall be constructed safely, in good condition and free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Only lead-free paint shall be used.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
A caregiver did not obtain one clock hour of training for each month of employment. The staff listed need the following information: Lea Barton (2) and Micaela Helvery (3).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (C) states: Caregivers who were employed after the first of the year shall obtain one (1) clock of hour training for each one (1) month of employment, regardless of the date employment began.
Correction Required
Required training hours shall be documented for each employee.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2022, the staff listed need the following information: Shannon Grzybowski (3).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 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

Violation
Documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation was not on file for the following staff: Tia Lerette, Hunter Ott, Kendall Scharfen, Mara Talon, Hannah Lickteig and Leslie Tausch.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (L) states: The child care provider shall ensure that documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation is maintained and on file for review by the department.
Correction Required
Documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation shall be maintained and on file for review by the department as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The facility did not conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening for Jacquelynn Davidson, Mara Talon and Leslie Tausch, who was hired on 9/26/22, 2/6/23 and 2/24/23.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (P) states: The child care provider shall conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening prior to employment for any newly hired child care staff member who has a qualifying criminal background check result.
Correction Required
Required results of the Family Care Safety Registry screening shall be on file.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
Katie Davidson Azam and Elizabeth Welborn did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (4) (C) 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

5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Jessica Cole, Jacquelynn Davidson, Katie Davidson Azam, Freesia Floyd, Kimberly Hopkins, Kayleigh Jarman Enss, Cheyann Lewis, Hunter Ott and Elizabeth Welborn as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (A) states: All persons working in a child care facility in any capacity during child care hours, including volunteers counted in staff/child ratios, shall be in good physical and emotional health with no physical or mental conditions which would interfere with child care responsibilities. These persons shall have a medical examination report, signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of a licensed physician, on file at the facility at the time of initial licensure or within thirty (30) days following employment.
Correction Required
Medical reports shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
A medical examination report included either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) which was completed more than 12 months before beginning work in the facility for the following staff: Jessica Cole, Jacquelynn Davidson, Katie Davidson Azam, Freesia Floyd, Kimberly Hopkins, Kayleigh Jarman Enss, Cheyann Lewis, Hunter Ott and Elizabeth Wellborn.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) . states: Medical examination reports shall include either a Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form, completed and signed by a health care professional, or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) completed not more than twelve (12) months before beginning work in the facility. The Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form, revised March 2014, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, PO Box 570, Jefferson City, MO 65102 and available by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services at https://health.mo.gov/living/healthcondiseases/communicable/tuberculosis/tbmanual/pdf/RiskAssessmentform.pdf. If the person has signs or symptoms of tuberculosis, or risk factors for tuberculosis, then testing for tuberculosis shall occur.
Correction Required
Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberculin skin test (TST) as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
An individualized plan for specialized care for a child with special physical, developmental or behavioral needs was not on file.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (6) states: A child who has a special physical, developmental or behavioral need shall have on file an individualized plan for specialized care from a professionally qualified source.
Correction Required
An individualized plan from a professional source shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.142 Nighttime Care
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.162 Overlap Care of Children
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.172 Emergency School Closings
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The diapering table or other approved area was not cleaned thoroughly with a disinfectant after each use.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program (1) (E) 2. states: The diapering table shall be cleaned thoroughly with a disinfectant after each use.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide a safe diapering table and cleaned as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements for handwashing were not met as evidenced by staff member did not wash toddlers hands after diaper changing time.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care (6) (B) states: Caregivers shall teach children to wash their hands before eating and after toileting.
Correction Required
Staff/children shall wash hands as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The provider did not supply and serve food according to the Meal and Snack Food Chart as evidenced by 2 children were observed eating a sack lunch brought from home for lunch.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service (1) (A) states: The provider shall supply and serve nourishing food according to the Meal and Snack Food Chart provided in this rule.
Correction Required
Nourishing food shall be provided as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
One (1) child(ren) records did not include employers' address of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
3/2/2023
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Hunter Ott, Mara Talon, Elizabeth Welborn, Hannah Lickteig and Leslie Tausch.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (1) states: Prior to the employment or presence of a child care staff member in a licensed, regulated, or registered child care facility not exempted by section 210.1080.13, RSMo, the child care provider shall request the results of a criminal background check for such child care staff member from the department.
Correction Required
Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-600.040 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