DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

MONTESSORI LEARNING CENTER

000180503

(314) 487-5448

1045 UNION RD
ST LOUIS
MO  63123-6648

STRZEMBOSZ, CHRISTINE ELIZABETH

3612 UNION RD
ST LOUIS
MO  63125-4315

SMITH, BETTY JEAN

strzembosz@sbcglobal.net


MICHELLE (SHELLEY) TRUESDALE

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

55

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

7 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 15 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

05/11/2023

10:40 AM

11:25 AM

UNANNOUNCED

CLOSE SUPERVISION

2447015352


DocumentDocument-Date
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 01/09/2023
ANNUAL DECLARATION 01/09/2023
POLICIES 03/26/2020
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 04/27/2020
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 04/27/2020
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 03/26/2020
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 03/11/2020
STAFF SHEET 01/09/2023
DAILY SCHEDULE 03/11/2020
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 03/24/2020
APPLICATION 02/05/2020
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 01/02/2019
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 12/14/2018
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 02/05/2020
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 02/05/2020
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 02/05/2020
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 02/05/2020
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 02/05/2020
SANITATION INSPECTION 11/04/2022
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 08/26/2019
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 10/04/2022
EQUIPMENT LIST 01/09/2023




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 4
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 8
Total Children 29
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 3 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregiver Shawn Walsh with children ages 5 - 11-months-old
1 2 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregiver Samantha Wanko with children ages 9 - 23-months-old
2 5 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers Doryan Gregory & Jessica Beck with children ages 15 - 22-months-old
1 7 MIXED Caregiver Alexis Book with children ages 2 - 3-years-old
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Director Betty Smith present today
2 12 PRESCHOOL Caregiver Dawna Buchanan and Owner Christine Strzembosz with children ages 3 - 5-years-old

 
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Compliance
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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Brooke Weiss 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
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Compliance Date
4/14/2023
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: Betty Smith needs an additional 2 clock hours, Samantha Wanko needs an additional 11 clock hours.
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
The requirements for first aid/CPR were not met as evidenced by there was no documentation on file showing completion of age-appropriate first aid certification for the requested/licensed capacity.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (T) states: The licensee shall have documentation on file at the facility of current certification in age-appropriate first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training for a sufficient number of child care staff to ensure that there is one (1) caregiver at the facility for every twenty (20) children in the licensed capacity. At least one (1) caregiver with current certification in age-appropriate first aid and CPR must be on site at all times when children are present. The training shall be certified by a nationally-recognized organization, such as the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or an equivalent certification, include an in-person skills assessment, and be approved by the department.
Correction Required
Required age-appropriate certification in first aid/CPR shall be on file, with at least one caregiver with certification on site.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
A medical examination report did not include either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) for the following staff: Doryan Gregory & Valerie Hollowell.
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

Violation
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Dorryan Gregory & Valerie Hollowell 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

5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Compliance
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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports
Compliance
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Compliance
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