DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

SAINT LOUIS MONTESSORI LLC

002864351

(314) 376-4504

5033 NORTHRUP AVE
ST LOUIS
MO  63110-2029

SAINT LOUIS MONTESSORI LLC



 

KYLES, OLLIE MAE GIBSON

stlmontessori1@gmail.com


DENISE ELAYNE KOCH

6 WEEKS - 6 YEARS

52

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

24 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

08/23/2023

1:20 PM

2:49 PM

UNANNOUNCED

REINSPECTION

2453285089


DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 06/09/2021
DAILY SCHEDULE 01/11/2021
EQUIPMENT LIST 06/22/2023
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 01/11/2021
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 01/11/2021
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 01/11/2021
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 01/11/2021
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 04/08/2021
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 01/11/2021
SAMPLE FORMS 04/07/2021
POLICIES 01/11/2021
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 01/11/2021
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 06/21/2023
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 01/11/2021
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 03/16/2021
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 03/16/2021
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 06/22/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 06/21/2023
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 01/11/2021
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 03/16/2021
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 05/10/2021
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 01/11/2021
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 02/16/2022
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 06/10/2022
SANITATION INSPECTION 05/12/2023
ANNUAL DECLARATION 06/21/2023




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 8
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 19
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Teacher Shrahda Radhore was present with four children who were all 22-months-old.
1 3 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Assistant Director Arrione Taylor was present with three children who were 14-months-old through 16-months-old.
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Teachers Jessica Lee and Kenya Raj were present with six children who were 3-months-old through 12-months-old.
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Executive Director Mattie Rogers and Teacher Manasa Kapelli were present with no children in attendance.
2 6 TWO YEAR OLDS Teachers Artie Miller and Saphna Malhdora were present with six children who were all 2-years-old.

 
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Arrione Taylor, Jasmine Edwards, Artie Miller, Manasa KaPelli, Kenya Raj, Shrahda Radhore, Puja Srivastava, Saphna Malhdora and Ramendu Ghosh 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
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Compliance Date

Violation
The annual fire safety inspection was not conducted.
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
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Compliance Date

Violation
Evidence of local building approval was not received.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (B) states: Evidence of compliance with local building and zoning requirements, if applicable.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit evidence of local building/zoning approval as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The provider did not provide resilient material necessary for the protection of children as evidenced by there was bare soil under slides in the outside play area.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 6. states: The provider shall be responsible for the type, depth and fall-zone area of resilient material necessary for the protection of children.
Correction Required
Appropriate type, depth and fall zone area of resilient material shall be provided for the protection of children.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
8/23/2023
Violation
The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by no resilient material was present.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 5. states: The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured shall be covered with impact absorbing materials which will effectively cushion the fall of a child. This material may include sand, pea gravel, tanbark, shredded tires, wood chips, rubber matting or other approved resilient material.
Correction Required
The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
8/23/2023
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

Violation
The ceilings located Busy Bees Classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by a ceiling tile was missing.
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
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Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility did not meet requirements for dramatic and housekeeping play. The facility needed an additional 8 items in this category.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (2) (B) 2. G. states: Dramatic and housekeeping play; and
Correction Required
The facility shall provide appropriate equipment for children as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
Requirements for the crib mattress/playpen padding/bedding were not met as evidenced by a fitted sheet was not used.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. D. states: The crib mattress or playpen pad shall be sized correctly to the crib or playpen, in good condition, waterproof and kept clean and dry, be firm and maintain its shape even when the fitted sheet designated for that model is used, such that there are no gaps between the mattress and the side of the crib or playpen. Only fitted sheets shall be used. Only fitted sheet shall be used and shall be changed immediately when soiled or wet.
Correction Required
Sleeping equipment shall meet safety and sanitation requirements.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
8/23/2023
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
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Compliance Date
8/23/2023
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: Kenya Raj, Shrahda Radhore, Puja Srivastava, Saphna Malhdora, Artie Miller, and Manasa KaPelli
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (K) . states: The child care provider shall ensure that within seven (7) days of employment or volunteering, and before being left alone with children, that caregivers employed on or after August 30, 2019, receive a facility orientation. The facility orientation shall include:
Correction Required
The facility shall ensure that a facility orientation occurs within 7 days of employment or volunteering and before caregivers are left alone with children.

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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.142 Nighttime Care
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Jasmine Edwards, Kenya Raj, Shrahda Radhore, Manasa KaPelli, Artie Miller, Puja Srivastava, Saphna Malhdora.
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
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Compliance Date

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