MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT

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Facility Information

Facility Name
CASA DIA MONTESSORI

Facility DVN
000187079

Phone
(314) 892-4446

Physical Address
610 KINSWOOD LN
ST LOUIS
MO 63129

Owner
NORTH AMERICAN MONTESSORI-CHILD CARE, INC.

Mailing Address
424 S CLAY
ST LOUIS
MO 63122

Provider/Director
BUSEVAC, LEILA

E-mail Address
terim424@gmail.com

Incorporated
Incorporated

Child Care Specialist
JULIE PLEIMANN

Age Range
6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

Capacity
192

Facility Type
GROUP HOME AND CENTER

Limitations
40 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 24 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 40 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS

Inspection Information

Date
10/19/2023

Arrival Time
8:30 AM

Departure Time
12:02 PM

Notice
UNANNOUNCED

Inspection Type
COMPLIANCE MONITORING

Inspection ID
2456953359

Document	Document-Date
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU	09/21/1983
SAMPLE FORMS	10/04/1983
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY	09/21/1983
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES	06/09/1979
DISCIPLINE POLICIES	09/21/1983
DAILY SCHEDULE	09/21/1983
CHILD CARE PRACTICES	09/21/1983
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR	10/12/1983
DIAGRAM/INDOOR	10/12/1983
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION	10/07/1983
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL	10/04/1983
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL	10/04/1983
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES	08/21/2012
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS	06/19/2018
STAFF SHEET	08/22/2018
POLICIES	08/11/2016
SAFE SLEEP POLICY	08/11/2016
APPLICATION	06/02/2020
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN	03/21/2019
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING	08/15/2023
EQUIPMENT LIST	09/11/2023
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION	07/26/2022
SANITATION INSPECTION	06/20/2023
ANNUAL DECLARATION	09/11/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS	09/11/2023

Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.

Open Violations: 3

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 25

Total Children 94

Staff	Child	Class Age	Note
2	4	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Teachers Peyton Zwyer and Elvira Salkic were present with four children who were 6-months-old through 11-months-old.
2	6	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Teachers Christine Saberton and Ines Selimovic were present with four children who were 6-months-old through 11-months-old.
2	8	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Teachers Qayoumi Mursal and Basmah Alsaad were present with eight children who were 12-months-old through 20-months-old.
3	6	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Teachers Yamin Lopez, Phenicia Akins and Cara Smith were present with six children who were 18-months-old through 23-months-old.
2	10	MIXED	Teachers Alex Puszert and Litney Richeson were present with ten children who were 2-years-old through 3-years- old, including five who were 2-years-old.
2	9	MIXED	Teachers Rahima Sahel and Nachalah Duclerne were present with nine children who were 2-years-old through 3-years-old including seven who were 2-years-old.
4	0	NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE	Director Leila Delic, Assistant Director Ana Alsic, Office Staff Lori Pratt and Cook Medlida Fajac were present with no children in attendance.
2	11	PRESCHOOL	Teachers Olivia Budo and Christopher Houska were present with eleven children who were 3-years-old through 4-years-old.
1	7	PRESCHOOL	Teacher Jen Fields was present with seven children who were 3-years-old through 4-years-old.
1	10	PRESCHOOL	Teacher Ronda Teague was present with ten children who were 3-years-old through 4-years-old.
3	16	PRESCHOOL	Teachers Nihada Mehmedouvic, Luz Carrera and Alyssa Cervera were present with sixteen children who were 4-years-old through 5-years-old.
1	7	TWO YEAR OLDS	Teacher AJ Rucker was present with seven children who were all 2-years-old.

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

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

Violation

	Provider Comments
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 6 inches. 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 Submit Documentation Compliance Date
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 resilient material was not uniformly spread over the fall-zone area. Licensing Rule Reference 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 7. states: Areas under and around outdoor equipment shall have continuous maintenance to ensure that the material remains in place and retains its cushioning properties. The resilient material shall be supplemented immediately or replaced as needed. Correction Required The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas. Correction Verification Submit Documentation Compliance Date
Violation Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by there were no paper towels. Licensing Rule Reference 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 4. states: Paper towels, soap and toilet paper shall be provided and easily accessible so the children can reach them without assistance. Correction Required The facility shall provide paper towels, soap and toilet paper, accessible for children's use. Correction Verification Corrected on Site Compliance Date 10/19/2023

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

Compliance

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

Compliance

5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios

Compliance

5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

Compliance

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

Not Observed

5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program

Compliance

5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care

Compliance

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