DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

ELDON MONTESSORI SOCIETY

001779491

(573) 392-3409

1110 JONES AVE
ELDON
MO  65026

ELDON MONTESSORI SOCIETY



 

MARSHALL, JUDITH A

ELDONMONTESSORI@YAHOO.COM

Incorporated

ALLA GERASIMOVA

24 MONTHS - 6 YEARS

30

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

 
Inspection Information

12/14/2023

11:00 AM

12:33 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2460875289


DocumentDocument-Date
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 11/20/2008
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 11/20/2003
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 11/20/2003
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 02/06/2004
SAMPLE FORMS 11/20/2003
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 11/20/2003
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 11/20/2003
DAILY SCHEDULE 11/20/2003
POLICIES 11/20/2003
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 11/20/2003
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 11/20/2003
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 11/20/2003
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 03/30/2016
APPLICATION 04/04/2018
STAFF SHEET 04/04/2018
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 12/06/2019
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 12/06/2019
EQUIPMENT LIST 04/05/2023
SANITATION INSPECTION 04/17/2023
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 01/18/2023
ANNUAL DECLARATION 04/05/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 04/05/2023




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 5
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 2
Total Children 11
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 11 PRESCHOOL Caregiver /director Judith Marshall and caregiver Patricia Abbott present with eleven children ages 3-5 years old. One child was picked up during the inspection.

 
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by a black tarp is exposed by the climber structure, presenting tripping and falling hazards.
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
Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by there was no soap.
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
12/14/2023
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by plants with spiky leaves are growing within children's rich under the stairs .
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 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 4 -12+inches on the top of the fence(two parts of the fence were not attached to a top bar, having a large opening between the fence and the bar).
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
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: a large screwdriver. The item(s) was/were located in an unlocked under the sink cabinet in a downstairs bathroom.
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
12/14/2023
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
Outdoor equipment, a big rectangular table and bench, in the playground was not free of sharp parts as evidenced by two corners of the table and one bench corner had crocks that were sharp, presenting scratching hazards.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (A) states: All outdoor 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
Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Outdoor equipment, two horse swings and a top of the spring bouncer, in the playground was not in good condition as evidenced by it had a loose peeling paint .
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (A) states: All outdoor 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
Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
Compliance
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