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



 


stlmontessori1@gmail.com


JOYCE E GREEN

6 WEEKS - 6 YEARS

52

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

24 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

03/19/2024

11:57 AM

1:43 PM

UNANNOUNCED

CLOSE SUPERVISION

2466560640


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
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 01/04/2024
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
SANITATION INSPECTION 05/12/2023
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 03/16/2021
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 06/22/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 06/21/2023
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 02/16/2022
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 01/11/2021
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 11/28/2023
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 11/28/2023
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 01/11/2021
ANNUAL DECLARATION 06/21/2023




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 6
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 11
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 2 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Sabhna Maldodra, teacher, was present with 2 children, both aged 5-months old.
1 3 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Sharon Baker EL, teacher, was present with three children, aged 18-months old to 22-months old.
4 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Mattie Rogers, Executive Director, Arrione Taylor, Assistant Director, Precious Lindsey, Teacher, and Von Watts, Cook/Floater, were present with no children.
1 4 PRESCHOOL Srujana Akula, teacher, was present with four children, aged 3-years old to 4-years old.
1 2 TWO YEAR OLDS Uddya Balu, teacher, was present with two children, both aged 2-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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Euda Kamani 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

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility has not met the requirements for state or local sanitation as evidenced by an emergency sanitation request was sent due to a complaint regarding an infestation.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (B) states: The premises shall conform to the fire and safety requirements of the State Fire Marshal or his/her designee and requirements for state or local zoning, building and sanitation.
Correction Required
The facility shall comply with fire and safety/zoning/sanitation requirements.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
The ceilings located stairwell landing was/were not in good condition as evidenced by apparent water damage.
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

Violation
There was evidence of roaches in the sprouts classroom and the employee lounge.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 9. states: The facility shall be clean at all times and free of dirt, insects, spiders, rodents or other pests.
Correction Required
The facility shall be clean and pest free.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
3/19/2024
Violation
There was no diapering table in the preschool unit and a two year old child was present.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (4) (C) states: Facilities initially licensed after the effective date of these rules and accepting two (2)-year olds for care in the preschool unit shall have a diapering table available in the preschool unit.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide a diapering table in the preschool unit as required. (GF)

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Compliance Date
3/19/2024
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the outside play space had a wooden fence panel leaning against the building with splintering wood. There were exposed wires attached to the building near the front door accessible to children and in the second outdoor play space on the back of the building.
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
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Compliance Date
3/19/2024
Violation
The provider did not provide resilient material necessary for the protection of children as evidenced by there was bare soil showing through the resilient material under equipment where children could fall.
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
3/19/2024
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility’s evacuation/emergency plan was not posted.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (2) (E) states: The evacuation/emergency plan for fires and tornadoes shall be posted conspicuously and shall include the route for the drills and special instructions for infants and nonambulatory children.
Correction Required
Evacuation/emergency plan must be posted/complete.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
3/19/2024
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
 Provider Comments
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

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility does not have an approved director on staff.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (2) (A) 3. states: The licensee is required to maintain an approved certificated group child care home provider or center director on staff.
Correction Required
The facility shall have an approved director/group home provider.

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
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Willy Ramsey and Euda Kamani.
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
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