DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

HOPE MONTESSORI ACADEMY LAKE ST. LOUIS

001559282

(636) 561-2811

1880 S HENKE RD
LAKE ST LOUIS
MO  63367-4013

HOPE EDUCATIONAL & RESEARCH CENTER



 

WORLEY, PAMELA KAE

LAKESTL@HOPEACADEMY.COM

Incorporated

CHRISTINA BRUCE

6 WEEKS - 6 YEARS

173

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

10 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 40 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

03/15/2024

8:40 AM

10:12 AM

UNANNOUNCED

REINSPECTION

2467778847


DocumentDocument-Date
DAILY SCHEDULE 03/02/2011
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 05/16/2011
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 03/02/2011
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 07/24/2013
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 07/24/2013
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 07/27/2012
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 03/02/2011
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 03/02/2011
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 05/16/2011
POLICIES 03/02/2011
SAMPLE FORMS 03/02/2011
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 03/02/2011
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 07/31/2023
APPLICATION 06/19/2019
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 07/31/2023
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 06/13/2023
STAFF SHEET 07/28/2022
EQUIPMENT LIST 08/24/2023
SANITATION INSPECTION 03/31/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 08/31/2023
ANNUAL DECLARATION 08/24/2023
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 08/24/2023
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 08/24/2023




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 1
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 27
Total Children 91
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 5 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers, Lediana Paloka and MacKenzie Palliser, present in Room 134 with five children ages 17-months-old to 23-months-old.
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers, Joanna Clamors and Rosalva Ferreyra, present in Room 123 with seven children ages 4-months-old to 15-months-old.
4 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers, Angie Arastoo, Pamela Groseclose, Rekha Velam, and Kaylee Judy, present with eight children ages 16-months-old to 22-months-old.
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers Madison Froneyberger and Shirley Baur present with children ages 20-months-old to 35-months-old on the playground.
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers Stephanie Stolle and Soumya Kalluvettiyil present with children ages 20-months-old to 35-months-old on the playground.
4 8 MIXED Caregivers, Angie Arastoo, Pamela Groseclose, Rekha Velam, and Kaeley Judy, present with eight children ages 16-months-old to 22-months-old.
2 15 MIXED Caregivers, Anitha Gopalakrishnan and Deb Beauchemin, present in Room 105 with fifteen children ages 3-years-old to 6-years-old.
2 12 MIXED Caregivers, Sacha Pahwa and Prinsha Kumaran Sudha, present in Room 137 with twelve children ages 3-years-old to 6-years-old.
2 13 MIXED Caregivers, Amanda Salley and Roisin Eagleburger, present in Room 111 with thirteen children ages 3-years-old to 6-years-old.
2 10 MIXED Caregivers, Sydney Pelletier and Jessica Derrington, present in Room 108 with ten children ages 3-years-old to 6-years-old.
3 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Director, Pam Worley, Assistant Director, Melanie Schowe, and Cook, Maria Stewart, present with no children in care.

Compliance List
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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by seven children under the age of 2-years-old were present in a room (#134) measured for preschool age children.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (C) states: Children shall have no access to areas not approved for child care.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
3/15/2024
Violation
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by five children under the age of 2-years-old were present in Room 134, which is measured for preschool age children.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (C) states: Children shall have no access to areas not approved for child care.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
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: Anitha Gopalakrishnan - needs 3.5 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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
3/15/2024
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Not Observed
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
Not Observed
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