DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

MONTESSORI CHILDREN'S HOUSE OF BLUE SPRINGS, INC.

001707586

(816) 228-2008

1850 NE 40 HWY
LEES SUMMIT
MO  64063

MONTESSORI CHILDREN'S HOUSE OF BLUE SPRINGS, INC.



 

JACOBSON, KERI A

contact@thinkmontessori.com

Incorporated

ROBYN EMBREE

24 MONTHS - 15 YEARS

100

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

54 FULL DAY PRESCHOOL CHILDREN
 
Inspection Information

08/16/2024

1:13 PM

1:13 PM

UNANNOUNCED

SUPPLEMENTAL

2475707461


DocumentDocument-Date
SAMPLE FORMS 06/28/2004
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 08/20/2012
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 07/30/2002
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 07/30/2002
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 08/09/2004
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 04/09/2012
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 04/09/2012
DAILY SCHEDULE 07/30/2012
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 06/28/2004
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 07/08/2002
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 08/30/2018
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 08/30/2018
ANNUAL DECLARATION 11/06/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 11/15/2023
EQUIPMENT LIST 11/06/2023
SANITATION INSPECTION 07/09/2024
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 11/15/2023




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 4
NOTE
The licensee is responsible for compliance with all licensing rules, including but not limited to the rules listed on this compliance report form.

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
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by space being utilized for outdoor play did not have car stops, bollards or another device that was designed to stop vehicles.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (A) states: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.
Correction Required
The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by 17 children age 2-6 years were playing in the back parking lot. The parking lot was not fenced giving children access to the side and front parking lots as well as the field and wooded area behind the facility.
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
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 outdoor play area was not fenced.
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 facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the fenced play area did not have good drainage in that pools of standing water were observed under equipment such as swings.
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

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
Not Observed
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