MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT

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Facility Information

Facility Name
LIBERTY MONTESSORI CENTER

Facility DVN
001977348

Phone
(816) 781-6295

Physical Address
1004 MIDDLEBROOK DR STE B
LIBERTY
MO 64068-1993

Owner
EDENS CORPORATION

Mailing Address

Provider/Director
EDENS, JESSICA CHERYL

E-mail Address
LIBERTYMC@SBCGLOBAL.NET

Incorporated
Incorporated

Child Care Specialist
MARY C MALOID

Age Range
BIRTH - 12 YEARS

Capacity
82

Facility Type
GROUP HOME AND CENTER

Limitations
16 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT

Inspection Information

Date
11/14/2024

Arrival Time
11:00 AM

Departure Time
12:04 PM

Notice
UNANNOUNCED

Inspection Type
COMPLIANCE MONITORING

Inspection ID
2482175163

Document	Document-Date
CHILD CARE PRACTICES	04/25/2016
DISCIPLINE POLICIES	04/25/2016
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU	04/25/2016
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES	04/25/2016
POLICIES	04/25/2016
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY	04/25/2016
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION	01/27/2016
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES	04/25/2016
SAMPLE FORMS	04/25/2016
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS	02/09/2015
DAILY SCHEDULE	04/25/2016
DIAGRAM/INDOOR	04/25/2016
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR	04/25/2016
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION	04/25/2016
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL	05/02/2016
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL	05/02/2016
APPLICATION	02/12/2020
STAFF SHEET	09/18/2020
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING	05/05/2022
ANNUAL DECLARATION	04/18/2024
EQUIPMENT LIST	04/18/2024
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION	03/13/2024
SANITATION INSPECTION	09/16/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS	04/18/2024

Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.

Open Violations: NA

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 13

Total Children 59

Staff	Child	Class Age	Note
2	7	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Owls - Caregivers Ruth Darlene Hewitt and Ryilan Yarns with seven children all under 24 months of age
1	2	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Ladybugs - Caregiver Terri Yarns with two children between the ages of 6 months - 12 months
1	3	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Butterfly - Caregiver Katlyn Wilhelm with three children all between the ages of 6 weeks - 6 months.
2	0	NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE	Jessica Edens and Susan Kudra - Westfall with no children in attendance
2	13	PRESCHOOL	Starlights - Caregivers Natalie Hartman and Sandra Schelp with thirteen children all four and five years of age
3	22	PRESCHOOL	Bumblebees - Caregivers Jaime Hart, Kelly Clark, and Christine London with 22 children all 3 - 4 years of age. This count was done at lunch time.
2	12	TWO YEAR OLDS	Lil Turtles - Caregivers Rachel Best and Taylor Vaughn with twelve children all two years of age

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

Compliance

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

Violation

	Provider Comments
Violation Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: adult scissors. The item(s) was/were located On top of cubbies in Lil Turtles. 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 11/14/2024

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, large climbing piece, in playground was not in good condition as evidenced by chipping 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 Corrected on Site Compliance Date 11/14/2024

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

Compliance

5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios

Compliance

5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

Not Observed

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

Not Observed

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