DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

MONTESSORI DAY SCHOOL OF BLUE SPRINGS, LLC

002038511

(816) 224-2525

1505 NW MOCK AVE
BLUE SPRINGS
MO  64015-3096

MONTESSORI DAY SCHOOL OF BLUE SPRINGS, LLC



 

BLACHFORD, TERRI LYNN

montessoriday@sbcglobal.net


PENNY SNODGRASS

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

81

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

21 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 16 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 21 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

02/11/2025

8:55 AM

10:39 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2487466167


DocumentDocument-Date
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 12/04/2014
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 12/04/2014
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 12/04/2014
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 12/04/2014
STAFF SHEET 12/01/2016
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 10/22/2014
SAMPLE FORMS 10/22/2014
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 10/22/2014
DAILY SCHEDULE 10/22/2014
POLICIES 10/22/2014
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 10/22/2014
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 01/06/2017
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 10/22/2014
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 01/06/2017
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 07/03/2007
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 07/03/2007
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 12/12/2014
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 06/25/2018
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 06/25/2018
APPLICATION 12/14/2018
ANNUAL DECLARATION 01/02/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 01/24/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION 01/02/2025
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 02/14/2024
EQUIPMENT LIST 01/28/2025
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 01/29/2025




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 3
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 5
Total Children 20
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Infants Staff: Teesha Hunt
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Staff: Lillian Finky and Lori Tobin
2 10 MIXED ages 2 through 5 years. 2 children are 2 years old. 3 children are 3 years old 4 children are 4 years old 1 child is 5 years old. Staff: Chelsea Butler and Brooke Buerge

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The annual fire safety inspection was not conducted.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (A) states: Evidence of compliance with a fire and safety inspection as conducted by the State Fire Marshal or his/her designee.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual fire safety requirements.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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 the wood deck had chipping paid and splintered wood.
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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Compliance
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
One child(ren) records did not include full name, home address, employers name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers' name and address, work schedule, and home and work telephone numbers;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
One child(ren) records did not include address of another individual who might be reached in an emergency.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (C) states: Name, address and telephone number of another individual (friend or relative) who might be reached in an emergency when the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian cannot be reached;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
2/11/2025
Violation
Three child(ren) records did not include telephone number of family physician or hospital.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (D) states: Name and phone number of the family physician, hospital, or both, to be used in an emergency;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
2/11/2025
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