DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

WESTPORT MONTESSORI

003087270

(816) 753-6633

3930 BALTIMORE AVE
KANSAS CITY
MO  64111-2224

PREMIER MO KANSAS CITY LLC



 

MATTHIAS, KRISTIN G

SDENNY@PREMIEREARLYCHILDHOOD.COM


RACHEL CATRELL

6 WEEKS - 6 YEARS

118

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

31 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT
 
Inspection Information

02/26/2025

9:55 AM

12:05 PM

UNANNOUNCED

POST LICENSING

2487989379


DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 09/13/2024
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 09/13/2024
DAILY SCHEDULE 09/13/2024
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 10/22/2024
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 09/13/2024
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 10/22/2024
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 09/13/2024
EQUIPMENT LIST 09/13/2024
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 10/02/2024
LICENSING ORIENTATION 07/03/2024
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 09/13/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 10/22/2024
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 09/13/2024
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 09/13/2024
POLICIES 09/13/2024
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 10/22/2024
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 09/13/2024
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 10/22/2024
SANITATION INSPECTION 10/15/2024
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 11/08/2024
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 11/08/2024
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 11/08/2024
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 11/12/2024




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 9
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 20
Total Children 69
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers Tempestt Brown and Jamie Tolever with 6 children aged 11 months-1 years.
1 1 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregiver Patricia Jones-Dickerson with 1 child aged 6 months old.
2 5 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregiver Myra Nimrod and Javier Easley with 5 children all 1 year old.
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregiver Cecilia Batista and Alejandra Guerrero with 6 children all 1 years old.
4 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Shannon Ponzer, Amy Bonneau-Smith, Catera Pryor, and Kristin Matthias with no children in attendance.
1 6 PRESCHOOL Caregiver Angela Montgomery with 6 children between 3-5 years old. Volunteer "Coach Sarah" from happy feet not counted in ratio.
2 16 PRESCHOOL Caregivers Trishelle Jones and Kianya Hakil-Lee with 16 children aged 3-5 years old.
2 12 PRESCHOOL Caregivers Jelani Smith and JT Handley with 12 children all 4-5 years old.
1 5 TWO YEAR OLDS Caregiver Ella Latier with 5 children all 2 years old.
1 6 TWO YEAR OLDS Caregiver Belinda Washington with 6 children all 2 years old.
2 6 TWO YEAR OLDS Caregivers Railyn Sharp and KaVonna Sharp with 6 children all 2 years old.

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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that the first 2's room there was a missing outlet cover on the far wall.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (G) states: Protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets shall be used in areas accessible to the children.
Correction Required
The facility shall use outlet covers or twist-lock outlets as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
2/26/2025
Violation
The walls located where the door used to be in the 2nd 2's room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by having chipping wood and nails sticking out where the bottom door hinge was.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Staff or older children used the infant/toddler areas as passageway to other parts of the building as evidenced by six 2-year olds and 2 staff members walked through 2 rooms, both containing 1 year olds, to utilize the outdoor playground.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (B) 2. B. (VIII) states: Infant/toddler areas may not be used by staff or older children as passageways to other areas of the building.
Correction Required
Infant/toddler areas shall not be used as a passageway by other staff or children.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by having excessive trash on the playground.
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
2/26/2025
Violation
The floors located in the left corner "transition room" was/were not in good condition as evidenced by between the two built in wall bookshelves there is trim coming off which creates a hole and chipping paint.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by two wood pallets that are chipping and rotting in the back of the playground area.
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

Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by a Sunbelt climate control machine attached to the door that is in the preschool playground area that has electrical buttons exposed. There are tunnels inside and electrical cords hanging from the ceiling inside. Machine was passed by a fire inspection, but with it being on the playground it now becomes hazardous. Children have to walk around the machine to utilize the playground.
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

Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by on the I/T playground there is a wood panel that is blocking a hole created by the fence. The wooden panel can be manipulated and when moved/flipped over the opening is uncovered and there are 3 nails that are sharp and would be sticking out.
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: Michelle Brown, Diimyn Jones Davis, and Patricia Jones-Dickerson
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (K) . states: The child care provider shall ensure that within seven (7) days of employment or volunteering, and before being left alone with children, that caregivers employed on or after August 30, 2019, receive a facility orientation. The facility orientation shall include--
Correction Required
The facility shall ensure that a facility orientation occurs within 7 days of employment or volunteering and before caregivers are left alone with children.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Michelle Brown, Javier Easley, and Diimyn Jones as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (A) states: All persons working in a child care facility in any capacity during child care hours, including volunteers counted in staff/child ratios, shall be in good physical and emotional health with no physical or mental conditions which would interfere with child care responsibilities. These persons shall have a medical examination report, signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of a licensed physician, on file at the facility at the time of initial licensure or within thirty (30) days following employment.
Correction Required
Medical reports shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
A medical examination report did not include either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) for the following staff: Michelle Brown, and Patricia Jones-Dickerson.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) . states: Medical examination reports shall include either a Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form, completed and signed by a health care professional, or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) completed not more than twelve (12) months before beginning work in the facility. The Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form, revised March 2014, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, PO Box 570, Jefferson City, MO 65102 and available by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services at https://health.mo.gov/living/healthcondiseases/communicable/tuberculosis/tbmanual/pdf/RiskAssessmentform.pdf. If the person has signs or symptoms of tuberculosis, or risk factors for tuberculosis, then testing for tuberculosis shall occur.
Correction Required
Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberculin skin test (TST) as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Compliance
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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care
Compliance
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
Compliance
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