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

AMY MUSSELMAN

6 WEEKS - 6 YEARS

173

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

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

02/28/2025

9:18 AM

11:17 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2488178824


DocumentDocument-Date
ANNUAL DECLARATION 07/28/2024
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
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 08/24/2023
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 08/24/2023
POLICIES 03/02/2011
SAMPLE FORMS 03/02/2011
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 03/02/2011
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 07/31/2023
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 07/31/2023
APPLICATION 06/19/2019
STAFF SHEET 07/28/2022
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 06/03/2024
EQUIPMENT LIST 07/28/2024
SANITATION INSPECTION 04/01/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 08/21/2024




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 2
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 23
Total Children 61
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 5 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Angelica Aroastoo, teacher, and Rekha Velam, teacher, were in attendance with five children, ages 17-months-old to 2-years-old.
2 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Stephanie Stolle, teacher, and Sara Pashos, teacher, were in attendance with four children, ages 18-months-old to 2-years-old.
3 5 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Madison Alexander, teacher, Joanna Clamors, teacher, and Rosalva Ferreyra, teacher, were in attendance with five children, ages 7-months-old to 12-months-old.
3 13 MIXED Rajitha Moturi, teacher, Seeja Rakhesh, teacher, and Sydney Pelletier, teacher, were in attendance with thirteen children, ages 3-years-old to 6-years-old.
3 14 MIXED Deb Beauchemin, teacher, Anitha Gopalakrishnan, teacher, and Anumol Puthuveetti,Mohanan, teacher, were in attendance with fourteen children, ages 3-years-old to 6-years-old.
3 10 MIXED Sasha Pahwa, teacher, Prinsha Kumaransudha, teacher, and Rahina Parveen Sirajudeen, teacher, were in attendance with ten children, ages 3-years-old to 6-years-old.
4 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Pam Worley, Director, Melanie Schowe, Assistant DIrector, Shirley Baur, cook, and Joyce Wise, cook, were in attendance with no children present.
3 10 TWO YEAR OLDS Swathi Badda, teacher, Lisa Maddock, teacher, and Vijayalakshmi Natarajan, teacher, were in attendance with ten children, all age 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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Compliance
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
The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2023, the staff listed need the following information: Rekha Velam needs 3.5 clock 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
2/25/2025
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The medical examination report on file was older than 12 months before the individual's begin date at the facility.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (C) states: Medical examination reports shall be completed not more than twelve (12) months prior to beginning work in the facility and may be transferable to another child care facility for subsequent employment.
Correction Required
Medical reports shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
2/28/2025
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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Jessica Handel.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (5) states: Criminal background checks shall be completed for each child care staff member every five (5) years.
Correction Required
Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Rahina Parveen, Joanna Clamors, Rekha Velam, Seeja Rakhesh, Anumol Puthuveettil Mohanan, Ritu Singhal, and Corbin Hamm.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (1) states: Prior to the employment or presence of a child care staff member in a licensed, regulated, or registered child care facility not exempted by section 210.1080.13, RSMo, the child care provider shall request the results of a criminal background check for such child care staff member from the department.
Correction Required
Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Sara Pashos,.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (1) states: Prior to the employment or presence of a child care staff member in a licensed, regulated, or registered child care facility not exempted by section 210.1080.13, RSMo, the child care provider shall request the results of a criminal background check for such child care staff member from the department.
Correction Required
Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
2/28/2025
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