DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

THE WESTPORT SCHOOL CHILDCARE

000287925

(314) 878-5339

1915 ROSS AVE
ST LOUIS
MO  63146

CHILDREN'S SCHOOLS INCORPORATED



 

ORIORDAN, DONNA MARIE

westportschoolstl@gmail.com

Incorporated

RUTH, JACQUELINE J

6 WEEKS - 14 YEARS

82

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

18 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT
 
Inspection Information

06/03/2025

1:05 PM

5:57 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2494484450


DocumentDocument-Date
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 04/13/1988
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 12/09/1997
POLICIES 04/13/1988
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 05/05/2008
SAMPLE FORMS 05/06/1992
APPLICATION 03/06/2018
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 11/10/2022
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 11/10/2022
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 11/10/2022
DAILY SCHEDULE 11/10/2022
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 11/10/2022
STAFF SHEET 11/10/2022
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 11/10/2022
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 10/12/2022
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 11/10/2022
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 02/23/2023
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 06/21/2023
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 06/03/2025
EQUIPMENT LIST 05/01/2025
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 06/25/2024
ANNUAL DECLARATION 06/04/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 06/13/2024
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 03/31/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION 04/24/2025




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 30
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 9
Total Children 64
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers Leah Wilson and Leidy Torrea, present with seven children, ages 5- to 11-months-old.
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregiver, Amanda Crawford, present with four children, ages 16- to 21-months-old.
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregiver Ariyah Harvey, present with four children, age 21- to 23-months-old.
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Marissa Rivera, designee, present with no children in attendance.
1 7 PRESCHOOL Director Donna Oriordan, present with seven children, ages 3- to 5-years old.
1 16 PRESCHOOL Caregiver, Melissa Williamson, present with 16 children, ages 3- to 5-years old (attendance was taken at nap time).
1 13 PRESCHOOL Caregiver, Hiralben Patel, present with 13 children, ages 2- to 3-years old. (Attendance was taken at nap time.)
1 13 SCHOOL AGE Caregiver, Randy Schneider, with 13 children ages 6- to 14-years-old (caregiver was departing with children for field trip upon arrival).

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 staff sheet was not submitted.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (D) states: A current staff sheet.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit a current staff sheet as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The Annual Declaration was not completed as evidenced by the ownership is incorrect and facility fictitious name is expired and it was signed by someone without signature authority.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (A) states: An Annual Declaration for Licensed Facility form, revised 2021 and incorporated by reference in this rule. As published by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and available by the department at https://dese.mo.gov/childhood/forms, indicating the licensee’s intent to continue operating a licensed group child care home or child care center and agreement to comply with all statutes and department licensing rules.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit the Annual Declaration as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Ariya Harvey within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (C) states: The child care provider shall conduct a Family Care Safety Registry check for all child care staff members within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date as printed on the license.
Correction Required
Required Family Care Safety Registry checks shall be conducted for all child care staff member(s) within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

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 requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that three electrical outlets were missing covers.
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
6/3/2025
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the railroad ties that are surrounding the tree in the outdoor space has one strip of wood that has deteriorated and is exposing three large nails that pose a tripping and/or injury hazard.
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
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Compliance Date

Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the railroad ties that are surrounding the picnic table, next to the shed, has two boards that are deteriorating and splintering. One large nail is exposed, posing a tripping/injury hazard.
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
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Compliance Date

Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the black edging that circles the climbing structure on the right side of the playground is detached from the ground and sticking up into the air, posing a tripping hazard.
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility's disaster and emergency plan was not available in each room used for childcare as evidenced by the school-age classroom did not have the disaster and emergency plan in the room.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (A) states: At all times, a copy of the facility's disaster and emergency plan is readily available in the office area and in each room used for care of children;
Correction Required
The facilities disaster and emergency plan must be available in required locations.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Furniture/equipment, toilet tank lid, in the boys bathroom, was unsafe as evidenced by the toilet with the red seat was missing the lid to the toilet tank.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (A) 1. states: All furniture and 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
The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Requirements for feeding equipment for infants and toddlers who are unable to sit at a table were not met as evidenced by no restraints are used.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (C) 2. states: Infants and toddlers. Infants and toddlers who are unable to sit at a table shall have one (1) piece of mealtime feeding equipment for every four (4) infant/toddlers which may include feeding tables, high chairs, infant seats or other safely designed infant seating equipment. Equipment shall be provided which will allow the child to sit comfortably and securely while being fed. Appropriate restraints shall be used.
Correction Required
Safe and secure feeding equipment shall be provided as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
6/3/2025
Violation
Outdoor equipment, the blue and yellow tricycle, in the outdoor space next to the white fence, was not in good condition as evidenced by the seat of the trike was broken and the back wheels are lose.
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
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Compliance Date

Violation
Furniture/equipment, the wall mounted, manual pencil sharpener, in the school-age classroom was unsafe as evidenced by there is no covering over the sharpener, exposing the gears and allowing for finger entrapment.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (A) 1. states: All furniture and 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
The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Furniture/equipment, handwashing sink, in in the school-age classroom was not free of sharp parts as evidenced by there is a missing strip of material at the bottom, below the cabinet door, that is exposing four screws and has splintering on the exposed wood.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (A) 1. states: All furniture and 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
The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Concessa Cuff and Leidy Torres did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (4) (A) 3. states: The child care provider, group child care home provider, child care staff members, and volunteers shall complete safe sleep training described in subsection (4)(A) of this rule within thirty (30) days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
Correction Required
The department-approved safe sleep training must be completed within 30 days of employment or volunteering.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 16 children , ages 3-years-old to 5-years-old, were cared for by 1 adult caregiver(s).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios (1) (A) states: The staff/child ratio and group size shall be followed as outlined in the below chart unless it meets an exception in subparagraphs (1)(B)-(G) below: Infants, toddlers, and 2-year-olds shall have one caregiver for every four children with no more than eight children per group; Groups composed solely of children 24 to 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 3 to 4 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 5 years or older shall have one caregiver for every 16 children with no more than 32 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of no more than four children age 2 years, and at least one child older than 3 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of more than four children ages 24 to 36 months, and at least one child older than 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group.
Correction Required
Staff/child ratios and group sizes shall be maintained at all times.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
6/3/2025
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Ariya Harvey and Donna Oriordan 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
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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: Donna Oriordan.
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
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Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information as evidenced by two children's records did not include authorization for emergency medical care.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 4. states: Instructions for action to be taken if the parent(s) or physician designated by the parent(s) cannot be reached in an emergency and permission for emergency medical care;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The policy did not include expectations regarding how and when caregivers are to be trained on safe sleep.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (2) A. 1. states: The policy shall list the licensee’s expectations regarding how and when caregivers are to be trained on safe sleep.
Correction Required
The policy shall include expectations regarding how and when caregivers are to be trained on safe sleep.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The policy did not include a requirement that the facility receive a written statement from the infant’s licensed health care provider allowing the infant to be placed in a sleep position that is not on his or her back.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (2) A. 3. states: A requirement that the facility shall receive a written statement from the infant’s licensed health care provider stating that the infant requires alternative sleep positions or special sleeping arrangements that differ from those set forth in 19 CSR 30-62.182(2)(C) prior to allowing the infant to be placed in a sleep position that is not on his or her back.
Correction Required
The policy shall include a requirement that the facility receive a written statement from the infant's licensed health care provider allowing the infant to be placed in a sleep position that is not on his or her back.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The policy did not include information about positioning of staff to ensure supervision of infants during nap/sleep times.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (2) A. 4. a. states: Positioning of staff.
Correction Required
The policy shall include information about positioning of staff to ensure supervision of infants during nap/sleep times.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
The policy did not include information about lighting in the nap room to ensure supervision of infants during nap/sleep times.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (2) A. 4. b. states: Lighting in the nap room.
Correction Required
The policy shall include information about lighting in the nap room to ensure supervision of infants during nap/sleep times.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
The policy did not include information about prohibitions against the use of any equipment that may interfere with the caregiver’s ability to see or hear a child who may be distressed during nap/sleep times.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (2) A. 4. d. states: Prohibitions against the use of any equipment such as a sound machine that may interfere with the caregiver’s ability to see or hear a child who may be distressed.
Correction Required
The policy shall include information about prohibitions against the use of any equipment that may interfere with the caregiver's ability to see or hear a child who may be distressed during nap/sleep times.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
The policy did not state that infants’ heads shall be uncovered during nap/sleep times.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (2) B. 2. states: Shall require infants’ heads be uncovered during nap/sleep times.
Correction Required
The policy shall require infants' heads be uncovered during nap/sleep times.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The policy did not prohibit covering cribs or playpens with blankets or bedding.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (2) B. 3. states: Shall prohibit covering cribs or playpens with blankets or bedding.
Correction Required
The policy shall prohibit covering cribs or playpens with blankets or bedding.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The policy did not state parent(s) or guardian(s) of each infant in care shall be given a copy of the provider’s safe sleep policy upon the child’s enrollment.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (2) B. 5. states: Shall require giving the parent(s) or guardian(s) of each infant in care a copy of the provider’s safe sleep policy upon the child’s enrollment.
Correction Required
The policy shall state parent(s) or guardian(s) of each infant in care shall be given a copy of the provider's safe sleep policy upon the child's enrollment.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Identifying information in the vehicle was not available.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips (3) (B) states: Identifying information regarding the name of the provider, the names of the children and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of each child's parent(s) shall be carried in the vehicle.
Correction Required
During transport, the facility shall carry identifying information for provider and children as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
6/3/2025
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
One child(ren) records did not include date care begins and ends.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (A) states: The child's full name, address, birth-date and the date care begins and ends;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Three child(ren) records did not include employers' address of 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 telephone number 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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
One child(ren) records did not include field trip and transportation authorization.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (F) states: Field trip and transportation authorization.
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Three child(ren) records did not include work telephone number of 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 work schedule of 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

5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Helen Philips and Leah Wilson.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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