DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

THE CENTRE AT CONWAY

000354763

(314) 434-3300

13725 CONWAY RD
ST LOUIS
MO  63141

NORTH AMERICAN MONTESSORI-CHILD CARE, INC.

424 S CLAY AVE
ST LOUIS
MO  63122-5808

GASPERSON, ANNE CHAPMAN

terim424@gmail.com

Incorporated

RUTH, JACQUELINE J

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

284

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

64 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 35 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 64 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

06/20/2025

10:42 AM

1:27 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2495509056


DocumentDocument-Date
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 10/23/1989
SAMPLE FORMS 10/23/1989
POLICIES 10/18/1993
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 10/23/1989
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 10/23/1989
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 10/18/1993
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 11/28/1989
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 09/16/1988
DAILY SCHEDULE 10/23/1989
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 10/23/1989
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 12/09/1982
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 03/04/2015
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 10/09/2015
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 10/23/2019
APPLICATION 07/24/2019
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 10/28/2020
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 10/26/2023
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 09/16/2024
SANITATION INSPECTION 10/28/2024
EQUIPMENT LIST 12/18/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 10/03/2024
ANNUAL DECLARATION 10/03/2024




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 4
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 25
Total Children 100
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers, Kristian Thorbes and Sidney Moonier, present with four children ages 3- to 6-months-old.
1 2 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregiver, Diana Peguero, present with two children, both ages 8-months-old.
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers, Afsheen Muhammud and Thenn Sivekumar, present with seven children ages 7- to 14-months-old.
1 3 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregiver, Hatka Kapetanobic, present with three children ages 16- to 22-months-old.
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers, Adallaine Tudor and Enola Kiely, present with six children ages 18- to 23-months-old.
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregiver, Nina Muller, present with four children ages 16- to 20-months-old.
2 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers, Asya Smith and Shelby Arnett, present with four children ages 19- to 22-months-old.
0 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Additional staff present on the premises were director, Anne Gasperson and front desk administrator, Kelly McBryan present without children.
2 14 PRESCHOOL Caregivers, Jaqariu Sheiq and Laurel Lowe, present with 14 children ages 3- to 5-years-old.
2 12 PRESCHOOL Caregivers, Rebecca McFarland and Mary Kendall Curran, present with 12 children ages 3- to 5-years-old.
2 10 PRESCHOOL Caregivers, Kyya Elston and Kathy Murpy, present with ten children ages 3- to 5-years-old.
2 13 PRESCHOOL Caregivers, Galina Golubeva and Sakina Ahmed present outside with 13 children ages 3- to 5-years-old.
3 12 TWO YEAR OLDS Caregivers, Mamatha Anugu, Firasat Akbar, and Shinzi Hkhan, present with 12 children, all age 2-years-old.
2 4 TWO YEAR OLDS Caregivers, Quinn Calvert and Alla Moastyrskiy, present with four children, all ages 2-years-old.
1 5 TWO YEAR OLDS Caregiver, Amelia Callier, present with five children, all ages 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 an electrical strip in a preschool classroom was missing four outlet covers, and one electrical strip in another preschool classroom was missing one outlet cover.
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
6/20/2025
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: multiple plastic grocery bags. The item(s) was/were located in the two of the preschool classrooms and a toddler classroom.
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
6/20/2025
Violation
The walls located toddler gross motor room was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by six of the walls had multiple areas covered with spackle.
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 an overgrowth of weeds was growing on the fence in the right corner of the second half of the toddler 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
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Febreze and bleach. The item(s) was/were located two unlocked cabinets in one of the infant classrooms.
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
6/20/2025
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 disaster and emergency plan was not available in the main floor activity 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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
6/20/2025
Violation
The facility's list of emergency numbers are not posted in each room used for child care, specifically on the second half of divided classrooms that share a phone, as well as in the main floor activity room.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 1. B. states: A list of emergency numbers, including 911, if available, the fire department, police department, ambulance service, poison control center, and local radio station;
Correction Required
The facility must post all emergency numbers as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
6/20/2025
Violation
The facility's evacuation route diagram was not posted in each room.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 2. states: A diagram of evacuation routes from the room;
Correction Required
Facility must post information as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
6/20/2025
Violation
The facility's special instructions for infants and non-ambulatory children were not posted in each room.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 3. states: Any special instructions for infants and non-ambulatory children;
Correction Required
Facility must post information as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
6/20/2025
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Outdoor equipment, two climbing structures with slides, in both of the two-year-old playgrounds was not in good condition as evidenced by the entirety of the both structures are heavily rusted, have deteriorating and peeling surfaces, and peeling/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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Outdoor equipment, four tricycles, in the preschool playground was not in good condition as evidenced by each of the four bikes was missing one pedal.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Outdoor equipment, toy lawnmower, in the preschool playground was not free of sharp parts as evidenced by the toy was broken and had sharp parts among the broken plastic.
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
6/20/2025
Violation
Outdoor equipment, two plastic tricycles , in two-year-old playground was not in good condition as evidenced by both bikes had cracked and broken surfaces, posing a pinching hazard.
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
6/20/2025
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
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Infant formulas and special baby foods provided by parents were not labeled.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service (2) (C) states: If preferred, formulas and special baby foods may be provided by the parent(s) with individual identification on each container.
Correction Required
Formula and food, provided by parents, shall be appropriately identified.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
6/20/2025
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