DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

CASA DIA MONTESSORI

000187079

(314) 892-4446

610 KINSWOOD LN
ST LOUIS
MO  63129

NORTH AMERICAN MONTESSORI-CHILD CARE, INC.

424 S CLAY
ST LOUIS
MO  63122

BUSEVAC, LEILA

terim424@gmail.com

Incorporated

ABBIGAIL HORN

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

192

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

40 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 24 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 40 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

10/15/2025

8:39 AM

10:43 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2501887313


DocumentDocument-Date
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 09/21/1983
SAMPLE FORMS 10/04/1983
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 09/21/1983
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 06/09/1979
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 09/21/1983
DAILY SCHEDULE 09/21/1983
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 09/21/1983
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 10/12/1983
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 10/12/1983
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 10/07/1983
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 10/04/1983
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 10/04/1983
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 08/21/2012
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 06/19/2018
STAFF SHEET 08/22/2018
POLICIES 08/11/2016
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 08/11/2016
APPLICATION 06/02/2020
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 03/21/2019
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 10/15/2025
EQUIPMENT LIST 10/15/2025
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 07/09/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION 07/01/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION 08/04/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 10/15/2025




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 1
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 28
Total Children 80
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 5 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Muhiba Muratovic and Basmah Alsaad, teachers present with five children, ages 4-months-old to 11-months-old.
2 5 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Christine Saberton and Sehiza Cejvanovic, teachers present with five children, ages 8-months-old to 11-months-old.
2 5 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Mursal Qayoumi and Anne Dulle, teachers present with five children, ages 14-months-old to 21-months-old.
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Yamin Lopez and Kara Smith, teachers present with seven children, ages 21-months-old to 23-months-old.
4 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Leila Delic, director, Elma Sisic, office assistant, Mevlida Fajic and Sada Alagic, chefs present with zero children.
2 5 PRESCHOOL Elvra Salkilc and Madison Rosas, teachers present with five children, ages 2-years-old to 3-years-old.
2 10 PRESCHOOL Nihada Mehmedovic and Alyssa Cervera, teachers present with ten children, ages 3-years-old to 5-years-old.
2 10 PRESCHOOL Jenifer Fields and Louisa Jimenez, teachers present with ten children, ages 3-years-old to 4-years-old.
3 8 PRESCHOOL Shabnam Qayoumi, Briana Garza, and Ronda Teague, teachers present with eight children, ages 3-years-old to 4-years-old.
3 14 PRESCHOOL Olivia Budo, Alexandra Tod, and Christopher Houska, teachers present with fourteen children, ages 3-years-old to 5-years-old.
2 5 TWO YEAR OLDS Mirsada Grozdanic and Evelin Garcia, teachers present with five children, age 2-years-old.
2 6 TWO YEAR OLDS Nachalah Durclene and Rahima Sahel, teachers present with six children, 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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured approximately six inches.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 1. states: A fenced outdoor play area shall be available on or adjoining the day care property. The play area shall be located so it is convenient and the children can gain access to it without hazard. For facilities initially licensed after the effective date of these rules or for the installation of new fences in existing facilities, the fence shall be at least forty-two inches (42") high. An outdoor play area used exclusively for school-age children shall not be required to have a fence. Fences shall be constructed to prevent children from crawling or falling through or becoming entrapped.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard.

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
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
Compliance
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