DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

ELITE PREPARATORY SCHOOL, LLC

002689792

(417) 691-8176

3132 E 12TH ST
JOPLIN
MO  64801-5557

ELITE PREPARATORY SCHOOL, LLC



 

FITCH, MELODY

bailyaustin@eliteprepjoplin.com


RENEE L LAMONTIA

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

88

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

14 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

10/23/2025

12:47 PM

1:50 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2502536105


DocumentDocument-Date
POLICIES 01/24/2018
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 02/21/2018
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 01/24/2018
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 03/05/2018
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 01/24/2018
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 01/24/2018
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 01/24/2018
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 01/24/2018
APPLICATION 12/30/2019
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 09/06/2023
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 09/06/2023
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 09/06/2023
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 09/06/2023
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 09/06/2023
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 09/06/2023
DAILY SCHEDULE 09/06/2023
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 09/06/2023
ANNUAL DECLARATION 05/31/2024
EQUIPMENT LIST 05/31/2024
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 04/15/2025
STAFF SHEET 04/15/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION 01/14/2025

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  3:45PM   5:45PM   7/16/2018



Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: NA
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 14
Total Children 69
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Staff Shelby Bernard and Yvette McMillian were in ratio with 8 children, 1 year of age.
2 5 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Staff Jenna Wells, and McKayla Valdez were in ratio with 5 children ages 4 months to 1 year of age.
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Staff Amanda Black and Kristi Pritzer were in ratio with 7 children ages 1 to 2 years of age.
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Staff Melody Fitch was present in the building with no children in attendance.
2 14 PRESCHOOL Staff Bailey Austin and Ashlyn Atkins were in ratio with 14 preschool children, ages 4 to 5 years of age.
1 9 PRESCHOOL Staff Pam Cook was in ratio with 9 children, 4 years of age.
2 14 PRESCHOOL Staff Tammy Hardiman and Julie Shivley were in ratio with 14 children, 3 to 4 years of age.
1 6 PRESCHOOL Staff Dnae Trudeau was in ratio with 6 children ages 2 to 3 years of age.
1 6 TWO YEAR OLDS Staff Shelby Cox weas in ratio with 6 children, 2 years of age.

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 infant/toddler space had no separation from other parts of the building by floor-to-ceiling walls.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (B) 2. B. (V) states: In facilities initially licensed for infant/toddler care after the effective date of these rules or facilities adding new infant/toddler space, no more than twenty four (24) infants/toddlers and/or two (2)-year olds shall be in a room. A room shall be defined as an area separated from other parts of the building by floor-to-ceiling walls. Stable partitions a minimum of four feet (4') in height shall be used to separate the infant/toddler or two (2)-year old groups, or both, in a room;
Correction Required
The infant/toddler space shall be separated by floor-to-ceiling walls, have stable partitions, and care for no more than 24 children at one time.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
10/23/2025
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements for the crib mattress/playpen padding/bedding were not met as evidenced by a fitted sheet was not used.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. D. states: The crib mattress or playpen pad shall be sized correctly to the crib or playpen, in good condition, waterproof and kept clean and dry, be firm and maintain its shape even when the fitted sheet designated for that model is used, such that there are no gaps between the mattress and the side of the crib or playpen. Only fitted sheets shall be used. Only fitted sheet shall be used and shall be changed immediately when soiled or wet.
Correction Required
Sleeping equipment shall meet safety and sanitation requirements.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
10/23/2025
Violation
Requirements for feeding equipment for infants and toddlers who are unable to sit at a table were not met as evidenced by the restraints were not available.
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
10/23/2025
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
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
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
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