DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

HARMONY MONTESSORI ACADEMY, LLC

003062297

(417) 462-6887

2231 ANNIE BAXTER AVE
JOPLIN
MO  64804-0328

HARMONY MONTESSORI ACADEMY, LLC



 

GURLEY, LEAH SUZANNE/MICHELLE

hmajoplin@outlook.com


RENEE L LAMONTIA

6 WEEKS - 6 YEARS

72

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

32 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT
 
Inspection Information

11/13/2025

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COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION

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DocumentDocument-Date
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 10/17/2024
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 09/20/2024
DAILY SCHEDULE 10/21/2024
APPLICATION 10/21/2024
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 10/18/2024
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 09/24/2024
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 09/20/2024
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 09/20/2024
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 10/22/2024
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 10/22/2024
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 09/27/2024
EQUIPMENT LIST 09/20/2024
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 09/20/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 10/21/2024
POLICIES 09/20/2024
SAMPLE FORMS 09/20/2024
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 10/21/2024
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 09/20/2024
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 09/20/2024
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 10/21/2024
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 09/20/2024
LICENSING ORIENTATION 03/30/2024
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 08/13/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION 06/11/2025




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.

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Outdoor equipment, child trikes, in the playyard was not in good condition as evidenced by 2 bikes were missing handle grips.
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.

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Compliance Date
10/21/2025
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
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by 1 immunization record(s) was/were not on file.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care (4) (A) states: No child shall be permitted to enroll in or attend any day care facility caring for ten (10) or more children unless the child has been immunized adequately against vaccine preventable childhood illnesses specified by the department in accordance with recommendations of the Immunization Practices Advisory Committee (ACIP). The parent or guardian of the child shall provide satisfactory evidence of the required immunizations. Satisfactory evidence means a statement, certificate or record from a physician or other recognized health facility or personnel, stating that the required immunizations have been given to the child and verifying the type of vaccine and the month, day and year of administration.
Correction Required
Child immunization requirements shall be on file as required.

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Compliance Date
10/21/2025
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
1 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.

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Compliance Date
10/21/2025
Violation
2 child(ren) records did not include address 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.

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Compliance Date
10/21/2025
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Emma Flaherty .
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.

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Compliance Date
11/13/2025
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