DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

COLUMBIA MONTESSORI SOCIETY, INC.

000212497

(573) 449-5418

3 ANDERSON AVE
COLUMBIA
MO  65203-2674

COLUMBIA MONTESSORI SOCIETY, INC.



 

DRISSELL, MELAINA DANIELLE

Melaina.Drissell@columbiamontessori.org

Incorporated

CYNTHIA D MADDOX

1 MONTH - 12 YEARS

148

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

32 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

12/10/2025

1:55 PM

3:17 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2505195650


DocumentDocument-Date
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 06/09/1986
POLICIES 08/25/2003
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 12/13/1996
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 10/13/1996
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 05/24/2012
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 04/30/2004
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 08/25/2003
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 10/01/2009
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 05/11/2005
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 04/02/1991
DAILY SCHEDULE 06/09/1986
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 08/25/2003
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 03/16/2012
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 06/09/1986
APPLICATION 04/02/2018
STAFF SHEET 04/17/2018
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 04/17/2018
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 03/18/2025
EQUIPMENT LIST 05/30/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION 05/30/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 05/30/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION 03/28/2025




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 2
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 18
Total Children 58
StaffChildClass AgeNote
3 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Toddlers: Duncan McBride, Lucy Hines and Julia Rudolph were the staff with the children. Children ranged in age from 14 months to 2 years.
3 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Infants: Yu McCullen, Sherry Corpening and Brianna Roller were the staff with the children. Children ranged in age from 4 months to 13 months.
3 14 MIXED Pre-Primary South: Basilton Isle-Colon, Sarah Vovles and Bridget Weeks were the staff with the children. Children ranged in age from 2 years to 3 years with 9 children being 2 years of age.
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Sheila Dalton (office) was present for the inspection.
3 17 PRESCHOOL Primary West: DeMarcus Jackson, Caroline Young and Tim Lothian were the staff with the children. Children ranged in age from 3 years to 5 years.
5 13 PRESCHOOL Primary East: Sam Kennedy, Jett Cline, Abby Ruefer, Yunaisy Gallardo and Beyla Dodds were the teachers with the children. Children ranged in age from 3 to 4 years.

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
Lighting requirements for rooms used by children were not met as evidenced by lighting was insufficient to observe and supervise children in that when CI Maddox entered the room all lights were turned off and all light blocking curtains were closed, thus leaving the room extremely dark. After discussion with staff, a small light was turned on, on both sides of the room giving sufficient lighting at that time.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 4. states: Artificial or natural lighting shall supply at least ten (10) footcandles of light throughout each room used for child care.
Correction Required
Rooms used by children shall be equipped with required lighting.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
12/10/2025
Violation
The walls located in the bathroom on the left in the Primary East classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by in the back stall on the back wall there is a section of missing trim board and wallpaper, leaving peeling paint and exposed wall.
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

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, wooden octagon table with slates, in the toddler playground located next to the climber was not free of pointed parts as evidenced by one of the wooden slates is missing leaving 2 raised rusty nails exposed.
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

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
Not Observed
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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-600.040 Background Screening Findings
Not Observed
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