DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

MONTESSORI CHILDREN'S HOUSE OF BLUE SPRINGS, INC.

001707586

(816) 228-2008

1850 NE US 40 HWY
BLUE SPRINGS
MO  64015-2226

MONTESSORI CHILDREN'S HOUSE OF BLUE SPRINGS, INC.



 

JACOBSON, KERI A

contact@thinkmontessori.com

Incorporated

CURTIS WEST

24 MONTHS - 15 YEARS

100

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

54 FULL DAY PRESCHOOL CHILDREN
 
Inspection Information

02/20/2026

9:55 AM

11:10 AM

UNANNOUNCED

SUPPLEMENTAL

2508690992


DocumentDocument-Date
SAMPLE FORMS 06/28/2004
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 08/20/2012
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 07/30/2002
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 07/30/2002
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 08/09/2004
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 04/09/2012
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 04/09/2012
DAILY SCHEDULE 07/30/2012
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 06/28/2004
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 07/08/2002
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 08/30/2018
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 08/30/2018
SANITATION INSPECTION 09/15/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION 10/14/2025
EQUIPMENT LIST 10/14/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 10/14/2025
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 09/05/2025




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 5
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 5
Total Children 26
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 18 MIXED Director Keri Jacobson and Caregiver Li Ni Morse with 18 children ages 2 years old to 5years old, with one child aged 2 years old.
1 0 MIXED President Diana Williams with zero children.
2 8 PRESCHOOL Caregiver Madison Hankinson and Caregiver Andrea Hart with eight children ages 3 years old to 4 years old.

Compliance List
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Not Observed
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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
A caregiver was not knowledgeable of the needs of children as evidenced by On February 12, 2026, Caregiver Diana Williams was holding Child A on her lap with his face down towards the ground. Child A requested to go to the bathroom. She believed Child A didn’t need to use the bathroom and was just trying to find a reason to be released from her hold. Child A ended up wetting himself while she held him on her lap..
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (E) states: Caregivers shall have knowledge of the needs of children and shall be sensitive to the capabilities, interests, and problems of children in care.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall meet child care personnel requirements.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2024, the staff listed need the following information: Lily Morse (Li Ni) needs 3.75 additional hours.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (A) states: The center director, group child care home provider, all other caregivers, and those volunteers who are counted in staff/child ratios shall obtain at least twelve (12) clock hours of child-care related training during each calendar year. Clock hour training shall be approved by the department.
Correction Required
Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Not Observed
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Constructive, age-appropriate methods of discipline were not used as evidenced by Diana Williams stated that Child A (5 years old) would become combative by hitting and kicking caregivers and would need to be restrained. She would hold Child A in her lap with her arms wrapped around Child A to keep him calm. She would use her legs to secure Child A’s legs. She would continue to hold Child A until he calmed down. Caregiver Andrea Hart stated that after seeing Dianna restrain Child A for becoming combative that she would also restrain Child A if needed. From a sitting position she would hold Child A between her legs with her arms wrapped around Child A in a safety jacket hold until Child A would calm down..
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program (1) (C) 3. states: Only constructive, age-appropriate methods of discipline shall be used to help children develop self-control and assume responsibility for their own actions.
Correction Required
Constructive, age-appropriate discipline shall be used; no physical punishment is permitted.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service
Not Observed
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Li Ni (Lily Morse), Andrea Heart (Blackman), Patricia Davis, Laurie Huseby, Diana Williams and Keri Jacobson.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (5) states: Criminal background checks shall be completed for each child care staff member every five (5) years.
Correction Required
Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Maddison Hankison.
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.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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. —
Not Observed
RSMo 210.211.  License required - exceptions - written notice of licensure status, when.
Not Observed