DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

HOPE MONTESSORI ACADEMY LAKE ST. LOUIS

001559282

(636) 561-2811

1880 S HENKE RD
LAKE ST LOUIS
MO  63367-4013

HOPE EDUCATIONAL & RESEARCH CENTER



 

WORLEY, PAMELA KAE

LAKESTL@HOPEACADEMY.COM

Incorporated

KIMBERLY KINNAIRD

6 WEEKS - 6 YEARS

173

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

10 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 40 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

02/24/2026

9:13 AM

10:18 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2508742318


DocumentDocument-Date
DAILY SCHEDULE 03/02/2011
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 05/16/2011
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 03/02/2011
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 07/24/2013
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 07/24/2013
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 07/27/2012
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 03/02/2011
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 03/02/2011
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 05/16/2011
POLICIES 03/02/2011
SAMPLE FORMS 03/02/2011
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 03/02/2011
APPLICATION 06/19/2019
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 07/31/2023
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 08/24/2023
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 08/24/2023
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 07/31/2023
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 03/11/2025
EQUIPMENT LIST 08/26/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION 03/19/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 08/26/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION 08/26/2025




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 71
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 5 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers Destiny Sullivan and Swathi Badda present with children ages 16-months-old to 30-months-old.
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers Shirly Baur and Gloria Nicholson present with children ages 19-months-old to 34-months-old.
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers Sarah Pashos,and Bhardthi Periasamy present with children ages 17-months-old to 35-months-old.
1 3 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregiver Joanna Camors present with children ages 13-months-old to 15-months-old.
1 1 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregiver Janice Burns present with children ages 22-months-old.
4 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Additional staff present on the premise, Director Pam Worley, Assistant Melanie Schowe, Cook Maria Stewart, and Cook Joyce Wise were present without children.
2 17 PRESCHOOL Caregivers Sascha Pahwa and Jodie Pashospresent with children ages 3-years-old to 6-years-old.
2 20 PRESCHOOL Caregivers Deb Beaucheman and Anitha Gopalarisman present with children ages 3-years-old to 6-years-old.
2 9 PRESCHOOL Caregivers Rosalvia Ferreyra and Lisa Maddock present with children ages 3-years-old to 6-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
Not Observed
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 8 inches on the lower part of the fence on the infant/toddler playground.
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

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 large enough for a child to crawl or fall through - the openings measured 16 inches on the lower part of the fence on the infant/toddler playground.
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
Not Observed
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
Not Observed
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