MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT

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Facility Information

Facility Name
CASA DIA MONTESSORI

Facility DVN
000187079

Phone
(314) 892-4446

Physical Address
610 KINSWOOD LN
ST LOUIS
MO 63129

Owner
NORTH AMERICAN MONTESSORI-CHILD CARE, INC.

Mailing Address
424 S CLAY
ST LOUIS
MO 63122

Provider/Director
DELIC, LEILA

E-mail Address
terim424@gmail.com

Incorporated
Incorporated

Child Care Specialist
JULIE PLEIMANN

Age Range
6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

Capacity
192

Facility Type
GROUP HOME AND CENTER

Limitations
40 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 24 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 40 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS

Inspection Information

Date
04/28/2026

Arrival Time
10:30 AM

Departure Time
12:12 PM

Notice
UNANNOUNCED

Inspection Type
COMPLIANCE MONITORING

Inspection ID
2512272050

Document	Document-Date
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU	09/21/1983
SAMPLE FORMS	10/04/1983
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY	09/21/1983
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES	06/09/1979
DISCIPLINE POLICIES	09/21/1983
DAILY SCHEDULE	09/21/1983
CHILD CARE PRACTICES	09/21/1983
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR	10/12/1983
DIAGRAM/INDOOR	10/12/1983
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION	10/07/1983
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL	10/04/1983
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL	10/04/1983
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES	08/21/2012
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS	06/19/2018
STAFF SHEET	08/22/2018
POLICIES	08/11/2016
SAFE SLEEP POLICY	08/11/2016
APPLICATION	06/02/2020
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN	03/21/2019
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING	10/15/2025
EQUIPMENT LIST	10/15/2025
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION	07/09/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION	07/01/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION	08/04/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS	10/15/2025

Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with 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 31

Total Children 110

Staff	Child	Class Age	Note
2	3	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Muhiba Muratovic and Basmah Alsaad were present with three children who were 4-months-old through 6-months-old.
2	5	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Christine Saberton and Ines Selomovic were present with five children who were 10-months-old through 14-months-old.
3	7	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Mursal Shah, Anne Dulle and Alexa Garcia were present with seven children who were 13-months-old through 19-months-old.
2	5	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Yamin Montes and Kara Smith were present with five children who were 20-months-old through 23-months-old.
2	5	MIXED	Rahima Sahel and Sehiza Ceivonic were present with five children who were 2-years-old through 3-years-old, including four who were 2-years-old.
2	8	MIXED	Madison Assalia and Elvira Salkic were present with eight children who were 2-years-old through 3-years-old, including seven who were 2-years-old.
4	0	NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE	Director Leila Delic, OA Elma Sisic and Chefs Sada Alagic and Mevlida Fajic were present with no children in attendance.
3	15	PRESCHOOL	Luisa Jimenez, Jen Fields and Kaitlyn Raborn were present with fifteen children who were 3-years-old through 5-years-old.
2	16	PRESCHOOL	Alyssa Cervera and Vickie Reddler were present with sixteen children who were 3-years-old through 5-years-old.
2	14	PRESCHOOL	Christopher Houska and Alex Todd were present with fourteen children who were 3-years-old through 5-years-old.
2	7	PRESCHOOL	Shabnam Qayoumi and Ajla Omerovic were present with seven children who were 3-years-old through 5-years-old.
1	3	PRESCHOOL	Ilma Selimovic was present with three children who were 3-years-old through 5-years-old.
2	14	TWO YEAR OLDS	Vickie Reddler and Nihada Mehmedovic were present with fourteen children who were all 2-years-old.
2	8	TWO YEAR OLDS	Mirsada Grozdanic and Evelin Garcia were present with eight children who were all 2-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

Compliance

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

Violation

	Provider Comments
Violation Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: a box of Clorox Powder and a container of Clorox Wipes. The item(s) was/were located unlocked cabinets in 2-year-old rooms. . Licensing Rule Reference 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (I) states: All flammable liquids, matches, cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages, hazardous personal care items or other hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children. Correction Required Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children. Correction Verification Corrected on Site Compliance Date 4/28/2026
Violation The walls located A 2-year-old classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by there was a 2x1 space of peeling paint. 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 Corrected on Site Compliance Date 4/28/2026
Violation The floors located in two preschool classrooms was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the area rugs were torn and shredding. 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 Corrected on Site Compliance Date 4/28/2026

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

Not Observed

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

Not Observed

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

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

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