DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

ELITE PREPARATORY SCHOOL, LLC

002689792

(417) 691-8176

3132 E 12TH ST
JOPLIN
MO  64801-5557

ELITE PREPARATORY SCHOOL, LLC



 

FITCH, MELODY

admin@eliteprepjoplin.com


RENEE L LAMONTIA

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

88

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

14 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

05/14/2026

11:11 AM

1:50 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2513362133


DocumentDocument-Date
EQUIPMENT LIST 04/10/2026
ANNUAL DECLARATION 04/01/2026
STAFF SHEET 04/10/2026
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 03/03/2026
SANITATION INSPECTION 12/16/2025
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 02/21/2018
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 01/24/2018
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 03/05/2018
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 01/24/2018
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 01/24/2018
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 01/24/2018
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 01/24/2018
APPLICATION 12/30/2019
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 09/06/2023
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 09/06/2023
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 09/06/2023
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 09/06/2023
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 09/06/2023
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 09/06/2023
DAILY SCHEDULE 09/06/2023
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 09/06/2023

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  3:45PM   5:45PM   7/16/2018



Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 3
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 15
Total Children 66
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 5 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Staff Makala Valdez and Ashlynn Boyd was in ratio with 5 children, ages 2 months to 1 year of age.
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Staff Mikenna Hammond and Hayden Buckley were in ratio with 8 children, 1 year of age.
4 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Staff Baily Austin, Melody Fitch, Brittanie Jordan, and Michaela Nelson were present in the building with no children in attendance.
2 14 PRESCHOOL Staff Jorden Withenshaw and Ashlynn Atkins were in ratio with 14 children, 4 to 5 years of age.
1 10 PRESCHOOL Staff Pam Cook was in ratio with 10 children, 4 years of age.
1 10 PRESCHOOL Staff Julie Shivley was in ratio with 10 children, 3 to 4 years of age.
1 7 PRESCHOOL Staff Dnae Copher was in ratio with 7 children, 2 to 3 years of age.
1 7 PRESCHOOL Staff Tammy Hardiman was in ratio with 7 children, 2 to 3 years of age.
1 5 TWO YEAR OLDS Staff Chelsey Greer was in ratio with 5 children, 2 years of age.

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
Napping equipment interferes with children’s play activities due to napping equipment left in place.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (B) 1. D. states: Space occupied by permanently placed cots, cribs, beds or playpens used for napping cannot be counted as usable floor space. Cots shall not be set up early or left in place to interfere with children's play activities.
Correction Required
Placement of napping equipment shall not interfere with child care space/activities.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
5/14/2026
Violation
Doors to the bathroom or stalls did not meet requirements as evidenced by there was a lock on the bathroom stall.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 5. states: Locks or latches shall not be used on bathroom or bathroom stall doors used by children below the first grade.
Correction Required
Doors to bathrooms or stalls, used by children below the first grade, shall not have locks or latches.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
5/14/2026
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements for the crib mattress/playpen padding/bedding were not met as evidenced by a crib mattress/pad was not sized correctly.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. D. states: The crib mattress or playpen pad shall be sized correctly to the crib or playpen, in good condition, waterproof and kept clean and dry, be firm and maintain its shape even when the fitted sheet designated for that model is used, such that there are no gaps between the mattress and the side of the crib or playpen. Only fitted sheets shall be used. Only fitted sheet shall be used and shall be changed immediately when soiled or wet.
Correction Required
Sleeping equipment shall meet safety and sanitation requirements.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
5/14/2026
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements for infant-toddler/preschool child medical examination reports on file were not met as evidenced by there was no medical examination report on file within 30 days of admission - the admission date(s) was/were 8.16.25.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (2) (A) states: The provider, within thirty (30) days following the admission of each infant, toddler or preschool child, shall require a medical examination report signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of a licensed physician and completed not more than twelve (12) months prior to admission. The provider may use the department’s medical assessment form or the provider may use its own form if it contains all the information on the department’s form. The Child Medical Examination Report (Infant/Toddler/Pre-School)form, revised 2021, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and available by the department at https://dese.mo.gov/childhood/forms. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.
Correction Required
Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility's written policies were not provided to parents at the time of enrollment.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (1) states: The provider shall establish, implement and maintain written policies pertaining to the program goals, admission, safe sleep practices for children less than one (1) year of age, care and discharge of children and shall provide a copy to the parent(s) at the time of enrollment.
Correction Required
The provider's written policies shall be provided to the parent(s) as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The provider did not advise the parent(s) at time of enrollment of the Licensing Rules for Group Day Care Homes and Child Day Care Center of Missouri.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (3) states: The provider shall have available a copy of the Licensing Rules for Group Day Care Homes and Child Day Care Centers in Missouri and shall advise the parent(s) at the time of enrollment of his/her child of the availability of the rules for review.
Correction Required
Licensing Rules for Group Day Care Homes and Child Day Care Centers of Missouri shall be available.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.142 Nighttime Care
Compliance
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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports
Compliance
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