DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

PASSPORT TO LEARNING LANGUAGE IMMERSION CENTERS LLC

003008426

(314) 802-7127

902 BATES ST UNIT 1
ST LOUIS
MO  63111-2116

PASSPORT TO LEARNING LANGUAGE IMMERSION CENTERS LLC



 

STRAUBE TIAGO, LAURA BETH

passporttolearning.stl@gmail.com


BRITTNEY RALPH

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

37

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

8 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; INCLUDES ADDRESS: 5601 COLORADO AVE., ST. LOUIS, MO 63111; 902 BATES ST. UNIT 1: 18 CHILDREN, 6 WEEKS THROUGH 12 YEARS; 5601 COLORADO AVE.: 19 CHILDREN, 2 YEARS THROUGH 12 YEARS
 
Inspection Information

06/03/2026

10:43 AM

11:17 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2515013140


DocumentDocument-Date
DAILY SCHEDULE 01/19/2024
LICENSING ORIENTATION 01/28/2023
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 04/04/2024
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 04/04/2024
POLICIES 04/04/2024
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 02/23/2023
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 09/19/2023
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 09/19/2023
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 09/10/2024
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 09/12/2024
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 08/25/2025
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 12/11/2025
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 11/30/2023
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 04/04/2024
OWNER/PROVIDER REFERENCES 04/13/2023
SAMPLE FORMS 04/04/2024
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 04/04/2024
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 12/11/2025
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 09/24/2024
APPLICATION 11/27/2024
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 11/27/2024
SANITATION INSPECTION 10/21/2025
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 11/27/2024
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 03/13/2025
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 03/13/2025
EQUIPMENT LIST 08/20/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 12/11/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION 12/11/2025




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 10
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 20
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Staff members, Casandra Schodl and Fatme Goudrazi were present with six children ages ranging between 7-months-old to 21-months-old.
1 7 MIXED Staff member, Simone Costa-Gemes was present with seven children ages ranging between 2-years-old to 4-years-old. There were four 2-year-olds present.
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Cook, Salome Gutirrez was present with zero children in attendance.
1 7 PRESCHOOL Staff member, Gracielz Mogollon was present with seven children all aged 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 bottle of fabuloso, a can of all purpose cleaner, and a bottle of sunscreen. The item(s) was/were located in the preschool bathroom down stairs.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Flooring did not meet requirements as evidenced by washable area rugs were not laundered daily.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (B) 2. B. (VI) states: Floors shall be tile, linoleum or wood and shall be mopped and sanitized daily. Washable area rugs that are laundered daily may be used. Centers initially licensed after the effective date of these rules or facilities adding new infant/toddler space shall not use carpet;
Correction Required
Floors shall be made of approved materials; floor coverings and rugs cleaned and sanitized as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
6/3/2026
Violation
The use of potty chairs/junior commode/adaptor seat did not meet requirements as evidenced by potty chairs were not located in a bathroom.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (C) 2. states: One (1) potty chair, junior commode or toilet with an adapter seat shall be provided for every four (4) children being toilet trained. Potty chairs shall be located in the bathroom and shall be emptied, cleaned and disinfected after each use.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide, clean, and disinfect potty training equipment as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table was not located where caregiver could maintain supervision of his/her group of children. The diapering table was located against the wall in the infant/toddler unit and in the preschool classroom located upstairs.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (4) (A) states: A safe diapering table with a waterproof washable surface shall be used for changing diapers. The diapering table shall be located within or adjacent to the group space so the caregiver using the diapering table can maintain supervision of his/her group of children at all times.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide a safe and clean diapering table as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by resilient material was not uniformly spread over the fall-zone area.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 7. states: Areas under and around outdoor equipment shall have continuous maintenance to ensure that the material remains in place and retains its cushioning properties. The resilient material shall be supplemented immediately or replaced as needed.
Correction Required
The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: bag of ice melt with holes. The item(s) was/were located in the outdoor play space near the door that leads upstairs. .
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
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Salome Gutierrez, and Sara Carriedo-Lara did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (4) (A) 3. states: The child care provider, group child care home provider, child care staff members, and volunteers shall complete safe sleep training described in subsection (4)(A) of this rule within thirty (30) days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
Correction Required
The department-approved safe sleep training must be completed within 30 days of employment or volunteering.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Salome Gutierrez, Casandra Schodl, Laura Straube, Sara Carriedo-Lara, and Debora Pereira Nascimento as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (A) states: All persons working in a child care facility in any capacity during child care hours, including volunteers counted in staff/child ratios, shall be in good physical and emotional health with no physical or mental conditions which would interfere with child care responsibilities. These persons shall have a medical examination report, signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of a licensed physician, on file at the facility at the time of initial licensure or within thirty (30) days following employment.
Correction Required
Medical reports shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
A medical examination report did not include either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) for the following staff: Salome Gutierrez, Casandra Schodl, Laura Straube, Sara Carriedo-Lara, and Debora Pereira Nascimento.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) . states: Medical examination reports shall include either a Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form, completed and signed by a health care professional, or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) completed not more than twelve (12) months before beginning work in the facility. The Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form, revised March 2014, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, PO Box 570, Jefferson City, MO 65102 and available by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services at https://health.mo.gov/living/healthcondiseases/communicable/tuberculosis/tbmanual/pdf/RiskAssessmentform.pdf. If the person has signs or symptoms of tuberculosis, or risk factors for tuberculosis, then testing for tuberculosis shall occur.
Correction Required
Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberculin skin test (TST) as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

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 1/8/2024.
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
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
One serving of fluid milk was not served with each meal.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service (1) (E) states: One (1) serving of fluid milk shall be served with each meal.
Correction Required
Milk shall be served as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
A child who showed evidence of wanting to feed him/herself was not encouraged and permitted to do so as evidenced by a 10-month-old child was laying in their crib with a bottle and a bottle prop device. The bottle prop device was removed and the child was able to hold their bottle on their own.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service (2) (E) states: When an infant/toddler shows evidence of wanting to feed him/herself, the child shall be encouraged and permitted to do so.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall encourage and permit children to feed themselves as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
6/3/2026
5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips
Not Observed
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