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MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD - CHILD CARE COMPLIANCE

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION OF SUBSTANTIATED STATUTE OR RULE VIOLATIONS
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Facility Information
Date of Report
1/30/2023 12:00:00 AM
DVN
002038511
Facility Name
MONTESSORI DAY SCHOOL OF BLUE SPRINGS, LLC
Facility Address
1505 NW MOCK AVE
City
BLUE SPRINGS
Zip Code
64015-3096
Phone
(816) 224-2525
County
JACKSON
Assigned Specialist
GREER, JOHN
Rule/Statute Violation(s)
ViolationViolation Description
5 CSR 25-500.082(2)(B)2.B.(IV) No more than eight (8) infant/toddlers or sixteen (16) two (2) -year olds shall be in a group;
5 CSR 25-500.112(1)(A) Birth Through Two (2) Years. Groups composed of mixed ages through two (2) years shall have no less than one (1) adult to four (4) children, with no more than eight (8) children in a group;
5 CSR 25-500.082(1)(I) All flammable liquids, matches, cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages, hazardous personal care items or other hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
5 CSR 25-500.082(2)(A)9. The facility shall be clean at all times and free of dirt, insects, spiders, rodents or other pests.
5 CSR 25-500.082(3)(A)7. Bathrooms shall be clean and odor free.
Conclusion Summary
Compliance Inspector (CI) JD Greer conducted an investigation of the allegation that the facility is out of ratio. The allegation is substantiated based on the following information: 5 CSR 25-500.112(1)(A) which states, "Birth Through Two (2) Years. Groups composed of mixed ages through two (2) years shall have no less than one (1) adult to four (4) children, with no more than eight (8) children in a group;" AND 5 CSR 25-500.082(2)(B)2.B.(IV), which states, "No more than eight (8) infant/toddlers or sixteen (16) two (2) -year olds shall be in a group;" On February 2, 2023, CI Greer conducted an unannounced walkthrough of the facility and observed Caregivers Amanda Hahn and Julie Lamb were present with ten children, 3-months-old to 13-months-old. On February 2, 2023, CI Greer interviewed Caregiver Amanda Hahn who stated the facility is out of ratio every 2-3 weeks in the infant room. On February 2, 2023, CI Greer interviewed Caregiver Randi Pace who stated the facility is often out of ratio in the infant room. On February 2, 2023, CI Greer interviewed Caregiver Julie Lamb who stated the facility is out of ratio in the infant room 1-2 times a week.
Corrective Measures
Corrective MeasureCompleted (Y/N)Completed Date
Signs shall be posted at all entrances of the rooms displaying the required staff/child ratios. Y 7/31/2023 12:00:00 AM
The provider shall create a plan that ensures that classrooms, hallways, bathroom, and kitchen are properly cleaned throughout the day. A copy of the plan shall be provided to the Office of Childhood. Y 8/4/2023 12:00:00 AM
Disposition
SUBSTANTIATED
Disposition Date
7/7/2023 12:00:00 AM
Approving Supervisor
FOX, ROMENA