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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
4/7/2023 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 25-500.202(1)(E) One (1) serving of fluid milk shall be served with each meal.
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;
Conclusion Summary
Compliance Inspector (CI) JD Greer conducted an unannounced investigation of the allegation that children were not being fed according to licensing rules. The allegation is substantiated based on the following information: 5 CSR 25-500.202(1)(E) which states, "One (1) serving of fluid milk shall be served with each meal." On April 12, 2023, CI Greer interviewed Caregiver Randi Pace who stated breakfast today, April 12, 2023, was oatmeal. There was no milk and no fruit served with the meal, only water. April 10, 2023, the breakfast was cheerios with water and no milk. On April 12, 2023, CI Greer interviewed Caregiver Kim Flathers who stated breakfast today, April 12, 2023, was oatmeal with no milk. There was nothing else served with the oatmeal.
Corrective Measures
Corrective MeasureCompleted (Y/N)Completed Date
The facility shall conduct a staff meeting to review all licensing rules and regulations. The facility must provide the Office of Childhood with a statement, signed by all staff (paid employees or unpaid volunteers), to indicate they understand and agree to follow those rules and regulations. Y 8/4/2023 12:00:00 AM
Signs shall be posted at all entrances of the rooms displaying the required staff/child ratios. Pictures of posted signs will be sent to the Office of Childhood for verification. Y 7/31/2023 12:00:00 AM
Disposition
SUBSTANTIATED
Disposition Date
7/7/2023 12:00:00 AM
Approving Supervisor
FOX, ROMENA