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Chez Meri Preschool

What the state has found

The state cited rules at all 4 of its licensing inspections since August 2024.

Licensing inspections

Aug 24, 20262 citations

  • “The walls located at back door was/were not in good condition as evidenced by paint chipping near door frame.”

    5 CSR 25-300.090 (F)

  • “The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the presence of hole in the ground in the northeast corner, creating a tripping hazard.”

    5 CSR 25-300.090 (C)

Nov 6, 20253 citations

  • “Requirements of 19 CSR 30-60.080 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by tornado drills were not held at least one time every three months.”

    5 CSR 25-300.070 (5)

  • “Requirements for fire safety inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection was not approved.”

  • “Requirements for the outdoor play area were not met as evidenced by the fence had openings that were greater than 3 1/2 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured 4".”

    5 CSR 25-300.090 (A)

May 6, 20253 citations

  • “Requirements of 19 CSR 30-60.080 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by tornado drills were not held at least one time every three months.”

    5 CSR 25-300.070 (5)

  • “Requirements for the outdoor play area were not met as evidenced by the fence had openings that were greater than 3 1/2 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured 4".”

    5 CSR 25-300.090 (A)

  • “Requirements for fire safety inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection was not approved.”

Aug 7, 20242 citations

  • “The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the presence of logs around garden area not secured.”

    5 CSR 25-300.090 (C)

  • “The equipment, a swings, that is over 24 inches high, does not have sufficient impact absorbing material present as evidenced by only grass was present.”

    5 CSR 25-300.090 (D)

Read every record and the state’s reports

State record — Missouri DESE Office of Childhood

Last visit
August 24, 2026
On file
4 visits since August 2024 — all of them cited findings
Fixed?
The latest correction deadline was August 21, 2026. Missouri DESE Office of Childhood does not publish whether it was made.
Most serious
Missouri DESE Office of Childhood does not publish a severity level for a citation, so there is no most-serious to name.

Missouri DESE marks every rule section of an inspection Compliance, Violation or Not Observed, and for each violation publishes the inspector’s observation, the rule quoted in full, the correction required and a deadline. A complaint investigation is published where the state substantiated a rule violation, with its disposition.

Aug 2026 Compliance verification visit 2 findings

Compliance verification visit · August 24, 2026

5 CSR 25-300.090 (F) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 · Correction due August 21, 2026

The walls located at back door was/were not in good condition as evidenced by paint chipping near door frame.

Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

5 CSR 25-300.090 (C) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 4 · Correction due August 21, 2026

The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the presence of hole in the ground in the northeast corner, creating a tripping hazard.

Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

State licensing record

Nov 2025 Compliance verification visit 3 findings

Compliance verification visit · November 6, 2025

5 CSR 25-300.070 (5) · Fire Safety Requirements · Correction due August 6, 2025

Requirements of 19 CSR 30-60.080 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by tornado drills were not held at least one time every three months.

Required correction: Fire and tornado drills shall be completed and recorded as required.

RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized. 1. · Correction due November 5, 2025

Requirements for fire safety inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection was not approved.

Required correction: An approved sanitation and fire/safety inspection shall be kept on file and be available as required.

5 CSR 25-300.090 (A) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 4 · Correction due August 6, 2025

Requirements for the outdoor play area were not met as evidenced by the fence had openings that were greater than 3 1/2 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured 4".

Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be on or adjoining the property and fenced as required.

State licensing record

May 2025 Annual visit 3 findings

Annual visit · May 6, 2025

5 CSR 25-300.070 (5) · Fire Safety Requirements

Requirements of 19 CSR 30-60.080 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by tornado drills were not held at least one time every three months.

Required correction: Fire and tornado drills shall be completed and recorded as required.

5 CSR 25-300.090 (A) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 4

Requirements for the outdoor play area were not met as evidenced by the fence had openings that were greater than 3 1/2 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured 4".

Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be on or adjoining the property and fenced as required.

RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized. 1.

Requirements for fire safety inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection was not approved.

Required correction: An approved sanitation and fire/safety inspection shall be kept on file and be available as required.

State licensing record

Aug 2024 Compliance verification visit 2 findings

Compliance verification visit · August 7, 2024

5 CSR 25-300.090 (C) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 4 · Correction due August 5, 2024

The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the presence of logs around garden area not secured.

Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

5 CSR 25-300.090 (D) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 4 · Correction due August 5, 2024

The equipment, a swings, that is over 24 inches high, does not have sufficient impact absorbing material present as evidenced by only grass was present.

Required correction: Impact absorbent materials shall be in the fall zone for any equipment over 24 inches high.

State licensing record

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How they teach

Play-based, nature and outdoor and bilingual

“Fostering a Connection to Nature Students will… Observe and grow plants Tune in to seasonal changes in weather and the activity of local plants and animals”

Who cares for your child

Meredith Howard (Owner and Lead Teacher), 6 years in early childhood.

A day here

Calendar
School year
Schedule
half-day, part-time

Details

(816) 651-5123

Website
chezmeripreschool.com
Address
515 Locust St
License
003073249, active
Ages they serve
ages 3-5

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State record

From Missouri DESE Office of Childhood’s published reports, last checked October 10, 2026.

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