DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

LA PETITE ACADEMY, INC.

000398083

(816) 364-0014

719 N 36TH ST
ST JOSEPH
MO  64506

LA PETITE ACADEMY, INC.



 

BURNS, GEORGIA SUE

gburns@lapetite.com

Incorporated

MICHELLE RENEE TRUSSELL

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

91

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

20 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 40 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

09/15/2021

9:25 AM

11:19 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2408306172


DocumentDocument-Date
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 04/15/2005
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 07/18/1996
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 07/24/1990
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 07/24/1990
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 07/18/1994
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 09/06/1990
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 07/06/2004
DAILY SCHEDULE 07/18/1996
POLICIES 07/18/1994
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 07/18/1994
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 07/18/1994
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 07/06/2004
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 07/15/2016
APPLICATION 05/08/2018
EQUIPMENT LIST 07/26/2021
STAFF SHEET 07/26/2021
SANITATION INSPECTION 06/29/2021
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 09/14/2021
ANNUAL DECLARATION 04/29/2021




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 1
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 17
Total Children 47
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers Hannah Aldrich and Avery Borran were present with 7 children, ages 2 months to 11 months.
2 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers Michael Talbott and Alyssa McGuire were present with 4 children, all 1 year old.
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregiver Harlie Carrero was present with 4 children, all 1 year old.
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers Anna Smith and Jennifer Agosto were present with 8 children, all 2 years old.
2 8 MIXED Caregivers Billie Webb and Rachel Westcott were present with 8 children (two 1 year old and six 3 year old).
1 7 MIXED Caregiver Candice Swanstone was present with 7 children (one 2 years old, six 3 years old).
6 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Caregivers present but not counted in staff/child ratios: Georgia Burns, Director MIchael Danese, cook Heather Thompson-Asst Director Miranda Tolar-teacher Nichole Hanson-outside agency Lynn Smith=-outside agency
1 9 PRESCHOOL Caregiver Ariana Beebe was present with 9 children, all 4 years old.

 
19 CSR 30-62.032 Organization and Administration
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.042 Licensing Process
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.052 Annual Requirements
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The requirements for sleeping materials were not met as evidenced by there was an inadequate amount of approved sleeping equipment - the number short was 12 cribs.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1. A. states: An individual cot or bed shall be provided for each child who naps or sleeps. An individually assigned sheet and blanket shall be provided for each child twelve (12) months and older who naps or sleeps. Upper levels of bunk beds shall not be used.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide sleeping equipment and bedding as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.122 Medical Examination Reports
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.142 Nighttime Care
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.152 Hourly Care Facilities
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.162 Overlap Care of Children
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.172 Emergency School Closings
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.182 Child Care Program
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.192 Health Care
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.202 Nutrition and Food Service
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.212 Transportation and Field Trips
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.222 Records and Reports
Compliance
19 CSR 30-63.020 General Requirements
Compliance
19 CSR 30-63.040 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