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

10/06/2021

8:30 AM

9:03 AM

UNANNOUNCED

REINSPECTION

2409931211


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: NA
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 18
Total Children 50
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers, Rachel Westcott & Hannah Aldrich, was present with children ages 2 months to 16 months.
3 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Savannah Crisp, Erin Huston, Makaylla Sprake, caregivers, were present with children ages 12 months to 16 months.
2 8 MIXED Caregivers, Harlie Carrero & Alyssa McGuire, was present with children ages 17 months to 25 months. This classroom is part of the infant/toddler unit.
1 3 MIXED Caregiver, Miranda Tollar, was present with two 2-year olds and a 3-year old.
1 10 MIXED Caregiver, Ariana Beebe, was present with nine 4-year olds & a 5-year old.
5 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Present but not counted in staff/child ratios: Nicole Hansen, outside agency personnel; Lynn Smith, outside agency personnel; Kinsley Whisenand, Team Lead; Heather Thompson, Assistant Director; MIchael Danese, Cook; and Georgia Burns, Director.
1 7 PRESCHOOL Caregiver, Jennifer Agosto-Velez, was present with six 3-year olds & a 4-year old
1 3 TWO YEAR OLDS Caregiver, Alyssa Fain, was present with all 2-year olds. This classroom is part of the infant/toddler unit.
2 5 TWO YEAR OLDS Caregivers, Annamarie Smith & Chantilly Williams, was present with all 2-year olds.

 
19 CSR 30-62.032 Organization and Administration
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.042 Licensing Process
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.052 Annual Requirements
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Not Observed
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
10/6/2021
19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.122 Medical Examination Reports
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.142 Nighttime Care
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.152 Hourly Care Facilities
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.162 Overlap Care of Children
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.172 Emergency School Closings
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.182 Child Care Program
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.192 Health Care
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.202 Nutrition and Food Service
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.212 Transportation and Field Trips
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.222 Records and Reports
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-63.020 General Requirements
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-63.040 Background Screening Findings
Not Observed
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. —
Not Observed
RSMo 210.211.  License required - exceptions - written notice of licensure status, when.
Not Observed