DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

LA PETITE ACADEMY, INC.

001181046

(816) 468-8800

9371 N OAK TFWY
KANSAS CITY
MO  64155

LA PETITE ACADEMY, INC.



 


7034@LAPETITE.COM

Incorporated

GREGG GILLEN

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

159

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

30 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 16 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 30 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

10/21/2021

12:00 PM

3:16 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2410955451


DocumentDocument-Date
SANITATION INSPECTION 08/23/2021
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 10/21/2021
ANNUAL DECLARATION 10/21/2021
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 10/06/1998
SAMPLE FORMS 09/07/2006
POLICIES 09/07/2006
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 07/09/2010
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 07/09/2010
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 10/09/1998
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 10/06/1998
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 09/07/2006
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 10/07/2010
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 10/07/2010
DAILY SCHEDULE 10/09/1998
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 09/07/2006
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 10/09/1998
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 07/03/2017
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 06/15/2012
STAFF SHEET 09/16/2020
EQUIPMENT LIST 09/16/2020
APPLICATION 06/16/2020




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 9
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 14
Total Children 83
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Kimberly Elbert and Megan Jones were caring for eight children, 1-4 month, 1-8 month, 4-7 month and 2-9 month.
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Selma Nino and Bethany Bates were caring for eight children 3-13 month, 3-17 month and 2-23 month
1 3 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Candace Berg was caring for three 12 month.
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Kayla Horton and Narissa Jones were caring for eight children 5-12 month, 1-11 month, 1-10 month and 1-9 month.
2 20 MIXED Samantha Carey and Melissa Bird were caring for twenty children 2-3 year, 2-5 year and 16-4 years.
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Amanda Lewey was present with no children present.
1 10 PRESCHOOL Becky Schafer was caring for ten children30-35 months.
1 10 PRESCHOOL Marisa Alvarez was caring for ten children 3-4 years.
2 16 TWO YEAR OLDS Melinda Orr and Shawna Gibson were caring for sixteen children all 2's.

 
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The staff sheet was not submitted.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (D) states: A current staff sheet.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit a current staff sheet as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (A) states: Evidence of compliance with a fire and safety inspection as conducted by the State Fire Marshal or his/her designee.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual fire safety requirements.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that hallway.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (G) states: Protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets shall be used in areas accessible to the children.
Correction Required
The facility shall use outlet covers or twist-lock outlets as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
10/21/2021
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: chemicals. The item(s) was/were located unlocked cabinet in the preschool room..
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (I) states: All flammable liquids, matches, cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages, hazardous personal care items or other hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
Correction Required
Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
10/21/2021
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by fire drills were not held at least one time each month.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (2) (F) states: Child care staff shall conduct at least one (1) fire drill each month and a disaster drill at least every three (3) months. The disaster drills shall include tornado drills. The provider shall maintain a written record at the facility of the date, type of drill, time required to evacuate the building, and number of children present during the drill.
Correction Required
Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements of facilities participation in disaster and emergency drills were not met as evidenced by the disaster or emergency drill was not held at least one time every three months.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (3) (A) states: The licensee shall ensure that the facility has on file documentation that, at least every three (3) months, all staff and children at the facility have participated in a disaster or emergency drill based on the facility's disaster and emergency plan.
Correction Required
Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: Salma Nino, Marisa Alvarez and Bethany Bates.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (K) . states: The child care provider shall ensure that within seven (7) days of employment or volunteering and before being left alone with children that caregivers receive a facility orientation. The child care provider shall ensure that documentation verifying completion of the facility orientation is maintained and on file for review by the department for each caregiver. The facility orientation shall include:
Correction Required
The facility shall ensure that a facility orientation occurs within 7 days and documentation verifying completion is maintained and on file for review by the department for each caregiver.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Background screening information was not available for review for Bethany Bates.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (Q) states: Background screening information received by the provider shall be retained in the individual’s file in a confidential manner and available for review.
Correction Required
Background screening information shall be available and kept confidential.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Salma Nino and Marisa Alvarez as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (A) states: All persons working in a day care facility in any capacity during child care hours, including volunteers counted in staff/child ratios, shall be in good physical and emotional health with no physical or mental conditions which would interfere with child care responsibilities. These persons shall have a medical examination report, signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of a licensed physician, on file at the facility at the time of initial licensure or within thirty (30) days following employment.
Correction Required
Medical reports shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
A medical examination report did not include a completed Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form for Salma Nino and Marisa Alvarez.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) . states: Medical examination reports shall include a “Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis” form, included herein, completed and signed by a health care professional, as provided by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (MDHSS). If the person has signs or symptoms of tuberculosis, or risk factors for tuberculosis, then testing for tuberculosis shall occur.
Correction Required
TB reports shall be on file as required

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.142 Nighttime Care
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.152 Hourly Care Facilities
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.162 Overlap Care of Children
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.172 Emergency School Closings
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by required immunizations verifying the type of vaccine and the month, day and year of administration was not on file for C, D, E, F child(ren).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care (4) (A) states: No child shall be permitted to enroll in or attend any day care facility caring for ten (10) or more children unless the child has been immunized adequately against vaccine preventable childhood illnesses specified by the department in accordance with recommendations of the Immunization Practices Advisory Committee (ACIP). The parent or guardian of the child shall provide satisfactory evidence of the required immunizations. Satisfactory evidence means a statement, certificate or record from a physician or other recognized health facility or personnel, stating that the required immunizations have been given to the child and verifying the type of vaccine and the month, day and year of administration.
Correction Required
Child immunization requirements shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports
Compliance
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Compliance
5 CSR 25-600.040 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