DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

LA PETITE ACADEMY, INC.

000168223

(816) 436-5551

404 NE 76 ST
GLADSTONE
MO  64118

LA PETITE ACADEMY, INC.



 

WILLIAMS, AMANDA

7032@lapetite.com

Incorporated

TONY A NURNBERG

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

80

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

16 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 8 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 16 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

12/08/2021

10:51 AM

12:28 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2414765181


DocumentDocument-Date
ANNUAL DECLARATION 02/11/2021
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 05/14/2021
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 02/17/2021
APPLICATION 03/10/2020
EQUIPMENT LIST 05/14/2021
STAFF SHEET 03/10/2020
SANITATION INSPECTION 04/30/2021
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 03/10/2020
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 05/24/2021
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 05/28/1981
SAMPLE FORMS 04/20/2008
POLICIES 03/30/2004
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 05/28/1981
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 05/28/1981
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 05/28/1981
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 03/30/2004
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 05/28/1981
DAILY SCHEDULE 04/14/1994
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 03/14/1994
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 09/30/2013
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 05/28/1981
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 03/13/2018
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 03/13/2018

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  4:00PM   6:00PM   11/24/2020



Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 5
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 10
Total Children 47
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Facility staff Carla Garcia was present with 4 children ages 12 months to 22 months.
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Facility staff Reya Cranfill and Cynthia Cortez were present with 8 children. 3 months to 12 months in age.
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Facility staff Derrian Davis was present with no children
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Director Amanda Williams present with no children
2 12 PRESCHOOL Facility Staff Abby Kennedy and Rachel Diehl were present with 12 children. 9 three year olds and 3 four year olds.
1 10 PRESCHOOL Facility staff Anna Clark present with 10 children. 8 four year olds and 2 five year olds.
2 13 TWO YEAR OLDS Facility staff Ashley Nyble and Ericka Farman present with 13 children all age two.

 
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 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
12/8/2021
Violation
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Cinthia Cortez-Mora within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (C) states: The child care provider shall conduct a Family Care Safety Registry check for all child care staff members within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date as printed on the license.
Correction Required
Required Family Care Safety Registry checks shall be conducted for all child care staff member(s) within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

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 facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence was not in good condition in that the north and east side of the fence had sections where the bottom is loose and the fence is able to push in 4 inches creating a hazard for children..
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 1. states: A fenced outdoor play area shall be available on or adjoining the day care property. The play area shall be located so it is convenient and the children can gain access to it without hazard. For facilities initially licensed after the effective date of these rules or for the installation of new fences in existing facilities, the fence shall be at least forty-two inches (42") high. An outdoor play area used exclusively for school-age children shall not be required to have a fence. Fences shall be constructed to prevent children from crawling or falling through or becoming entrapped.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Ashley Nible and Anna Clark did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (4) (C) states: The center director, group child care home provider, all other caregivers, and those volunteers who are counted in staff/child ratios shall complete safe sleep training described in section (4) of this rule within thirty (30) days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
Correction Required
The department approved safe sleep training must be completed within 30 days of employment or volunteering.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
12/7/2021
Violation
A facility orientation was not documented and available for review for all caregivers. The following staff need documentation of a facility orientation: Anna Clark and Carla Garcia.
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
12/8/2021
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
A medical examination report did not include a completed Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form for Abby Kennedy.
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
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Compliance Date

Violation
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Abby Kennedy as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file at the facility at the time of initial licensure.
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

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
Compliance
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 two children's immunization record(s) was/were not on file.
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
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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