DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

LA PETITE ACADEMY, INC.

002892633

(816) 781-3223

1004 WILSHIRE BLVD
LIBERTY
MO  64068-2835




 

MALOID, MARY

gbarker@learningcaregroup.com

Incorporated

CRYSTAL HEISER

6 WEEKS - 13 YEARS

102

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

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

02/23/2022

9:20 AM

11:06 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2418455353


DocumentDocument-Date
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 07/15/2021
SANITATION INSPECTION 07/14/2021
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 05/19/2021
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 06/29/2021
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 06/10/2021
POLICIES 05/28/2021
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 05/19/2021
DAILY SCHEDULE 07/29/2021
EQUIPMENT LIST 07/29/2021
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 07/29/2021
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 07/29/2021
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 07/29/2021
APPLICATION 07/29/2021
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 05/19/2021
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 06/25/2021
ANNUAL DECLARATION 06/25/2021
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 06/25/2021
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 05/28/2021
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 05/19/2021
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 05/19/2021
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 05/28/2021
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 05/28/2021
LICENSING ORIENTATION 04/22/2021




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 11
Total Children 58
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 3 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Katie Hoosier present with three children age 1 year.
2 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Priscilla Arena nd Addison McCleery present with four children age 1 year.
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Lauren Bradey present with four children age 6 months - 1 year.
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Megan York, director, present with no children in attendance.
2 16 PRESCHOOL Courteney Brown and Natasha Brown present with sixteen children age 4 - 5 years.
1 10 PRESCHOOL Emerson Shafer present with ten children age 4 -5 years.
1 10 SCHOOL AGE Cindy Dover present with ten children age 3 years.
2 11 TWO YEAR OLDS Delaney Limeic and Canaan Sprouse present with eleven children age 2 years.

 
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
Compliance
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 outlet covers were not present in the Infant 1, Toddler 1, 2's, Toddlers 2, PreK, Early Preschool, and Preschool rooms.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Lysol spray, generic sanitizer refill pouches and gallon container of bleach (cap on). The item(s) was/were located in an unlocked cabinet under the sink in the Early 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
2/23/2022
Violation
There was evidence of dirt/debris in the hallways and entryway.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 9. states: The facility shall be clean at all times and free of dirt, insects, spiders, rodents or other pests.
Correction Required
The facility shall be clean and pest free.

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
The director was not responsible for the daily planning, monitoring and managing of the facilities program as evidenced by there is no approved director.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (2) (A) 1. . states: An approved certificated group child care home provider or center director shall be responsible for planning, monitoring, and managing the facility’s daily program.
Correction Required
The director or group home provider shall be responsible for the daily program.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The facility has not submitted the approval request for proposed director: Megan York.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (2) (A) 1. B. states: Once the center director or group child care home provider is certificated by the Department, the Center Director or Group Child Care Home Provider Approval Request form shall be submitted to the department and maintained on file at the facility. See Center Director or Group Child Care Home Provider Approval Request form, promulgated as of 2020 and incorporated by reference in this rule. As published by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, PO Box 570, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0570 and available by the department at https://health.mo.gov/safety/childcare/forms.php. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendment or additions.
Correction Required
An approval request form shall be submitted to the department.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The director is not routinely on duty, as evidenced by there is no approved director.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (2) (A) 2. states: Center directors and group child care home providers routinely shall be on duty during the hours of highest attendance a minimum of forty (40) hours per week. If the facility operates less than forty (40) hours per week, the center director or group child care home provider shall be on duty at least fifty percent (50%) of the operating hours.
Correction Required
The director/group home provider shall be routinely on duty, as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The facility does not have an approved director on staff.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (2) (A) 3. states: The licensee is required to maintain an approved certificated group child care home provider or center director on staff.
Correction Required
The facility shall have an approved director/group home provider.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The department did not receive notification of a director change.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (2) (A) 6. states: The center owner(s), or the board president or chairperson, shall notify the department immediately when there is a change of directors and shall have a qualifying criminal background check on file as required by 19 CSR 30-63.020 General Requirements.
Correction Required
The facility shall notify SCCR immediately when there is a change of directors and submit required background check request.

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
A medical examination report did not include a completed Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form for Megan York, Dylanie Limpie and Cynthia Dover.
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

Violation
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Megan York, Dylanie Limpie and Cynthia Dover 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

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
Not Observed
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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips
Not Observed
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