DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

LA PETITE ACADEMY, INC.

000218955

(636) 256-8623

354 NEW BALLWIN RD
BALLWIN
MO  63021

LA PETITE ACADEMY, INC.



 

THRASHER, JENNIFER LYNNE

7108@lapetite.com

Incorporated

THERESA ZEHNLE

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

82

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

8 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 16 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

08/09/2022

1:00 PM

3:41 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2428664242


DocumentDocument-Date
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 08/05/1986
SAMPLE FORMS 08/05/1986
POLICIES 08/05/1986
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 08/05/1986
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 08/05/1986
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 08/05/1986
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 08/05/1986
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 08/05/1986
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 08/05/1986
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 08/05/1986
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 08/05/1986
DAILY SCHEDULE 08/05/1986
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 08/05/1986
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 08/05/1986
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 06/17/2011
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 08/09/2022
EQUIPMENT LIST 08/09/2022
STAFF SHEET 08/09/2022
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 06/12/2019
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 06/12/2019
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 07/20/2022
SANITATION INSPECTION 05/25/2022




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 6
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 9
Total Children 53
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Elizabeth Hite, teacher, was present with four children age 13-months-old to 23-months-old
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Alexandria Shire, teacher, and Narmeen Hamawandi, teacher, were present with eight children ages 3-months-old to 18-months-old
1 8 MIXED Courtney McMunn, teacher, was present with two children age 2-years-old and six children 3-years-old
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE JenniferThrasher, director, was present with zero children
2 18 PRESCHOOL Nicole Calton, teacher, and Emma Yacula, teacher, were present with eighteen children ages 3-years-old to 5-years-old
1 9 SCHOOL AGE Shannon Valentine, teacher, was present with nine children ages 5-years-old to 7-years-old
1 6 TWO YEAR OLDS Cayla Robinson, teacher, was present with six children age 2-years-old

Compliance List
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 Declaration was not submitted.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (A) states: An Annual Declaration for Licensed Facility form, revised 2021 and incorporated by reference in this rule. As published by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and available by the department at https://dese.mo.gov/childhood/forms, indicating the licensee’s intent to continue operating a licensed group child care home or child care center and agreement to comply with all statutes and department licensing rules.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit the Annual Declaration as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
8/9/2022
Violation
The equipment list was not submitted.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (C) states: A current list of available equipment.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit an equipment list as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
8/9/2022
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
8/9/2022
Violation
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Jennifer Thrasher, Cayla Robinson, Shannon Valentine, Nicole Calton, Narmeen Hamawandi, Emma Yacula, Elizabeth Hite. Ciera White, Paige Brueschke, Alexandria Shire, Courtney McMunn, Kaytlyn Braach, Sherrie O'Fallon, Jill Mahoney, Kathleen Terreri, Krista Krupp, and Sarah McQueen 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 walls located infant toddler units and the preschool room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by there was crayon drawings and peeling paint .
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 6. states: Walls, ceilings and floors shall be finished with material which can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipping paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. Lead-free paint shall be used for all painted surfaces.
Correction Required
Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
8/9/2022
Violation
There was evidence of dirt/debris in the preschool classroom space on the floor outside of the restrooms.
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
8/9/2022
Violation
The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by no resilient material was present.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 5. states: The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured shall be covered with impact absorbing materials which will effectively cushion the fall of a child. This material may include sand, pea gravel, tanbark, shredded tires, wood chips, rubber matting or other approved resilient material.
Correction Required
The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The walls located in the two year old classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by there was peeling paint.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 6. states: Walls, ceilings and floors shall be finished with material which can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipping paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. Lead-free paint shall be used for all painted surfaces.
Correction Required
Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by there was no toilet paper.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 4. states: Paper towels, soap and toilet paper shall be provided and easily accessible so the children can reach them without assistance.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide paper towels, soap and toilet paper, accessible for children's use.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
8/9/2022
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Outdoor equipment, the railroad ties, in the older children's playground was not in good condition as evidenced by splintering wood and sharp edges.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (A) states: All outdoor equipment shall be constructed safely, in good condition and free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Only lead-free paint shall be used.
Correction Required
Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Outdoor equipment, the wood siding, in the infant and toddler area was not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint .
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (A) states: All outdoor equipment shall be constructed safely, in good condition and free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Only lead-free paint shall be used.
Correction Required
Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Compliance
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 Ciera White and Emma Yacula 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 child 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 25-500.162 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
Compliance
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