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

09/15/2022

10:50 AM

12:09 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2430954753


DocumentDocument-Date
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 08/01/2022
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 09/15/2022
APPLICATION 05/08/2018
EQUIPMENT LIST 08/01/2022
STAFF SHEET 07/26/2021
SANITATION INSPECTION 06/28/2022
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 07/19/2022
ANNUAL DECLARATION 07/18/2022




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 2
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 15
Total Children 52
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Kyra Gallop was present with children 2 months to 11 months of age.
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Gracie Schraufek & Mickayla Johnson was present with children 12 months to 24 months of age.
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Stephanie Smith & Kaylee Hawley was present with 18 months to 24 months of age.
1 7 MIXED Alyssa Fain was present with six 2-year old children and a 3-year old child.
1 7 MIXED Candi Swanstone was present with a 2-year old child & six 3-year old children.
4 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Heather Thompson, Assistant Director; Lynn Smith, Nichole Blake & Tammie Hoecker was present but not count in staff/child ratio at the time of the inspection.
1 7 PRESCHOOL Arianna Beebe was present with 3-years to 4-years old children.
1 4 TWO YEAR OLDS Anna Smith was present with all 2-year old children.
2 8 TWO YEAR OLDS Megan Marinaro & Jessica Hatheway was present with all 2-year old children in the infant/toddler unit.

 
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 Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Mark Bierley 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
Compliance
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
Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff Mark Bierley.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (4) . states: Safe Sleep Training. Every three (3) years the center director, group child care home provider, all other caregivers, and those volunteers who are counted in staff/child ratios in a group child care home or child care center licensed to provide care for infants less than one (1) year of age shall successfully complete department-approved training regarding the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) safe sleep recommendations contained in the American Academy of Pediatrics Task Force on Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. Technical report – SIDS and other sleep-related infant deaths: Updated 2016 Recommendations for a Safe Infant Sleeping Environment, by Moon RY, which is incorporated by reference in this rule as published in PEDIATRICS Volume 138, No. 5, November 1, 2016 and available at http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/pediatrics/early/2016/10/20/peds.2016-2938.full.pdf. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.
Correction Required
The director, group home provider, other caregivers, and those volunteers counted in staff/child ratio, shall complete department approved safe sleep training as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Compliance
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
One child(ren) records did not include employers' address of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers' name and address, work schedule, and home and work telephone numbers;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
9/15/2022
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