DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

LA PETITE ACADEMY, INC.

000175126

(816) 229-0872

2010 N 7 HWY
BLUE SPRINGS
MO  64014

LA PETITE ACADEMY, INC.



 

MEDLIN, AMBER N

7030@LAPETITE.COM

Incorporated

PENNY SNODGRASS

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

129

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

14 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 24 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS; 84 FULL DAY PRESCHOOL CHILDREN
 
Inspection Information

01/12/2023

9:25 AM

11:11 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2439139750


DocumentDocument-Date
ANNUAL DECLARATION 07/18/2022
EQUIPMENT LIST 07/18/2022
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 07/18/2022
SANITATION INSPECTION 05/13/2022
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 04/06/2022
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 07/20/1989
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 05/11/2009
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 12/19/2008
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 07/20/1989
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 05/02/2013
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 07/17/1989
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 06/26/1986
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 07/20/1989
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 07/20/1989
DAILY SCHEDULE 07/20/1989
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 07/20/1989
SAMPLE FORMS 05/06/1993
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 05/06/1993
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 01/27/2017
POLICIES 01/05/2017
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 05/24/2018
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 05/24/2018
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 07/18/2022
STAFF SHEET 05/17/2019
APPLICATION 05/21/2019




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 4
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 68
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Infants. Staff: Callie Newkirk and Natasha Cossey
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Toddlers. Staff: Jessica Baltazar and Alisha Henderson
2 17 MIXED PreK 4 and 5 year olds. Staff: Selena Farias and Alex Bone 14 children are 4 years old and 3 children are 5 years old.
2 16 MIXED 3 and 4 year olds. Staff: Chelsie Larison and Danielle Steele 10 children are 3 years old and 6 children are 4 years old.
3 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Director: Amber Medlin Assistant Director: Breanna Medley Cook: Fatinia Coleman
0 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE PreK room no children present/enrolled.
1 9 PRESCHOOL 3 year olds. Staff: Lisa Lampman
2 14 TWO YEAR OLDS Staff: Marcia Abreu and Fatisisina Olamaleva

 
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 11 outlets were not covered (PreK -2 corrected, Early 3's - 6 and PreK-3).
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: 3 staff purses. The item(s) was/were located on hooks on the side of a cabinet within reach of children.
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
1/12/2023
Violation
The walls located in the toddler room, 2 year old room, Early 3's room, PreK room and the 3&4 year old room was/were not clean as evidenced by contact paper residue with dirt and crayon marks were observed on the walls.
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

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
The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by the diaper changing table in the Early 3's room had evidence of contact paper dirty residue on the table.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (2) (A) 1. states: Play equipment and materials shall be clean, in good condition with all parts intact and accessible to children.
Correction Required
Indoor play equipment, clean and in good repair, shall be accessible to children.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Lisa Lampman and Brianna Loveall 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
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
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