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




 

YORK, MEGAN ROCHELLE

7719@lapetite.com

Incorporated

MACIE L HERRIG

6 WEEKS - 13 YEARS

102

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

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

02/28/2023

12:50 PM

1:34 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2442079521


DocumentDocument-Date
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 05/19/2021
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 06/25/2021
ANNUAL DECLARATION 08/01/2022
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
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 06/08/2022
SANITATION INSPECTION 07/20/2022
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 08/01/2022
DAILY SCHEDULE 07/29/2021
EQUIPMENT LIST 08/01/2022
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 07/29/2021
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 07/29/2021
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 07/29/2021
APPLICATION 07/29/2021
LICENSING ORIENTATION 04/22/2021




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 9
Total Children 46
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 5 INFANTS AND TODDLERS caregivers Maria Arreola and Sharon "Emmie" Lohr present with five children, all 1-years-old
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS caregiver Michela Thudium present with four children, two under 12-months-old and two 1-years-old
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE additional staff present include director Megan York and caregiver Chelsi "Connor" Hunsaker
1 9 PRESCHOOL caregiver Jennifer McBride present with nine children, all 3-to-4-years-old
2 20 PRESCHOOL caregivers Jackie Almarez and Tiffany Adkins present with twenty children, all 4-to-5-years-old
1 8 TWO YEAR OLDS caregiver Alyssa Sipes present with eight children, all 2-years-old

 
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 walls located in the 1-years-old classroom under the animals was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping 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

Violation
The walls located in the 3-to-4-year-old preschool classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping and peeling paint in two separate areas.
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
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Lysol disinfectant spray and Sprayway glass cleaner. The item(s) was/were located in a child accessible cabinet in the unlocked staff bathroom.
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
2/28/2023
Violation
The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that one outlet did not have a cover.
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
2/28/2023
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 sleeping materials were not met as evidenced by two children 12 months or older, who nap or sleep, did not have a sheet.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1. A. states: An individual cot or bed shall be provided for each child who naps or sleeps. An individually assigned sheet and blanket shall be provided for each child twelve (12) months and older who naps or sleeps. Upper levels of bunk beds shall not be used.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide sleeping equipment and bedding as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The requirements for sleeping materials were not met as evidenced by one children 12 months or older, who nap or sleep, did not have a blanket.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1. A. states: An individual cot or bed shall be provided for each child who naps or sleeps. An individually assigned sheet and blanket shall be provided for each child twelve (12) months and older who naps or sleeps. Upper levels of bunk beds shall not be used.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide sleeping equipment and bedding as required.

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
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