DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

LA PETITE ACADEMY, INC.

001331562

(816) 537-6921

3701 SW CHEDDINGTON DR
LEES SUMMIT
MO  64082-4797

LA PETITE ACADEMY, INC.



 

SMITH, DONNA JEAN

7039@LAPETITE.COM

Incorporated

JANA BARTON

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

158

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

12 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 30 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT
 
Inspection Information

08/03/2023

1:35 PM

3:33 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2451976687


DocumentDocument-Date
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 06/12/2001
SAMPLE FORMS 08/11/1999
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 08/11/1999
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 08/19/1999
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 08/19/1999
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 08/17/1999
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 08/11/1999
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 08/11/1999
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 08/11/1999
DAILY SCHEDULE 08/11/1999
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 08/11/1999
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 06/03/2011
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 08/11/1999
POLICIES 08/11/1999
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 06/21/2018
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 06/21/2018
APPLICATION 05/20/2019
STAFF SHEET 06/07/2019
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 08/03/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 07/26/2023
EQUIPMENT LIST 07/26/2023
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 04/17/2023
SANITATION INSPECTION 06/05/2023
ANNUAL DECLARATION 07/13/2023




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 3
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 16
Total Children 88
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS 4-12 months with Kristen Baker
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS all over 12 months with Madison Hilton and Morgan Bain
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS 12-15 months with Amayah Jones and Morgan James
3 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Director Donna Smith , Admin Kathy Decker, Cook Marge Miller
2 18 PRESCHOOL 4-5s with Naz Keshmiri and Tiffney Kitzman
2 18 PRESCHOOL 3-4s with Hailey Eckstein and Alanni Partee
1 10 PRESCHOOL 3-4s with Kelli Schlagle
2 14 TWO YEAR OLDS Jessica Spence and Alexxus Alexander
1 8 TWO YEAR OLDS Olivia Bucklew

 
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 facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by concrete area by basketball goal is broken presenting a tripping hazard.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 4. states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that 3 outlets were missing covers in the Pre-K room.
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
8/3/2023
Violation
The floors located Toddler 2 room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by 3 tiles are broken and not easily cleanable.
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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Amber Miller 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) (A) 3. states: The child care provider, group child care home provider, child care staff members, and volunteers shall complete safe sleep training described in subsection (4)(A) 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
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
Not Observed
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