MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT

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Facility Information

Facility Name
LA PETITE ACADEMY, INC.

Facility DVN
000398083

Phone
(816) 364-0014

Physical Address
719 N 36TH ST
ST JOSEPH
MO 64506

Owner
LA PETITE ACADEMY, INC.

Mailing Address

Provider/Director
BURNS, GEORGIA SUE

E-mail Address
gburns@lapetite.com

Incorporated
Incorporated

Child Care Specialist
KATIE BRUGGEMAN

Age Range
BIRTH - 12 YEARS

Capacity
91

Facility Type
GROUP HOME AND CENTER

Limitations
20 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 40 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS

Inspection Information

Date
09/12/2023

Arrival Time
12:40 PM

Departure Time
1:42 PM

Notice
UNANNOUNCED

Inspection Type
COMPLIANCE MONITORING

Inspection ID
2454425496

Document	Document-Date
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
APPLICATION	05/08/2018
STAFF SHEET	07/26/2021
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING	09/15/2022
EQUIPMENT LIST	08/01/2023
SANITATION INSPECTION	06/28/2022
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION	07/11/2023
ANNUAL DECLARATION	08/01/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS	08/01/2023

Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.

Open Violations: 1

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 54

Staff	Child	Class Age	Note
1	4	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Caregiver: Megan Tolar was present with four 1 year olds.
2	5	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Caregivers: Hillary Bennett and Alyssa St. Denis were present with five children under 18 months.
1	4	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Caregiver: Ashlynn Egarta was present with four children under 24 months.
1	5	MIXED	Caregiver: Alyssa Fain was present with four 2 year olds and one 3 year old.
5	0	NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE	Staff: Tammy Hoecker, Miranda Tolar, Heather Gillpatrick, Sheri Webb and Georgia Burns were present with no children.
1	9	PRESCHOOL	Caregiver: Deianara Thibaydeau was present with nine 3-4 year olds.
1	9	PRESCHOOL	Caregivers: Kadena Henderson was present with nine 3-4 year olds.
2	13	PRESCHOOL	Caregivers: Ariana Beebe and Mirlaine Torres were present with thirteen 4-5 year olds.
1	5	TWO YEAR OLDS	Caregiver: Jessica Hatheway was present with five 2 year olds.

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 sanitation inspection was not conducted. Licensing Rule Reference 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (B) states: Evidence of compliance with local, state, or both, sanitation requirements. Correction Required The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual sanitation requirements. 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 Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: toilet bowl cleaner. The item(s) was/were located in bathroom of 2 year old room. 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 9/12/2023

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

Compliance

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