DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

LA PETITE ACADEMY, INC.

000454575

(636) 464-8111

3607 RICHARDSON SQUARE DR
ARNOLD
MO  63010-6003

LA PETITE ACADEMY, INC.

21333 HAGGERTY RD STE 100
NOVI
MI  48375-5513

BERNER, KARLEY J

7102@LAPETITE.COM

Incorporated

BRITTANY HECHT

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

114

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

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

09/20/2023

9:59 AM

12:00 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2455168151


DocumentDocument-Date
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 03/06/2008
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 03/06/2005
DAILY SCHEDULE 03/06/2008
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 11/03/2011
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 08/06/2004
SAMPLE FORMS 12/20/2004
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 10/20/2004
POLICIES 12/20/2004
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 12/29/2003
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 09/09/1991
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 04/27/1992
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 12/17/2013
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 12/03/2013
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 09/29/2017
APPLICATION 01/22/2020
STAFF SHEET 01/22/2020
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 01/22/2020
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 01/22/2020
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 01/22/2020
ANNUAL DECLARATION 02/01/2022
SANITATION INSPECTION 12/06/2022
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 12/07/2022
EQUIPMENT LIST 03/02/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 03/02/2023




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 20
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 60
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Britney Herbert & Alexis Courtney, Caregivers 6 - 13-17 Month Olds
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Cierra Strange & Maria Sellers, Caregivers 8 - 19-23 Month Olds
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Hailey Tipton & Chloe Richardson, Caregivers 7 - 5-13 Month Olds
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Rebecca (Becky) Riechardt, Cook
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Leona Hill, Caregiver (Returning from Break)
3 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Karley Berner, Director Kristin Rose, Assistant Director Alyssa Chrisco, Administrative Assistant
1 8 PRESCHOOL Casey Cates, Caregiver 8 - 3-5 Year Olds
1 9 PRESCHOOL Victoria McFerrin, Caregiver 9 - 3 & 4 Year Olds
1 7 PRESCHOOL Makayla Prock, Caregiver 7 - 3 Year Olds
1 9 PRESCHOOL Alicia Officer, Caregiver 9 - 3 & 4 Year Olds
1 6 TWO YEAR OLDS Casey Burk, Caregiver 6 - 2 Year Olds

 
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 equipment list was not submitted.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (C) states: A current list of available equipment.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit an equipment list as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
9/20/2023
Violation
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Alaysha Zorehkey & 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
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Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
There was evidence of dirt/debris in the Water Heater Closet.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 9. states: The facility shall be clean at all times and free of dirt, insects, spiders, rodents or other pests.
Correction Required
The facility shall be clean and pest free.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by unknown ivy & weeds were growing through the perimeter of the fence in the I/T Playground.
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
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Compliance Date

Violation
The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by the resilient material used is unapproved in that grass & weeds had grown over the wood chips on the I/T Playground near the swings.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 5. states: The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured shall be covered with impact absorbing materials which will effectively cushion the fall of a child. This material may include sand, pea gravel, tanbark, shredded tires, wood chips, rubber matting or other approved resilient material.
Correction Required
The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
The facility did not have an adequate number of flush toilets/urinals and hand wash sinks as evidenced by the Preschool Bathroom to the left of the Art Closet was closed off & not available for use.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 1. and 2. states: One (1) flush toilet and one (1) adjacent hand washing facility with running water shall be available for every twenty (20) children. Urinals may be substituted for up to one-half (1/2) the required number of toilets, with a minimum of one (1) toilet per bathroom.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide bathroom fixtures as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
The requirements for toilet and handwashing facilities were not met as evidenced by the toilet would not flush.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 3. states: Toilet and hand washing facilities shall be in working order and convenient for the children's use.
Correction Required
Bathroom fixtures shall be functional and convenient.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by there was no toilet paper.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 4. states: Paper towels, soap and toilet paper shall be provided and easily accessible so the children can reach them without assistance.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide paper towels, soap and toilet paper, accessible for children's use.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
9/20/2023
Violation
Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by toilet paper was not within children's reach.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 4. states: Paper towels, soap and toilet paper shall be provided and easily accessible so the children can reach them without assistance.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide paper towels, soap and toilet paper, accessible for children's use.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
9/20/2023
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by unknown ivy & weeds were growing through the perimeter of the fence in the Preschool Playground.
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
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Compliance Date

Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by unknown ivy & weeds were growing through the perimeter of the back run of the fence in the Field Playground.
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
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Compliance Date

Violation
There was evidence of dirt/debris in the Utility Room/Closet.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 9. states: The facility shall be clean at all times and free of dirt, insects, spiders, rodents or other pests.
Correction Required
The facility shall be clean and pest free.

Correction Verification
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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
A child was on a cot; no parental permission was on file.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. B. states: With written parental consent on file, cots may be used for napping or sleeping for toddlers twelve (12) months and older.
Correction Required
The facility shall use cots for toddlers only with written parental permission.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
Outdoor equipment, the Yellow Slide on the Climber, in the Preschool Playground was not in good condition as evidenced by the plastic has cracked on the bottom section of the slide.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (A) states: All outdoor equipment shall be constructed safely, in good condition and free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Only lead-free paint shall be used.
Correction Required
Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
Outdoor equipment, the Water Table, in the Field Playground was not in good condition as evidenced by the plastic was cracked.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (A) states: All outdoor equipment shall be constructed safely, in good condition and free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Only lead-free paint shall be used.
Correction Required
Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
9/20/2023
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Hailey Tipton, Alyssa Chrisco, Alyssa Jackson & Jessica Webster (As of 6/30/2023 Alyssa Jackson & Jessica Webster are no longer employed. As of 9/20/2023 Alyssa Chrisco has completed the training.) 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
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Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Emma Schneider, Alyssa Chrisco, Alyssa Jackson & Jessica Webster (As of 6/30/2023 Alyssa Jackson & Jessica Webster are no longer employed. As of 9/20/2023 Emma Schneider is no longer employed.) as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (A) states: All persons working in a child care facility in any capacity during child care hours, including volunteers counted in staff/child ratios, shall be in good physical and emotional health with no physical or mental conditions which would interfere with child care responsibilities. These persons shall have a medical examination report, signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of a licensed physician, on file at the facility at the time of initial licensure or within thirty (30) days following employment.
Correction Required
Medical reports shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Dawn DeRaps, Leona Hill, Stacey McClure, Hayley Miller, Jodi Seger (As of 3/2/2023 Dawn DeRaps, Stacey McClure & Jodi Seger are no longer employed or have a medical exam on file. As of 9/20/2023 Hayley Miller is no longer employed.) as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (A) states: All persons working in a child care facility in any capacity during child care hours, including volunteers counted in staff/child ratios, shall be in good physical and emotional health with no physical or mental conditions which would interfere with child care responsibilities. These persons shall have a medical examination report, signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of a licensed physician, on file at the facility at the time of initial licensure or within thirty (30) days following employment.
Correction Required
Medical reports shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Michael Veto, Cassidy Kertz & Alexis Courtney (As of 3/2/2023 Michael Veto & Cassidy Kertz are no longer employed.) as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (A) states: All persons working in a child care facility in any capacity during child care hours, including volunteers counted in staff/child ratios, shall be in good physical and emotional health with no physical or mental conditions which would interfere with child care responsibilities. These persons shall have a medical examination report, signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of a licensed physician, on file at the facility at the time of initial licensure or within thirty (30) days following employment.
Correction Required
Medical reports shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
A medical examination report did not include either a completed Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) within 12 months of the individual's begin date at the facility for the following staff: Emma Schneider, Alyssa Chrisco, Alyssa Jackson & Jessica Webster. As of 6/302023 Alyssa Jackson & Jessica Webster are no longer employed. As of 9/20/2023 Emma Schneider is no longer employed.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) . states: Medical examination reports shall include either a Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form, completed and signed by a health care professional, or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) completed not more than twelve (12) months before beginning work in the facility. The Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form, revised March 2014, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, PO Box 570, Jefferson City, MO 65102 and available by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services at https://health.mo.gov/living/healthcondiseases/communicable/tuberculosis/tbmanual/pdf/RiskAssessmentform.pdf. If the person has signs or symptoms of tuberculosis, or risk factors for tuberculosis, then testing for tuberculosis shall occur.
Correction Required
Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberulin skin test (TST) as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
A medical examination report did not include either a completed Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) within 12 months of the individual's begin date at the facility for the following staff: Michael Veto, Cassidy Kertz & Alexis Courtney. As of 3/2/2023 Michael Veto & Cassidy Kertz are no longer employed.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) . states: Medical examination reports shall include either a Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form, completed and signed by a health care professional, or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) completed not more than twelve (12) months before beginning work in the facility. The Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form, revised March 2014, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, PO Box 570, Jefferson City, MO 65102 and available by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services at https://health.mo.gov/living/healthcondiseases/communicable/tuberculosis/tbmanual/pdf/RiskAssessmentform.pdf. If the person has signs or symptoms of tuberculosis, or risk factors for tuberculosis, then testing for tuberculosis shall occur.
Correction Required
Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberulin skin test (TST) as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
A medical examination report did not include either a completed Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) within 12 months of the individual's begin date at the facility for the following staff: Dawn DeRaps, Leona Hill, Chloe Jackson, Hayley Miller, Kristin Rose & Jodi Seger. As of 8/28/2022 Dawn DeRaps & Jodi Seger are no longer employed. As of 3/2/2023 Chloe Jackson is no longer employed. As of 9/20/2023 Hayley Miller is no longer employed.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) . states: Medical examination reports shall include either a Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form, completed and signed by a health care professional, or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) completed not more than twelve (12) months before beginning work in the facility. The Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form, revised March 2014, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, PO Box 570, Jefferson City, MO 65102 and available by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services at https://health.mo.gov/living/healthcondiseases/communicable/tuberculosis/tbmanual/pdf/RiskAssessmentform.pdf. If the person has signs or symptoms of tuberculosis, or risk factors for tuberculosis, then testing for tuberculosis shall occur.
Correction Required
Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberulin skin test (TST) as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
Medical examination report form did not contain all required information as evidenced by the provider did not check the box stating that the patient was in good physical and emotional health and free of contagious disease for Kristin Rose.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (D) states: The medical examination report form shall be supplied by the department or the facility may use its own form if it contains all the information on the department’s form. The Medical Examination Report for Caregivers and Staff form, revised 2021, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and available by the department at https://dese.mo.gov/childhood/forms. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.
Correction Required
Medical reports shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The disposal of wet or soiled diapers did not meet requirements as evidenced by a wet or soiled diaper was not placed in an airtight disposal container.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program (1) (E) 5. states: Wet or soiled diapers shall be placed in an airtight disposal container located in the diaper change area. If cloth diapers are provided by the parent(s), individual airtight plastic bags shall be used to store each soiled diaper for return each day to the parent(s).
Correction Required
Caregivers shall dispose of wet or soiled diapers as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
Requirements for infant's feeding schedule were not followed as stated by the parent(s).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program (2) (C) 2. states: Regular snack and meal times according to each infant's individual feeding schedule as stated by the parent(s);
Correction Required
Caregivers shall follow each infant's feeding instructions as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
9/20/2023
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