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

11/06/2023

12:00 PM

1:51 PM

ANNOUNCED

REINSPECTION

2458290324


DocumentDocument-Date
ANNUAL DECLARATION 06/22/2023
EQUIPMENT LIST 06/27/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 06/27/2023
SANITATION INSPECTION 04/28/2023
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 04/20/2023
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 07/25/2023
STAFF SHEET 05/17/2019
APPLICATION 05/21/2019




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 13
Total Children 70
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Infants. Staff: Callie Newkirk and Brianna Medley
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Toddlers Staff: Hunter Pryor and Alisha Henderson
1 10 MIXED PreK 1 child is 5 years old and 9 children are 4 years old. Staff: Dayla Steelman
1 10 MIXED PreK 2 children are 5 years old and 8 children are 4 years old. Staff: Lisa Lampman
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Chef: Leilani Amato Director: Amber Medlin
1 10 PRESCHOOL 2 children are 3 years old and 8 children are 4 years old. Staff: Chelsie Larison
2 13 PRESCHOOL Preschool 2 children are 4 years old and 11 children are 3 years old. Staff: Ashton Morrow and Carmen Stephenson
2 13 TWO YEAR OLDS Staff: Dianna Williams and Marcia Abreu

 
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Alex Boone 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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
8/10/2023
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 preschool 3 & 4 year old room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping and peeling paint and dirt were observed on the back door and the blue 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
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Compliance Date
8/7/2023
Violation
The ceilings located in the 2 year old room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by soiled ceiling tiles in 2 areas of the room.
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
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Compliance Date
8/3/2023
Violation
The floors located in the front prek room, preschool 3 & 4 year old room, Early Preschool 3 & 4 year old room and the 2 year old room was/were not clean as evidenced by the area rugs were soiled.
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
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Compliance Date
8/17/2023
Violation
Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table was not located where caregiver could maintain supervision of his/her group of children. The diapering table was located in the Early Preschool 3 and 4 year old room were backs of staff would be to children when changing diapers.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (4) (A) states: A safe diapering table with a waterproof washable surface shall be used for changing diapers. The diapering table shall be located within or adjacent to the group space so the caregiver using the diapering table can maintain supervision of his/her group of children at all times.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide a safe and clean diapering table as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured approximately 5 1/2 to 6 inches on the front gate and fence area on the toddler playground.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 1. states: A fenced outdoor play area shall be available on or adjoining the day care property. The play area shall be located so it is convenient and the children can gain access to it without hazard. For facilities initially licensed after the effective date of these rules or for the installation of new fences in existing facilities, the fence shall be at least forty-two inches (42") high. An outdoor play area used exclusively for school-age children shall not be required to have a fence. Fences shall be constructed to prevent children from crawling or falling through or becoming entrapped.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
8/17/2023
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements for infant/toddler sleeping equipment were not met as evidenced by a crib/playpen was not provided for each infant in that the facility is approved for 14 infants under 12 months and only had 8 cribs therefore the facility is short 6 cribs.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. A. states: An individually assigned crib, portable crib or playpen shall be provided and used for each infant and toddler. Stack cribs shall not be used.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide approved sleeping equipment as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
11/6/2023
Violation
Requirements for feeding equipment for infants and toddlers who are unable to sit at a table were not met as evidenced by appropriate feeding equipment was not provided. The number of equipment needed was 2 feeding equipment pieces for the 3 rd infant/toddler room.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (C) 2. states: Infants and toddlers. Infants and toddlers who are unable to sit at a table shall have one (1) piece of mealtime feeding equipment for every four (4) infant/toddlers which may include feeding tables, high chairs, infant seats or other safely designed infant seating equipment. Equipment shall be provided which will allow the child to sit comfortably and securely while being fed. Appropriate restraints shall be used.
Correction Required
Safe and secure feeding equipment shall be provided as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
11/6/2023
Violation
The facility did not meet requirements for push-pull toys. The facility needed an additional sixteen (16) items in this category.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (2) (C) 1. A. states: Push-pull toys;
Correction Required
The facility shall provide approved equipment as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
11/6/2023
Violation
The facility did not meet requirements for balls or other large muscle. The facility needed an additional eight (8) items in this category.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (2) (C) 1. B. states: Balls or other large muscle equipment;
Correction Required
The facility shall provide approved equipment as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
11/6/2023
Violation
The facility did not meet requirements for blocks, stacking toys or other manipulatives. The facility needed an additional eight (8) items in this category.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (2) (C) 1. C. states: Blocks, stacking toys or other manipulatives; and
Correction Required
The facility shall provide approved equipment as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
11/6/2023
Violation
The facility did not meet requirements for cloth or plastic coated books. The facility needed an additional eight (8) items in this category.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (2) (C) 1. D. states: Cloth or plastic coated books.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide approved equipment as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
11/6/2023
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Heaven Grooms and Brianna Medley 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
8/16/2023
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
A medical examination report did not include either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) for the following staff: Fatisisina Olamalena.
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 tuberculin skin test (TST) as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
11/6/2023
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.142 Nighttime Care
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.162 Overlap Care of Children
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.172 Emergency School Closings
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The provider did not supply and serve food according to the Meal and Snack Food Chart as evidenced by the lunch today didn't include a grain.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service (1) (A) states: The provider shall supply and serve nourishing food according to the Meal and Snack Food Chart provided in this rule.
Correction Required
Nourishing food shall be provided as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
11/6/2023
5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-600.040 Background Screening Findings
Not Observed
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. —
Not Observed
RSMo 210.211.  License required - exceptions - written notice of licensure status, when.
Not Observed