DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

LA PETITE ACADEMY, INC.

000218955

(636) 256-8623

354 NEW BALLWIN RD
BALLWIN
MO  63021

LA PETITE ACADEMY, INC.



 

MERCIER, SARAH ELIZABETH

7108@lapetite.com

Incorporated

THERESA ZEHNLE

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

82

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

8 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 16 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

12/04/2023

2:30 PM

2:30 PM

UNANNOUNCED

SUPPLEMENTAL

2460001533


DocumentDocument-Date
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 08/30/2023
ANNUAL DECLARATION 08/02/2023
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 08/05/1986
SAMPLE FORMS 08/05/1986
POLICIES 08/05/1986
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 08/05/1986
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 08/05/1986
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 08/05/1986
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 08/05/1986
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 08/05/1986
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 08/05/1986
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 08/05/1986
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 08/05/1986
DAILY SCHEDULE 08/05/1986
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 08/05/1986
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 08/05/1986
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 06/17/2011
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 08/09/2022
EQUIPMENT LIST 08/30/2023
STAFF SHEET 08/09/2022
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 06/12/2019
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 06/12/2019
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 05/22/2023
SANITATION INSPECTION 07/05/2023




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 2
NOTE
The licensee is responsible for compliance with all licensing rules, including but not limited to the rules listed on this compliance report form.

Compliance List
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
Not Observed
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 infant room, toddler room, two's, preschool, EPS, and pre-k was/were not in good condition as evidenced by there was chipping paint on all the walls in each 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

Violation
The walls located in the two's bathroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by there was chipped paint on two of the 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

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
Furniture/equipment, the counter tops around the children's handwashing sinks, in the toddler room was not in good condition as evidenced by the counter tops are being held together with duck tape. Children are able to peel the duck tape off and play with it or even put it in their mouths.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (A) 1. states: All furniture and 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
The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
12/1/2023
Violation
Furniture/equipment, the cabinets underneath the children's handwashing sinks, in the two-year-old room and preschool room was not in good condition as evidenced by the wood is starting to chip and has splintering wood in reach of children. Also, there is a lot of water damage to the cabinets and they are starting to warp.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (A) 1. states: All furniture and 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
The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
12/1/2023
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff Narmeen Hamawandi.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (4) (A) . states: Every three (3) years, the child care provider, group child care home provider, child care staff members, and volunteers in a group child care home or child care center licensed to provide care for infants less than one (1) year of age shall successfully complete department-approved training regarding the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) safe sleep recommendations contained in the American Academy of Pediatrics Policy Statement on sleep-related infant deaths. The Sleep-Related Infant Deaths: Updated 2022 Recommendations for Reducing Infant Deaths in the Sleep Environment, July 2022, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the American Academy of Pediatrics and available at https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/150/1/e2022057990/188304/Sleep-Related-Infant-Deaths-Updated-2022 or as published in PEDIATRICS Volume 150, Issue 1, July 2022. A copy can also be obtained from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood, 205 Jefferson Street, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and at https://dese.mo.gov/governmental-affairs/deseadministrativerules/incorporated-reference-materials. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.
Correction Required
The director, group home provider, other caregivers, and those volunteers counted in staff/child ratio, shall complete department-approved safe sleep training as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
9/6/2023
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Not Observed
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
Not Observed
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