DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

LA PETITE ACADEMY, INC.

000269187

(816) 741-7183

5809 NW 64TH TER
KANSAS CITY
MO  64151-3952

LA PETITE ACADEMY, INC.



 

KEARNS, LISA MARIE

7033@LAPETITE.COM

Incorporated

BIONICA D SMITHJACKSON

6 WEEKS - 7 YEARS

93

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

16 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT
 
Inspection Information

12/18/2023

10:30 AM

12:31 PM

UNANNOUNCED

CLOSE SUPERVISION

2461042657


DocumentDocument-Date
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 09/04/1987
SAMPLE FORMS 09/04/1987
POLICIES 09/04/1987
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 08/28/1995
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 08/11/1987
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 08/11/1987
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 07/17/1992
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 12/06/2006
DAILY SCHEDULE 08/11/1987
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 08/11/1987
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 10/31/1983
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 02/04/2015
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 01/12/2018
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 01/12/2018
APPLICATION 08/25/2020
ANNUAL DECLARATION 10/05/2022
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 09/28/2021
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 12/14/2022
EQUIPMENT LIST 12/14/2022
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 06/08/2022
SANITATION INSPECTION 06/23/2022




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with 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.
Attendance at Time of Inspection
Total Staff 13
Total Children 49
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS caregivers Kaylee Watt and Talisa Mansouri with eight children under 24-months-old
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS caregiver Katrin Carmicheal with four children under 18-months-old
2 16 MIXED caregivers Angela Hausen and Michelle Hoover with sixteen children, eleven 2-years-old and five 3-years-old
5 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE staff Becky Stieferman, Micaela Talactac, Erica Tebbe, Cari Kennedy, and Josh Selage with no children
1 10 PRESCHOOL caregiver Kali L'Hommedieu with ten children, all 4-to-5-years-old
2 11 PRESCHOOL caregivers Tiara Bright and Elizabeth Lowry with eleven children, all 3-to-4-years-old

 
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
12/18/2023
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The ceilings located in all rooms was/were not clean as evidenced by dusty vents and stained ceiling tiles (preschool).
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
12/18/2023
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 was not in good condition in that broken boards and chipping paint (around air-conditioners).
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
12/18/2023
Violation
The floors located in pre-K room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by torn mat under sensory table.
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Furniture/equipment, toy couch and chair , in two year old room was not in good condition as evidenced by leather torn .
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Outdoor equipment, climbing equipment, in eps playground was not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
12/18/2023
Violation
Outdoor equipment, trikes, in in pre-K playground was not in good condition as evidenced by missing handle bar covers and broken seats.
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
12/18/2023
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Compliance
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 Ashley Halverson, Angela Housen, Carianne Kennedy, Micaela Talactac, Kaylee Wyatt 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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
12/18/2023
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: Adelene Berrill, Ashley Halverson, Angela Housen, Carianne Kennedy, Micaela Talactac, Kaylee Wyatt, Amanda Nordeen, Emily Selige.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
12/18/2023
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