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

138

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

16 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

01/05/2024

10:30 AM

12:44 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2461925892


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: 5
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 11
Total Children 55
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 2 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Infants Staff: Callie Newkirk
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Toddlers. Staff: Natasha Cossey and Alisha Henderson
1 9 MIXED 4 & 5 year olds. 3 children are 4 years old and 6 children are 6 children. Staff: Lisa Lampman
1 10 MIXED 3 through 5 year olds. 2 children are 3 years old, 6 children are 4 years old and 2 children are 5 years old. Staff: Dayla Steelman
3 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Director: Amber Medlin Assistant Director: Brianna Medley Chef: Leilani Amato
1 9 PRESCHOOL 3 & 4 year olds. 8 children are 3 years old and 1 child is 4 years old. Staff: Elizabeth Hessee
1 9 PRESCHOOL 3 & 4 year olds. 2 children are 3 years old and 7 children are 4 years old. Staff: Chelsie Larison
1 8 TWO YEAR OLDS Staff: Marcia Abreu

 
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that one outlet wasn't covered in the preschool room.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (G) states: Protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets shall be used in areas accessible to the children.
Correction Required
The facility shall use outlet covers or twist-lock outlets as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
1/5/2024
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: 1 tube of diaper ointment. The item(s) was/were located in an unlocked changing table accessible to children.
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
1/5/2024
Violation
The walls located in the preschool room was/were not clean as evidenced by sticky residue was observed on the door leading to the prek classroom.
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

Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by chipping paint in 2 areas on the south side of the building on the wall under a window .
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
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, a drinking fountain, in the preschool classroom was not in good condition as evidenced by sticky residue with dirt were observed on the front part of the drinking fountain.
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
The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by 2 shelves in the preschool classroom had contact paper sticky residue with dirt attached.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (2) (A) 1. states: Play equipment and materials shall be clean, in good condition with all parts intact and accessible to children.
Correction Required
Indoor play equipment, clean and in good repair, shall be accessible to children.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
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: Diana Williams.
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

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Four (4) child(ren) records did not include full name, home address, employers name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers' name and address, work schedule, and home and work telephone numbers;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
1/5/2024
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