DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

LA PETITE ACADEMY, INC.

000188336

(816) 407-1414

9071 NE 81ST TER
KANSAS CITY
MO  64158

LA PETITE ACADEMY, INC.



 

KAY, AMANDA LAYNE

7037@LAPETITE.COM

Incorporated

BIONICA D SMITHJACKSON

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

171

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

40 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 16 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 40 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS; 124 FULL DAY PRESCHOOL CHILDREN
 
Inspection Information

01/23/2024

12:45 PM

1:47 PM

UNANNOUNCED

CLOSE SUPERVISION

2462819477


DocumentDocument-Date
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 05/10/1985
SAMPLE FORMS 05/10/1985
POLICIES 03/28/2000
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 04/14/2011
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 04/29/2011
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 03/28/2000
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 05/10/1985
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 03/28/2000
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 04/18/2011
DAILY SCHEDULE 02/05/2000
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 02/05/2011
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 02/17/2010
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 01/13/2016
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 02/05/2016
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 03/08/2018
APPLICATION 01/09/2019
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 11/01/2018
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 05/31/2023
SANITATION INSPECTION 05/16/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 05/02/2023
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 01/03/2023
ANNUAL DECLARATION 04/21/2023
EQUIPMENT LIST 05/02/2023




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 4
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 22
Total Children 89
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS caregivers Samantha Woolridge, Shelbey Stringer with eight children under 24-months-old
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS caregivers Haile Kirkendoll and Madison Cundy with seven children under 24-months-old
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS caregiver Amy Brown with four children under 12-months-old
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS caregivers Breanne Parrett and Morgan Molzahan with eight children under 12-months-old
2 17 MIXED caregivers Mackenna Skroh and Bianca Hawks with seventeen children, twelve 4-to-5-years-old and five school-age, one 5-years-old, two 6-years-old, one 7-years-old, and one 10-years-old
2 15 MIXED caregivers Michaela Alaniz and Amanda Hellem with fifteen children, one 3-years-old and fourteen 2-years-old
7 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE director Amanda Kay and staff Stephanie Willingham, Carolyn Brown, Alivia O'Dell, Eva Tracy, Katie Helms, and Avery George with no children
2 18 PRESCHOOL caregivers Diane Dobbins & Naomi Niffang with eighteen children, all 3-to-4-years-old
2 12 PRESCHOOL caregivers Katelyn Morgan and Amber Pahmeyer with twelve children, all 4-to-5-years-old

Compliance List
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Compliance
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 ceilings located in several rooms/bathrooms was/were not clean as evidenced by dusty vents and light covers, stained ceiling.
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 bathroom was not clean and odor free as evidenced by the floor was soiled.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 7. states: Bathrooms shall be clean and odor free.
Correction Required
Bathrooms shall be clean and odor free.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The floors located in tod 3 and Junior-K was/were not clean as evidenced by debris and sticky residue.
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
1/23/2024
Violation
The ceilings located two's bathroom room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by hole in ceiling due to leak.
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, cabinet , in Jr. K room was not in good condition as evidenced by base is broken and laminate peeling off bottom of the cabinet face.
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, stairs to slide, in EP playground was unsafe as evidenced by slip resistant strip peeling off/curled up.
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
1/23/2024
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Not Observed
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
Not Observed
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