MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT

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Facility Information

Facility Name
LA PETITE ACADEMY, INC.

Facility DVN
000218955

Phone
(636) 256-8623

Physical Address
354 NEW BALLWIN RD
BALLWIN
MO 63021

Owner
LA PETITE ACADEMY, INC.

Mailing Address

Provider/Director
MERCIER, SARAH ELIZABETH

E-mail Address
7108@lapetite.com

Incorporated
Incorporated

Child Care Specialist
ABBIGAIL HORN

Age Range
6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

Capacity
82

Facility Type
GROUP HOME AND CENTER

Limitations
8 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 16 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS

Inspection Information

Date
02/16/2024

Arrival Time
10:45 AM

Departure Time
11:38 AM

Notice
UNANNOUNCED

Inspection Type
COMPLIANCE MONITORING

Inspection ID
2464560648

Document	Document-Date
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
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN	06/12/2019
SAFE SLEEP POLICY	06/12/2019
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING	08/09/2022
STAFF SHEET	08/09/2022
EQUIPMENT LIST	08/30/2023
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION	05/22/2023
SANITATION INSPECTION	07/05/2023
ANNUAL DECLARATION	08/02/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS	08/30/2023

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 10

Total Children 44

Staff	Child	Class Age	Note
2	8	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Abby Gervich and Avery Blankenship, teachers present with eight children, ages 13-months-old to 21-months-old.
1	4	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Narmeen Hamawandi, teacher present with four children, ages 6-months-old to 12-months-old.
1	7	MIXED	Paige Brueschke, teacher present with seven children, ages 2-years-old to 3-years-old.
2	0	NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE	Cayla Robinson and Alishia Martinek, Assistant Director and Cook present with no children.
2	12	PRESCHOOL	Nikki Calton and Katelynne Banton, teachers present with twelve children, ages 3-years-old to 4-years-old.
1	5	PRESCHOOL	Shannon Petro, teacher present with five children, ages 4-years-old to 5-years-old.
1	8	TWO YEAR OLDS	Emma Yacula, teacher present with eight children, ages 2-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 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 Submit Documentation 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 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

Compliance

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

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

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

Not Observed

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