DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

LA PETITE ACADEMY, INC.

002892633

(816) 781-3223

1004 WILSHIRE BLVD
LIBERTY
MO  64068-2835

LA PETITE ACADEMY, INC.



 

JOHNSON, JAMI LYNN

7719@lapetite.com

Incorporated

BIONICA D SMITHJACKSON

6 WEEKS - 13 YEARS

102

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

24 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 12 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

02/20/2024

1:45 PM

3:17 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2464646438


DocumentDocument-Date
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 05/19/2021
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 06/25/2021
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 06/25/2021
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 05/28/2021
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 05/19/2021
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 05/19/2021
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 05/28/2021
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 05/28/2021
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 05/19/2021
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 06/29/2021
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 06/10/2021
POLICIES 05/28/2021
DAILY SCHEDULE 07/29/2021
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 07/29/2021
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 07/29/2021
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 07/29/2021
APPLICATION 07/29/2021
LICENSING ORIENTATION 04/22/2021
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 03/08/2023
ANNUAL DECLARATION 06/09/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 06/20/2023
EQUIPMENT LIST 07/13/2023
SANITATION INSPECTION 04/27/2023




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 16
Total Children 58
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS caregiver Cassie Minor with four children under 24-months-old
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS caregivers Emmie Lohr and Rilee Shelton with eight children under 24-months-old
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS caregivers Kaleigh McCarthy and Shyanne Stephens with seven children under 18-months-old
5 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE director Jami Johnson and staff Pricilla Arena, Douglas Thomas, Jennifer McBride, and Alyssa Sipes
1 9 PRESCHOOL caregiver Natasha Brown with nine children, all 3-to-4-years-old
1 9 PRESCHOOL caregiver Cassandra Hearch with nine children, all 3-to-4-years-old
1 9 PRESCHOOL caregiver Jackqueline Almarez with nine children 4-to-5-years-old
3 12 TWO YEAR OLDS caregivers Marissa Hearn, Taylor Bruch, and Tiffany Adkins with twelve children, all 2-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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Aquaphor, Aveeno diaper cream, staff purse. The item(s) was/were located in an unlocked drawer and on counter.
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
2/20/2024
Violation
Window and door requirements were not met as evidenced by there was no screen on an open window.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 2. states: Open windows and doors shall be screened securely. Barriers to prevent children from falling against windows or falling from windows shall be provided when windows are less than twenty-four inches (24") from the floor and not constructed of safety glass or other nonbreakable material.
Correction Required
Open windows and doors shall be screened securely and barriers shall be installed as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
2/20/2024
Violation
The ceilings located in all rooms/bathrooms was/were not clean as evidenced by dusty vents.
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 fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by resilient material was not uniformly spread over the fall-zone area.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 7. states: Areas under and around outdoor equipment shall have continuous maintenance to ensure that the material remains in place and retains its cushioning properties. The resilient material shall be supplemented immediately or replaced as needed.
Correction Required
The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by there was no toilet paper.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 4. states: Paper towels, soap and toilet paper shall be provided and easily accessible so the children can reach them without assistance.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide paper towels, soap and toilet paper, accessible for children's use.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
2/20/2024
Violation
The walls located in Pre-K (door) was/were not clean as evidenced by 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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The floors located in preschool was/were not clean as evidenced by 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
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
Sleeping equipment was not arranged to provide required spacing as evidenced by the aisle on the long side of the napping equipment was too narrow - the space measured 1 foot.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1. D. states: Sleeping equipment shall be arranged to provide at least a two foot (2') aisle on one (1) long side of the equipment.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall provide a two foot (2') aisle on one long side of the napping equipment.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
2/20/2024
Violation
Outdoor equipment, climbing equipment, in infant/toddler playground was not in good condition as evidenced by labels torn/ peeling off.
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

Violation
Outdoor equipment, ball, in preschool playground was not in good condition as evidenced by flat.
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
2/20/2024
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Compliance
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
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
Not Observed
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