DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

LA PETITE ACADEMY, INC.

001181046

(816) 468-8800

9371 N OAK TFWY
KANSAS CITY
MO  64155

LA PETITE ACADEMY, INC.



 

KEOWN, JESSICA NICOLE

7034@LAPETITE.COM

Incorporated

BIONICA D SMITHJACKSON

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

159

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

30 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 16 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 30 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

03/27/2024

11:15 AM

1:12 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2467170643


DocumentDocument-Date
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 10/06/1998
SAMPLE FORMS 09/07/2006
POLICIES 09/07/2006
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 07/09/2010
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 07/09/2010
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 10/09/1998
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 10/06/1998
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 09/07/2006
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 10/07/2010
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 10/07/2010
DAILY SCHEDULE 10/09/1998
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 09/07/2006
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 10/09/1998
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 07/03/2017
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 06/15/2012
STAFF SHEET 09/16/2020
APPLICATION 06/16/2020
SANITATION INSPECTION 10/20/2023
ANNUAL DECLARATION 10/10/2023
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 10/21/2021
EQUIPMENT LIST 10/02/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 10/02/2023
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 07/13/2023




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance 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 69
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 5 INFANTS AND TODDLERS caregivers Amanda Makin and Skylar Freitas with five children under 18-months-old
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS caregivers Skylar Freitas and Candice Berg with eight children under 12-months-old
2 8 MIXED caregivers Samantha Carey and Jacqueline Roebling seven under 24-months-old and one 2-years-old
2 14 MIXED caregivers Melissa Myers and Jose Titsworth with fourteen children, twelve 4-to-5-years-old and one school-age child, 6-years-old
2 15 MIXED caregivers Melinda Orr and Anna Peters with fifteen children, twelve 2-years-old and three 3-years-old
4 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE director Jessica Keown and staff Becky Steiferman, Raegan Kaminski, and Kaitlynn Ward with no children
2 10 PRESCHOOL caregivers Rebecca Schafer and Elizabeth Potter with ten children, all 3-4-years-old
1 9 PRESCHOOL caregivers Shawna Gipson with nine children, all 3-to-4-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 school-age, toddler rooms, and combo room was/were not clean as evidenced by dirty kick plates on door 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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by trash on school-age playground and broken stucco on wall on pre-k playground.
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

Violation
The ceilings located in infant bathroom, two's room and kitchen hallway 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

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, shelves, in two's and pre-k rooms was not in good condition as evidenced by sticky residue.
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 passage to an exit located in the school-age room was not clear as evidenced by rolled carpets and boxes blocking passages.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (A) 2. states: Furniture and equipment shall be arranged to provide a clear passage to all exits.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall keep passageways to all exits clear.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Requirements for the crib mattress/playpen padding/bedding were not met as evidenced by a crib mattress/pad was not sized correctly.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. D. states: The crib mattress or playpen pad shall be sized correctly to the crib or playpen, in good condition, waterproof and kept clean and dry, be firm and maintain its shape even when the fitted sheet designated for that model is used, such that there are no gaps between the mattress and the side of the crib or playpen. Only fitted sheets shall be used. Only fitted sheet shall be used and shall be changed immediately when soiled or wet.
Correction Required
Sleeping equipment shall meet safety and sanitation requirements.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
3/27/2024
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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips
Not Observed
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