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

COLE EDDINS

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

02/09/2024

3:30 PM

10:07 AM

ANNOUNCED

SUPPLEMENTAL

2468044138


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
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 10/21/2021
EQUIPMENT LIST 10/02/2023
SANITATION INSPECTION 10/20/2023
ANNUAL DECLARATION 10/10/2023
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 07/13/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 10/02/2023




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 7
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 12
Total Children 70
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregiver Kaitlynn Ward and Caregiver Candance Burg with eight children, ages 3-months-old to 11-months-old
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregiver Elizabeth Potter and Caregiver Nohelani Olpendo with seven children, ages 18-months-old to 21-months-old.
2 5 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregiver Samantha Carey and Caregiver Jennifer Rusk with five children, ages 12-months-old to 18-months-old.
0 3 MIXED Director Jessica Keown, Assistant Director Morgan Taylor, and Admin Assistant Becky Stieferman with zero children.
2 13 MIXED Caregiver Jose Titsworth and Caregiver Melinda Orr with 13 children, ages 2-years-old to 3-years-old. There was only one 3-year-old present out of 13 children.
1 8 PRESCHOOL Caregiver Erin Threlkeld with eight children, ages 3-years-old
1 10 PRESCHOOL Caregiver Shawna Gibbson with 10 children, ages 3-years-old to 4-years-old.
2 16 PRESCHOOL Caregiver Melissa Myers and Caregiver Amanda Makin with 16 children, ages 4-years-old to 5-years-old.

Compliance List
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Not Observed
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 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

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
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Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Not Observed
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

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
A caregiver did not cooperate with the department as evidenced by CI Eddins requesting a copy of video footage during an inspection and being denied access to a copy.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (B) states: Child care personnel shall cooperate with the department.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall be cooperative.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Not Observed
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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
During an inspection, CI Eddins requested a copy of video footage and it was not received. The video footage, requested by the department, was/were not submitted.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (11) states: Records and reports shall be submitted to the department as required.
Correction Required
Requested documents shall be submitted.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-600.040 Background Screening Findings
Not Observed
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. —
Not Observed
RSMo 210.211.  License required - exceptions - written notice of licensure status, when.
Not Observed