DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

LA PETITE ACADEMY, INC.

000454575

(636) 464-8111

3607 RICHARDSON SQUARE DR
ARNOLD
MO  63010-6003

LA PETITE ACADEMY, INC.

21333 HAGGERTY RD STE 100
NOVI
MI  48375-5513

BERNER, KARLEY J

7102@LAPETITE.COM

Incorporated

BRITTANY HECHT

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

114

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

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

07/01/2024

10:19 AM

10:19 AM

UNANNOUNCED

SUPPLEMENTAL

2473516536


DocumentDocument-Date
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 03/06/2008
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 03/06/2005
DAILY SCHEDULE 03/06/2008
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 11/03/2011
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 08/06/2004
SAMPLE FORMS 12/20/2004
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 10/20/2004
POLICIES 12/20/2004
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 12/29/2003
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 09/09/1991
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 04/27/1992
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 12/17/2013
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 12/03/2013
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 09/29/2017
APPLICATION 01/22/2020
STAFF SHEET 01/22/2020
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 01/22/2020
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 01/22/2020
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 01/22/2020
ANNUAL DECLARATION 03/21/2024
SANITATION INSPECTION 01/18/2024
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 12/11/2023
EQUIPMENT LIST 06/03/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 03/20/2024




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance 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.

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The equipment list was not submitted.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (C) states: A current list of available equipment.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit an equipment list as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
6/3/2024
Violation
The Annual Declaration was not submitted.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (A) states: An Annual Declaration for Licensed Facility form, revised 2021 and incorporated by reference in this rule. As published by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and available by the department at https://dese.mo.gov/childhood/forms, indicating the licensee’s intent to continue operating a licensed group child care home or child care center and agreement to comply with all statutes and department licensing rules.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit the Annual Declaration as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
3/21/2024
Violation
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Karley Berner, Casey Coleman, Alyssa Chrisco, Makayla Collier-Prock, Cierra Strange, Alicia Officer, Brittany Herbert, Leona Hill, Nicole Isbell, Stacey McClure, Kristin Rose, Rebecca Reichardt, Hailey Tipton, Grace Miller, Kiley Erwin, Breanna Kadlez, Nevaeh Jarvis, Maria Sellers, Bailey Wilson & Mark Bierley within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (C) states: The child care provider shall conduct a Family Care Safety Registry check for all child care staff members within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date as printed on the license.
Correction Required
Required Family Care Safety Registry checks shall be conducted for all child care staff member(s) within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

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Compliance Date
6/20/2024
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
There was evidence of dirt/debris in in the Water Heater Closet.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 9. states: The facility shall be clean at all times and free of dirt, insects, spiders, rodents or other pests.
Correction Required
The facility shall be clean and pest free.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
5/15/2024
Violation
There was evidence of dirt/debris in the Utility Room.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 9. states: The facility shall be clean at all times and free of dirt, insects, spiders, rodents or other pests.
Correction Required
The facility shall be clean and pest free.

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Compliance Date
5/15/2024
Violation
The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured 4 inches, specifically at the 3rd post from the back right corner in the Field Playground (the fence has come unattached from the bottom half of the post).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 1. states: A fenced outdoor play area shall be available on or adjoining the day care property. The play area shall be located so it is convenient and the children can gain access to it without hazard. For facilities initially licensed after the effective date of these rules or for the installation of new fences in existing facilities, the fence shall be at least forty-two inches (42") high. An outdoor play area used exclusively for school-age children shall not be required to have a fence. Fences shall be constructed to prevent children from crawling or falling through or becoming entrapped.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard.

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Compliance Date
6/3/2024
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, the Diaper Changing Cabinet, in Toddler 1 was not in good condition as evidenced by the trim piece on the left of the cabinet is not secured to the cabinet exposing bare particle board.
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
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Compliance Date
4/22/2024
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Grace Miller, Breanna Kadlez, Navaeh Jarvis & Bailey Wilson did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (4) (A) 3. states: The child care provider, group child care home provider, child care staff members, and volunteers shall complete safe sleep training described in subsection (4)(A) of this rule within thirty (30) days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
Correction Required
The department-approved safe sleep training must be completed within 30 days of employment or volunteering.

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Compliance Date
6/28/2024
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Casey Coleman-Cates, Victoria McFerrin, Kiley Erwin, Breanna Kadlez & Bailey Wilson (As of 6/28/2024 a medical exam is still needed for Bailey Wilson.) as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (A) states: All persons working in a child care facility in any capacity during child care hours, including volunteers counted in staff/child ratios, shall be in good physical and emotional health with no physical or mental conditions which would interfere with child care responsibilities. These persons shall have a medical examination report, signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of a licensed physician, on file at the facility at the time of initial licensure or within thirty (30) days following employment.
Correction Required
Medical reports shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Dawn DeRaps, Leona Hill, Stacey McClure, Hayley Miller, Jodi Seger (As of 3/2/2023 Dawn DeRaps, Stacey McClure & Jodi Seger are no longer employed or have a medical exam on file. As of 9/20/2023 Hayley Miller is no longer employed.) as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (A) states: All persons working in a child care facility in any capacity during child care hours, including volunteers counted in staff/child ratios, shall be in good physical and emotional health with no physical or mental conditions which would interfere with child care responsibilities. These persons shall have a medical examination report, signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of a licensed physician, on file at the facility at the time of initial licensure or within thirty (30) days following employment.
Correction Required
Medical reports shall be on file as required.

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Compliance Date
3/21/2024
Violation
A medical examination report did not include either a completed Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) within 12 months of the individual's begin date at the facility for the following staff: Cierra Strange, Victoria McFerrin, Grace Miller, Kiley Erwin, Breanna Kadlez & Bailey Wilson. As of 6/28/2024 a completed risk assessment or negative test is still needed for Kiley Erwin & Breanna Kaldez.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) . states: Medical examination reports shall include either a Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form, completed and signed by a health care professional, or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) completed not more than twelve (12) months before beginning work in the facility. The Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form, revised March 2014, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, PO Box 570, Jefferson City, MO 65102 and available by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services at https://health.mo.gov/living/healthcondiseases/communicable/tuberculosis/tbmanual/pdf/RiskAssessmentform.pdf. If the person has signs or symptoms of tuberculosis, or risk factors for tuberculosis, then testing for tuberculosis shall occur.
Correction Required
Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberulin skin test (TST) as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
Requirements for infant-toddler/preschool child medical examination reports on file were not met as evidenced by there was no medical examination report on file within 30 days of admission - the admission date(s) was/were 9/5/2023.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (2) (A) states: The provider, within thirty (30) days following the admission of each infant, toddler or preschool child, shall require a medical examination report signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of a licensed physician and completed not more than twelve (12) months prior to admission. The provider may use the department’s medical assessment form or the provider may use its own form if it contains all the information on the department’s form. The Child Medical Examination Report (Infant/Toddler/Pre-School)form, revised 2021, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and available by the department at https://dese.mo.gov/childhood/forms. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.
Correction Required
Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required.

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Compliance Date
5/31/2024
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
An individualized plan for specialized care for a child with special physical, developmental or behavioral needs was not on file.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (6) states: A child who has a special physical, developmental or behavioral need shall have on file an individualized plan for specialized care from a professionally qualified source.
Correction Required
An individualized plan from a professional source shall be on file as required.

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Compliance Date
3/25/2024
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements for infant's feeding schedule were not followed as stated by the parent(s).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program (2) (C) 2. states: Regular snack and meal times according to each infant's individual feeding schedule as stated by the parent(s);
Correction Required
Caregivers shall follow each infant's feeding instructions as required.

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Compliance Date
4/22/2024
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
Not Observed
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