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

07/08/2024

9:04 AM

12:01 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2473719692


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.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 4
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 17
Total Children 51
StaffChildClass AgeNote
3 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS caregivers Kaleigh McCarthy, Toni Brumbaugh, and Priscilla Arena with four children under 12-months-old
2 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS caregivers Cassie Minor and Lucy Hughes with four children under 24-months-old
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS caregiver Rilee Shelton and Emmi Lohr with seven children under 24-months-old
2 6 MIXED caregivers Hannah Moore and Samantha Center with six children; three 2-years-old and three 3-years-old
3 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE director Jami Johnson and staff Jennifer McBride, ans Alyssa Sipes with no children
2 12 PRESCHOOL caregivers Mariah Moffet and Tiffany Adkins with twelve children; 3-to-4-years-old
1 7 SCHOOL AGE caregiver Jackie Almaraz with seven school-age children; 5-to-8-years-old
2 11 TWO YEAR OLDS caregivers Taylor Bruch and Catherine Bui with eleven children; 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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (B) states: Evidence of compliance with local, state, or both, sanitation requirements.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual sanitation requirements.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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: Lysol spray and Aquaphor. The item(s) was/were located in an unlocked cabinet and low cubby.
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
7/8/2024
Violation
The floors located in pre-k, preschool and toddler rooms, was/were not clean as evidenced by debris, tape peeling/sticky residue, soiled mat.
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/8/2024
Violation
The bathroom was not clean and odor free as evidenced by the toilet was soiled.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 7. states: Bathrooms shall be clean and odor free.
Correction Required
Bathrooms shall be clean and odor free.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/8/2024
Violation
The walls located in pre-k & early preschool was/were not clean as evidenced by sticky residue on doors.
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/8/2024
Violation
The ceilings located in all 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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/8/2024
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 and cabinets, in two's & preschool 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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/8/2024
Violation
The requirements for sleeping materials were not met as evidenced by the sheet(s) was/were soiled.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1. B. states: All bedding shall be clean with sheets laundered at least once a week. Once bedding has been used by a child, it shall not be used by another child until it has been laundered.
Correction Required
Each child who naps shall be assigned a clean sheet and blanket as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/8/2024
Violation
Outdoor equipment, tree house, in infant/toddler playground was not in good condition as evidenced by spider webs in corners.
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
7/8/2024
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Toni Brumbaugh, Kylee Dixon, Samantha Senter, Shyanne Stephens 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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The medical examination report on file was older than 12 months before the individual's begin date at the facility.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (C) states: Medical examination reports shall be completed not more than twelve (12) months prior to beginning work in the facility and may be transferable to another child care facility for subsequent employment.
Correction Required
Medical reports shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
A medical examination report did not include either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) for the following staff: Priscilla Arena, Toni Brumbaugh, Lucy Hughes, and Jennifer McBride.
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 tuberculin skin test (TST) as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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