MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT

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Facility Information

Facility Name
LA PETITE ACADEMY, INC.

Facility DVN
000206262

Phone
(314) 842-3587

Physical Address
12836 TESSON FERRY RD
ST LOUIS
MO 63128

Owner
LA PETITE ACADEMY, INC.

Mailing Address

Provider/Director
FISHER, MARANDA LEE

E-mail Address
7107@lapetite.com

Incorporated
Incorporated

Child Care Specialist
ABBIGAIL HORN

Age Range
6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

Capacity
101

Facility Type
GROUP HOME AND CENTER

Limitations
8 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 20 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS

Inspection Information

Date
09/19/2024

Arrival Time
11:40 AM

Departure Time
1:06 PM

Notice
UNANNOUNCED

Inspection Type
COMPLIANCE MONITORING

Inspection ID
2478433553

Document	Document-Date
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU	05/23/1988
SAMPLE FORMS	09/02/2003
POLICIES	05/23/1988
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL	03/10/1986
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL	03/10/1986
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY	03/04/1986
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES	02/06/1986
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR	03/04/1986
DAILY SCHEDULE	06/02/2008
CHILD CARE PRACTICES	03/04/1986
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION	03/04/1986
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION	05/23/2011
DISCIPLINE POLICIES	03/04/1986
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES	10/12/2012
STAFF SHEET	07/23/2019
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING	05/23/2019
APPLICATION	02/06/2020
SAFE SLEEP POLICY	02/06/2020
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN	01/06/2020
DIAGRAM/INDOOR	01/06/2020
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS	04/10/2023
EQUIPMENT LIST	09/19/2024
SANITATION INSPECTION	05/26/2023
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION	06/10/2024
ANNUAL DECLARATION	08/20/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS	09/19/2024

Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.

Open Violations: 3

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 10

Total Children 43

Staff	Child	Class Age	Note
2	7	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Bianca Davis and Stephanie Baker, teachers present with seven children, ages 15-months-old to 23-months-old.
1	2	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Molly Foster, teacher present with two children, ages 3-months-old to 4-months-old.
2	0	NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE	Amanda Heinzer, acting director, and Tawnie Fagundes, chef present with no children.
2	10	PRESCHOOL	Tiffany Drewes and Hope Helton, teachers present with ten children, ages 3-years-old and 4-years-old.
1	10	PRESCHOOL	Mallory Pollock, teacher present with ten children, ages 3-years-old to 5-years-old.
2	14	TWO YEAR OLDS	Devan Williams and Diane Peterson, teachers present with fourteen children, age 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 approved. 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

Compliance

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

Compliance

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

Violation

	Provider Comments
Violation The facility does not have an approved director on staff. Licensing Rule Reference 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (2) (A) 3. states: The licensee is required to maintain an approved certificated group child care home provider or center director on staff. Correction Required The facility shall have an approved director/group home provider. Correction Verification Submit Documentation Compliance Date

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

Violation

	Provider Comments
Violation Criminal background check results were not on file for Bianca Davis. Licensing Rule Reference 5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (1) states: Prior to the employment or presence of a child care staff member in a licensed, regulated, or registered child care facility not exempted by section 210.1080.13, RSMo, the child care provider shall request the results of a criminal background check for such child care staff member from the department. Correction Required Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file. Correction Verification Submit Documentation Compliance Date

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