DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

LA PETITE ACADEMY, INC.

000206262

(314) 842-3587

12836 TESSON FERRY RD
ST LOUIS
MO  63128

LA PETITE ACADEMY, INC.



 

HEINZER, AMANDA MICHELE

7107@lapetite.com

Incorporated

ABBIGAIL HORN

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

101

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

8 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 20 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

03/13/2025

11:05 AM

12:11 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2489014982


DocumentDocument-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 02/03/2025
EQUIPMENT LIST 09/19/2024
SANITATION INSPECTION 12/05/2024
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.
Compliance 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 8
Total Children 40
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Stephanie Baker and Cindy Caveness, teachers present with seven children, ages 14-months-old to 21-months-old.
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Pamela Walker and Chordae Griffin, teachers present with seven children, ages 3-months-old to 9-months-old.
2 10 MIXED Theresa Salman, teacher, and Tawnie Fagundes, person in charge present with ten children, ages 2-years-old to 4-years-old.
1 9 PRESCHOOL Brittany Vega, teacher present with nine children, ages 3-years-old to 5-years-old.
1 7 TWO YEAR OLDS Madison Greenwood, teacher present with seven 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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by the fire drill record was not available on the premises.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (2) (F) states: Child care staff shall conduct at least one (1) fire drill each month and a disaster drill at least every three (3) months. The disaster drills shall include tornado drills. The provider shall maintain a written record at the facility of the date, type of drill, time required to evacuate the building, and number of children present during the drill.
Correction Required
Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by the disaster and tornado drill record was not available on the premises.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (2) (F) states: Child care staff shall conduct at least one (1) fire drill each month and a disaster drill at least every three (3) months. The disaster drills shall include tornado drills. The provider shall maintain a written record at the facility of the date, type of drill, time required to evacuate the building, and number of children present during the drill.
Correction Required
Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
Not Observed
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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports
Not Observed
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