DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

LA PETITE ACADEMY, INC.

000168223

(816) 436-5551

404 NE 76 ST
GLADSTONE
MO  64118

LA PETITE ACADEMY, INC.



 

WILLIAMS, AMANDA

7032@lapetite.com

Incorporated

BIONICA D SMITHJACKSON

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

96

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

16 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 16 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

05/15/2025

11:20 AM

1:02 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2493380637


DocumentDocument-Date
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 05/28/1981
SAMPLE FORMS 04/20/2008
POLICIES 03/30/2004
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 05/28/1981
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 05/28/1981
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 05/28/1981
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 03/30/2004
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 05/28/1981
DAILY SCHEDULE 04/14/1994
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 03/14/1994
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 09/30/2013
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 05/28/1981
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 03/13/2018
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 03/13/2018
APPLICATION 03/10/2020
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 03/10/2020
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 05/10/2022
EQUIPMENT LIST 05/14/2025
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 04/03/2024
ANNUAL DECLARATION 04/24/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 05/14/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION 03/20/2025

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  4:00PM   6:00PM   11/5/2024



Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 5
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 50
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS caregivers Chelsea Gaudet and Jada Goodall with eight children under 24-months-old
2 5 INFANTS AND TODDLERS caregivers Carli Barnes and Alexandra Velasco with five children under 18-months-old
1 10 MIXED caregiver Christina Walker with ten children, one 2-years-old and nine 3-to-4-years
4 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE additional staff on the premises were director Amanda Williams, Lisa Kearns, Kelsey Banta, Anessia Moore
2 19 PRESCHOOL caregivers Ashley Nelson and Alex Dunham with nineteen children; 3-to-5-years-old
1 8 TWO YEAR OLDS caregiver Skylar Edwards with eight 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 Declaration was not completed as evidenced by Not signed by an approved signer.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The floors located in school-age room was/were not clean as evidenced by peeling tape/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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
5/15/2025
Violation
The ceilings located in two 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
5/15/2025
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Good Sense Sunscreen and Ohme Epsom Salt. The item(s) was/were located in an unlocked cabinet.
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
5/15/2025
Violation
The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that missing outlet cover.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (G) states: Protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets shall be used in areas accessible to the children.
Correction Required
The facility shall use outlet covers or twist-lock outlets as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
5/15/2025
Violation
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by furnace/laundry room unlocked.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (C) states: Children shall have no access to areas not approved for child care.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
5/15/2025
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, mattress , in infant room was not in good condition as evidenced by torn.
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
5/15/2025
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Compliance
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The provider did not have parental acknowledgement on file indicating the parent has been informed that Licensing Rules for Group Day Care Homes and Child Day Care Centers in Missouri are available for review.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 8. B. states: They have been informed that the Licensing Rules for Group Day Care Homes and Child Day Care Centers in Missouri are available in the facility for their review;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The provider did not have parental acknowledgement on file indicating the parent and provider have agreed on a plan for continuing communication.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 8. C. states: They and the provider have agreed on a plan for continuing communication regarding the child's development, behavior and individual needs;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The provider did not have parental acknowledgement on file indicating the parent understands and agrees that the child may not be accepted for care when ill.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 8. D. states: They understand and agree that the child may not be accepted for care when ill.
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by 1 child(s) file(s) did not have the parental acknowledgement they have been notified that they may request whether there are children for whom an immunization exemption has been filed for currently enrolled in or attending the facility.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 8. F. states: They have been notified that they may request notice at initial enrollment in or attendance at the facility or upon request of whether there are children for whom an immunization exemption has been filed currently enrolled in or attending the facility
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as requested.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
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