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
000398083

Phone
(816) 364-0014

Physical Address
719 N 36TH ST
ST JOSEPH
MO 64506

Owner
LA PETITE ACADEMY, INC.

Mailing Address

Provider/Director
BURNS, GEORGIA SUE

E-mail Address
gburns@lapetite.com

Incorporated
Incorporated

Child Care Specialist
KATIE BRUGGEMAN

Age Range
BIRTH - 12 YEARS

Capacity
99

Facility Type
GROUP HOME AND CENTER

Limitations
24 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS

Inspection Information

Date
09/04/2025

Arrival Time
1:45 PM

Departure Time
3:18 PM

Notice
UNANNOUNCED

Inspection Type
COMPLIANCE MONITORING

Inspection ID
2499937393

Document	Document-Date
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS	04/15/2005
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU	07/18/1996
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL	07/24/1990
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL	07/24/1990
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES	07/18/1994
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR	09/06/1990
DIAGRAM/INDOOR	07/06/2004
DAILY SCHEDULE	07/18/1996
POLICIES	07/18/1994
DISCIPLINE POLICIES	07/18/1994
CHILD CARE PRACTICES	07/18/1994
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY	07/06/2004
APPLICATION	05/08/2018
STAFF SHEET	07/26/2021
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING	09/15/2022
SANITATION INSPECTION	06/28/2022
EQUIPMENT LIST	08/01/2025
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION	08/25/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION	08/01/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS	08/01/2025

Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with 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.

Attendance at Time of Inspection

Total Staff 14

Total Children 68

Staff	Child	Class Age	Note
2	8	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Caregivers: Hillary Bennett and Molly Searls were present with eight children under 12 months old.
3	6	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Caregivers: Jadyn Ross, Kathy Bollacker, and Tristina Cooper were present with six children with one under 12 months and five 1 year olds.
2	7	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Caregivers: Erin Owen and Natalie Mullin was present with seven 1 year olds.
2	16	MIXED	Caregivers: Sarah Hobson and Moriah Martin were present with sixteen kids with two 2 year olds, thirteen 3 year olds, one 4 year old.
1	4	NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE	Caregivers: Maia Kinslow, Sheri Webb, Rhiannon Bottorff Georgia Burns, and Heather Gillpatrick were present with no children in attendance.
1	9	PRESCHOOL	Caregivers: Ariana Beebee was present with nine 3-4 year olds.
2	10	PRESCHOOL	Caregivers: Julie Knox and Deborah Paxton were present with ten 3-5 year olds.
1	8	TWO YEAR OLDS	Caregivers: Jessica Hathaway was present with eight 2 year olds.

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

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

Violation

	Provider Comments
Violation A child was on a cot; no parental permission was on file. Licensing Rule Reference 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. B. states: With written parental consent on file, cots may be used for napping or sleeping for toddlers twelve (12) months and older. Correction Required The facility shall use cots for toddlers only with written parental permission. Correction Verification Submit Documentation Compliance Date

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

Compliance

5 CSR 25-500.142 Nighttime Care

Compliance

5 CSR 25-500.162 Overlap Care of Children

Not Observed

5 CSR 25-500.172 Emergency School Closings

Compliance

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