DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

KIDS ACADEMY INC.

002623512

(636) 329-1960

6016 WELDON SPRING PKWY
WELDON SPRING
MO  63304-9103

KIDS ACADEMY INC.



 

NIPPER, PATRICIA ANN

kidsacademyws@gmail.com

Incorporated

KIMBERLY KINNAIRD

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

169

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

16 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 32 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

11/07/2025

9:01 AM

10:19 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2503333861


DocumentDocument-Date
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 04/07/2017
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 04/07/2017
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 04/07/2017
SAMPLE FORMS 04/07/2017
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 04/07/2017
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 04/14/2017
DAILY SCHEDULE 04/19/2017
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 04/17/2017
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 04/07/2017
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 04/18/2017
POLICIES 04/14/2017
STAFF SHEET 03/25/2019
APPLICATION 03/13/2019
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 03/13/2020
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 03/13/2020
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 12/20/2018
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 05/07/2025
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 04/30/2025
EQUIPMENT LIST 04/15/2025
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 05/07/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION 02/04/2025
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 02/11/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION 04/15/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 04/15/2025




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 1
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 19
Total Children 77
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 2 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregiver, Megan Kohlhaas, present with two children ages 5-months-old to 9-months-old.
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregiver, Kim Warren, present with four children ages 8-months-old to 12-months-old.
3 11 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers, Megan Reynolds, Karissa Ramig, and Riley Bogrner, present on the playground with 11 children ages 15-months-old to 24-months-old.
1 9 MIXED Caregiver, Delsie Moore, present with nine children ages 4-years-old to 7-years-old.
5 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Additional staff present on the premise, Director Patti Nipper, Assistant Kara Poe, Cook Linda Rogers, Cook Haley Hyten and floater Jordan Brandt were present without children.
2 14 PRESCHOOL Caregivers, Madison Songer and Emma Ivy, present with 14 children ages 4-years-old to 5-years-old.
2 12 PRESCHOOL Caregivers, Mallory Benning and Tammy Scott, present with 12 children all age 3-years-old.
2 11 PRESCHOOL Caregivers, Tia Miller and Madelynne Valerio, present with 11 children ages 3-years-old to 4-years-old.
1 6 TWO YEAR OLDS Caregiver, Balley Brown, present with six children all age 2-years-old.
1 8 TWO YEAR OLDS Caregiver, Makenzie Burts, present with eight children all 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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The bathroom was not clean and odor free as evidenced by urine and/or excrement odor was detected.
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
11/7/2025
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, area rug, in two's classroom located by the block shelf was not in good condition as evidenced by fraying on two sides of rug allowing for children to pull area rug apart.
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
11/7/2025
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Group size requirements were not met as evidenced by 11 children, ages 15-months-old to 24-months-old, were cared for by three adult caregiver(s).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios (1) (A) states: The staff/child ratio and group size shall be followed as outlined in the below chart unless it meets an exception in subparagraphs (1)(B)-(G) below: Infants, toddlers, and 2-year-olds shall have one caregiver for every four children with no more than eight children per group; Groups composed solely of children 24 to 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 3 to 4 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 5 years or older shall have one caregiver for every 16 children with no more than 32 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of no more than four children age 2 years, and at least one child older than 3 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of more than four children ages 24 to 36 months, and at least one child older than 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group.
Correction Required
Staff/child ratios and group sizes shall be maintained at all times.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

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
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