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

CRYSTAL HEISER

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

96

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

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

11/06/2025

9:15 AM

10:14 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2503483804


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 05/15/2025
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: 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 10
Total Children 38
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS caregivers Jada Goodall and Skyler Edwards with eight children under 24-months-old
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS caregiver Alexandria Vilasco with four children under 12-months-old
4 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE additional staff on the premises were Kelsey Banta, Alexandria Dunham, Grant Tower, and Lisa Kearns
2 19 PRESCHOOL caregivers Ashley Nelson and Christina Walker with nineteen children, 3-to-5-years-old
1 7 TWO YEAR OLDS caregivers Nible with seven 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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
There was evidence of spiders/webs in pre-k room.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 9. states: The facility shall be clean at all times and free of dirt, insects, spiders, rodents or other pests.
Correction Required
The facility shall be clean and pest free.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
11/6/2025
Violation
The walls located in Pre-K, school-age and toddler rooms was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The ceilings located in school-age room was/were not clean as evidenced by stained.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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, stool , in school-age room was not in good condition as evidenced by leather 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
11/6/2025
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
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