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
000627665

Phone
(417) 781-3554

Physical Address
2002 E 32ND ST
JOPLIN
MO 64804-4201

Owner
LA PETITE ACADEMY, INC.

Mailing Address

Provider/Director
ANDREWS, MELODY KAY

E-mail Address
7104@lapetite.com

Incorporated
Incorporated

Child Care Specialist
LORI SCHUMER

Age Range
6 WEEKS - 6 YEARS

Capacity
125

Facility Type
GROUP HOME AND CENTER

Limitations
31 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 15 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS

Inspection Information

Date
02/18/2026

Arrival Time
9:24 AM

Departure Time
10:38 AM

Notice
UNANNOUNCED

Inspection Type
COMPLIANCE MONITORING

Inspection ID
2508444138

Document	Document-Date
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION	08/25/2025
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR	08/15/1994
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL	07/21/1994
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL	07/21/1994
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING	05/12/2014
APPLICATION	05/10/2018
DIAGRAM/INDOOR	10/01/2019
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN	11/04/2019
DAILY SCHEDULE	10/01/2019
SAMPLE FORMS	11/01/2019
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS	05/27/2014
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION	07/12/1994
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY	07/12/1994
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES	07/12/1994
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU	07/12/1994
SAFE SLEEP POLICY	11/01/2019
STAFF SHEET	08/23/2021
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS	08/20/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION	07/11/2025
EQUIPMENT LIST	07/08/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION	05/01/2025

Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.

Open Violations: NA

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 16

Total Children 71

Staff	Child	Class Age	Note
2	8	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Lily Krokroskia and Shelby Lindsey were in ratio with eight children ages 20-month-old to 23-months-old.
1	3	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Terese Byers was in ratio with three children ages 6-months-old to 8-months-old.
2	8	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Makenzie Snodgrass and Elizabeth McClary were in ratio with eight children ages 9-month-old to 3-years-old. 3-year-old child has an approved variance to be in classroom do to medical condition.
2	8	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Amber Barker and Alexis Griggs were in ratio with eight children ages 13-months-old to 20-months-old.
3	0	NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE	Melody Andrews, Brooke Riener, and Jamie Flint were in the facility but not in ratio.
1	10	PRESCHOOL	Alyssa Klugh was in ratio with ten children ages 3-4-years-old.
1	9	PRESCHOOL	Makenzie Cathers was in ratio with nine 3-year-old children,.
2	16	PRESCHOOL	Abby Helton and Nikayla Franklin were in ratio with sixteen children ages 4-5-years-old.
2	9	TWO YEAR OLDS	Sirena Painter and Hannah Magnusson-Crane were in ratio with nine 2-year-old children.

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

Compliance

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

Violation

	Provider Comments
Violation Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table was not safe in that the diapering table had evidence of debris.. Licensing Rule Reference 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (4) (A) states: A safe diapering table with a waterproof washable surface shall be used for changing diapers. The diapering table shall be located within or adjacent to the group space so the caregiver using the diapering table can maintain supervision of his/her group of children at all times. Correction Required The facility shall provide a safe and clean diapering table as required. Correction Verification Corrected on Site Compliance Date 2/18/2026

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, several of the infant cribs , in the Infant 2 room was not in good condition as evidenced by smudge and fingerprint marks on the plexiglass. 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 2/18/2026

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

Compliance

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

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