DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

LA PETITE ACADEMY, INC.

000206262

(314) 842-3587

12836 TESSON FERRY RD
ST LOUIS
MO  63128

LA PETITE ACADEMY, INC.



 

WELKER, CLAIRE CASEY

7107@lapetite.com

Incorporated

ABBIGAIL HORN

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

101

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

8 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 20 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

04/16/2026

N/A

N/A

N/A

COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION

2511703817


DocumentDocument-Date
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 05/23/1988
SAMPLE FORMS 09/02/2003
POLICIES 05/23/1988
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 03/10/1986
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 03/10/1986
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 03/04/1986
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 02/06/1986
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 03/04/1986
DAILY SCHEDULE 06/02/2008
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 03/04/1986
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 03/04/1986
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 05/23/2011
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 03/04/1986
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 10/12/2012
STAFF SHEET 07/23/2019
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 05/23/2019
APPLICATION 02/06/2020
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 02/06/2020
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 01/06/2020
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 01/06/2020
EQUIPMENT LIST 09/16/2025
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 06/12/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION 09/10/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 09/12/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION 09/03/2025
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 04/10/2025




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance 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.

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
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by In the front of the toddler play ground, there is a board sticking up out of place on the bottom part of the fence, exposing a nail.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 4. states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
4/16/2026
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
Compliance
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