DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

LA PETITE ACADEMY, INC.

000188336

(816) 407-1414

9071 NE 81ST TER
KANSAS CITY
MO  64158

LA PETITE ACADEMY, INC.



 

KAY, AMANDA LAYNE

7037@LAPETITE.COM

Incorporated

BIONICA D SMITHJACKSON

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

171

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

40 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 16 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 40 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS; 124 FULL DAY PRESCHOOL CHILDREN
 
Inspection Information

05/19/2026

12:00 PM

2:47 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2513633303


DocumentDocument-Date
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 05/10/1985
SAMPLE FORMS 05/10/1985
POLICIES 03/28/2000
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 04/14/2011
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 04/29/2011
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 03/28/2000
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 05/10/1985
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 03/28/2000
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 04/18/2011
DAILY SCHEDULE 02/05/2000
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 02/05/2011
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 02/17/2010
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 01/13/2016
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 02/05/2016
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 03/08/2018
APPLICATION 01/09/2019
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 11/01/2018
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 05/31/2023
SANITATION INSPECTION 03/17/2026
ANNUAL DECLARATION 04/20/2026
EQUIPMENT LIST 04/30/2026
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 04/30/2026
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 07/07/2025




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 7
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 74
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS caregivers Rebecca Hessel and Maggie Hunter with seven children under 24-months-old
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS caregiver Camille Brock with four children under 24-months
1 3 INFANTS AND TODDLERS caregiver Amie Brown with children, 15-months-old and under
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS caregivers Chelsea Carter and Diane Dobbins with seven children, 3-to-13-months-old
2 16 MIXED caregivers Whitney Robinson and Emma Kaufman with sixteen children thirteen children, 2-years-old and three 3-years-old
3 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE staff Amanda Hellum, Patricia Cruz, Todd Scott with no children
1 10 PRESCHOOL caregiver Erin Threlkeld with ten children, 3-to-4-years-old
1 20 PRESCHOOL caregiver Amber Pahmeyer with twenty children, 3-to-5-years-old (naptime)
1 7 TWO YEAR OLDS caregiver Abigail Annis 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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (A) states: Evidence of compliance with a fire and safety inspection as conducted by the State Fire Marshal or his/her designee.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual fire safety requirements.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for John Bork, Gail Barker, Brian Schubert within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (C) states: The child care provider shall conduct a Family Care Safety Registry check for all child care staff members within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date as printed on the license.
Correction Required
Required Family Care Safety Registry checks shall be conducted for all child care staff member(s) within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The walls located in Pre-K 1 was/were not clean as evidenced by sticky residue under hooks.
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
There was evidence of dirt/debris in sticky residue on cribs in infant-1.
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
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
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

Violation
Outdoor equipment, large climber, in preschool playground was not in good condition as evidenced by skid resistant material peeling off steps.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (A) states: All outdoor 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
Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.

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
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The requirements for nonprescription medications were not met as evidenced by a medication was not labeled by the parent with instructions for administration including times and dosage amounts.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care (3) (D) states: All nonprescription medication shall be in the original container and labeled by the parent(s) with the child's name, and instructions for administration, including the times and amounts for dosages.
Correction Required
Medications shall be stored and labeled as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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