DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

KIDS ACADEMY INC.

003046135

(636) 244-1150

120 WILMER MEADOW DR
WENTZVILLE
MO  63385-5093

KIDS ACADEMY INC.



 

NIPPER, PATRICIA ANN

kidsacademywtz@gmail.com

Incorporated

KIMBERLY KINNAIRD

6 WEEKS - 13 YEARS

186

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

40 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT
 
Inspection Information

06/11/2026

11:45 AM

12:24 PM

UNANNOUNCED

POST LICENSING

2514948612


DocumentDocument-Date
SANITATION INSPECTION 03/17/2026
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 02/19/2026
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 02/19/2026
POLICIES 02/19/2026
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 02/19/2026
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 09/16/2025
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 02/19/2026
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 02/09/2026
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 02/09/2026
LICENSING ORIENTATION 12/01/2023
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 09/16/2025
EQUIPMENT LIST 03/18/2026
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 03/18/2026
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 09/16/2025
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 09/16/2025
DAILY SCHEDULE 09/16/2025
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 09/22/2025
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 09/22/2025
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 09/16/2025
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 05/15/2025
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 05/15/2025
APPLICATION 05/14/2025
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 03/04/2026




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 4
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 37
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 3 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers Megan Gross and Melissa Ennis present with children ages 5-months-old to 8-months-old.
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregiver Tajia Awing present with children ages 14-months-old to 17-months-old.
3 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Additional staff present on the premise, Director Patti Nipper, Assistant Taliya Fetten, and Cook Hailey Hyten, were present without children.
3 5 PRESCHOOL Caregivers Brooke Headley, Emily College, and Kennedy Cooper present with children ages 3-years-old.
1 7 PRESCHOOL Caregiver Emma Ivy present with children ages 4-years-old.
1 13 SCHOOL AGE Caregiver Sydney Goforth present with children ages 5-years-old to 10-years-old.
3 5 TWO YEAR OLDS Caregivers Elizabeth Berra, Cheyenne Berra, and Tia Miller present with children ages 2-years-old.

Compliance List
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The fire safety inspection was not approved.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process (5) states: Prior to the granting of a license, the provider shall meet the requirements of 5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with fire safety requirements.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
3/4/2026
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 located where caregiver could maintain supervision of his/her group of children. The diapering table was located in the Infant A Classroom a facing the wall.
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
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Compliance Date
6/11/2026
Violation
Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table was not located where caregiver could maintain supervision of his/her group of children. The diapering table was located in the Three's Classroom a facing the wall.
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
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Compliance Date
6/11/2026
Violation
Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table was not located where caregiver could maintain supervision of his/her group of children. The diapering table was located in the Twos-B Classroom a facing the wall.
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
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Compliance Date
6/11/2026
Violation
Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table was not located where caregiver could maintain supervision of his/her group of children. The diapering table was located in the Tod/Twos Classroom a facing the wall.
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
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Compliance Date

Violation
Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table was not located where caregiver could maintain supervision of his/her group of children. The diapering table was located in the Tod B Classroom a facing the wall.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
6/11/2026
Violation
Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table was not located where caregiver could maintain supervision of his/her group of children. The diapering table was located in the Tod A Classroom a facing the wall.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
6/11/2026
Violation
Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table was not located where caregiver could maintain supervision of his/her group of children. The diapering table was located in the Infant B Classroom a facing the wall.
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
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Compliance Date
6/11/2026
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
The facility did not meet requirements for push-pull toys. The facility needed an additional 8 items in this category.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (2) (C) 1. A. states: Push-pull toys;
Correction Required
The facility shall provide approved equipment as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
The facility did not meet requirements for balls or other large muscle. The facility needed an additional 8 items in this category.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (2) (C) 1. B. states: Balls or other large muscle equipment;
Correction Required
The facility shall provide approved equipment as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
The facility did not meet requirements for blocks, stacking toys or other manipulatives. The facility needed an additional 8 items in this category.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (2) (C) 1. C. states: Blocks, stacking toys or other manipulatives; and
Correction Required
The facility shall provide approved equipment as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The requirements for first aid/CPR were not met as evidenced by there was no documentation on file showing completion of age-appropriate first aid certification for the requested/licensed capacity.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (T) states: The licensee shall have documentation on file at the facility of current certification in age-appropriate first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training for a sufficient number of child care staff to ensure that there is one (1) caregiver at the facility for every twenty (20) children in the licensed capacity. At least one (1) caregiver with current certification in age-appropriate first aid and CPR must be on site at all times when children are present. The training shall be certified by a nationally-recognized organization, such as the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or an equivalent certification, include an in-person skills assessment, and be approved by the department.
Correction Required
Required age-appropriate certification in first aid/CPR shall be on file, with at least one caregiver with certification on site.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
6/11/2026
Violation
The requirements for first aid/CPR were not met as evidenced by there was no documentation on file showing completion of age-appropriate CPR certification for the requested/licensed capacity.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (T) states: The licensee shall have documentation on file at the facility of current certification in age-appropriate first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training for a sufficient number of child care staff to ensure that there is one (1) caregiver at the facility for every twenty (20) children in the licensed capacity. At least one (1) caregiver with current certification in age-appropriate first aid and CPR must be on site at all times when children are present. The training shall be certified by a nationally-recognized organization, such as the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or an equivalent certification, include an in-person skills assessment, and be approved by the department.
Correction Required
Required age-appropriate certification in first aid/CPR shall be on file, with at least one caregiver with certification on site.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
6/11/2026
Violation
The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2025, the staff listed need the following information: Patti Nipper needs 4 hours and Marisa McDonald needs 3 hours.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (A) states: The center director, group child care home provider, all other caregivers, and those volunteers who are counted in staff/child ratios shall obtain at least twelve (12) clock hours of child-care related training during each calendar year. Clock hour training shall be approved by the department.
Correction Required
Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
6/11/2026
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
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