DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

LA PETITE ACADEMY, INC.

000175126

(816) 229-0872

2010 N 7 HWY
BLUE SPRINGS
MO  64014

LA PETITE ACADEMY, INC.



 

MEDLIN, AMBER N

7030@LAPETITE.COM

Incorporated

PENNY SNODGRASS

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

138

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

16 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

07/08/2026

8:35 AM

11:05 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2515994084


DocumentDocument-Date
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 07/20/1989
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 05/11/2009
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 12/19/2008
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 07/20/1989
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 05/02/2013
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 07/17/1989
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 06/26/1986
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 07/20/1989
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 07/20/1989
DAILY SCHEDULE 07/20/1989
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 07/20/1989
SAMPLE FORMS 05/06/1993
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 05/06/1993
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 01/27/2017
POLICIES 01/05/2017
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 05/24/2018
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 05/24/2018
STAFF SHEET 05/17/2019
APPLICATION 05/21/2019
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 07/10/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION 06/26/2026
EQUIPMENT LIST 06/25/2026
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 06/25/2026
SANITATION INSPECTION 06/05/2026
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 04/02/2026




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 11
Total Children 43
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 3 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Staff: Callie Newkirk
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Toddlers Staff: RaShawn White and Alisha Henderson
1 7 MIXED age range 3 - 6 year olds 1 child is 3 years old, 4 children are 4 years old, 1 child is 5 years old and 1 child is 6 years old. Staff: Lisa Lampman
1 10 MIXED Prek 5 - 6 year olds 2 children are 6 years old and 8 children are 5 years old. Staff: Marcia Abreu
1 8 MIXED Early Preschool 2 - 4 year olds 1 child is 2 years old, 6 children are 3 years old and 1 child is 4 years old. Staff: Ashton Morrow
4 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Director: Amber Medlin Chef: Elizabeth Shubert Arrived during inspections: Courtney Barrier and Tessie Larson
1 8 TWO YEAR OLDS Staff: Kaitlyn Mills and Grace Freeman

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 Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for John Bork 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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/8/2026
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by the kitchen door was unlocked in the preschool classroom.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (C) states: Children shall have no access to areas not approved for child care.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/8/2026
Violation
The ceilings located in the bathrooms of the preschool, prek and early preschool classrooms was/were not clean as evidenced by dust was observed on the ceiling vents.
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/8/2026
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by trash such as cups, paper and kleenex were observed on the prek playground.
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/8/2026
Violation
The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by resilient material was not uniformly spread over the fall-zone area.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 7. states: Areas under and around outdoor equipment shall have continuous maintenance to ensure that the material remains in place and retains its cushioning properties. The resilient material shall be supplemented immediately or replaced as needed.
Correction Required
The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.

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
Outdoor equipment, a hard plastic picnic table, in the prek playground was not in good condition as evidenced by the hard plastic was cracked on the seat and the legs of the table.
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/8/2026
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by one immunization record(s) was/were not on file.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care (4) (A) states: No child shall be permitted to enroll in or attend any day care facility caring for ten (10) or more children unless the child has been immunized adequately against vaccine preventable childhood illnesses specified by the department in accordance with recommendations of the Immunization Practices Advisory Committee (ACIP). The parent or guardian of the child shall provide satisfactory evidence of the required immunizations. Satisfactory evidence means a statement, certificate or record from a physician or other recognized health facility or personnel, stating that the required immunizations have been given to the child and verifying the type of vaccine and the month, day and year of administration.
Correction Required
Child immunization requirements shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/8/2026
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Imani Thompson.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (5) states: Criminal background checks shall be completed for each child care staff member every five (5) years.
Correction Required
Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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