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La Petite Academy, Inc.
2010 N 7 HWY, Blue Springs MO 64014 · License #000175126 · Child Care Center
Contact
- Director
- Medlin, Amber N * Medlin, Amber N
- Phone
- (816) 229-0872
- Website
- Add via profile claim
- Address
- 2010 N 7 HWY, Blue Springs MO 64014 · Directions
Hours
Not published by the state. Owners can add hours via profile claim.
Care & schedule
When they operate
Schedule type not published.
Ages served
Ages not published.
- Licensed for 138 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood- Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: 13 tubes of diaper ointments. The item(s) was/were located in the 2 year old room diaper changing table that wasn't locked and within reach of children..
- Violation
5 CSR 25-500.082 · 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.
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by the kitchen door was not locked and no staff member was present in the kitchen .
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The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that 4 outlets were not covered in the 2/3 year old room and 3 outlets were covered in the pre k classroom.
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Flooring did not meet requirements as evidenced by flooring was not made of tile, linoleum or wood. The flooring material is 4 area rugs were observed in the toddler classroom.
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The walls located in the toddler room, 2 year old room, 2/3 year old room, both pre k classrooms and the preschool classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping and peeling paint on the walls and window seals.
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The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured approximately 6 inches by 8 inches in the side playground back left corner of the chain fence by the pipe.
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The walls located in the 2/3 room and the preschool room was/were not clean as evidenced by scribble crayon/marker and paint were observed on walls and doors.
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Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: a staff purse. The item(s) was/were located in the prek classroom on a table within reach of children.
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Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by fire drills were not held at least one time each month.
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Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by the disaster and tornado drill was not held at least one time every three months.
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The facility's disaster and emergency plan was not available in each room used for childcare as evidenced by the staff were not aware of where the emergency plan was located in multiple classrooms.
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Furniture/equipment, a shelf, in the preschool classroom was not in good condition as evidenced by exposed cork board was observed on one shelf.
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A caregiver did not obtain one clock hour of training for each month of employment. The staff listed need the following information: Ashton Morrow was short 4 hours of training for 2025.
- Violation
5 CSR 25-500.102 · 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (F) 1. states: Caregivers shall obtain a Missouri Professional Development Identification (MOPD ID) number from the department.
A caregiver did not obtain a Missouri Professional Development Identification (MOPD ID) number. The staff listed need a MOPD ID: Eliana Kirkland.
- Violation
Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff Alisha Henderson, Chelsie Larson, Amber Medlin, Imani Thompson.
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Eliana Kirkland did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
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Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Ashton Morrow as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.
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A medical examination report did not include either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) for the following staff: Ashton Morrow.
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5 CSR 25-500.052 · 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.
The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.
- Violation
5 CSR 25-500.052 · 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (B) states: Evidence of compliance with local, state, or both, sanitation requirements.
The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.
- Violation
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Kristina Peoples within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.
- Violation
The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that 2 outlets in the early preschool room were not covered.
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Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: 1 bottler of sunscreen and 4 diaper creams (early preschool room) and 2 tubes of calmoseptine lotion, 1 tube of mupirocin ointment, 1 tube of aquaphor, 3 accutherm cold packs,1 tube of cetaphil, 3 tubes of destin and tube of A & D ointment (2 year room) . The item(s) was/were located in the early preschool room and the 2 year old room in unlocked changing tables.
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Flooring did not meet requirements as evidenced by flooring was not made of tile, linoleum or wood. The flooring material is 4 area rugs were observed in the toddler room.
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Staff or older children used the infant/toddler areas as passageway to other parts of the building as evidenced by ten children age 2 and 2 staff members went through the toddler room from the playground to the 2 year old classroom that is not part of the infant/toddler unit.
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The walls located in the preschool room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the paint was peeling off the wall in multiple places.
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The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured in 3 areas between 6-7 inches. The fence gate on the toddler playground measured 6 inches between the gate and fence. On the grass playground used for water play the back fence gap at the drain measured 7 inches at the bottom. On the grass playground used for water play at the front fence line the gap at the bottom measured 6 inches .
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The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by on the grass playground used for water play the drain was broken and cracked.
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The floors located in the 2 year old room was/were not clean as evidenced by dirt soiled stains were observed on the area rug.
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Furniture/equipment, the art / friendship board, in the early preschool room was unsafe as evidenced by the plexi glass was broken with half of the glass missing creating sharp edges.
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Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff Hunter Pryor.
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A medical examination report did not include either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) for the following staff: Macee Purtee.
- Violation
5 CSR 25-500.082 · 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.
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by the hot water heater room was not locked in the 4 year old room.
- Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: 1 bottle of toilet bowl cleaner. The item(s) was/were located in a basket on the back of a door within reach of the children.
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The walls located in the toddler room was/were not clean as evidenced by sticky paper residue with dirt attached were observed.
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There was evidence of dirt/debris in the PreK room due to color scribbles being observed on the tables.
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The walls located in the 4 year old room was/were not clean as evidenced by sticky paper residue with dirt attached were observed.
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The floors located in the Early Preschool 3-4 year old room was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by an area approximately 1 inch by 8 inches was missing part of the tile flooring.
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The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by the diaper changing table in the toddler classroom has stripping that was coming off the edges of the changing table and exposing cork board.
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The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by the area around the sink in the Prek room had exposed cork board.
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The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by sticky paper residue and coloring scribbles were observed on the shelves in the Early Preschool room.
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Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Amanda Chafa as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.
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A medical examination report did not include either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) for the following staff: Amanda Chafa.
- Violation
The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that two (2) outlets were not covered in the PreK classroom.
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The ceilings located in the preschool room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by stained ceiling tiles in two (2) areas.
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The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence was not in good condition in that the wood fence was leaning in an area that was approximately 25-30 feet on the older preschool playground appearing to be unstable as I pushed on the fence giving 4 - 5 inches of sway.
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The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by peeling paint on the wood fence surrounding the air conditioning unit which also had protruding nails in multiple areas.
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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.
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The floors located in the early preschool room was/were not clean as evidenced by the ABC large area rug had multiple dirt stains.
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The walls located infant room was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by chipped paint was observed behind the rocking chair.
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The walls located in the preschool room was/were not clean as evidenced by dirt and sticky paper residue was observed in the library area and the group time wall in the block area.
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The walls located in the preschool room was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by chipped paint on the wall in the library area.
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The walls located in the 2 year old room was/were not clean as evidenced by dirty walls by the area rug and the outside wall of the room.
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The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by sticky paper residue was observed on one (1) shelf in the preschool classroom by the door going outside.
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An individualized plan for specialized care for a child with special physical, developmental or behavioral needs was not on file.
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One (1) child(ren) records did not include full name, home address, employers name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
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One (1) child(ren) records did not include address of another individual who might be reached in an emergency.
- Violation
The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that one outlet wasn't covered in the preschool room.
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Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: 1 tube of diaper ointment. The item(s) was/were located in an unlocked changing table accessible to children.
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The walls located in the preschool room was/were not clean as evidenced by sticky residue was observed on the door leading to the prek classroom.
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The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by chipping paint in 2 areas on the south side of the building on the wall under a window .
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Furniture/equipment, a drinking fountain, in the preschool classroom was not in good condition as evidenced by sticky residue with dirt were observed on the front part of the drinking fountain.
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The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by 2 shelves in the preschool classroom had contact paper sticky residue with dirt attached.
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A medical examination report did not include either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) for the following staff: Diana Williams.
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Four (4) child(ren) records did not include full name, home address, employers name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
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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 Early Preschool 3 and 4 year old room were backs of staff would be to children when changing diapers.
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The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Alex Boone within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.
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The facility is owned by a legal entity and evidence of good standing was not available.
- Violation
The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that 2 outlets were not covered in the back prek classroom.
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The floors located in the front prek room, preschool 3 & 4 year old room, Early Preschool 3 & 4 year old room and the 2 year old room was/were not clean as evidenced by the area rugs were soiled.
- Violation
Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table did not have a waterproof washable surface.
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The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured approximately 5 1/2 to 6 inches on the front gate and fence area on the toddler playground.
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Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by paper towels were not within children's reach.
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The walls located in the preschool 3 & 4 year old room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping and peeling paint and dirt were observed on the back door and the blue walls.
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The ceilings located in the 2 year old room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by soiled ceiling tiles in 2 areas of the room.
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Requirements for infant/toddler sleeping equipment were not met as evidenced by a crib/playpen was not provided for each infant in that the facility is approved for 14 infants under 12 months and only had 8 cribs therefore the facility is short 6 cribs.
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Requirements for feeding equipment for infants and toddlers who are unable to sit at a table were not met as evidenced by appropriate feeding equipment was not provided. The number of equipment needed was 2 feeding equipment pieces for the 3 rd infant/toddler room.
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5 CSR 25-500.092 · 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (2) (C) 1. A. states: Push-pull toys;
The facility did not meet requirements for push-pull toys. The facility needed an additional sixteen (16) items in this category.
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5 CSR 25-500.092 · 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (2) (C) 1. B. states: Balls or other large muscle equipment;
The facility did not meet requirements for balls or other large muscle. The facility needed an additional eight (8) items in this category.
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5 CSR 25-500.092 · 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (2) (C) 1. C. states: Blocks, stacking toys or other manipulatives; and
The facility did not meet requirements for blocks, stacking toys or other manipulatives. The facility needed an additional eight (8) items in this category.
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5 CSR 25-500.092 · 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (2) (C) 1. D. states: Cloth or plastic coated books.
The facility did not meet requirements for cloth or plastic coated books. The facility needed an additional eight (8) items in this category.
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Heaven Grooms and Brianna Medley did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
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A medical examination report did not include either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) for the following staff: Fatisisina Olamalena.
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Eleven (11) child(ren) records did not include employers' address of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
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Six (6) child(ren) records did not include address of another individual who might be reached in an emergency.
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Five (5) child(ren) records did not include work schedule of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
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Three (3) child(ren) records did not include work telephone number of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Jan 7, 2026 inspection noted: “Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: 13 tubes of diaper ointments. The item(s) was/were located in the 2 year old room diaper changing table…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Jul 10, 2025 inspection noted: “The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Jan 9, 2025 inspection noted: “Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by the hot water heater room was not locked in the 4 year old room.” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood · Source records · Report an error