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La Petite Academy, Inc.
2002 E 32ND ST, Joplin MO 64804-4201 · License #000627665 · Child Care Center
Contact
- Director
- Andrews, Melody Kay * Andrews, Melody Kay
- Phone
- (417) 781-3554
- Website
- Add via profile claim
- Address
- 2002 E 32ND ST, Joplin MO 64804-4201 · 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 125 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood- Violation
5 CSR 25-500.102 · 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (2) (A) 3. states: The licensee is required to maintain an approved certificated group child care home provider or center director on staff.
The facility does not have an approved director on staff.
- Violation
Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table was not safe in that the diapering table had evidence of debris..
- Violation
Furniture/equipment, several of the infant cribs , in the Infant 2 room was not in good condition as evidenced by smudge and fingerprint marks on the plexiglass.
- Violation
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
The walls located in the Toddler 1 room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipped paint on the wall with the window opening up to the hallway and the wall adjacent to this..
- Violation
Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table was not safe in that the diapering table was soiled and not clean.
- Violation
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 approx. 4 inches under neath the wooden fence on the south side of the large playground.
- Violation
The walls located in the 2's Classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by paint chipped on the exit door to the outside and on the wall next to the handwashing sink..
- Violation
The walls located in the 2's classroom was/were not clean as evidenced by the wall was dirty next to the handwashing sink..
- Violation
The walls located in the PreK room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipped paint on the left wall when entering the room near the large window.
- Violation
The walls located in the EPS room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipped paint next to the sink along the wall with the large blue cabinet.
- Violation
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 chainlink portion of the fence on the east side of the playground had areas that were coming up from the bottom exposing sharp wire.
- Violation
Requirements for infant-toddler/preschool child medical examination reports on file were not met as evidenced by the medical examination was not signed by the required medical source.
- Violation
The provider failed to maintain accurate records to meet administrative requirements as evidenced by three children's files did not have authorization of emergency care.
- Violation
5 CSR 25-500.222 · 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (A) states: The child's full name, address, birth-date and the date care begins and ends;
Three child(ren) records did not include child's full name, address, date of birth and date care begins and ends.
- Violation
One child(ren) records did not include name, address and telephone number of another individual who might be reached in an emergency.
- Violation
5 CSR 25-600.020 · 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.
Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Elizabeth McClary.
- Violation
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Amber Barker as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.
- Violation
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: Amber Barker.
- 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.
- 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: Addison Coleman.
- Violation
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Amber Barker as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.
- Violation
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: Amber Barker.
- Violation
The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information as evidenced by two children did not have parents permission for emergency medical care.
- Violation
5 CSR 25-500.222 · 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (D) states: Name and phone number of the family physician, hospital, or both, to be used in an emergency;
Two child(ren) records did not include name of family physician or hospital.
- Violation
5 CSR 25-500.222 · 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (D) states: Name and phone number of the family physician, hospital, or both, to be used in an emergency;
Two child(ren) records did not include telephone number of family physician or hospital.
- Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Hadeel Albadr and Dalis Mahaffey.
- 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 against the wall with caregivers back facing the classroom.
- Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by water drain pipe as sharp edges.
- Violation
The requirements for sleeping materials were not met as evidenced by three children 12 months or older, who nap or sleep, did not have a sheet.
- Violation
Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff Destiny Kohrs.
- Violation
Requirements for infant-toddler/preschool child medical examination reports on file were not met as evidenced by there was no medical examination report on file within 30 days of admission - the admission date(s) was/were 3-11-23, 6-1-23, 5-31-23, 12-12-22.
- Violation
5 CSR 25-500.052 · 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (D) states: A current staff sheet.
The staff sheet was not submitted.
- Violation
A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: Tawnia Womboldt
- Violation
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Kyndal Channel, Makayla Hackett and Elizabeth Outt as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.
- Violation
A medical examination report included either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) which was completed more than 12 months before beginning work in the facility for the following staff: Makayla Hackett and Elizabeth Outt.
- Violation
Requirements for infant-toddler/preschool child medical examination reports on file were not met as evidenced by there was no medical examination report on file within 30 days of admission - the admission date(s) was/were 3-11-23, 6-1-23, 5-31-23, 12-12-22.
- Violation
Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by required immunizations verifying the type of vaccine and the month, day and year of administration was not on file for three child(ren).
- Violation
Prospective child care staff member(s), Gillian Tucker, had/have a temporary eligible letter, however was/were not supervised at all times by another child care staff member who received a qualifying result on the criminal background check within the past 5 years.
- Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Melody Andrews, Lori Lillie, Madison Peddy and Brooke Rienner.
- Violation
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Kyndal Channel, Makayla Hackett and Elizabeth Outt as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.
- Violation
5 CSR 25-500.052 · 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (D) states: A current staff sheet.
The staff sheet was not submitted.
- Violation
The Annual Declaration was not submitted.
- Violation
A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: Tawnia Womboldt
- Violation
Requirements for infant-toddler/preschool child medical examination reports on file were not met as evidenced by there was no medical examination report on file within 30 days of admission - the admission date(s) was/were 3-11-23, 6-1-23, 5-31-23, 12-12-22.
- Violation
A medical examination report included either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) which was completed more than 12 months before beginning work in the facility for the following staff: Makayla Hackett and Elizabeth Outt.
- Violation
Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by required immunizations verifying the type of vaccine and the month, day and year of administration was not on file for three child(ren).
- Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Melody Andrews, Lori Lillie, Madison Peddy and Brooke Rienner.
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Apr 13, 2026 inspection noted: “The facility does not have an approved director on staff.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Feb 18, 2026 inspection noted: “Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table was not safe in that the diapering table had evidence of debris..” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Aug 20, 2025 inspection noted: “The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood · Source records · Report an error