Lees Summit · Licensed center
La Petite Academy, Inc.
- Large center, licensed for 158 children.
- A La Petite Academy center. The chain is owned by American Securities, a private-equity firm.
- Shortlist has found no website for it yet.
What the state has found
The state cited rules at 11 of its 12 licensing inspections since October 2023.
Of the 136 Kansas City-area centers with 10 or more licensing inspections, 43% had rules cited at some but not all of them, as this center did. 57% had rules cited at all of them.
Licensing inspections
Sep 10, 20265 citations
“The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)
“The walls located toddler room was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by tape covering outlet .”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The walls located big preschool room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by baseboards missing on the east side of room.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for B.G., V.F. as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file at the facility at the time of initial licensure.”
5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A)
1 more from this inspection
“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: B.G., V.F., R.B.”
5 CSR 25-500.122
Aug 11, 20265 citations
“The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)
“The walls located big preschool room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by baseboards missing on the east side of room.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The walls located toddler room was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by tape covering outlet .”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for B.G., V.F. as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file at the facility at the time of initial licensure.”
5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A)
1 more from this inspection
“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: B.G., V.F., R.B.”
5 CSR 25-500.122
Sep 4, 20253 citations
“A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: M.W.”
5 CSR 25-500.102
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for G.D. and J.C. as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.”
5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A)
“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: J.C.”
5 CSR 25-500.122
Aug 12, 20253 citations
“A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: M.W.”
5 CSR 25-500.102
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for G.D. and J.C. as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.”
5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A)
“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: J.C.”
5 CSR 25-500.122
Mar 12, 20251 citation
“The ceilings located in the pre-K room, I/ T room, 2s room, preschool room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by water staining.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
Feb 14, 20251 citation
“The ceilings located in the pre-K room, I/ T room, 2s room, preschool room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by water staining.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
Aug 29, 20246 citations
“The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for D.S., C.M., A.J., L.M., M.M., C.M., L.P., B.S., M.B., R.B. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C)
“The ceilings located in the 2s and 3s room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by stains in 3 places.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff C.M.”
5 CSR 25-500.102
“A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: A'mani Rountree”
5 CSR 25-500.102
2 more from this inspection
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for A'mani Rountree as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.”
5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A)
“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: A'mani Rountree.”
5 CSR 25-500.122
Aug 9, 20246 citations
“The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for D.S., C.M., A.J., L.M., M.M., C.M., L.P., B.S., M.B., R.B. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C)
“The ceilings located in the 2s and 3s room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by stains in 3 places.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff C.M.”
5 CSR 25-500.102
“A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: A'mani Rountree”
5 CSR 25-500.102
2 more from this inspection
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for A'mani Rountree as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.”
5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A)
“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: A'mani Rountree.”
5 CSR 25-500.122
Feb 22, 20241 citation
“The walls located in a 2s bathroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by peeling paint in several areas.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
Feb 16, 20242 citations
“The walls located in a 2s bathroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by peeling paint in several areas.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by there were no paper towels.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 4.
Oct 12, 20233 citations
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by concrete area by basketball goal is broken presenting a tripping hazard.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
“The floors located Toddler 2 room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by 3 tiles are broken and not easily cleanable.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“A.M. did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3.
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — Missouri DESE Office of Childhood
- Last visit
- September 10, 2026
- On file
- 12 visits since October 2023 — 1 cited nothing · 1 complaint investigation
- Fixed?
- The latest correction deadline was September 10, 2026. Missouri DESE Office of Childhood does not publish whether it was made.
- Most serious
- Missouri DESE Office of Childhood does not publish a severity level for a citation, so there is no most-serious to name.
Missouri DESE marks every rule section of an inspection Compliance, Violation or Not Observed, and for each violation publishes the inspector’s observation, the rule quoted in full, the correction required and a deadline. A complaint investigation is published where the state substantiated a rule violation, with its disposition.
Sep 2026 Compliance verification visit 5 findings
Compliance verification visit · September 10, 2026
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A) · Annual Requirements · Correction due August 28, 2026
The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.
Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual fire safety requirements.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due September 10, 2026
The walls located toddler room was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by tape covering outlet .
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due September 10, 2026
The walls located big preschool room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by baseboards missing on the east side of room.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A) · Medical Examination Reports · Correction due September 10, 2026
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for B.G., V.F. as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file at the facility at the time of initial licensure.
Required correction: Medical reports shall be on file as required.
5 CSR 25-500.122 · Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) . · Correction due September 10, 2026
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: B.G., V.F., R.B.
Required correction: Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberculin skin test (TST) as required.
Aug 2026 Compliance monitoring visit 5 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · August 11, 2026
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A) · Annual Requirements
The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.
Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual fire safety requirements.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
The walls located big preschool room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by baseboards missing on the east side of room.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
The walls located toddler room was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by tape covering outlet .
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A) · Medical Examination Reports
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for B.G., V.F. as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file at the facility at the time of initial licensure.
Required correction: Medical reports shall be on file as required.
5 CSR 25-500.122 · Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) .
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: B.G., V.F., R.B.
Required correction: Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberculin skin test (TST) as required.
Sep 2025 Compliance verification visit 3 findings
Compliance verification visit · September 4, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (1) (K) . · Correction due August 18, 2025
A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: M.W.
Required correction: The facility shall ensure that a facility orientation occurs within 7 days of employment or volunteering and before caregivers are left alone with children.
5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A) · Medical Examination Reports · Correction due August 18, 2025
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for G.D. and J.C. as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.
Required correction: Medical reports shall be on file as required.
5 CSR 25-500.122 · Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) . · Correction due September 4, 2025
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: J.C.
Required correction: Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberculin skin test (TST) as required.
Aug 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 3 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · August 12, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (1) (K) .
A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: M.W.
Required correction: The facility shall ensure that a facility orientation occurs within 7 days of employment or volunteering and before caregivers are left alone with children.
5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A) · Medical Examination Reports
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for G.D. and J.C. as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.
Required correction: Medical reports shall be on file as required.
5 CSR 25-500.122 · Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) .
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: J.C.
Required correction: Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberculin skin test (TST) as required.
Mar 2025 Compliance verification visit 1 finding
Compliance verification visit · March 12, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due March 12, 2025
The ceilings located in the pre-K room, I/ T room, 2s room, preschool room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by water staining.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
Feb 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 1 finding
Compliance monitoring visit · February 14, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
The ceilings located in the pre-K room, I/ T room, 2s room, preschool room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by water staining.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
Aug 2024 Compliance verification visit 6 findings
Compliance verification visit · August 29, 2024
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C) · Annual Requirements · Correction due August 28, 2024
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for D.S., C.M., A.J., L.M., M.M., C.M., L.P., B.S., M.B., R.B. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.
Required correction: 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.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due August 19, 2024
The ceilings located in the 2s and 3s room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by stains in 3 places.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (4) (A) . · Correction due August 19, 2024
Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff C.M.
Required correction: The director, group home provider, other caregivers, and those volunteers counted in staff/child ratio, shall complete department-approved safe sleep training as required.
5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (1) (K) . · Correction due August 19, 2024
A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: A'mani Rountree
Required correction: The facility shall ensure that a facility orientation occurs within 7 days of employment or volunteering and before caregivers are left alone with children.
5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A) · Medical Examination Reports · Correction due August 19, 2024
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for A'mani Rountree as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.
Required correction: Medical reports shall be on file as required.
5 CSR 25-500.122 · Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) . · Correction due August 19, 2024
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: A'mani Rountree.
Required correction: Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberculin skin test (TST) as required.
Aug 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 6 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · August 9, 2024
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C) · Annual Requirements
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for D.S., C.M., A.J., L.M., M.M., C.M., L.P., B.S., M.B., R.B. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.
Required correction: 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.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
The ceilings located in the 2s and 3s room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by stains in 3 places.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (4) (A) .
Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff C.M.
Required correction: The director, group home provider, other caregivers, and those volunteers counted in staff/child ratio, shall complete department-approved safe sleep training as required.
5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (1) (K) .
A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: A'mani Rountree
Required correction: The facility shall ensure that a facility orientation occurs within 7 days of employment or volunteering and before caregivers are left alone with children.
5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A) · Medical Examination Reports
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for A'mani Rountree as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.
Required correction: Medical reports shall be on file as required.
5 CSR 25-500.122 · Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) .
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: A'mani Rountree.
Required correction: Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberculin skin test (TST) as required.
Apr 2024 Complaint Violation substantiated
Complaint · April 17, 2024
Violation substantiated · 5 CSR 25-500.092(1)(B)2.I. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Sitting devices such as car safety seats, strollers, swings, infant carriers, infant slings, and other sitting devices shall not be used for sleep/nap time. Infants who fall asleep anywhere other than a crib, portable crib, or playpen shall be placed in the crib or playpen for the remainder of their sleep or nap time.
Required correction: The facility shall notify all caregivers (paid employees and paid or unpaid volunteers) of the violations which were substantiated and specify the actions to be taken by all caregivers, in order to comply with all violations cited. A copy of the memo, letter, or meeting agenda shall be submitted to the Office of Childhood.
Feb 2024 Compliance verification visit 1 finding
Compliance verification visit · February 22, 2024
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due February 22, 2024
The walls located in a 2s bathroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by peeling paint in several areas.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
Feb 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 2 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · February 16, 2024
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
The walls located in a 2s bathroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by peeling paint in several areas.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due February 16, 2024
Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by there were no paper towels.
Required correction: The facility shall provide paper towels, soap and toilet paper, accessible for children's use.
Oct 2023 Compliance verification visit 3 findings
Compliance verification visit · October 12, 2023
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due October 3, 2023
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by concrete area by basketball goal is broken presenting a tripping hazard.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due October 5, 2023
The floors located Toddler 2 room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by 3 tiles are broken and not easily cleanable.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3. · Personnel · Correction due August 22, 2023
A.M. did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
Required correction: The department-approved safe sleep training must be completed within 30 days of employment or volunteering.
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Details
- Address
- 3701 SW Cheddington Dr
- License
- 001331562, active
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State record
From Missouri DESE Office of Childhood’s published reports, last checked October 10, 2026.
Details
- Phone, Address, License — Checked July 2026 healthapps.dhss.mo.gov/…/Facility.aspx
- Who runs it — Checked October 2026 lapetite.com
- Who runs it — Checked October 2026 american-securities.com
La Petite Academy is one of Learning Care Group's brands. The private-equity firm American Securities lists Learning Care Group among its current companies, an investment it made in 2014. american-securities.com
Large means the biggest quarter of Kansas City-area’s 187 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 135 to 729 children. Small is 8 to 55; medium is 56 to 134.