DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

THE EXPLORATION STATION

002471025

(636) 253-8040

3774 HESS RD
BYRNES MILL
MO  63051-1109

THE EXPLORATION STATION



 

WELCH, ALISON NICOLE

explorationstation15@gmail.com

Incorporated

BRITTANY HECHT

6 WEEKS - 5 YEARS

44

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

20 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 8 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

05/10/2022

8:58 AM

11:36 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2423521878


DocumentDocument-Date
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 04/14/2016
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 04/14/2016
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 04/07/2016
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 04/14/2016
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 04/14/2016
DAILY SCHEDULE 04/14/2016
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 04/14/2016
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 04/14/2016
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 04/14/2016
POLICIES 04/14/2016
SAMPLE FORMS 04/14/2016
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 04/14/2016
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 04/14/2016
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 04/24/2019
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 07/01/2018
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 05/29/2019
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 02/25/2020
APPLICATION 01/27/2020
STAFF SHEET 03/13/2020
EQUIPMENT LIST 05/10/2022
SANITATION INSPECTION 03/09/2022
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 02/16/2022
ANNUAL DECLARATION 05/10/2022
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 05/10/2022

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  11:00AM   1:00PM   3/2/2017



Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 10
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 10
Total Children 42
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Grace Wiggins, Caregiver 4 - 14-17 Months
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Erin Tynes & Jessie Prater, Caregivers 7 - 4-12 Month Olds
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Briana Schneider & Tiffany Sanderson, Caregivers 5 - 18-23 Month Olds 3 - 2 Year Olds
3 23 MIXED Serena Clark, Katie Fritz & Amanda Keune, Caregivers 5 - 2 Year Olds 18 - 3-5 Year Olds
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Alison Welch, Director Melinda Lorentz, Assistant Director

 
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 Emma Henry, Mary Moore, Grace Wiggins & Connie Berger 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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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 door to the Kitchen was not locked/latched leaving the space accessible to children.
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
5/10/2022
Violation
The walls located in the Girls Bathroom downstairs was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the door stop plate was cracked.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The floors located in the I/T Playground, specifically the ramp was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the paint was chipping off/could be peeled off.
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
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
Furniture/equipment, the cubbies, in the Preschool Classroom was not in good condition as evidenced by the finish had peeled off of the cubbies exposing bare cardboard/particleboard type material.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (A) 1. states: All furniture and 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
The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by the finish had peeled off of the train table in the Preschool Classroom exposing bare cardboard/particleboard type material.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (2) (A) 1. states: Play equipment and materials shall be clean, in good condition with all parts intact and accessible to children.
Correction Required
Indoor play equipment, clean and in good repair, shall be accessible to children.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
A facility orientation was not documented and available for review for all caregivers. The following staff need documentation of a facility orientation: Brianna Gray, Emma Henry, Carah McNeely, Mary Moore & Paige Thomas.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (K) . states: The child care provider shall ensure that within seven (7) days of employment or volunteering and before being left alone with children that caregivers receive a facility orientation. The child care provider shall ensure that documentation verifying completion of the facility orientation is maintained and on file for review by the department for each caregiver. The facility orientation shall include:
Correction Required
The facility shall ensure that a facility orientation occurs within 7 days and documentation verifying completion is maintained and on file for review by the department for each caregiver.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Grace Wiggins & Connie Berger as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (A) states: All persons working in a day care facility in any capacity during child care hours, including volunteers counted in staff/child ratios, shall be in good physical and emotional health with no physical or mental conditions which would interfere with child care responsibilities. These persons shall have a medical examination report, signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of a licensed physician, on file at the facility at the time of initial licensure or within thirty (30) days following employment.
Correction Required
Medical reports shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
A medical examination report did not include a completed Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form for Katie Fritz & Grace Wiggins.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) . states: Medical examination reports shall include a “Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis” form, included herein, completed and signed by a health care professional, as provided by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (MDHSS). If the person has signs or symptoms of tuberculosis, or risk factors for tuberculosis, then testing for tuberculosis shall occur.
Correction Required
TB reports shall be on file as required

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The medical examination report on file was older than 12 months before the individual's begin date at the facility.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (C) states: Medical examination reports shall be completed not more than twelve (12) months prior to beginning work in the facility and may be transferable to another day care facility for subsequent employment.
Correction Required
Medical reports shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.142 Nighttime Care
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.152 Hourly Care Facilities
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
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Katie Fritz, Grace Wiggins & Connie Berger.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (1) states: Prior to the employment or presence of a child care staff member in a family child care home, group child care home, child care center, or license-exempt facility not exempted by section 210.1080.13, RSMo, the child care provider shall request the results of a criminal background check for such child care staff member from the department.
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