DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

ADVENTURES IN LEARNING

002932447

(636) 586-9771

1109 CLARKE ST
DE SOTO
MO  63020-2709

STANTON ENTERPRISES, LLC

5109 TOWERGLEN ST
IMPERIAL
MO  63052-4370

STANTON, ABIGAIL JANNETT

STANTON.ABIGAIL.2@GMAIL.COM


MELISSA JILL SMITH

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

136

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

20 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 12 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; MAIN BUILDING: 86 CAPACITY, BIRTH THRU 12 YEARS; BACK BUILDING: 50 CAPACITY, 2 YEARS THRU 12 YEARS; NO MORE THAN 136 CHILDREN BETWEEN THE 2 BUILDINGS
 
Inspection Information

11/17/2022

11:45 AM

2:40 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2437984616


DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 01/11/2022
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 01/11/2022
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 03/14/2022
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 03/14/2022
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 03/04/2015
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 03/30/2022
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 02/28/2022
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 03/30/2022
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 03/30/2022
SAMPLE FORMS 03/14/2022
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 03/30/2022
SANITATION INSPECTION 03/14/2022
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 03/30/2022
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 03/30/2022
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 03/30/2022
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 03/14/2022
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 03/30/2022
LICENSING ORIENTATION 03/30/2022
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 03/31/2022
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 04/07/2022
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 04/07/2022
DAILY SCHEDULE 04/08/2022
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 04/07/2022
EQUIPMENT LIST 04/08/2022
POLICIES 04/07/2022




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 6
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 14
Total Children 53
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS JC & NB, Caregivers 7 - 7-16 Month Olds
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS ST & AG, Caregivers 8 - 14-23 Month Olds
1 7 MIXED MB, Caregiver 1 - 2 Year Olds 5 - 3 Year Olds 1 - 4 Year Olds
1 10 MIXED CD, Caregiver 1 - 2 Year Old 9 - 3 Year Olds
5 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE AS, Director TC & AS, Assistant Directors MB, Caregiver/Floater (On Break) AH, Cook
1 8 PRESCHOOL MW, Caregiver 8 - 4 Year Olds
1 5 PRESCHOOL MD, Caregiver 5 - 4 & 5 Year Olds
1 8 TWO YEAR OLDS MH, Caregiver 8 - 2 Year Olds

 
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The requirements for toilet and handwashing facilities were not met as evidenced by the toilet would not flush.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 3. states: Toilet and hand washing facilities shall be in working order and convenient for the children's use.
Correction Required
Bathroom fixtures shall be functional and convenient.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
7/28/2022
Violation
The walls located in the 2 Year Old Classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by a section of baseboard was missing under the birthday board.
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
11/17/2022
Violation
The walls located in the hallway, specifically to the left of the 4 Year Old Classroom door was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the paint was chipped off of the wall exposing bare sheetrock.
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 premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by the TV in the Pre-K Room is not secured to the wall or shelf.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (A) states: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.
Correction Required
The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
10/3/2022
Violation
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by the Emergency Exit Door located in the lower building in the Main Play Area closest to the Office & Bathrooms does not open easily.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (A) states: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.
Correction Required
The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by a cord was hanging loose from the from the Wi-Fi Extender Box in the 2 Year Old Room.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (A) states: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.
Correction Required
The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by a cord was hanging loose from the from the Wi-Fi Extender Box in the 4 Year Old Room.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (A) states: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.
Correction Required
The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by a cord was hanging loose from the Security Camera in the 4 Year Old Room.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (A) states: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.
Correction Required
The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
11/17/2022
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The hangings/draperies in the Lower Building in the Main Play Area were hanging over an exit door.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (2) (B) states: Hangings or draperies shall not be placed over exit doors or located to conceal or obscure any exit. All hangings and draperies shall be treated with a flame retardant material with verification of the treatment on file at the facility and available for review by the fire inspector.
Correction Required
Draperies and wall hanging must be flame retardant and not placed over exit doors.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
11/17/2022
Violation
A table was observed on the ramp.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (4) (E) states: Stairways, landings, and ramps shall be free of all objects.
Correction Required
Steps/ramps shall be free of objects.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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 3 blue tables, in the Main Play Area in the lower building was not in good condition as evidenced by the center trays were missing exposing bare particle board.
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

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Morgan Hays did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (4) (C) states: The center director, group child care home provider, all other caregivers, and those volunteers who are counted in staff/child ratios shall complete safe sleep training described in section (4) of this rule within thirty (30) days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
Correction Required
The department approved safe sleep training must be completed within 30 days of employment or volunteering.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
7/28/2022
Violation
A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: Amber Godier & Janice Suermann.
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 facility orientation shall include:
Correction Required
The facility shall ensure that a facility orientation occurs within 7 days of employment or volunteering and before caregivers are left alone with children.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
11/17/2022
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
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
Compliance
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