DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

ADVENTURE LEARNING CENTER, LTD.

000674999

(636) 394-0600

850 NEW BALLWIN RD
BALLWIN
MO  63021

ADVENTURE LEARNING CENTER, LTD.



 

LYBARGER, CYNTHIA ERIN

adventureltd@att.net

Incorporated

THERESA BROZ

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

134

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

16 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 32 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

05/09/2024

11:20 AM

1:48 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2470147531


DocumentDocument-Date
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 05/09/2024
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 04/16/2010
SAMPLE FORMS 02/09/1995
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 06/06/1995
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 04/09/2007
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 04/09/2007
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 04/09/2007
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 02/09/1995
DAILY SCHEDULE 02/09/1995
POLICIES 04/09/2007
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 06/06/1995
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 06/12/2012
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 06/13/1995
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 10/23/2014
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 03/31/2015
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 05/09/2024
APPLICATION 12/21/2018
STAFF SHEET 05/28/2021
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 02/28/2024
EQUIPMENT LIST 05/09/2024
ANNUAL DECLARATION 05/09/2024
SANITATION INSPECTION 05/08/2024




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 4
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 13
Total Children 56
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 3 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Jennifer Johndrow, teacher, was present with three children ages 7-months-old to 13-months-old
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Abigail Feagan, teacher, was present with four children ages 11-months-old to 12-months-old
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Alanah Feagan, teacher, was present with four children ages 11-months-old to 17-months-old
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Elizabeth Dolan-Conway, teacher, was present with four children ages 18-months-old to 23-months-old
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Deanne Lessard, Assistant, and Cynthia Lybarger, Director, were present with zero children
3 16 PRESCHOOL Genna Palozola, teacher, Nidhi Pandey, teacher, and Kelsey Belleville, teacher, were present with sixteen children ages 3-years-old to 4-years-old
2 12 PRESCHOOL Kristin Watson, teacher, and Fiona Mackey, teacher, were present with twelve children ages 3-years-old to 5-years-old
1 7 TWO YEAR OLDS Haley Franks, teacher, was present with seven children age 2-years-old
1 6 TWO YEAR OLDS Alexis Johndrow, teacher, was present with six children age 2-years-old

Compliance List
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 walls located in preschool 2 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by there was chipping paint on the back wall near the cots.
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 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 6 inches.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 1. states: A fenced outdoor play area shall be available on or adjoining the day care property. The play area shall be located so it is convenient and the children can gain access to it without hazard. For facilities initially licensed after the effective date of these rules or for the installation of new fences in existing facilities, the fence shall be at least forty-two inches (42") high. An outdoor play area used exclusively for school-age children shall not be required to have a fence. Fences shall be constructed to prevent children from crawling or falling through or becoming entrapped.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard.

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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2023, the staff listed need the following information: Alexis Johndrow needs 12 hours.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (A) states: The center director, group child care home provider, all other caregivers, and those volunteers who are counted in staff/child ratios shall obtain at least twelve (12) clock hours of child-care related training during each calendar year. Clock hour training shall be approved by the department.
Correction Required
Required training hours shall be documented 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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.142 Nighttime Care
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.162 Overlap Care of Children
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.172 Emergency School Closings
Not Observed
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
One child(ren) records did not include telephone number of family physician or hospital.
Licensing Rule Reference
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;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
5/9/2024
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Cynthia Lybarger and Rhonda Garrison.
Licensing Rule Reference
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.
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