DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

THE EXPLORATION STATION OLD GRAVOIS LODGE

002862291

(636) 253-4999

4235 GRAVOIS RD
HOUSE SPRINGS
MO  63051-2303

THE EXPLORATION STATION



 

SIMS, KATELYN ELIZABETH

EXPLORATIONSTATION15@GMAIL.COM

Incorporated

BRITTANY HECHT

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

51

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

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

12/09/2024

9:45 AM

11:30 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2483825559


DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 04/01/2022
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 05/06/2022
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 04/01/2022
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 05/06/2022
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 05/06/2022
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 05/06/2022
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 05/18/2022
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 06/01/2022
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 05/06/2022
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 05/06/2022
LICENSING ORIENTATION 05/26/2022
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 05/06/2022
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 05/06/2022
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 05/06/2022
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 05/19/2022
POLICIES 05/06/2022
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 05/06/2022
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 05/19/2022
SAMPLE FORMS 11/22/2021
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 06/01/2022
SANITATION INSPECTION 04/18/2024
DAILY SCHEDULE 06/01/2022
EQUIPMENT LIST 06/03/2024
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 05/20/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 06/03/2024
ANNUAL DECLARATION 06/03/2024

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  11:30AM   12:00PM   4/6/2022
  3:30PM   4:00PM   4/6/2022
  7:30AM   8:00AM   6/4/2022



Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 5
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 41
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Courtney Mossman & Heather Eisele, Caregivers 8 - 12-23 Month Olds
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Haley McCloud & Claire Hawks, Caregivers 1 - 7 Week Old 7 - 4-12 Month Olds
2 16 MIXED Amanda Etchinham & Caitlyn Artinger, Caregviers 6 - 2 Year Olds 9 - 3 Year Olds 1 - 23 Month Old (Child under 2 Years Old was moved back to the I/T Unit)
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Katelyn Sims, Director
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Eminance McCloud, Cook
2 11 PRESCHOOL Cherrika Minton & Skylar Jones, Caregivers 11 - 3-5 Year Olds

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
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Hello Bello & Desitin Diaper Cream & Aunt Fannies Mosquito Spray. The item(s) was/were located in 2 children's cubbies in the Brooks Room.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (I) states: All flammable liquids, matches, cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages, hazardous personal care items or other hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
Correction Required
Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
12/9/2024
Violation
The floors located in the bathroom in the Cascades Room was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by 1 tile was missing near the threshold into the bathroom exposing bare wood sub-floor.
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
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
The space for infants and toddlers is not separated by floor-to-ceiling walls.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (B) 2. B. (III) states: If a unit for infants and toddlers is auxiliary to a facility for older children, centers initially licensed for infant/toddler care after the effective date of these rules or facilities adding new infant/toddler space, shall have play, sleeping and bathroom space in the infant and toddler unit. This space shall be separated from the space used for older children by floor-to-ceiling walls;
Correction Required
Infant/toddler space shall be separated from other child care space by floor-to-ceiling walls. (GF)

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
12/9/2024
Violation
The use of potty chairs/junior commode/adaptor seat did not meet requirements as evidenced by the potty chair was not emptied.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (C) 2. states: One (1) potty chair, junior commode or toilet with an adapter seat shall be provided for every four (4) children being toilet trained. Potty chairs shall be located in the bathroom and shall be emptied, cleaned and disinfected after each use.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide, clean, and disinfect potty training equipment as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
12/9/2024
Violation
The walls located in the bathroom in the I/T Unit was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by the baseboard was unattached from the wall exposing bare particle 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
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
The walls located in the Appalachians Room was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by the baseboard was unattached from the wall that adjoins the Laundry Room & I/T Bathroom exposing bare particle 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
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
The walls located in the Appalachians Room was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by the trim around the Laundry Room door was missing exposing bare drywall.
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
Return Inspection

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 Vanity Sink Cabinet, in the Cascades Room was not in good condition as evidenced by the finish has peeled off at the bottom corner on the left side 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
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 16 children , ages 23 Months Old, 2 Years Old & 3 Years Old, were cared for by 2 adult caregiver(s).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios (1) (A) states: The staff/child ratio and group size shall be followed as outlined in the below chart unless it meets an exception in subparagraphs (1)(B)-(G) below: Infants, toddlers, and 2-year-olds shall have one caregiver for every four children with no more than eight children per group; Groups composed solely of children 24 to 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 3 to 4 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 5 years or older shall have one caregiver for every 16 children with no more than 32 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of no more than four children age 2 years, and at least one child older than 3 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of more than four children ages 24 to 36 months, and at least one child older than 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group.
Correction Required
Staff/child ratios and group sizes shall be maintained at all times.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
12/9/2024
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