DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

THE LEARNING LODGE, L.L.C.

002120690

(636) 240-5634

140 T R HUGHES BLVD
O FALLON
MO  63366-2875

THE LEARNING LODGE, L.L.C.



 

MUELLER, HOLLY JUDITH

hmueller@thelearninglodge.net


NANCY SMITH

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

139

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

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

01/29/2025

11:20 AM

1:41 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2486684025


DocumentDocument-Date
SANITATION INSPECTION 09/11/2024
ANNUAL DECLARATION 12/03/2024
EQUIPMENT LIST 12/03/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 12/03/2024
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 01/19/2021
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 01/29/2025
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 12/04/2008
SAMPLE FORMS 12/04/2008
POLICIES 12/04/2008
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 12/04/2008
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 12/04/2008
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 12/04/2008
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 12/04/2008
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 10/14/2008
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 10/14/2008
DAILY SCHEDULE 12/04/2008
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 12/04/2008
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 01/04/2025
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 08/26/2008
APPLICATION 11/05/2018
STAFF SHEET 11/14/2018
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 01/29/2025
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 11/19/2024




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 7
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 15
Total Children 86
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers Emma Folkerts and Carol Pogemiller present with children ages 2-months-old to 4-months-old.
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers Kayla Moss and Kaitlyn Mock were present with children ages 9-months-old to 13-months-old.
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers Alexis Hardie and Kaitlyn Bennet present with children ages 2-months-old to 9-months-old.
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Director Holly Mueller present without children.
2 15 PRESCHOOL Caregivers Maggie Moreua present with children ages 3-years-old.
2 15 PRESCHOOL Caregivers Susan Smoot and Gabby Blanchard present with children ages 3-years-old to 4-years-old.
2 18 PRESCHOOL Caregivers Susan Cox and Kylie Gallagher present with children ages 4-years-old to 5-years-old.
2 16 TWO YEAR OLDS Caregivers Trudy Rawlings and Ashley Ziggmeier present with children ages 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 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

Violation
The facility's kitchen did not meet requirements as evidenced by there was no storage space for food, dishes, and cooking.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (5) (B) states: Kitchens used for meal preparation shall have sufficient equipment to accommodate the licensed capacity of the facility. The equipment shall include a stove, sink, hot and cold running water, a refrigerator and storage space for food, dishes and cooking utensils.
Correction Required
The kitchen shall be equipped as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The facility's kitchen did not meet requirements as evidenced by there was no stove.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (5) (B) states: Kitchens used for meal preparation shall have sufficient equipment to accommodate the licensed capacity of the facility. The equipment shall include a stove, sink, hot and cold running water, a refrigerator and storage space for food, dishes and cooking utensils.
Correction Required
The kitchen shall be equipped as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The floors located kitchen was/were not in good condition as evidenced by missing base boards.
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 ceilings located in the kitchen was/were not in good condition as evidenced by ceiling tiles were removed due to water damage. There are currently no ceiling tiles in this area .
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 walls located in the kitchen was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by unfinished/ non-painted drywall on two walls.
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
The facility did not meet requirements for cloth or plastic coated books. The facility needed an additional 12 items in this category.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (2) (C) 1. D. states: Cloth or plastic coated books.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide approved equipment as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
1/29/2025
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Compliance
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Gabby Blanchard.
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 licensed, regulated, or registered child care 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