DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

THE EXPLORATION STATION MAPLE LODGE

003043067

(636) 575-0788

603 MAPLE ST
HILLSBORO
MO  63050-4315

THE EXPLORATION STATION



 

WELCH, ALISON NICOLE

TESMapleLodge2024@gmail.com

Incorporated

BRITTANY HECHT

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

31

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

4 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT
 
Inspection Information

02/24/2025

12:00 PM

12:34 PM

UNANNOUNCED

REINSPECTION

2487916228


DocumentDocument-Date
LICENSING ORIENTATION 05/31/2022
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 07/18/2024
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 12/08/2023
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 12/08/2023
POLICIES 07/18/2024
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 12/08/2023
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 12/08/2023
EQUIPMENT LIST 07/18/2024
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 07/18/2024
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 12/08/2023
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 07/18/2024
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 07/18/2024
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 07/18/2024
APPLICATION 07/18/2024
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 07/18/2024
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 07/18/2024
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 07/18/2024
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 07/18/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 07/18/2024
DAILY SCHEDULE 07/18/2024
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 08/27/2024
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 07/18/2024
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 07/18/2024
SANITATION INSPECTION 08/09/2024




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: NA
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 5
Total Children 16
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Brooke Sweahla, Caregiver 4 - 13-23 Month Olds
3 12 MIXED Nicole Bynon & Mackenzie Bean, Caregivers Barb Shivak, Cook 3 - 2 Year Olds 9 - 3-5 Year Olds
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Hayley Harmon, Assistant Director

Compliance List
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
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
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
2/24/2025
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 10 children , ages 23 Months Old - 4 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
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
2/24/2025
Violation
Group size requirements were not met as evidenced by 10 children, ages 23 Months Old - 4 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
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
2/24/2025
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Not Observed
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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-600.040 Background Screening Findings
Not Observed
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. —
Not Observed
RSMo 210.211.  License required - exceptions - written notice of licensure status, when.
Not Observed