DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

THE ADVENTURES OF LEARNING

002556685

(417) 724-3221

1911 FITZ LN
NIXA
MO  65714-8459

NORA, LLC



 

HAYES, CHERIE

swtrioconsulting@gmail.com


HEATHER E RADNEY

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

84

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

11 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 4 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

06/04/2025

3:15 PM

4:19 PM

UNANNOUNCED

REINSPECTION

2494697699


DocumentDocument-Date
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 11/10/2015
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 11/10/2015
DAILY SCHEDULE 11/10/2015
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 11/10/2015
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 11/24/2015
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 12/03/2015
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 11/24/2015
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 09/16/2015
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 09/23/2015
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 09/16/2015
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 09/16/2015
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 11/10/2015
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 08/09/2012
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 08/09/2012
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 11/10/2015
OWNER/PROVIDER REFERENCES 11/10/2015
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 10/29/2018
APPLICATION 09/05/2019
STAFF SHEET 12/17/2020
SANITATION INSPECTION 10/30/2024
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 10/02/2024
ANNUAL DECLARATION 11/26/2024
EQUIPMENT LIST 11/19/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 11/25/2024




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 15
Total Children 21
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 1 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Alexa Austin with 1-year-old
1 1 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Jessica Curtis with 3-month-old
10 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Cherie Hayes present but not in ratio
1 8 PRESCHOOL Faith Korgis with 2-4 year olds (one 2-year-old)
1 6 PRESCHOOL Alauria Windler with 4-5 year olds
1 5 PRESCHOOL Michael Lanyon with 3-4 year old

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 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 was not in good condition in that few of the boards have detached at the base exposing the sharp edge of the nails.
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
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Compliance Date
5/22/2025
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
An infant was observed sleeping in a/an baby swing.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. I states: Sitting devices such as car safety seats, strollers, swings, infant carriers, infant slings, and other sitting devices shall not be used for sleep/nap time. Infants who fall asleep anywhere other than a crib, portable crib, or playpen shall be placed in the crib or playpen for the remainder of their sleep or nap time.
Correction Required
Infants shall only sleep in a crib, portable crib, or playpen.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
6/4/2025
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 2024, the staff listed need the following information: Allison Schram needs .50 clock hour.
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
5/27/2025
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Not Observed
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