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


KIMBERLY KINNAIRD

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

139

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

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

07/01/2025

11:20 AM

2:45 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2496155421


DocumentDocument-Date
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
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 08/26/2008
APPLICATION 11/05/2018
STAFF SHEET 11/14/2018
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 01/19/2021
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 01/29/2025
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 01/04/2025
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 01/29/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION 09/11/2024
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 11/19/2024
ANNUAL DECLARATION 12/03/2024
EQUIPMENT LIST 12/03/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 12/03/2024




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 21
Total Children 104
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers Carol Pogemiller and Emma Folkerts present with children ages 18-months-old to 24-months-old.
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers Caitlyn Mauck and Kaitlynn Bennett present with children ages 11-months-old to 16-months-old.
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers Mallory Uryan and Allie Bray present with children ages 4-months-old to 10-months-old.
4 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Additional staff present on the premise, Director Holly Mueller, Assistant Amanda McBride, Cook Carolyn Miller, and Caregiver Susan Smooth were present without children.
3 15 PRESCHOOL Caregivers Abbi Jarman, Claire Rothermich, and Reese Alymann present with children ages 3-years-old to 4-years-old.
2 18 PRESCHOOL Caregivers Susan Cox and Issabella Eads present with children ages 4-years-old to 5-years-old.
2 13 PRESCHOOL Caregivers Maggie Morues and Isabel Gonzalez present with children ages 3-years-old.
2 25 SCHOOL AGE Caregivers Kaylee Schneiders and Kylie Galligher present with children ages 5-years-old to 12-years-old.
2 13 TWO YEAR OLDS Caregivers Trudy Rawlings and Lexie Wuessler 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
Not Observed
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: Windex and Spray-n-Wash. The item(s) was/were located in an unlocked cabinet accessible to children in the Infant 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
7/1/2025
Violation
Requirements for a protected crawl area were not met in that a washable area rug was not laundered daily.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (B) 2. A. (II) states: A crawl area protected by stable dividers shall be provided. The area shall have a resilient and washable floor covering which shall be mopped and sanitized daily. Washable area rugs that are laundered daily may be used.
Correction Required
A protected crawl area shall be provided as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/1/2025
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Floor Cleaner. The item(s) was/were located in an unlocked closet in the main hallway.
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
7/1/2025
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
Requirements for feeding equipment for infants and toddlers who are unable to sit at a table were not met as evidenced by no restraints are used.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (C) 2. states: Infants and toddlers. Infants and toddlers who are unable to sit at a table shall have one (1) piece of mealtime feeding equipment for every four (4) infant/toddlers which may include feeding tables, high chairs, infant seats or other safely designed infant seating equipment. Equipment shall be provided which will allow the child to sit comfortably and securely while being fed. Appropriate restraints shall be used.
Correction Required
Safe and secure feeding equipment shall be provided as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/1/2025
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
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
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