MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT

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Facility Information

Facility Name
THE ADVENTURES OF LEARNING

Facility DVN
002556685

Phone
(417) 470-1512

Physical Address
1911 FITZ LN
NIXA
MO 65714-8459

Owner
NORA, LLC

Mailing Address

Provider/Director
JOHNS, CARALYN RAE

E-mail Address
a.o.l.academymo@gmail.com

Incorporated

Child Care Specialist
ANGEL DONSON

Age Range
6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

Capacity
84

Facility Type
GROUP HOME AND CENTER

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

Inspection Information

Date
07/30/2025

Arrival Time
9:30 AM

Departure Time
10:23 AM

Notice
UNANNOUNCED

Inspection Type
REINSPECTION

Inspection ID
2497754249

Document	Document-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.

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 9

Total Children 36

Staff	Child	Class Age	Note
1	4	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Payton Larue with four children age 1 year old.
1	3	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Kylen Macarthur with three children ages 5-12 months old.
1	0	NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE	April Bright (cook) was present in the kitchen.
1	1	PRESCHOOL	Alauria Wendler with one child age 4 years old.
2	15	PRESCHOOL	Jessica Curtis and Caralyn Johns with 15 children ages 4-5 years old.
1	7	PRESCHOOL	Darci Keller with seven children age 3 years old.
1	1	PRESCHOOL	Kristie Castleman with one child age 3 years old.
1	5	TWO YEAR OLDS	Wilma Stark with five children age 2 years 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

Not Observed

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

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

Violation

	Provider Comments
Violation Caregiver did not provide frequent, direct contact as evidenced by A three year old child was inside unsupervised while her class was outside. Licensing Rule Reference 5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program (1) (A) 3. states: Caregivers shall provide frequent, direct contact so children are not left unobserved on the premises. Correction Required The facility shall provide competent adult supervision for each child as required. Correction Verification Return Inspection Compliance Date 7/23/2025

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