DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

ADVENTURES IN LEARNING

002932447

(636) 586-9771

1109 CLARKE ST
DE SOTO
MO  63020-2709

STANTON ENTERPRISES, LLC

5109 TOWERGLEN ST
IMPERIAL
MO  63052-4370

STANTON, ABIGAIL JANNETT

STANTON.ABIGAIL.2@GMAIL.COM


BRITTANY HECHT

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

136

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

20 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 12 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; MAIN BUILDING: 86 CAPACITY, BIRTH THRU 12 YEARS; BACK BUILDING: 50 CAPACITY, 2 YEARS THRU 12 YEARS; NO MORE THAN 136 CHILDREN BETWEEN THE 2 BUILDINGS
 
Inspection Information

09/25/2025

N/A

N/A

N/A

COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION

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DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 01/11/2022
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 01/11/2022
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 03/14/2022
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 03/14/2022
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 03/04/2015
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 03/30/2022
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 03/30/2022
SAMPLE FORMS 03/14/2022
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 03/30/2022
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 03/30/2022
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 03/30/2022
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 03/30/2022
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 03/14/2022
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 03/30/2022
LICENSING ORIENTATION 03/30/2022
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 03/31/2022
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 04/07/2022
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 04/07/2022
DAILY SCHEDULE 04/08/2022
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 04/07/2022
POLICIES 04/07/2022
EQUIPMENT LIST 04/01/2025
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 02/03/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 04/01/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION 06/10/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION 04/01/2025




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.

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The annual sanitation inspection was not approved.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (B) states: Evidence of compliance with local, state, or both, sanitation requirements.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual sanitation requirements.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
6/12/2025
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 the top rail on the left gate was broken exposing sharp edges on the Preschool Playground located on the concrete.
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
7/8/2025
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 6.5 inches specifically between the gates on the Preschool Playground located on the concrete.
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.

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Compliance Date
7/8/2025
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 the fence is unattached from the middle rail on the Preschool Playground, specifically the right run of the fence along the concrete.
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.

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Compliance Date
7/8/2025
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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
A caregiver did not obtain a Missouri Professional Development Identification (MOPD ID) number. The staff listed need a MOPD ID: Tara Hughes, Ella Hardin & Amanda Levall.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (F) 1. states: Caregivers shall obtain a Missouri Professional Development Identification (MOPD ID) number from the department.
Correction Required
All caregivers shall obtain a MOPD ID.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
7/8/2025
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: Amanda Levall - 5 Clock Hours.
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
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Compliance Date
7/8/2025
Violation
Tara Hughes, Ella Hardin & Amanda Levall did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (4) (A) 3. states: The child care provider, group child care home provider, child care staff members, and volunteers shall complete safe sleep training described in subsection (4)(A) of this rule within thirty (30) days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
Correction Required
The department-approved safe sleep training must be completed within 30 days of employment or volunteering.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
9/25/2025
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
Compliance
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