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

11/12/2025

9:35 AM

11:19 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2503716420


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: 2
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 13
Total Children 56
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Natalie Bourisaw, Caregiver 4 - 10-17 Month Olds
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Jenna Freeman, Caregiver 4 - 20-23 Month Olds
2 14 MIXED Cheyenne Boywer & Kaitlyn Weaver, Caregivers 15 - 2 Year Olds 1 - 3 Year Olds
2 19 MIXED Kayla Rendleman & Emma DeClue, Caregivers 1 - 2 Year Old 18 - 3-5 Year Olds
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Austin Dames, Maintenance
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Tierra Coleman & Abbie Barnwell, Assistant Directors
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Britteny Valle, Cook
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Shannon Hooker, Caregiver Abigail Stanton, Director
1 15 PRESCHOOL Tara Hughes, Caregiver 15 - 3 & 4 Year Olds (On the Playground)

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
Compliance
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 had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured 4.5 inches, specifically at the first & second posts along the right run of the fence in the front corner near the swings.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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 it was not attached to the top rail, specifically at the first & second panels along the right run of the fence in the front corner near the swings.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
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
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