DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

ADVENTURE LEARNING CENTER, LTD.

000674999

(636) 394-0600

850 NEW BALLWIN RD
BALLWIN
MO  63021

ADVENTURE LEARNING CENTER, LTD.



 

LYBARGER, CYNTHIA ERIN

adventureltd@att.net

Incorporated

THERESA BROZ

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

134

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

16 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 32 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

11/24/2025

2:00 PM

3:04 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2504560778


DocumentDocument-Date
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 04/16/2010
SAMPLE FORMS 02/09/1995
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 06/06/1995
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 04/09/2007
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 04/09/2007
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 04/09/2007
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 02/09/1995
DAILY SCHEDULE 02/09/1995
POLICIES 04/09/2007
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 06/06/1995
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 06/12/2012
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 06/13/1995
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 10/23/2014
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 03/31/2015
APPLICATION 12/21/2018
STAFF SHEET 05/28/2021
SANITATION INSPECTION 03/11/2025
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 02/20/2025
EQUIPMENT LIST 05/14/2025
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 05/09/2024
ANNUAL DECLARATION 05/14/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 05/14/2025




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 1
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 12
Total Children 43
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Kimberly Basler, teacher, was present with four children ages 14-months-old to 17-months-old
1 2 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Kennedy Blakemore, teacher, was present with two children ages 9-months-old and 12-months-old
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Rhonda Garrison, teacher, was present with four children ages 6-months-old to 9-months-old
2 5 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Autumn Johnson, teacher, and Manasa Ammana, teacher, were present with five children ages 18-months-old to 20-months-old
2 4 MIXED Alexis Johndrow, teacher, and Jennifer Johndrow, teacher, were present with four children ages 2-years-old to 3-years-old
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Fionna Mackey, teacher, and Alexandra Hawk, Office Manger, were present with zero children
1 8 PRESCHOOL Nidhi Pandey, teacher, was present with eight children ages 3-years-old to 4-years-old
1 9 PRESCHOOL Katie Feldman, teacher, was present with nine children ages 4-years-old to 5-years-old
1 7 TWO YEAR OLDS Alanah Feagan. teacher, was present with seven children age 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
The floors located Pre-K room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by three floor tiles were chipped and broken by the outside door.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 6. states: Walls, ceilings and floors shall be finished with material which can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipping paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. Lead-free paint shall be used for all painted surfaces.
Correction Required
Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
The walls located in Preschool 1 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by there were two spots of chipped paint. One spot measured at 11inches by 10 inches and another spot measured 8in by 4in.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 6. states: Walls, ceilings and floors shall be finished with material which can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipping paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. Lead-free paint shall be used for all painted surfaces.
Correction Required
Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
11/24/2025
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
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: Alexis Johndrow needs 4 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
11/24/2025
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Compliance
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
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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Compliance
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. —
Compliance
RSMo 210.211.  License required - exceptions - written notice of licensure status, when.
Compliance