DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

JOURNEY WITH ME LEARNING ACADEMY LLC

002990974

(660) 362-0078

113 NW 191ST RD
WARRENSBURG
MO  64093-7673

JOURNEY WITH ME LEARNING ACADEMY LLC



 

RIVERA, BRIAN

princessandbrandon@gmail.com


LU A GAINES

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

91

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

25 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

01/09/2026

1:15 PM

3:36 PM

UNANNOUNCED

CLOSE SUPERVISION

2506417791


DocumentDocument-Date
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 07/13/2023
APPLICATION 01/13/2023
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 07/13/2023
POLICIES 07/13/2023
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 07/14/2023
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 08/17/2023
DAILY SCHEDULE 08/17/2023
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 08/10/2023
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 08/10/2023
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 08/17/2023
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 08/17/2023
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 08/18/2023
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 08/18/2023
SAMPLE FORMS 08/21/2023
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 08/21/2023
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 08/21/2023
SANITATION INSPECTION 04/03/2025
EQUIPMENT LIST 11/14/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 11/14/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION 11/14/2025
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 08/27/2024




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 7
Total Children 27
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Staff Abigail Gharmalker with four children, 7 - 23 months-old.
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Director Brian Rivera and Brooklyn Beyer with seven children, 13 - 23 months-old.
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Additional staff on premises-Kiara (Lizzie) Brooks.
1 5 PRESCHOOL Staff Goldie Hoy with five children, 2-3 years-old.
1 7 PRESCHOOL Staff Lacy Stagner with seven children, all 3-years-old.
1 4 PRESCHOOL Staff Kacey Chamberlain with four children, 3-5-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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (A) states: Evidence of compliance with a fire and safety inspection as conducted by the State Fire Marshal or his/her designee.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual fire safety requirements.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Compliance
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Sydney Claiborne, Goldie Hoy, Brian Rivera, Christina Scott, Gabrielle Sproles, Ashlynn Gharmalker, Ruby Bustamanta (11.14.2025-persons still needing the medical exam are Brian Rivera, Gabrielle Sproles, and Ruby Bustamanta) (12.11.2025, Gabrielle Sproles and Ruby Bustamante still need a medical exam on file.) as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file at the facility at the time of initial licensure.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (A) states: All persons working in a child care facility in any capacity during child care hours, including volunteers counted in staff/child ratios, shall be in good physical and emotional health with no physical or mental conditions which would interfere with child care responsibilities. These persons shall have a medical examination report, signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of a licensed physician, on file at the facility at the time of initial licensure or within thirty (30) days following employment.
Correction Required
Medical reports shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
1/9/2026
Violation
A medical examination report included either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) which was completed more than 12 months before beginning work in the facility for the following staff: Sydney Claiborne, Goldie Hoy, Brian Rivera, Christina Scott, Gabrielle Sproles, Ashlynn Gharmalker, Ruby Bustamanta (11.14.2025-persons still needing TB risk assesment are Brian Rivera, Gabrielle Sproles, and Ruby Bustamante) (12.11.2025, Gabrielle Sproles and Ruby Bustamante).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) . states: Medical examination reports shall include either a Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form, completed and signed by a health care professional, or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) completed not more than twelve (12) months before beginning work in the facility. The Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form, revised March 2014, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, PO Box 570, Jefferson City, MO 65102 and available by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services at https://health.mo.gov/living/healthcondiseases/communicable/tuberculosis/tbmanual/pdf/RiskAssessmentform.pdf. If the person has signs or symptoms of tuberculosis, or risk factors for tuberculosis, then testing for tuberculosis shall occur.
Correction Required
Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberculin skin test (TST) as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
1/9/2026
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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Christina Scott (11.14.2025-no status change) (12/11/2025 no status change) .
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (5) states: Criminal background checks shall be completed for each child care staff member every five (5) years.
Correction Required
Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
1/9/2026
Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Sydney Claiborne, Brian Rivera, Christina Scott, Gabrielle Sproles, Ashlynn Gharmalker, Ruby Bustamanta (11.14.2025- persons still needing criminal background check are Christina Scott) (12/11/2025 Christina Scott).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (1) states: Prior to the employment or presence of a child care staff member in a licensed, regulated, or registered child care facility not exempted by section 210.1080.13, RSMo, the child care provider shall request the results of a criminal background check for such child care staff member from the department.
Correction Required
Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
1/9/2026
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