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

05/18/2026

9:30 AM

11:44 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2513488003


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 02/10/2026
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 03/10/2026
EQUIPMENT LIST 05/18/2026
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 05/09/2024
ANNUAL DECLARATION 05/14/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 05/18/2026




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 5
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 11
Total Children 40
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 2 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Alexis Johndrow, teacher, was present with two children age 11-months-old
1 2 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Kennedy Blakemore, teacher, was present with two children age 14-months-old
1 3 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Rhonda Garrison, teacher, was present with three children ages 8-months-old to 11-months-old
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Kristin Watson, teacher, and Abigail Feagan, teacher, were present with six children ages 20-months-old to 23-months-old
1 5 MIXED Fiona Mackey, teacher, was present with five children ages 2-years-old to 3-years-old
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Alexandra Hawk, Assistant Director, and Kassandra Hammarstedt, Director, were present with zero children
1 7 PRESCHOOL Isabella Hardt, teacher, was present with seven children age 3-years-old
1 7 PRESCHOOL Nidhi Pandey, teacher, was present with seven children ages 3-years-old to 4-years-old
1 8 PRESCHOOL Madilynn Kauffman, teacher, was present with eight children ages 4-years-old to 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
Evidence of local building approval was not received.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (B) states: Evidence of compliance with local building and zoning requirements, if applicable.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit evidence of local building/zoning approval as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The Annual Declaration was not submitted.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (1) (A) states: An Annual Declaration for Licensed Facility form, revised 2021 and incorporated by reference in this rule. As published by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and available by the department at https://dese.mo.gov/childhood/forms, indicating the licensee’s intent to continue operating a licensed group child care home or child care center and agreement to comply with all statutes and department licensing rules.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit the Annual Declaration as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility does not have an approved director on staff.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (2) (A) 3. states: The licensee is required to maintain an approved certificated group child care home provider or center director on staff.
Correction Required
The facility shall have an approved director/group home provider.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
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
Compliance
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 Madilynn Kauffman and Alex Hawk.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Patricia Feagan, Karly Frankenberger, and Christine D'Aostino.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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