DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

JUNIOR JUNCTION LLC

003035138

(417) 926-1234

405 N MAIN ST
MOUNTAIN GROVE
MO  65711-1656

JUNIOR JUNCTION LLC

2606 COUNTRY DR
MOUNTAIN GROVE
MO  65711-4008

LADA, JACOB

JuniorJunctionLearningCenter@gmail.com


ELAINE S COX

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

20

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

4 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

07/08/2026

1:20 PM

2:59 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2516072575


DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 09/20/2023
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 09/13/2023
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 09/25/2023
DAILY SCHEDULE 09/25/2023
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 09/25/2023
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 09/25/2023
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 09/13/2023
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 09/25/2023
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 09/25/2023
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 09/25/2023
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 09/25/2023
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 09/13/2023
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 09/13/2023
POLICIES 09/25/2023
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 09/25/2023
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 09/25/2023
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 09/25/2023
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 09/21/2023
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 01/26/2024
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 12/14/2023
EQUIPMENT LIST 02/03/2026
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 02/03/2026
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 11/19/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION 11/06/2025

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  3:30PM   5:30PM   7/31/2025



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 3
Total Children 11
StaffChildClass AgeNote
3 11 MIXED Kalee Thornhill and Rachel Emery with 11 children ages 19 months to 9 years. This included 2 children under the age of 2 years. Ashlynn Lada arrived during the inspection.

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 premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by chest freezer in the kitchen does not have a lock, the doors to the kitchen were open. The kitchen is across from the children's bathroom. The kitchen door was closed during the inspection.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (A) states: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.
Correction Required
The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by fire drills were not held at least one time each month.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (2) (F) states: Child care staff shall conduct at least one (1) fire drill each month and a disaster drill at least every three (3) months. The disaster drills shall include tornado drills. The provider shall maintain a written record at the facility of the date, type of drill, time required to evacuate the building, and number of children present during the drill.
Correction Required
Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/8/2026
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The outdoor play equipment, large plastic rock climber , from which a child might fall was more than six feet in height. The height was 6ft 8in..
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (E) states: For facilities initially licensed after the effective date of these rules or for facilities installing new equipment, any part of the equipment from which children might fall shall not be more than six feet (6') in height.
Correction Required
The maximum height of any part of equipment, from which children might fall, shall not be more than six feet in height.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Compliance
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
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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Not Observed
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. —
Not Observed
RSMo 210.211.  License required - exceptions - written notice of licensure status, when.
Not Observed