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Early Explorers Learning Center, Llc
7 VICTORY DR, Liberty MO 64068-1973 · License #002341531 · Child Care Center
Contact
- Director
- Cooney, Gabriela H * Cooney, Gabriela H
- Phone
- (816) 781-2211
- Website
- Add via profile claim
- Address
- 7 VICTORY DR, Liberty MO 64068-1973 · Directions
Hours
Not published by the state. Owners can add hours via profile claim.
Care & schedule
When they operate
Schedule type not published.
Ages served
Ages not published.
- Licensed for 80 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood- Violation
A child was on a cot; no parental permission was on file.
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The requirements for sleeping materials were not met as evidenced by 2 child(ren) 12 months or older, who nap or sleep, did not have a blanket.
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5 CSR 25-500.052 · 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.
The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.
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The walls located in twos room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint.
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The walls located in the hallway was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint on window frame.
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The floors located in the Threes room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by cracked tile.
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The ceilings located in two year old classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by missing ceiling tile.
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Furniture/equipment, door knob, in on boys bathroom in Threes B was not in good condition as evidenced by knob was broken.
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Outdoor equipment, large playground piece, in older playground was not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint on blue pole and red legs.
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Outdoor equipment, mat, in older playground was not in good condition as evidenced by torn causing a tripping hazard.
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Outdoor equipment, awning, in older playground was not in good condition as evidenced by torn areas.
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Outdoor equipment, log cabin, in younger playground was not in good condition as evidenced by cracked plastic by window.
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Outdoor equipment, tree house climbing piece, in older playground was not in good condition as evidenced by cracked plastic in green area.
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A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: Jaden Wilson
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The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2025, the staff listed need the following information: Trinity Alicea needs 1 hour, Erzsebet Cooney needs 3 hours, Amber Erskin needs 0.75 hours, and Aysia Pendleton needs 2 hours.
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Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Trinity Alicea as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.
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The provider did not supply and serve food according to the Meal and Snack Food Chart as evidenced by snack did not have 2 different food components .
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Constructive, age-appropriate methods of discipline were not used as evidenced by On June 23, 2025, Mercy Russell, Caregiver, inappropriately picked up a four year old child by the arms when trying to get him into the classroom. He fell onto the classroom floor when Mercy Russell let go of his arms. This was witnessed by the Director Gabriela Cooney. The facility's response to this inappropriate discipline was to terminate Mercy Russell's employment on June 23, 2025. .
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One child(ren) records did not include home telephone number of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
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One child(ren) records did not include work schedule of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
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Furniture/equipment, Teacher's chair, in Fives classroom was not in good condition as evidenced by vinyl peeling off arms of a chair.
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The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by mats in Ones have peeling vinyl.
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A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: Evzsie Cooney and Madison Wright
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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: Gabriela Cooney needs 1.5 hours.
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One child(ren) records did not include work telephone number of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
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One child(ren) records did not include employers' address of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
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Criminal background check results were not on file for Sarah Gann, Melissa Gibson, Gabrielah Cooney, and Cynthia Orozco.
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5 CSR 25-500.052 · 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (B) states: Evidence of compliance with local, state, or both, sanitation requirements.
The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.
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5 CSR 25-500.082 · 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (C) states: Children shall have no access to areas not approved for child care.
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by furnace door was unlocked.
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The walls located in the fours room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by molding was coming off of wall.
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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 has chipping paint.
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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.
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Furniture/equipment, door, in in break room accessible to children was not in good condition as evidenced by hinge was broken.
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The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by the shelves with toys in the Twos room were turned facing the wall.
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Outdoor equipment, little tykes house, in younger playground was not free of sharp parts as evidenced by plastic Little Tykes sign has chipped edges.
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The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by screw sticking out of kitchen unit in the Fours room.
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Outdoor equipment, piece with curly slide, in older playground was not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint on hand rail and fireman's pole.
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Outdoor equipment, piece with curly slide, in older playground was not in good condition as evidenced by molding is coming off on one side of the landing.
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The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2023, the staff listed need the following information: Erzsabel Cooney 8 hours, Aysia Pendleton .50 hours, Kristina Salisbury 3 hours, and Mary Varnell 1.5 hours.
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The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by One OE child(s) file did not have the parental acknowledgement they have received a copy of the provider's safe sleep policy.
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5 CSR 25-500.052 · 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (B) states: Evidence of compliance with local, state, or both, sanitation requirements.
The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.
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5 CSR 25-500.082 · 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (C) states: Children shall have no access to areas not approved for child care.
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by staff room door was standing open .
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Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: adult scissors. The item(s) was/were located in lower shelf of cubby cabinet in Pre K room.
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The walls located in toddler room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by crack in wall.
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Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: can of sunscreen. The item(s) was/were located on the lower cubby cabinet in 4's room.
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Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: screwdriver. The item(s) was/were located in unlocked drawer in 2's room.
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Requirements for the crib mattress/playpen padding/bedding were not met as evidenced by a non-fitted sheet was used.
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Outdoor equipment, plastic caterpillar, in toddler playground was not in good condition as evidenced by crack in plastic with jagged edges.
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The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2023, the staff listed need the following information: Erzsabel Cooney 8 hours, Aysia Pendleton .50 hours, Kristina Salisbury 3 hours, and Mary Varnell 1.5 hours.
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The provider did not have parental acknowledgement on file indicating the parent received a copy of the provider's policies.
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The provider did not have parental acknowledgement on file indicating the parent has been informed that Licensing Rules for Group Day Care Homes and Child Day Care Centers in Missouri are available for review.
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The provider did not have parental acknowledgement on file indicating the parent and provider have agreed on a plan for continuing communication.
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5 CSR 25-500.132 · 5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 8. D. states: They understand and agree that the child may not be accepted for care when ill.
The provider did not have parental acknowledgement on file indicating the parent understands and agrees that the child may not be accepted for care when ill.
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The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by one LS child(s) file(s) did not have the parental acknowledgement they have been notified that they may request whether there are children for whom an immunization exemption has been filed for currently enrolled in or attending the facility.
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One NM child(ren) records did not include home telephone number of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
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Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: hand sanitizer. The item(s) was/were located on a toy shelf in the 4 year old room.
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The floors located infant room over the play pens was/were not in good condition as evidenced by peeling paint.
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mechanical room was accessible to children as evidenced by door was not locked.
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Outdoor equipment, infant/toddler playground, in tunnel was not in good condition as evidenced by broken pieces on bottom of tunnel with screws exposed.
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Jan 28, 2026 inspection noted: “A child was on a cot; no parental permission was on file.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Jun 24, 2025 inspection noted: “Constructive, age-appropriate methods of discipline were not used as evidenced by On June 23, 2025, Mercy Russell, Caregiver, inappropriately picked up a four y…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Jan 23, 2025 inspection noted: “One child(ren) records did not include home telephone number of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood · Source records · Report an error