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Small Wonders Childcare Center Journeys, Llc

Festus, MO · Jefferson County
1549 W MAIN ST, Festus, MO 63028
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Quick Facts

Capacity
86 children
Age Range
BIRTH - 12 YEARS
Type of Care
After School, Before School, Before and After School, Full-Time, Part-Time
Subsidized Program
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Contact Information

📞 (636) 937-8902
1549 W MAIN ST
Festus, MO 63028
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✓ Licensed CHILD CARE CENTER
Active License
License Number
003121160
License Holder
SMALL WONDERS CHILDCARE CENTER JOURNEYS, LLC
Licensed Since
2025
License Issued
Dec 22, 2025
Issued By
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
Licensor
BRITTANY HECHT
License Conditions: 12 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT

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About the Provider

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We are a developmentally appropriate center that has been in business with the same owner for 30 years. We believe that once children enter our center they become family. We encourage relationships to grow with our families through programs such as ( ie. summer picnic, graduation, Halloween party and breakfast with Santa).

Additional Information: We are not affiliated with any other Bright Beginning.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:00 AM- 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday6:00 AM- 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday6:00 AM- 6:00 PM
  • Thursday6:00 AM- 6:00 PM
  • Friday6:00 AM- 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Report Date Report Type Violations
2026-06-26 COMPLIANCE MONITORING 4 violations cited
Findings:

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

Violation: The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by the cords for the phone & Echo Dot were not secured to the wall in the Red Room.

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: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 6/26/2026

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

Violation: Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by the door to the Furnace Closet in the Orange Room was not locked/latched.

Rule Reference: 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.

Correction Required: Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.

Correction Verification: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 6/26/2026

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

Violation: 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 had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured 4 to 5 inches along the bottom run of fence that divides the Big & Small Playgrounds, specifically the bottom right corner to the left of the gate.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 1. states: A fenced outdoor play area shall be available on or adjoining the day care property. The play area shall be located so it is convenient and the children can gain access to it without hazard. For facilities initially licensed after the effective date of these rules or for the installation of new fences in existing facilities, the fence shall be at least forty-two inches (42") high. An outdoor play area used exclusively for school-age children shall not be required to have a fence. Fences shall be constructed to prevent children from crawling or falling through or becoming entrapped.

Correction Required: The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard.

Correction Verification: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 6/26/2026

5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

Violation: The provider failed to maintain accurate records to meet administrative requirements as evidenced by there was no file available for 1 child with an admission date of 1/5/2026.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (1) states: The child care provider shall maintain accurate records to meet administrative requirements and to ensure knowledge of the individual needs of children and their families.

Correction Required: Accurate records shall be maintained.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

Compliance Date: 6/26/2026

2026-03-18 COMPLIANCE MONITORING 2 violations cited
Findings:

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

Violation: Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Bleach. The item(s) was/were located under the sink in the Orange Room Bathroom.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (I) states: All flammable liquids, matches, cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages, hazardous personal care items or other hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

Correction Required: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

Correction Verification: Corrected on Site

Compliance Date: 3/18/2026

5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

Violation: The provider failed to maintain accurate records to meet administrative requirements as evidenced by there was no file available for 1 child with an admission date of 1/5/2026.

Rule Reference: 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (1) states: The child care provider shall maintain accurate records to meet administrative requirements and to ensure knowledge of the individual needs of children and their families.

Correction Required: Accurate records shall be maintained.

Correction Verification: Submit Documentation

2024-01-24 COMPLIANCE MONITORING
2023-10-04 COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION
2023-07-24 COMPLIANCE MONITORING
2023-04-26 COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION
2023-01-19 COMPLIANCE MONITORING
2022-08-05 COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION
2022-07-20 COMPLIANCE MONITORING
2022-04-17 COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION
2022-03-02 COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION
2022-01-19 COMPLIANCE MONITORING

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