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The Exploration Station Old Gravois Lodge
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About
About The Exploration Station Old Gravois Lodge
The Exploration Station Old Gravois Lodge is a licensed child care center in House Springs, Missouri. It is licensed by the state, for up to 51 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 51 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (636) 253-4999 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 51 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for The Exploration Station Old Gravois Lodge
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Child Care Center license
- Capacity
- 51 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #002862291
Summary
2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 5, 2026: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 2 visits · 5 rules in all
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
For comparison: 97% of Missouri daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 11.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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Jun 5, 2026Complaint investigation5 rules cited
5 CSR 25-500.182(1)(A)1. Caregivers shall not leave any child without competent supervision.
5 CSR 25-500.182(1)(A)3. Caregivers shall provide frequent, direct contact so children are not left unobserved on the premises.
5 CSR 25-500.182(1)(A)1. Caregivers shall not leave any child without competent supervision.
5 CSR 25-500.182(1)(A)3. Caregivers shall provide frequent, direct contact so children are not left unobserved on the premises.
5 CSR 25-500.102(2)(A)5. In the absence of the center director or group child care home provider, another responsible individual shall be designated to be in charge of the facility.
Jun 5, 2026Complaint investigation5 rules cited
5 CSR 25-500.182(1)(A)1. Caregivers shall not leave any child without competent supervision.
5 CSR 25-500.182(1)(A)3. Caregivers shall provide frequent, direct contact so children are not left unobserved on the premises.
5 CSR 25-500.182(1)(A)1. Caregivers shall not leave any child without competent supervision.
5 CSR 25-500.182(1)(A)3. Caregivers shall provide frequent, direct contact so children are not left unobserved on the premises.
5 CSR 25-500.102(2)(A)5. In the absence of the center director or group child care home provider, another responsible individual shall be designated to be in charge of the facility.
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FAQ
Questions about The Exploration Station Old Gravois Lodge
Is The Exploration Station Old Gravois Lodge licensed?
Yes. Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood lists it as licensed and operating.
When was The Exploration Station Old Gravois Lodge last inspected?
Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood lists the most recent visit on June 5, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Exploration Station Old Gravois Lodge had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 2 of 2 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 97% of Missouri daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 11. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can The Exploration Station Old Gravois Lodge care for?
51, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
What are The Exploration Station Old Gravois Lodge's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (636) 253-4999 to confirm.
How much does The Exploration Station Old Gravois Lodge cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (636) 253-4999 to ask.
What is The Exploration Station Old Gravois Lodge's phone number?
(636) 253-4999.
Where is The Exploration Station Old Gravois Lodge?
4235 Gravois Rd, House Springs, MO 63051. The nearest other daycare we list is Grace Pointe Learning Center, 1 miles away.