DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

BRILLIANT BEGINNINGS ACADEMY LLC

002215310

(636) 552-4199

930 KEHRS MILLS RD
BALLWIN
MO  63011

BRILLIANT BEGINNINGS ACADEMY LLC



 

DODD-EHLERT, POLLY ANN

brilliantbeginningsacademy@gmail.com


ALYSSA MARIE RILEY

BIRTH - 6 YEARS

112

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

40 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 24 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

01/11/2019

8:40 AM

12:22 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2348236125


DocumentDocument-Date
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 08/20/2010
SAMPLE FORMS 08/20/2010
POLICIES 08/20/2010
OWNER/PROVIDER REFERENCES 08/20/2010
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 08/20/2010
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 08/20/2010
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 08/20/2010
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 08/20/2010
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 08/20/2010
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 08/20/2010
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 08/20/2010
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 08/20/2010
DAILY SCHEDULE 08/20/2010
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 08/20/2010
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 08/20/2010
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 08/20/2010
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 01/08/2013
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 05/14/2012
APPLICATION 03/27/2018
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 04/13/2018
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 05/15/2018
SANITATION INSPECTION 05/25/2018
STAFF SHEET 06/04/2018
EQUIPMENT LIST 06/04/2018
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 06/04/2018




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 3
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 16
Total Children 79
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 5 INFANTS AND TODDLERS 9 months-11 months with Ms. Amanda Faerber and Ms. Jordan Ford
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS one year old with Ms. Barbara Graves and Ms. Katie Feltman
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS one year olds in the Panda room with Ms. Bethany Bleeker adn Ms. Emily Jensen
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS 3 weeks-5 months with Ms. Karen Hoffmeister and Rose Zanola in the Ducklings room
2 17 PRESCHOOL 4-5 year olds with Ms. Penny Newton and Ms. Lilly Stennes
2 11 PRESCHOOL 3-4 year olds in the STEAM room with Ms. Samantha Ryan and Ms. Jennifer Smith
2 13 PRESCHOOL 2-3 year olds with Ms. Katie Heubel and Ms. Tricia Bahr in the Monkeys room
2 12 TWO YEAR OLDS Monica Ethridge and Rebecca Rubelmann in the Elephant room

 
19 CSR 30-62.032 Organization and Administration
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.042 Initial Licensing Information
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.052 License Renewal
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by there was no toilet paper.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 4. states: Paper towels, soap and toilet paper shall be provided and easily accessible so the children can reach them without assistance.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide paper towels, soap and toilet paper, accessible for children's use.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
1/11/2019
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 5 inches at the ground.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by an electrical plate was broken in that a faceplate in the STEAM room was broken.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (G) states: Protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets shall be used in areas accessible to the children.
Correction Required
The facility shall use outlet covers or twist-lock outlets as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
1/11/2019
19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility's disaster and emergency plan was not available in each room used for childcare as evidenced by the STEAM room and Gym did not have an emergency plan.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (A) states: At all times, a copy of the facility's disaster and emergency plan is readily available in the office area and in each room used for care of children;
Correction Required
The facilities disaster and emergency plan must be available in required locations.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
1/11/2019
Violation
The facility’s list of emergency numbers was not posted in each room.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 1. B. states: A list of emergency numbers, including 911, if available, the fire department, police department, ambulance service, poison control center, and local radio station;
Correction Required
Facility must post information as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
1/11/2019
Violation
The facility's evacuation route diagram was not posted in each room.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 2. states: A diagram of evacuation routes from the room;
Correction Required
Facility must post information as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
1/11/2019
Violation
The facility's special instructions for infants and non-ambulatory children were not posted in each room.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 3. states: Any special instructions for infants and non-ambulatory children;
Correction Required
Facility must post information as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
1/11/2019
19 CSR 30-62.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The requirements for documentation of 12 clock hours of annual training were not met as evidenced by there were insufficient training documents on file. The staff listed need the following documentation: Kimber Austin needs 2.5 hours, Robin Brenda needs .5 hours, Monica Ethridge needs 4.5 hours, Jordan Ford needs 2.5 hours, Penny Newton needs 3.5 hours, Samantha Ryan needs 1 hour, and Meghan Smith needs 1 hour for 2018 .
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel (3) (A) states: The center director, group day care home provider, all other caregivers, and those volunteers who are counted in staff/child ratios shall obtain at least twelve (12) clock hours of child-care related training during each year of employment in training which is approved by the department in - health, safety, nutrition, guidance and discipline, appropriate activities and learning experiences for children, positive communication and interaction with parents, planning and setting up an appropriate environment for children, professional and administrative practices, or other child related areas.
Correction Required
Required training hours shall be documented for each employee.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-62.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.122 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Medical examination report form did not contain all required information as evidenced by Meghan Smith and Barbara Graves.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (D) states: The medical examination report form shall be supplied by the department or the facility may use its own form if it contains all the information on the department's form.
Correction Required
Medical reports shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-62.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.142 Nighttime Care
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.152 Hourly Care Facilities
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.162 Overlap Care of Children
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.172 Emergency School Closings
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.182 Child Care Program
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.192 Health Care
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.202 Nutrition and Food Service
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.212 Transportation and Field Trips
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.222 Records and Reports
Compliance
RSMo 210.003 Immunizations of children required, when, exceptions--duties of administrator, report--notification of parents, when.
Compliance
RSMo 210.1080 Background checks required--definitions--procedures—ineligible for employment, when--exemption, when--emergency rules.
Compliance