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 MILL RD
BALLWIN
MO  63011-2462

BRILLIANT BEGINNINGS ACADEMY LLC



 

DODD-EHLERT, POLLY ANN

brilliantbeginningsacademy@gmail.com


ALYSSA MARIE RILEY

BIRTH - 6 YEARS

139

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

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

03/18/2020

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COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION

2378347059


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
SANITATION INSPECTION 06/17/2019
STAFF SHEET 06/04/2018
EQUIPMENT LIST 06/04/2018
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 06/04/2018
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 05/22/2019




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: NA
NOTE
The licensee is responsible for compliance with all licensing rules, including but not limited to the rules listed on this compliance report form.

 
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
The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by an electrical plate was broken in that the faceplate in the I/T gross motor room was cracked underneath the white board .
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.

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Compliance Date
1/22/2020
Violation
The walls located the preschool hallway bathroom , bathroom in monkey's room, and Hippo room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the wall in the hallway preschool bathroom needed to be finished being patched up, the area by the sink the monkey room bathroom needed to be patched up, and there are two holes in the in the corner of the hippo room where an electrical box was removed.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 6. states: Walls, ceilings and floors shall be finished with material which can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipping paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. Lead-free paint shall be used for all painted surfaces.
Correction Required
Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

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Compliance Date
1/14/2020
Violation
Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table was not located where caregiver could maintain supervision of his/her group of children. The diapering table was located against the wall in the monkey room, not allowing supervision of the rest of the class.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (4) (A) states: A safe diapering table with a waterproof washable surface shall be used for changing diapers. The diapering table shall be located within or adjacent to the group space so the caregiver using the diapering table can maintain supervision of his/her group of children at all times.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide a safe and clean diapering table as required.

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Compliance Date
1/14/2020
19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
A facility orientation was not documented and available for review for all caregivers. The following staff need documentation of a facility orientation: Abigail Tuttle, Mikaela Smith, Kayla Schreiber, and Grayce Trindade.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel (1) (J) . states: The child care provider shall ensure that within seven (7) days of employment or volunteering and before being left alone with children that caregivers receive a facility orientation. The child care provider shall ensure that documentation verifying completion of the facility orientation is maintained and on file for review by the department for each caregiver. The facility orientation shall include:
Correction Required
The facility shall ensure that a facility orientation occurs within 7 days and documentation verifying completion is maintained and on file for review by the department for each caregiver.

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Compliance Date
2/20/2020
Violation
The facility did not meet requirements for a criminal background check. Results were not on file for the following staff member(s): Kristen Dahm, Chelsie Howard, Karmecita Grayce Kaytte de Souza Trindade, Rebecca Dupree, Abigail Tuttle, and Mikeala Smith.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel (1) (M) states: Child care staff members shall have qualifying background screening results on file as required by 19 CSR 30-63.020 General Requirements.
Correction Required
Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

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Compliance Date
3/18/2020
Violation
A caregiver did not obtain one clock hour of training for each month of employment. The staff listed need the following information: Karmecita Grayce Kaytte de Souva Trindale needs 1 hour for 2019 and Abigail Tuttle needs 2 hours for 2019.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel (3) (C) states: Caregivers who were employed after the first of the year shall obtain one (1) clock of hour training for each one (1) month of employment, regardless of the date employment began.
Correction Required
Required training hours shall be documented for each employee.

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Compliance Date
3/9/2020
Violation
The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. The staff listed need the following information: Jenna Clemons needs 1 hours, Jennifer Nutt needs 2 hours, and Kathryn Warnecke needs 2 hours for 2019.
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 calendar year. Clock hour training shall be approved by the department.
Correction Required
Required training hours shall be documented for each employee.

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Compliance Date
3/9/2020
Violation
Requirements for safe sleep training were not met in that the following staff did not complete department-approved safe sleep training within the past three years: Chelsie Howard, Karmecita Grayce Kaytte de Souze Trindade, Samantha Ball.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel (4) . states: Safe Sleep Training. Every three (3) years the center director, group child care home provider, all other caregivers, and those volunteers who are counted in staff/child ratios in a group child care home or child care center licensed to provide care for infants less than one (1) year of age shall successfully complete department-approved training regarding the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) safe sleep recommendations contained in the American Academy of Pediatrics Task Force on Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. Technical report – SIDS and other sleep-related infant deaths: expansion of recommendations for a safe infant sleeping environment, by Moon RY, which is incorporated by reference in this rule as published in PEDIATRICS Volume 128, No. 5, November 1, 2011, and available from the University of Vermont College of Medicine, Given Building S261, 89 Beaumont Avenue, Burlington, Vermont 05405-0068, telephone number 802-656-2505, fax number 802-656-4844, or at www.pediatrics.aapublications.org/content/128/5/1030.full. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.
Correction Required
Center director, group child care home provider, and other caregivers, and those volunteers counted in staff/child ratios shall complete department approved safe sleep training as required.

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Compliance Date
3/16/2020
19 CSR 30-62.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.122 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
A medical examination report did not include a completed Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form for Chelsie Howard and Kayla Schreiber's TB Risk assessment forms were not signed by a health care provider .
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) . states: Medical examination reports shall include a “Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis” form, included herein, completed and signed by a health care professional, as provided by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (MDHSS). If the person has signs or symptoms of tuberculosis, or risk factors for tuberculosis, then testing for tuberculosis shall occur.
Correction Required
TB reports shall be on file as required

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Compliance Date
2/20/2020
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
7 child(ren) records did not include work telephone number of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.222 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers' name and address, work schedule, and home and work telephone numbers;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

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Compliance Date
1/6/2020
Violation
1 child(ren) records did not include address of another individual who might be reached in an emergency.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.222 Records and Reports (2) (C) states: Name, address and telephone number of another individual (friend or relative) who might be reached in an emergency when the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian cannot be reached;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

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Compliance Date
1/6/2020
19 CSR 30-63.040 Background Screening Findings
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
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. —
Compliance
RSMo 210.211.  License required - exceptions - written notice of licensure status, when.
Compliance