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 STE 220
BALLWIN
MO  63011-2403

BRILLIANT BEGINNINGS ACADEMY, LLC



 

DODD-EHLERT, POLLY ANN

brilliantbeginningsacademy@gmail.com


LAURA WILMESHER

BIRTH - 6 YEARS

139

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

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

01/05/2021

12:40 PM

2:24 PM

UNANNOUNCED

SUPPLEMENTAL

2390718610


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 05/27/2020
SANITATION INSPECTION 06/17/2019
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: 1
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 18
Total Children 73
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 5 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Bethany Bleeker and Kathleen Long (assistant director) with children age 20-22 months.
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Jordan Ford with children age one year.
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Robin Benda and Penny Newton with children under 12 months.
2 10 MIXED Katie Heubel and Angela Johnston with children age 2-3 years.
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Destini Burns (LLC managing member) arrived at approximately 1:03 PM.
3 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Katie Fox (LLC managing member), Kathleen Long (assistant director), and Noreen Malite (acting director) present.
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Alli Snyder present but on break in the staff break room.
2 11 PRESCHOOL Serena Jimenez and Jennifer Smith with children age 3-4 years.
1 8 PRESCHOOL Rebecca DuPree with children age 4-5 years.
1 10 PRESCHOOL Karmecita Trindade with children age 4-5 years.
1 11 SCHOOL AGE Monica Ethridge with children age 5-6 years.
1 7 TWO YEAR OLDS Kristen Dahm with children age two years.

 
19 CSR 30-62.032 Organization and Administration
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.042 Initial Licensing Information
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.052 Annual Requirements
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The requirements for sleeping materials were not met as evidenced by two children 12 months or older, who nap or sleep, did not have a blanket.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1. A. states: An individual cot or bed shall be provided for each child who naps or sleeps. An individually assigned sheet and blanket shall be provided for each child twelve (12) months and older who naps or sleeps. Upper levels of bunk beds shall not be used.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide sleeping equipment and bedding as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Caregiver-child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by five children ages 20-22 months were cared for by one caregiver(s).
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.112 Staff/Child Ratios (1) (A) states: Birth Through Two (2) Years. Groups composed of mixed ages through two (2)- years shall have no less than one (1) adult to four (4) children, with no more than eight (8) children in a group;
Correction Required
Correct caregiver-child ratios and group size shall be maintained.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
1/5/2021
19 CSR 30-62.122 Medical Examination Reports
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.142 Nighttime Care
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.152 Hourly Care Facilities
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.162 Overlap Care of Children
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.172 Emergency School Closings
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.182 Child Care Program
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.192 Health Care
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.202 Nutrition and Food Service
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.212 Transportation and Field Trips
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.222 Records and Reports
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-63.020 General Requirements
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-63.040 Background Screening Findings
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. —
Not Observed
RSMo 210.211.  License required - exceptions - written notice of licensure status, when.
Not Observed