DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

BRIGHT START ACADEMY, INC.

001768449

(636) 379-2600

864 HOMEFIELD BLVD
O FALLON
MO  63366

BRIGHT START ACADEMY, INC.

112 TRAIL CREEK CT
COTTLEVILLE
MO  63304-7587

BRANSCUM, DAWN RENEE

BSAOFALLON@YAHOO.COM

Incorporated

GREEN, JOYCE E

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

128

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

24 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 40 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

01/13/2021

9:30 AM

1:52 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2391351837


DocumentDocument-Date
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 05/21/2003
SAMPLE FORMS 05/21/2003
POLICIES 05/22/2003
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 06/30/2010
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 06/30/2008
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 05/22/2003
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 03/10/2003
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 05/22/2003
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 04/05/2013
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 03/10/2003
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 03/10/2003
DAILY SCHEDULE 05/22/2003
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 05/22/2003
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 05/22/2003
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 05/20/2016
APPLICATION 03/02/2020
EQUIPMENT LIST 07/31/2020
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 06/04/2020
STAFF SHEET 07/31/2020
SANITATION INSPECTION 03/10/2020

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  3:30PM   5:30PM   10/10/2018



Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 21
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 70
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Michelle Modde, teacher, and Megan Fedak, teacher, were present with 8 infants (6 weeks to 11 months.
1 3 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Jennifer Williamson, program administrator, was present with 3 infants (all 12 months).
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Rylee Dixon, teacher, and Joanie Snyder, teacher, were present with 7 toddlers (ages 15 months to 16 months). Ms. Snyder was filling in for Stephanie Murvai, who was on break.
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Victoria Newhouse, teacher, and Hannah Richard, teacher, were present with 8 toddlers (ages 16 months -23 months).
2 14 MIXED Amber Wisely, teacher, and Brenna Young, teacher, were present with 14 children ( 13 two year olds and 1 three year old).
3 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Rebecca Schade, Area Manager, Dawn Branscum, director, and Jenna Starr, cook, were present with no children.
2 13 PRESCHOOL Nazli Swati, teacher, and Christina Newhouse, teacher, were present with 13 children (12 children ages 4-5 and 1 six year old.
2 17 PRESCHOOL Joanie Snyder, teacher, and Brittany Mesenbrink, teacher, were present with 17 children (2 two year olds, 13 three year olds and 2 four year olds). Ms. Sndyer was relieving Katelynn Hammett.

 
19 CSR 30-62.032 Organization and Administration
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.042 Initial Licensing Information
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.052 Annual Requirements
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by standing water being found in two separate tubs in the outside infant/toddler play area.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 4. states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

The tubs of water have been emptied and stored in a location that will now allow them to fill up with water. We have developed a playground safety checklist to ensure they are safe.
Violation
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by an unlocked utility closet across from Room 5.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 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
1/13/2021
Cabinet was locked immediately during the site visit.
Violation
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by a racetrack rug located in the Room 8 was loose and could cause a tripping hazard..
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 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
1/13/2021
Nonslip tape has been placed under rug to prevent the rug from moving and creating a tripping hazard.
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by a nail was found on the sidewalk of the infant/toddler outside play area.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 4. states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
1/13/2021
Nail was discarded, and playground is inspected daily for any other debris.
19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by the disaster and tornado drill record was not available on the premises.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety (2) (F) states: Child care staff shall conduct at least one (1) fire drill each month and a disaster drill at least every three (3) months. The disaster drills shall include tornado drills. The provider shall maintain a written record at the facility of the date, type of drill, time required to evacuate the building, and number of children present during the drill.
Correction Required
Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

A copy of our Fire drill and emergency evacuation log has been submitted with our response and is available at any given time.
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
The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. The staff listed need the following information: Jenna Starr (1 hour) and Amber Wiseley (6.5 hours)..
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.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Amber Wisely had her training completed but was not entered into Open. Jenna Star had all training completed but there was an error with adding it to Open.
Violation
The facility did not meet requirements for a criminal background check. Results were not on file for the following staff member(s): Cynthia Jackson, Joanie Snyder and Brenna Young.
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.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

All requests for fingerprint had been submitted. We have since resubmitted and received the results back for teachers.
Violation
A facility orientation was not documented and available for review for all caregivers. The following staff need documentation of a facility orientation: Hannah Richard, Krystal Robertson and Joanie Snyder..
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.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

All mentioned staff completed the initial orientation training within their first three days of hire. We have reviewed all content in the orientation and have added the document to the staff member’s file.
Violation
Brenna Young did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel (4) (C) states: The center director, group child care home provider, all other caregivers, and those volunteers who are counted in staff/child ratios shall complete safe sleep training described in section (4) of this rule within thirty (30) days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
Correction Required
The department approved safe sleep training must be completed within 30 days of employment or volunteering.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Brenna did previously work in child care facilities so did complete her Safe Sleep training previously, she was unable to get her certificate transferred so she completed it with our company on January 15, 2021.
19 CSR 30-62.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.122 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Kyla Mansel, Hannah Richard, Joanie Snyder and Brenna Young as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (A) states: All persons working in a day care facility in any capacity during child care hours, including volunteers counted in staff/child ratios, shall be in good physical and emotional health with no physical or mental conditions which would interfere with child care responsibilities. These persons shall have a medical examination report, signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of a licensed physician, on file at the facility at the time of initial licensure or within thirty (30) days following employment.
Correction Required
Medical reports shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Due to Covid it has been difficult to have wellness physicals scheduled for all new staff within the timeframe that is given. At this time all staff have been scheduled for all needed physicals.
Violation
A medical examination report did not include a completed Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form for Cynthia Jackson, Kyla Mansel, Brittany Mesenbrink, Hannah Richard, Krystal Robertson, Joanie Snyder, Jennifer Williamson and Brenna Young.
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

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Brittany Mesenbrink, Joanie Synder, and Jennifer Williamson had a negative TB test on file, but was not on the risk assessment form. All staff have been scheduled to receive the TB tests on the correct form.
Violation
Child's medical examination report did not contain evidence that child’s current health is satisfactory for participation in a day care program.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.122 Medical Examination Reports (2) (B) states: The examination report shall determine if a child's medical history and current state of health is satisfactory participation in a day care program.
Correction Required
Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Child’s medical examination report has been filled out correctly and placed in the child’s file.
19 CSR 30-62.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Written permission was not on file for field trips.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 6. states: Permission for field trips, transportation to and from school and other transportation;
Correction Required
Written permission for field and transportation shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Page 2 of child’s enrollment form has been updated and all signatures and initials have been recorded
Violation
The provider did not have parental acknowledgement on file indicating the parent received a copy of the provider's policies.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 8. A. states: They have received a copy of the provider's policies pertaining to the admission, care and discharge of children;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Page 2 of child’s enrollment form has been updated and all signatures and initials have been recorded
Violation
The provider did not have parental acknowledgement on file indicating the parent has been informed that Licensing Rules for Group Day Care Homes and Child Day Care Centers in Missouri are available for review.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 8. B. states: They have been informed that the Licensing Rules for Group Day Care Homes and Child Day Care Centers in Missouri are available in the facility for their review;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Page 2 of child’s enrollment form has been updated and all signatures and initials have been recorded
Violation
The provider did not have parental acknowledgement on file indicating the parent and provider have agreed on a plan for continuing communication.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 8. C. states: They and the provider have agreed on a plan for continuing communication regarding the child's development, behavior and individual needs;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Page 2 of child’s enrollment form has been updated and all signatures and initials have been recorded
Violation
The provider did not have parental acknowledgement on file indicating the parent understands and agrees that the child may not be accepted for care when ill.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 8. D. states: They understand and agree that the child may not be accepted for care when ill.
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Page 2 of child’s enrollment form has been updated and all signatures and initials have been recorded
Violation
The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by one child(s) file(s) did not have the parental acknowledgement they have been notified that they may request whether there are children for whom an immunization exemption has been filed for currently enrolled in or attending the facility.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 8. F. states: They have been notified that they may request notice at initial enrollment in or attendance at the facility or upon request of whether there are children for whom an immunization exemption has been filed currently enrolled in or attending the facility
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as requested.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Page 2 of child’s enrollment form has been updated and all signatures and initials have been recorded
Violation
Written permission was not on file for other transportation.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 6. states: Permission for field trips, transportation to and from school and other transportation;
Correction Required
Written permission for field and transportation shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Parent has initialed all required statements on page 2 of enrollment form.
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
One child(ren) records did not include work schedule 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.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

The parent/guardian’s information has been updated on page 1 of the enrollment form.
Violation
One child(ren) records did not include name of family physician or hospital.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.222 Records and Reports (2) (D) states: Name and phone number of the family physician, hospital, or both, to be used in an emergency;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

The family physician and hospital preference has been updated on page 2 of the enrollment form.
Violation
One child(ren) records did not include employers' address 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.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

All phone numbers including work numbers have been updated.
Violation
One 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.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

All phone numbers including work numbers have been updated.
Violation
One child(ren) records did not include telephone number of family physician or hospital.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.222 Records and Reports (2) (D) states: Name and phone number of the family physician, hospital, or both, to be used in an emergency;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

The family physician and hospital information has been updated on page 2 of child’s enrollment form.
19 CSR 30-63.020 General Requirements
Compliance
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. —
Compliance
RSMo 210.211.  License required - exceptions - written notice of licensure status, when.
Compliance