DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

BRIGHTON MONTESSORI, LLC

002636599

(816) 455-1175

5026 N BRIGHTON AVE
KANSAS CITY
MO  64119-3742

BRIGHTON MONTESSORI, LLC

30002 38TH ST
GRAIN VALLEY
MO  64029-8384

HAAG, CARA L

cara.montessori3@gmail.com


BIONICA D SMITHJACKSON

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

156

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

20 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 8 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

10/05/2022

11:00 AM

2:06 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2432689613


DocumentDocument-Date
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 12/23/2016
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 12/23/2016
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 12/23/2016
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 12/23/2016
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 04/06/2017
DAILY SCHEDULE 03/16/2017
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 04/06/2017
SAMPLE FORMS 03/16/2017
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 03/10/2017
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 03/10/2017
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 01/27/2017
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 03/02/2017
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 04/27/2017
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 03/10/2017
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 03/10/2017
APPLICATION 11/20/2018
STAFF SHEET 02/13/2019
POLICIES 02/13/2019
ANNUAL DECLARATION 02/10/2022
EQUIPMENT LIST 02/10/2022
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 03/02/2022
SANITATION INSPECTION 12/13/2021
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 02/10/2022




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 6
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 11
Total Children 59
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS caregivers KM and JS with seven children, all under 24 months
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS caregivers JH and LM with six children, 5 months-to-15 months
1 11 MIXED caregiver DA with eleven children, three school age, and eight 4 years-5-years-old
2 15 MIXED caregivers KK and RC with fifteen children, thirteen 2-years-old and two 3-years-old
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE director CH and cook JT with no children
1 10 PRESCHOOL RE with ten children, all 3-years-to-4-years
1 10 PRESCHOOL caregiver DS with ten children, all 3-years-to-4-years

 
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The walls located pre-k, two's and primary-2 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 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.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by broken and gapping fence boards .
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 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

Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by broken board on picnic table bench.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 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

Violation
The walls located pre-k room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by hole .
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 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.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 11 children, ages 4yrs-5yrs, were cared for by 1 caregiver(s).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios (1) (E) states: Mixed Age Groups Two Years (2) and Up. Groups composed of mixed ages of children two (2) years of age and older shall have no less than one (1) adult to ten (10) children with a maximum of four (4) two (2)-year olds. When there are more than four (4) two (2)-year olds in a mixed group, the staff/child ratio shall be no less than one (1) adult to eight (8) children.
Correction Required
Correct staff/child ratios shall be maintained.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.142 Nighttime Care
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.162 Overlap Care of Children
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.172 Emergency School Closings
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports
Compliance
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for RC.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (1) states: Prior to the employment or presence of a child care staff member in a licensed, regulated, or registered child care facility not exempted by section 210.1080.13, RSMo, the child care provider shall request the results of a criminal background check for such child care staff member from the department.
Correction Required
Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-600.040 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