MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT

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Facility Information

Facility Name
BRIGHT START ACADEMY, INC.

Facility DVN
001768449

Phone
(636) 379-2600

Physical Address
864 HOMEFIELD BLVD
O FALLON
MO 63366

Owner
BRIGHT START ACADEMY, INC.

Mailing Address
112 TRAIL CREEK CT
COTTLEVILLE
MO 63304-7587

Provider/Director
BEHRENS, DEANNA RENEE

E-mail Address
BSAOFALLON@YAHOO.COM

Incorporated
Incorporated

Child Care Specialist
AMY MUSSELMAN

Age Range
6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

Capacity
128

Facility Type
GROUP HOME AND CENTER

Limitations
24 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 40 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS

Inspection Information

Date
12/06/2022

Arrival Time
11:30 AM

Departure Time
12:39 PM

Notice
UNANNOUNCED

Inspection Type
COMPLIANCE MONITORING

Inspection ID
2436593890

Document	Document-Date
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU	05/21/2003
SAMPLE FORMS	05/21/2003
POLICIES	05/22/2003
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
APPLICATION	03/02/2020
ANNUAL DECLARATION	06/10/2022
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING	06/10/2022
EQUIPMENT LIST	06/10/2022
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION	03/21/2022
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN	06/10/2022
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS	06/10/2022
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL	06/10/2022
SANITATION INSPECTION	02/10/2022
STAFF SHEET	06/10/2022

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

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.

Attendance at Time of Inspection

Total Staff 15

Total Children 50

Staff	Child	Class Age	Note
2	7	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	S.M., teacher, and M.L., teacher, were in attendance with seven children, ages 6-months-old to 10-months-old.
2	6	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	K.G., teacher, and S.L., teacher, were in attendance with six children, ages 13-months-old to 15-months-old.
1	4	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	M.W., teacher, was in attendance with four children, ages 12-months-old to 18-months-old.
1	4	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	A.D., teacher, was in attendance with four children, ages 18-months-old to 24-months-old.
3	0	NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE	D.B., Director, B.M., Assistant Director, and C.L., Chef, were in attendance with no children present.
1	7	PRESCHOOL	C.L., teacher, was in attendance with seven children ages 2-years-old to 3-years-old.
1	8	PRESCHOOL	N.S., teacher, was in attendance with eight children, ages 3-years-old to 4-years-old.
2	7	PRESCHOOL	M.F., teacher, was in attendance with seven children, ages 4-years-old to 5-years-old.
2	7	TWO YEAR OLDS	M.B., teacher, and M.L., teacher, were in attendance with seven children, all age 2-years-old.

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 requirements for toilet and handwashing facilities were not met as evidenced by the toilet was not convenient for children's use. Licensing Rule Reference 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 3. states: Toilet and hand washing facilities shall be in working order and convenient for the children's use. Correction Required Bathroom fixtures shall be functional and convenient. Correction Verification Corrected on Site Compliance Date 12/6/2022	violation was corrected on site

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

Violation

	Provider Comments
Violation Furniture/equipment, toilet seat, in Preschool Green was not in good condition as evidenced by paint was chipped on toilet seat.. Licensing Rule Reference 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (A) 1. states: All furniture and equipment shall be constructed safely, in good condition and free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Only lead-free paint shall be used. Correction Required The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required. Correction Verification Corrected on Site Compliance Date 12/6/2022	violation was corrected on site

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

Compliance

5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios

Compliance

5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

Not Observed

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

Not Observed

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

Not Observed

5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

Not Observed

5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

Not Observed

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