DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

BRIGHTSTAR PRESCHOOL ACADEMY

002674968

(314) 733-5250

8525 NATURAL BRIDGE RD
ST LOUIS
MO  63121-4545

L.D.R. EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, INC.



 

RICE, DAPHNE MICHELLE

victoryLDR@yahoo.com

Incorporated

PATRICK OMALLEY

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

60

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

6 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

12/08/2022

10:15 AM

10:59 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2436846198


DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 03/05/2018
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 05/02/2018
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 05/02/2018
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 05/02/2018
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 05/02/2018
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 05/02/2018
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 05/02/2018
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 05/02/2018
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 05/02/2018
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 05/02/2018
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 05/02/2018
DAILY SCHEDULE 05/10/2018
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 05/25/2018
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 05/31/2018
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 05/25/2018
POLICIES 05/25/2018
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 12/18/2020
EQUIPMENT LIST 08/09/2022
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 05/04/2022
SANITATION INSPECTION 04/23/2021
STAFF SHEET 08/09/2022
ANNUAL DECLARATION 08/09/2022

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  4:00PM   5:00PM   6/1/2018
  7:00AM   8:00AM   6/1/2018



Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 4
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 4
Total Children 30
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 3 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Teacher AP was present with three children ages 7-months-old to 12-months-old.
1 9 MIXED Teacher BW was present with nine children ages 3-years-old to 6-years-old.
1 10 PRESCHOOL Assistant director FD was present with ten children ages 3-years-old to 4-years-old.
1 8 TWO YEAR OLDS Teacher JR was present with eight children aged 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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The annual sanitation inspection was not approved.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (B) states: Evidence of compliance with local, state, or both, sanitation requirements.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual sanitation requirements.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The walls located in the infant room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by a hole behind the internal door.
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 walls located in the school age room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint & plaster on the western wall.
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The requirements for first aid/CPR were not met as evidenced by there was no documentation on file showing completion of age-appropriate first aid certification for the requested/licensed capacity.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (T) states: The licensee shall have documentation on file at the facility of current certification in age-appropriate first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training for a sufficient number of child care staff to ensure that there is one (1) caregiver at the facility for every twenty (20) children in the licensed capacity. At least one (1) caregiver with current certification in age-appropriate first aid and CPR must be on site at all times when children are present. The training shall be certified by a nationally-recognized organization, such as the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or an equivalent certification, include an in-person skills assessment, and be approved by the department.
Correction Required
Required age-appropriate certification in first aid/CPR shall be on file, with at least one caregiver with certification on site.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Child's medical examination report did not contain evidence that child’s current health is satisfactory for participation in a child care program.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 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 child care program.
Correction Required
Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
11/22/2022
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
Not Observed
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
Compliance
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