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
002284657

Phone
(573) 447-3400

Physical Address
4300 RAINBOW TROUT DR
COLUMBIA
MO 65203-6480

Owner
BRIGHT START ACADEMY, INC.

Mailing Address
112 TRAIL CREEK CT
COTTLEVILLE
MO 63304-7587

Provider/Director
HALL, SHYDEDRA JEANETTE

E-mail Address
columbiawest@mybrightstartacademy.com

Incorporated
Incorporated

Child Care Specialist
CYNTHIA D MADDOX

Age Range
6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

Capacity
132

Facility Type
GROUP HOME AND CENTER

Limitations
32 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS

Inspection Information

Date
12/20/2022

Arrival Time
10:00 AM

Departure Time
11:12 AM

Notice
UNANNOUNCED

Inspection Type
COMPLIANCE MONITORING

Inspection ID
2437892243

Document	Document-Date
APPLICATION	01/18/2019
STAFF SHEET	03/14/2019
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING	03/08/2019
ANNUAL DECLARATION	03/28/2022
EQUIPMENT LIST	03/28/2022
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS	03/28/2022
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION	03/08/2022
SANITATION INSPECTION	02/16/2022

Overlap Start Time	Overlap End Time	Overlap Submit Date
3:30PM	5:30PM	7/26/2016

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 19

Total Children 95

Staff	Child	Class Age	Note
2	8	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Jennifer W and Taylor Davis-O were the staff with the children in Infant A classroom. Children ranged in age from 3 months to 8 months.
2	8	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Amanda E and Aleah C were the staff with the children in the Infant B classroom. Children ranged in age from 7 months to 1 year.
2	8	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Jessica H and Cheyenn S were the staff with the children in the Tiny Tot classroom. The children ranged in age from 16 months to 20 months.
1	4	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Charity R was the staff with the children in the Toddler classroom. The children ranged in age from 18 months to 20 months.
1	7	MIXED	Becca M was the staff with the children in the Prek Red room. The children ranged in age from 2 years to 3 years with 3 children being 2 years of age.
3	25	MIXED	Trenita S, Shelby C and Chrishonaye C were the staff with the children in the PreK Blue room. The children ranged in age from 4 years to 5 years.
4	0	NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE	Additional staff at the facility were: Shydedra H, Kelly V, Kelsie D and Lauren Y.
2	19	PRESCHOOL	Alexandria P and Amanda N were the staff with the children in the PreK Yellow room. The children ranged in age from 3 to 4 years.
2	16	TWO YEAR OLDS	Shannon M and Stacia J were the staff with the children in the PreK Green room. The children were all 2 years of age.

5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration

Compliance

5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process

Compliance

5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

Not Observed

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

Compliance

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 An infant was observed sleeping in a/an swing in the Infant A room. Licensing Rule Reference 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. I states: Sitting devices such as car safety seats, strollers, swings, infant carriers, infant slings, and other sitting devices shall not be used for sleep/nap time. Infants who fall asleep anywhere other than a crib, portable crib, or playpen shall be placed in the crib or playpen for the remainder of their sleep or nap time. Correction Required Infants shall only sleep in a crib, portable crib, or playpen. Correction Verification Corrected on Site Compliance Date 12/20/2022
Violation Outdoor equipment, red storage container, in the toddler playground was not free of pointed parts as evidenced by there was a section broken out of the side creating a jagged pointed part. . Licensing Rule Reference 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (A) states: All outdoor 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 Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair. Correction Verification Corrected on Site Compliance Date 12/20/2022

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

Not Observed

5 CSR 25-500.142 Nighttime Care

Not Observed

5 CSR 25-500.162 Overlap Care of Children

Not Observed

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

Not Observed

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

Not Observed

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