DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

BRIGHT START ACADEMY, INC.

002400619

(573) 447-0005

3250 BEARFIELD
COLUMBIA
MO  65201

BRIGHT START ACADEMY, INC.

112 TRAIL CREEK CT
COTTLEVILLE
MO  63304-7587

PURDY, MARY MICHELLE

bsabearfield@yahoo.com

Incorporated

LU A GAINES

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

148

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

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

01/12/2023

11:00 AM

1:18 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2438980054


DocumentDocument-Date
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 07/17/2013
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 06/17/2013
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 06/21/2013
DAILY SCHEDULE 06/21/2013
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 06/17/2013
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 07/19/2013
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 03/01/2013
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 03/01/2013
POLICIES 07/17/2013
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 08/02/1995
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 04/29/2019
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 05/15/2019
APPLICATION 04/26/2019
STAFF SHEET 05/15/2019
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 05/15/2019
LICENSING ORIENTATION 03/01/2013
SAMPLE FORMS 03/01/2013
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 04/26/2019
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 08/02/1995
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 08/02/1995
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 08/02/1995
EQUIPMENT LIST 05/31/2022
SANITATION INSPECTION 03/22/2022
ANNUAL DECLARATION 05/31/2022
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 05/31/2022
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 07/27/2022




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 2
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 23
Total Children 112
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Staff Salem Cherokeekaine present with children ages 4 months - 11 months old.
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Staff Kaitlyn Atwell and Abby Latham present with children ages 5 months - 10 months old.
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Staff Adah Siegel and Chase Crane present with children ages 11 months - 16 months old.
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Staff Josie Nichols and Ellyssa Barr present with children ages 11 months - 21 months old.
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Staff Cassidy Arnold and Shauna Sturdy present with children ages 16 months - 23 months old.
2 19 MIXED Staff Krisia Lovato and Holly Jarboe present with children ages 4 - 5 year old.
3 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Staff Michelle Purdy, Helana Brown and Sara Koenig present.
2 8 PRESCHOOL Staff Samantha Wren present with children ages 3 years - 4 years old.
1 6 PRESCHOOL Staff Ashley Lynch present with all 3 year olds.
2 15 PRESCHOOL Staff Maria Comstock and Aree Quarles present with all 3 year olds.
2 13 TWO YEAR OLDS Staff Maddison Dimick and Ashley Wehmeyer present.
2 16 TWO YEAR OLDS Staff Katie Morris and Mariela Gomez present.

 
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Not Observed
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Flooring did not meet requirements as evidenced by flooring was not made of tile, linoleum or wood. The flooring material is covered by an area rug that cannot be laundered daily located in the Toddlers room..
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (B) 2. B. (VI) states: Floors shall be tile, linoleum or wood and shall be mopped and sanitized daily. Washable area rugs that are laundered daily may be used. Centers initially licensed after the effective date of these rules or facilities adding new infant/toddler space shall not use carpet;
Correction Required
Floors shall be made of approved materials; floor coverings and rugs cleaned and sanitized as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
1/12/2023
Violation
The walls located in the infant toddler green room and the preschool purple room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by peeling paint under the window sill and under the white board.
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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Not Observed
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
Compliance
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The provider did not supply and serve food according to the Meal and Snack Food Chart as evidenced by Bread was not served with lunch..
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service (1) (A) states: The provider shall supply and serve nourishing food according to the Meal and Snack Food Chart provided in this rule.
Correction Required
Nourishing food shall be provided as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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. —
Not Observed
RSMo 210.211.  License required - exceptions - written notice of licensure status, when.
Compliance