DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

BRIGHT BEGINNING LEARNING CENTER

000408124

(636) 937-8902

1549 W MAIN ST
FESTUS
MO  63028

CLACK ENTERPRISES, INC.



 

STEGALL, AMY CHENELL

BBLCKIDS@SBCGLOBAL.NET

Incorporated

MELISSA JILL SMITH

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

124

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

4 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 12 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

01/19/2023

8:52 AM

11:15 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2439782041


DocumentDocument-Date
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 10/26/2022
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 07/15/1998
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 10/01/1994
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 09/04/1991
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 08/05/1992
SAMPLE FORMS 07/23/1996
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 07/23/1996
DAILY SCHEDULE 07/23/1996
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 01/01/2008
POLICIES 02/25/2008
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 01/20/1994
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 02/13/1997
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 03/25/2013
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 07/01/2018
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 10/24/2022
APPLICATION 11/14/2018
STAFF SHEET 11/01/2018
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 05/16/2012
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 02/25/2008
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 05/04/2016
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 10/06/2008
EQUIPMENT LIST 10/24/2022
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 10/03/2022
SANITATION INSPECTION 11/14/2022
ANNUAL DECLARATION 10/24/2022
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 10/24/2022




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 5
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 9
Total Children 51
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 3 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Tabby Tessmer, Caregiver 3 - 2-6 Month Olds
1 3 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Kayla Branch, Caregiver 3 - 17-22 Month Olds
1 10 MIXED Kensi Wessels, Caregiver 3 - 2 Year Olds 7 - 3 Year Olds
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Amy Stegall, Director
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Angel McIntosh, Cook
1 9 PRESCHOOL Melissa Lamb, Assistant Director/Caregiver 9 - 4 Year Olds
1 9 PRESCHOOL Courtney English, Caregiver 9 - 3 & 4 Year Olds
1 9 PRESCHOOL Teresa Lynn, Caregiver 9 - 3-5 Year Olds
1 8 TWO YEAR OLDS Nicole Anderson, Caregiver 8 - 2 Year Olds

 
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 facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the landscape timber that is where the chain link & tin paneled fence meet on the School Age Playground was splintered.
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 in the Back Room of the I/T Unit, specifically the wall that adjoins the Nap Room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by the paint was chipped off of the wall exposing bare drywall paper.
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
Angela Mcintyre did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (4) (C) states: The center director, group child care home provider, all other caregivers, and those volunteers who are counted in staff/child ratios shall complete safe sleep training described in section (4) of this rule within thirty (30) days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
Correction Required
The department approved safe sleep training must be completed within 30 days of employment or volunteering.

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
The medical examination report and/or the school-age health report form(s) used was not supplied by the department or did not contain all the required information as evidenced by the medical provider put a limitation in the comments section of the medical examination stating that the report was only good for 1 year which was dated 2021.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (2) (E) states: The medical examination report form and the health history report for school-age children shall be supplied by the department or the facility may use its own form if it contains all the information on the department’s form. The School-Age Child Health Report form, revised 2021, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and available by the department athttps://dese.mo.gov/childhood/forms. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.
Correction Required
Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Madison Tate as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (A) states: All persons working in a child care facility in any capacity during child care hours, including volunteers counted in staff/child ratios, shall be in good physical and emotional health with no physical or mental conditions which would interfere with child care responsibilities. These persons shall have a medical examination report, signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of a licensed physician, on file at the facility at the time of initial licensure or within thirty (30) days following employment.
Correction Required
Medical reports shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
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