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

02/06/2023

N/A

N/A

N/A

COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION

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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: 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.

 
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 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
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Compliance Date
2/6/2023
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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Compliance
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
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
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Compliance Date
1/13/2023
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