DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

LEARNING STAR PRESCHOOL

002022144

(573) 445-2418

4006 W BROADWAY
COLUMBIA
MO  65203-0122

BRIGHT STAR LEARNING CENTER, LLC

4006 W BROADWAY
COLUMBIA
MO  65203-0122

LALLY, MICHELLE MARIE COX

MICHELLE@LEARNINGSTARPRESCHOOL.COM


CYNTHIA D MADDOX

24 MONTHS - 12 YEARS

84

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

LICENSE INCLUDES ADDRESS: 4004 W BROADWAY, COLUMBIA, MO; 4004 W BROADWAY: 32 CAPACITY; 4006 W BROADWAY: 52 CAPACITY
 
Inspection Information

03/07/2023

9:40 AM

10:43 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2442547756


DocumentDocument-Date
SAMPLE FORMS 08/02/2012
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 08/03/2012
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 08/03/2012
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 06/12/2012
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 08/01/2012
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 08/01/2012
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 07/16/2012
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 07/11/2012
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 07/11/2012
DAILY SCHEDULE 08/01/2012
POLICIES 06/12/2012
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 06/12/2012
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 06/22/2012
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 10/21/2012
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 10/21/2010
OWNER/PROVIDER REFERENCES 01/11/2011
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 10/21/2010
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 10/21/2010
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 10/21/2010
APPLICATION 05/09/2018
STAFF SHEET 06/08/2018
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 04/12/2021
SANITATION INSPECTION 05/23/2022
EQUIPMENT LIST 07/14/2022
ANNUAL DECLARATION 07/06/2022
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 07/14/2022




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.
Attendance at Time of Inspection
Total Staff 10
Total Children 47
StaffChildClass AgeNote
3 19 MIXED Carla Hopsecker, Anya Caro and Elizabeth Myers were the staff with the children. Children ranged in age from 4 years to 5 years.
2 12 MIXED Ashley Ramirez and Anna Gurgle were the staff with the children. Children ranged in age from 2 to 3 years with 6 children being 2 years of age.
3 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Additional staff: Michelle Lally (director) Christy Smith (asst. director) and Nick Smith (kitchen).
2 16 PRESCHOOL Hannah Scheperle and Kayley Huble were the staff with the children. Children ranged in age from 3 to 4 years.

 
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence had openings large enough for a child to crawl or fall through - the openings measured up to 6 inches when the bottom of the fence is pulled up. The director was able to fix the issue by attaching the bottom of the fence to a timber that runs the length of the section of fence.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 1. states: A fenced outdoor play area shall be available on or adjoining the day care property. The play area shall be located so it is convenient and the children can gain access to it without hazard. For facilities initially licensed after the effective date of these rules or for the installation of new fences in existing facilities, the fence shall be at least forty-two inches (42") high. An outdoor play area used exclusively for school-age children shall not be required to have a fence. Fences shall be constructed to prevent children from crawling or falling through or becoming entrapped.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
3/7/2023
Violation
The walls located in the bathroom in the 4/5 classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by there was a half dollar size hole in the wall next to the mirror. The director was able to fix the hole during the inspection by attaching a outlet cover plate to the wall covering the hole and creating a cleanable hole free 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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
3/7/2023
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
Not Observed
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
Not Observed
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
Not Observed
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