DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

BRIGHT HORIZONS AT RESEARCH MEDICAL CENTER

001767780

(816) 276-4888

2316 E MEYER BLVD
KANSAS CITY
MO  64132-1136

BRIGHT HORIZONS CHILDREN'S CENTERS LLC



 

DODD, JENNIFER DYAN

researchmedical@brighthorizons.com


BIONICA D SMITHJACKSON

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

132

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

48 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 24 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 84 FULL DAY PRESCHOOL CHILDREN
 
Inspection Information

06/29/2023

9:00 AM

12:25 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2449894356


DocumentDocument-Date
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 06/25/2003
SAMPLE FORMS 06/18/2003
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 04/22/2011
POLICIES 06/18/2003
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 06/18/2003
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 06/18/2003
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 04/09/2010
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 04/09/2010
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 03/28/2003
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 06/18/2003
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 06/18/2003
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 09/30/1997
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 09/30/1997
DAILY SCHEDULE 06/18/2003
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 06/18/2003
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 10/18/2013
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 04/27/2018
APPLICATION 04/08/2019
STAFF SHEET 04/08/2019
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 06/27/2023
EQUIPMENT LIST 05/25/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 05/25/2023
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 04/05/2023
ANNUAL DECLARATION 05/25/2023
SANITATION INSPECTION 04/03/2023




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 9
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 74
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 3 INFANTS AND TODDLERS caregiver Katherine Kershaw with three children under 12-months
1 3 INFANTS AND TODDLERS caregiver Glynis Floyd with three children under 24-months
1 3 INFANTS AND TODDLERS caregiver Emilie Njorge with three children under 12 months
2 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS caregivers Tonea McSwain and Asti Barksdale with four children under 24-months
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS caregivers Cajaun Irvin and Kim Rice with eight children 12 months and under
3 7 MIXED caregivers Angel Lee, Jana Rizzo, and Regina Lucas with seven children, one 2-years-old and six under 24-months
2 9 MIXED caregivers Cynthia Foss and Rameshia Charles with nine children, eight 2-years-old and one 3-years-old
2 12 MIXED caregivers April Wilson and Regina Lucas with twelve children, three 2-years-old and nine 3-years-old
5 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE director Jennifer Dodd and staff Andrea Newson, Tashay Campbell, Monette Smith and Misty Washburn with no children
2 18 PRESCHOOL caregivers Michele Goetz and Sawyer Jones with eighteen children, all 3-to-5-years-old
2 7 PRESCHOOL caregivers Regina Lucas and Penny Wilson with seven children, all 5-years-old

 
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 floors located in rooms 1, 8 and 9 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by tape on carpet, missing floor tile and overly dirty carpet.
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

Violation
The walls located rooms 1, 2 & 8, 3, 5 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by window and trim near changing area dirty, dirty back door, paint chipping, missing soap dispenser.
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

Violation
The ceilings located all rooms was/were not clean as evidenced by dusty vents, fans, and stained tile in rooms, 1, 7, and 10.
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Furniture/equipment, leather couches, in rooms 3 and 9 was not in good condition as evidenced by torn.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (A) 1. states: All furniture and 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
The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Outdoor equipment, balls, houses, push toys, basketball goal, in large and toddler playground was not in good condition as evidenced by flat, dirty/broken, goals missing nets.
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
6/29/2023
Violation
Outdoor equipment, trikes, in toddler playground was not in good condition as evidenced by rusting.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Furniture/equipment, cabinet and counter top, in between rooms 1 and 2 was not in good condition as evidenced by wood wearing and chipped laminate.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (A) 1. states: All furniture and 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
The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Furniture/equipment, dresser and changing table, in room 4 was not in good condition as evidenced by wood wearing and bottom dirty .
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (A) 1. states: All furniture and 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
The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: Grace Scarbrough and Ricee Rice
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (K) . states: The child care provider shall ensure that within seven (7) days of employment or volunteering, and before being left alone with children, that caregivers employed on or after August 30, 2019, receive a facility orientation. The facility orientation shall include:
Correction Required
The facility shall ensure that a facility orientation occurs within 7 days of employment or volunteering and before caregivers are left alone with children.

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
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Rameshia Charles, Michele Goetz, Katherine Kershaw, Kristine Lindsey, Regina Lucas, Kim Rice, Jana Rizzo 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
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
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