DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

BRIGHTON MONTESSORI, LLC

002636599

(816) 455-1175

5026 N BRIGHTON AVE
KANSAS CITY
MO  64119-3742

BRIGHTON MONTESSORI, LLC

30002 38TH ST
GRAIN VALLEY
MO  64029-8384

TUCKER, ELLEN MARIE

ellen.montessori3@gmail.com


BIONICA D SMITHJACKSON

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

156

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

20 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 8 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

09/18/2023

11:54 AM

1:17 PM

ANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2454843569


DocumentDocument-Date
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 02/23/2023
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 12/23/2016
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 12/23/2016
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 12/23/2016
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 04/06/2017
DAILY SCHEDULE 03/16/2017
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 04/06/2017
SAMPLE FORMS 03/16/2017
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 03/10/2017
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 03/10/2017
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 01/27/2017
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 03/02/2017
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 04/27/2017
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 03/10/2017
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 03/10/2017
APPLICATION 11/20/2018
STAFF SHEET 02/13/2019
POLICIES 02/13/2019
ANNUAL DECLARATION 02/23/2023
EQUIPMENT LIST 02/23/2023
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 01/24/2023
SANITATION INSPECTION 04/04/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 04/04/2023




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 8
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 14
Total Children 51
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 5 INFANTS AND TODDLERS caregivers Rayna McNally and Grace Tucker with five children under 12-months
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS caregivers Jennifer Sears and Ronica Welsin with six children under 24-months
3 14 MIXED caregivers Rebecca Christus, Courtney Dykes and Jacelyn Villazon with fourteen children, thirteen 2-years-old and one 3-years-old
2 13 MIXED caregivers Rachelle Evans and Gabriel Speers with thirteen children, one 2-years-old and twelve 3-to-4-years-old
3 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE director Ellen Tucker and staff Liz Stickley and Jessica Henson with no children
2 13 PRESCHOOL caregivers Melissa Diva and Donna Ackerman with thirteen children, all 3-to-5-years-old

 
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Posting requirements were not met as evidenced by the license was not posted near the entrance.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process (12) states: Once granted, the license shall be posted near the entrance of the facility where it may be seen easily by parents or others who visit.
Correction Required
The official license shall be posted.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The name, address and telephone number of the owner(s) was not prominently posted near the license.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process (13) (B) states: Facility owner(s);
Correction Required
The name, address, and phone number of the owner shall be posted near the license.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The name, address and telephone number of the member(s) was not prominently posted near the license.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process (13) (D) states: All manager(s) and/or member(s).
Correction Required
The name, address, and phone number of the LLC member(s) or LLC manager(s) shall be posted near the license.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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 ceilings located in infants and 3-to-4 year old room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by small hole near vent and light fixture and dusty vent.
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 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 that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured 4 inches.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The floors located in 2-year old room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by tape peeling off floor.
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, drawers/cabinets, in kitchen was not in good condition as evidenced by broken drawer and drawer handle, some cabinets and drawers needing to be cleaned.
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, shelf, in pre-k room was not in good condition as evidenced by sticky residue.
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
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
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
Not Observed
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