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

07/24/2023

10:25 AM

12:49 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2455920524


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: 2
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 12
Total Children 54
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 3 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Kaitlyn Pinkley, Caregiver 3 - 8-12 Month Olds
1 3 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Kayla Branch, Caregiver 3 - 13-23 Month Olds
2 9 MIXED Melissa Lamb, caregiver Brian Styles, Premier Entertainment (Magian/Balloon Artist) 8 - 4 Year Olds 1 - 8 Year Old
1 6 MIXED Julie Maulding, Caregiver 3 - 2 Year Olds 3 - 3 Year Olds
1 8 MIXED Kensi Wessels, Caregiver 1 - 2 Year Old 7 - 3 & 4 Year Olds
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Nicole Anderson, Caregiver (In the Office on Break.)
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Candace Siebert, Cook
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Barb Clack, Board President
1 9 PRESCHOOL Tabby Tessmer, Caregiver 9 - 3 & 4 Year Olds
1 8 SCHOOL AGE Kylie Bell, Caregiver 8 - 5-9 Year Olds
1 8 SCHOOL AGE Teresa Lynn, Caregiver 8 - 5-11 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 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 5.5 inches where the fence had moved away from the railroad ties on the School-Age Playground.
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 premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by the light cover in the School-Age Classroom was cracked.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (A) states: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.
Correction Required
The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.

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
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
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