DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

BRIGHT STARS LEARNING ACADEMY, LLC

002664826

(573) 772-5044

331 N MAIN ST
POPLAR BLUFF
MO  63901-5154

BRIGHT STARS LEARNING ACADEMY, LLC

273 HUNTER RD
POPLAR BLUFF
MO  63901-7486

MCCAIN, CELINA

bslacademy@outlook.com


BRITTANY HECHT

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

70

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

4 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 4 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

11/01/2023

N/A

N/A

N/A

COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION

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DocumentDocument-Date
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 07/27/2021
SAMPLE FORMS 09/01/2021
POLICIES 03/10/2022
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 03/10/2022
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 03/10/2022
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 03/10/2022
DAILY SCHEDULE 09/01/2021
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 02/17/2022
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 05/08/2022
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 05/08/2022
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 02/09/2022
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 02/09/2022
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 02/17/2022
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 05/08/2022
LICENSING ORIENTATION 07/11/2019
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 02/17/2022
APPLICATION 01/05/2022
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 05/08/2022
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 03/10/2022
EQUIPMENT LIST 10/27/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 04/28/2023
ANNUAL DECLARATION 04/28/2023
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 03/30/2023
SANITATION INSPECTION 04/14/2023




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance 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.

Compliance List
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 larger than 9 inches. The area could be pushed all the way back.
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.

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Compliance Date
10/25/2023
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the railing a the top of the ramp along the right side was not secured. There were exposed screws and nails.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 4. states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

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Compliance Date
10/25/2023
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by there was paint peeling on the side of the building near the playground entrance that was in the children's reach.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 4. states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

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Compliance Date
10/25/2023
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by there were 2 loose boards on the ramp leading to the playground.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 4. states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

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Compliance Date
10/25/2023
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility did not meet requirements for blocks, construction and transportations toys. The facility needed an additional 1 items in this category.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (2) (B) 2. A. states: Blocks, construction and transportation toys;
Correction Required
The facility shall provide appropriate equipment for children as required.

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Compliance Date
10/27/2023
Violation
The facility did not meet requirements for manipulatives. The facility needed an additional 2 items in this category.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (2) (B) 2. B. states: Manipulatives;
Correction Required
The facility shall provide appropriate equipment for children as required.

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Compliance Date
10/27/2023
Violation
The facility did not meet requirements for dramatic and housekeeping play. The facility needed an additional 6 items in this category.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (2) (B) 2. G. states: Dramatic and housekeeping play; and
Correction Required
The facility shall provide appropriate equipment for children as required.

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Compliance Date
10/27/2023
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation was not on file for the following staff: Westeria Oetjen.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (L) states: The child care provider shall ensure that documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation is maintained and on file for review by the department.
Correction Required
Documentation of caregiver completion of the facility orientation shall be maintained and on file for review by the department as required.

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Compliance Date
10/27/2023
Violation
The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2022, the staff listed need the following information: Kayshawn Hopkins needs 4 hours, Ashley Matlock needs 6 hours, McKenna Sandage needs 8 hours.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (A) states: The center director, group child care home provider, all other caregivers, and those volunteers who are counted in staff/child ratios shall obtain at least twelve (12) clock hours of child-care related training during each calendar year. Clock hour training shall be approved by the department.
Correction Required
Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

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Compliance Date
11/1/2023
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 Westeria Oetjen and Kierra Mcain 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.

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Compliance Date
11/1/2023
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
4 child(ren) records did not include address of another individual who might be reached in an emergency.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (C) states: Name, address and telephone number of another individual (friend or relative) who might be reached in an emergency when the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian cannot be reached;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

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Compliance Date
10/27/2023
Violation
4 child(ren) records did not include telephone number of family physician or hospital.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (D) states: Name and phone number of the family physician, hospital, or both, to be used in an emergency;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

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Compliance Date
10/27/2023
Violation
2 child(ren) records did not include field trip and transportation authorization.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (F) states: Field trip and transportation authorization.
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

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Compliance Date
10/27/2023
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