DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

BRIGHTON LEARNING CENTER INC

002960041

(816) 436-2290

7260 NE ANTIOCH RD
KANSAS CITY
MO  64119-1426

BRIGHTON LEARNING CENTER INC

7227 N EUCLID AVE
GLADSTONE
MO  64118-2368

JONES, ALECIA MICHELLE

BRIGHTONLEARNINGCENTERKC@GMAIL.COM

Incorporated

CRYSTAL HEISER

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

68

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

22 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

03/18/2024

4:08 PM

4:08 PM

UNANNOUNCED

SUPPLEMENTAL

2466464548


DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 08/25/2022
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 01/03/2023
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 01/03/2023
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 01/03/2023
DAILY SCHEDULE 09/19/2022
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 12/21/2022
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 01/04/2023
LICENSING ORIENTATION 12/22/2022
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 09/19/2022
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 09/19/2022
POLICIES 09/19/2022
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 09/19/2022
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 01/03/2023
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 09/19/2022
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 09/19/2022
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 01/11/2023
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 01/09/2023
EQUIPMENT LIST 12/07/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 11/30/2023
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 08/14/2023
SANITATION INSPECTION 10/07/2023
ANNUAL DECLARATION 11/14/2023




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

Compliance List
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Not Observed
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's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by black ground covering exposed, causing a tripping hazard.
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
12/20/2023
Violation
The walls located in common area and 2-year old room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by hole in wall, dusty vent, missing door knob on bathroom door.
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.

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Compliance Date
3/18/2024
Violation
The ceilings located in infant room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by missing ceiling tile.
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.

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Compliance Date
3/18/2024
Violation
The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that missing outlet covers throughout center.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (G) states: Protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets shall be used in areas accessible to the children.
Correction Required
The facility shall use outlet covers or twist-lock outlets as required.

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Compliance Date
12/21/2023
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
A child was on a cot; no parental permission was on file.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. B. states: With written parental consent on file, cots may be used for napping or sleeping for toddlers twelve (12) months and older.
Correction Required
The facility shall use cots for toddlers only with written parental permission.

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Compliance Date
1/2/2024
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: Darron Jones
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.

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Compliance Date
1/2/2024
Violation
Andrea Grinstead did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (4) (A) 3. states: The child care provider, group child care home provider, child care staff members, and volunteers shall complete safe sleep training described in subsection (4)(A) of this rule within thirty (30) days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
Correction Required
The department-approved safe sleep training must be completed within 30 days of employment or volunteering.

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Compliance Date
1/2/2024
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
A medical examination report did not include either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) for the following staff: Andrea Grinstead, Brooke Newton, Amia Carleson.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) . states: Medical examination reports shall include either a Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form, completed and signed by a health care professional, or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) completed not more than twelve (12) months before beginning work in the facility. The Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form, revised March 2014, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, PO Box 570, Jefferson City, MO 65102 and available by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services at https://health.mo.gov/living/healthcondiseases/communicable/tuberculosis/tbmanual/pdf/RiskAssessmentform.pdf. If the person has signs or symptoms of tuberculosis, or risk factors for tuberculosis, then testing for tuberculosis shall occur.
Correction Required
Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberculin skin test (TST) as required.

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Compliance Date

Violation
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Andrea Grinstead, Brooke Newton, Amia Carleson, Destiny Pezantes 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

5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by 1 child(s) file(s) did not have the parental acknowledgement they have been notified that they may request whether there are children for whom an immunization exemption has been filed for currently enrolled in or attending the facility.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 8. F. states: They have been notified that they may request notice at initial enrollment in or attendance at the facility or upon request of whether there are children for whom an immunization exemption has been filed currently enrolled in or attending the facility
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as requested.

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Compliance Date
1/3/2024
Violation
The provider did not have parental acknowledgement on file indicating the parent understands and agrees that the child may not be accepted for care when ill.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 8. D. states: They understand and agree that the child may not be accepted for care when ill.
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

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Compliance Date
1/3/2024
Violation
The provider did not have parental acknowledgement on file indicating the parent and provider have agreed on a plan for continuing communication.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 8. C. states: They and the provider have agreed on a plan for continuing communication regarding the child's development, behavior and individual needs;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

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Compliance Date
1/3/2024
Violation
The provider did not have parental acknowledgement on file indicating the parent has been informed that Licensing Rules for Group Day Care Homes and Child Day Care Centers in Missouri are available for review.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 8. B. states: They have been informed that the Licensing Rules for Group Day Care Homes and Child Day Care Centers in Missouri are available in the facility for their review;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

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Compliance Date
1/3/2024
Violation
The provider did not have parental acknowledgement on file indicating the parent received a copy of the provider's policies.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 8. A. states: They have received a copy of the provider's policies pertaining to the admission, care and discharge of children;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

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Compliance Date
1/3/2024
5 CSR 25-500.142 Nighttime Care
Not Observed
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Caregiver used a discipline technique that was humiliating, threatening or frightening to children as evidenced by caregiver grabbing a child by the arm and swinging them away from the sink causing the child to fall to the ground.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program (1) (C) 8. states: No discipline technique which is humiliating, threatening, or frightening to children shall be used. Children shall not be shamed, ridiculed, or spoken to harshly, abusively, or with profanity.
Correction Required
Constructive, age-appropriate discipline shall be used; no physical punishment is permitted.

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Compliance Date
1/17/2024
Violation
Constructive, age-appropriate methods of discipline were not used as evidenced by video footage of caregiver grabbing a child by the arm and swinging them away from the sink causing the child to fall to the ground.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program (1) (C) 3. states: Only constructive, age-appropriate methods of discipline shall be used to help children develop self-control and assume responsibility for their own actions.
Correction Required
Constructive, age-appropriate discipline shall be used; no physical punishment is permitted.

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Compliance Date
1/17/2024
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The provider did not supply and serve food according to the Meal and Snack Food Chart as evidenced by child file included individualized care plan stating that parents provide food.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service (1) (A) states: The provider shall supply and serve nourishing food according to the Meal and Snack Food Chart provided in this rule.
Correction Required
Nourishing food shall be provided as required.

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Compliance Date
1/30/2024
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. —
Not Observed
RSMo 210.211.  License required - exceptions - written notice of licensure status, when.
Not Observed