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


JOHN GREER

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

01/24/2024

11:00 AM

11:21 AM

UNANNOUNCED

SUPPLEMENTAL

2466484162


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
SANITATION INSPECTION 04/03/2023
ANNUAL DECLARATION 05/25/2023




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 15
Total Children 79
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregiver Taylor McSwain and Kim Rice with seven children, 6 weeks old to 12 months old.
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers Katherine Kershaw and Kristin Lindsey with eight children, 6 months old to 12 months old.
1 4 MIXED Caregiver Tonea McSwain with four children, one 2 years old and three 13 months old to 23 months old.
2 8 MIXED Caregivers Ashley Jackson and Jana Rizzo with eight children, seven 13 months old to 23 months old and one 2 years old.
1 4 MIXED Caregiver Glynis Floyd with four children, three 13 months old to 23 months old and one 2 years old.
1 10 MIXED Caregiver Helen Heal with 10 children, two 2 years old and eight 3 years old.
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Director Jennifer Dodd with no children.
2 15 PRESCHOOL Caregivers Michelle Goetz and Diamond Scott with 15 children, 3 years old to 4 years old.
1 10 PRESCHOOL Caregiver Penny Wilson with 10 children, 4 years old to 5 years old.
2 13 TWO YEAR OLDS Caregivers Cynthia Foss and Regina Lucas with 13 children, all 2 years old.

 
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 walls located in rooms 5, 6, 8 (bathroom) was/were not in good condition as evidenced by sticky residue on windows, chipping paint, and piece of wall missing.
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 in rooms 7-10 was/were not clean as evidenced by bottom of doors and frames dirty.
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 floors located in room 8, was/were not clean as evidenced by stained area near desk area.
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 in all bathrooms and rooms 1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 was/were not clean as evidenced by dusty vents, fans, and corner and stained tiles and vents.
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
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
Outdoor equipment, climber, in preschool playground was not in good condition as evidenced by broken and cracked windows.
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

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Not Observed
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
Expectations for a child’s behavior was not appropriate for the developmental level of that child as evidenced by multiple caregivers stated they had concerns with Caregiver April Wilson's expectations and patience with children. Please see attached notes.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program (1) (C) 2. states: Expectations for a child's behavior shall be appropriate for the developmental level of that child.
Correction Required
Constructive, age-appropriate discipline shall be used; no physical punishment is permitted.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Caregiver used a discipline technique that included speaking harshly, abusively or with profanity as evidenced by Multiple Caregivers stated they had concerns with the tone and the manner in which Caregiver April Wilson spoke to the children. Please see attached notes.
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.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The needs of infants and toddlers were not met as evidenced by no interaction by a caregiver to a child occurred for at least ten minutes.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program (2) (C) 5. states: Individual attention and play with caregivers, including holding, cuddling, talking, and singing;
Correction Required
Caregivers shall give individual attention and play to the children.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service
Not Observed
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