DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

BRIGHT BEGINNINGS LEARNING CENTER LLC

002611310

(660) 665-2504

1123 N OSTEOPATHY STE A
KIRKSVILLE
MO  63501-1273

BRIGHT BEGINNINGS LEARNING CENTER LLC



 

ORWIG, ANDREA JEAN

bbitcandrea@yahoo.com


BETHANY CARREL DUCKWORTH

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

54

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

16 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

04/22/2024

2:00 PM

3:12 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2468702619


DocumentDocument-Date
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 09/23/2016
DAILY SCHEDULE 09/23/2016
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 09/23/2016
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 09/23/2016
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 09/23/2016
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 08/22/2016
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 10/26/2016
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 10/26/2016
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 10/26/2016
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 09/21/2016
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 08/10/2016
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 08/10/2016
POLICIES 09/23/2016
SAMPLE FORMS 09/23/2016
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 09/23/2016
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 08/05/2016
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 08/05/2016
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 09/28/2016
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 09/23/2016
APPLICATION 09/10/2020
STAFF SHEET 09/08/2020
EQUIPMENT LIST 09/29/2023
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 07/11/2023
ANNUAL DECLARATION 09/29/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 09/29/2023
SANITATION INSPECTION 08/17/2023




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 4
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 9
Total Children 23
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 5 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Staff: Kayla Zesch and Trish Robinson. Age range 13 months through 23 months.
1 3 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Staff: Caitlyn Packham. Age range 6 months through 8 months.
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Staff: Pam Chance and Margaret Stanek. Not counted in staff/child ratio at the time of inspection.
2 10 PRESCHOOL Staff: Carole Gann and Heather Sayre. Age range 3 years through 4 years.
2 5 TWO YEAR OLDS Staff: P.J. Brown and Miranda Walker. All children 2 years old.

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
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: bleach/sanitizer. The item(s) was/were located on the tables in the preschool kitchen.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (I) states: All flammable liquids, matches, cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages, hazardous personal care items or other hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
Correction Required
Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
4/22/2024
Violation
The walls located in the preschool room (east wall), Toddler 1 (corners of eating area walls), preschool lunch room (west wall) and School age room (east wall) was/were not in good condition as evidenced by peeling drywall and paint.
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, brown couch, in Toddler 2 was not in good condition as evidenced by rips and tears were observed on the left arm of the small couch.
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
4/22/2024
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The requirements for availability and understanding of the Licensing Rules for Group Child Care Homes and Child Care Centers in Missouri were not met as evidenced by licensing rules were not available.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (H) states: The provider shall have available a copy of the Licensing Rules for Group Child Care Homes and Child Care Centers in Missouri. All caregivers and volunteers working directly with children shall be required to review and be knowledgeable of the rules at the time they begin work and shall be able to understand and apply those rules which relate to their respective responsibilities.
Correction Required
Licensing rules shall be available and all caregivers working directly with children shall be knowledgeable of the rules.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
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
The daily activities for infants and toddlers did not include opportunity for outdoor play.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program (2) (C) 8. states: Opportunity for outdoor play when weather permits.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall provide infants/toddlers with outdoor play weather permitting.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The daily activities for preschool and school-age children failed to meet requirements as evidenced by less than one hour of outdoor play was provided.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program (2) (B) 4. states: A total of at least one (1) hour of outdoor play for children in attendance a full day unless prevented by weather or special medical reasons. (Based on wind chill factor or heat index, children shall not be exposed to either extreme element.);
Correction Required
Daily activities for preschool and school-age children shall be provided as required.

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. —
Compliance
RSMo 210.211.  License required - exceptions - written notice of licensure status, when.
Compliance