DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

O2B KIDS LAKE ST. LOUIS

001991224

(636) 561-8110

1000 WYNDGATE RIDGE DR
LAKE ST LOUIS
MO  63367

BRIGHT START ACADEMY, INC.

112 TRAIL CREEK CT
COTTLEVILLE
MO  63304-7587

BRANSCUM, DAWN RENEE

ofallon@o2bkids.com

Incorporated

KIMBERLY KINNAIRD

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

122

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

32 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT
 
Inspection Information

05/07/2024

9:00 AM

11:27 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2469982434


DocumentDocument-Date
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 10/27/2011
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 05/03/2007
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 08/14/1996
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 04/16/2007
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 04/10/2007
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 04/01/2007
SAMPLE FORMS 04/01/2007
POLICIES 04/01/2007
DAILY SCHEDULE 04/01/2007
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 04/01/2007
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 04/01/2007
APPLICATION 01/09/2019
STAFF SHEET 03/18/2019
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 10/28/2019
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 03/04/2020
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 08/21/2020
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 02/07/2024
EQUIPMENT LIST 04/01/2024
SANITATION INSPECTION 01/08/2024
ANNUAL DECLARATION 04/01/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 03/01/2024
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 04/01/2024
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 04/01/2024
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 04/01/2024

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  3:30PM   5:30PM   9/11/2012



Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 3
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 16
Total Children 78
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers Taylor Orando and Marielys Beschorner with children ages 3-months-old to 9-months-old.
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers Teri Darnell and Tanya Wilkerson present with children ages 11-months-old to 16-months-old.
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregiver Susan Nixon present with children ages 15-months-old to 18-months-old.
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers Kim Hepperman and Amanda Zykan present with children ages 18-months-old to 24-months-old.
1 10 MIXED Caregiver Sudha Naga present with children ages 2-years-old to 3-years -old. Three of the children are age 2-years-old.
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Director Dawn Branscum and Cook Abby Kern present without children.
2 16 PRESCHOOL Caregivers Lisa Jones-Stinebaker and Tiara Young-Church present with children ages 4-years-old to 5-years-old.
2 14 PRESCHOOL Caregivers Pat Zerr and Ravi Charulatha present with children ages 3-years-old to 4-years-old.
2 14 TWO YEAR OLDS Caregivers Hailey Hoskins and Erin Maixer present with 14 kids age 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
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by standing water on the preschool 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.

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Ravi Charulatha, Cheyanna Sikorski and Angela Miers 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.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Requirements for infant-toddler/preschool child medical examination reports on file were not met as evidenced by there was no medical examination report on file within 30 days of admission - the admission date(s) was/were 9-5-23.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (2) (A) states: The provider, within thirty (30) days following the admission of each infant, toddler or preschool child, shall require a medical examination report signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of a licensed physician and completed not more than twelve (12) months prior to admission. The provider may use the department’s medical assessment form or the provider may use its own form if it contains all the information on the department’s form. The Child Medical Examination Report (Infant/Toddler/Pre-School)form, revised 2021, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and available by the department at https://dese.mo.gov/childhood/forms. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.
Correction Required
Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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