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


BIONICA D SMITHJACKSON

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

08/12/2024

10:00 AM

11:46 AM

UNANNOUNCED

CLOSE SUPERVISION

2475797668


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 06/11/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 05/23/2024
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 03/28/2024
ANNUAL DECLARATION 05/23/2024
SANITATION INSPECTION 05/15/2024




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 5
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 18
Total Children 80
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS caregiver Taylor McSwain with four children under 24months-old
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS caregiver Kim Rice with four children under 18-months-old
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS caregiver Jana Rizzo with four children under 24-months-old
3 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS caregivers Regina Lucas, Monette Smith and Kristen Lindsey with eight children under 12-months-old
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS caregivers Asti Cooper and Mya smith with eight children under 24-months-old
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS caregiver Emilie Njoroge with four children under 12-months-old
3 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE director Jennifer Dodd and staff Veronica Stockton and Andrea Newson with no children
2 14 PRESCHOOL caregivers Kiana Dowdell and Misty Washburn with fourteen children; 3-to-4-years-old
1 10 PRESCHOOL caregiver Vanessa Langford with ten children; 3-to-4-years-old
1 12 SCHOOL AGE caregiver Penny Wilson with twelve school-age children; 5-to-7-years-old
2 12 TWO YEAR OLDS caregivers Cynthia Foss and Rameshia Charles with twelve 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
The walls located in rooms 1, 4, and 9 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by (doors) paint chipping, dusty fan, and rusted water stains on back door, splintering 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.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The ceilings located in rooms, 4, 7, 8, 9 and 10 was/were not clean as evidenced by dusty vents in bathrooms, loose and stained tiles.
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 facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by standing water on playground near sand box.
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
8/12/2024
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by wet, torn cardboard pieces on toddler 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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
8/12/2024
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 requirements for sleeping materials were not met as evidenced by there was an inadequate amount of approved sleeping equipment - the number short was 2.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1. A. states: An individual cot or bed shall be provided for each child who naps or sleeps. An individually assigned sheet and blanket shall be provided for each child twelve (12) months and older who naps or sleeps. Upper levels of bunk beds shall not be used.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide sleeping equipment and bedding as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
7/17/2024
Violation
The facility did not meet requirements for cloth or plastic coated books. The facility needed an additional 7 items in this category.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (2) (C) 1. D. states: Cloth or plastic coated books.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide approved equipment as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
7/8/2024
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Cecilia Hackler 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.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The facility did not conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening for Yanet Garcia, Valentina Pereyra, Ana Pereyra, Yanira Salazar, Doug Botham, and Sranciaco Alvarado, who was hired on 1/2/2024 (Yanira Salazar and Sranciaco Alvarado-4/1/2024).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (P) states: The child care provider shall conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening prior to employment for any newly hired child care staff member who has a qualifying criminal background check result.
Correction Required
Required results of the Family Care Safety Registry screening shall be on file.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
8/12/2024
Violation
The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2023, the staff listed need the following information: Tonea McSwain- needs 3.25 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.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
7/31/2024
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
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: Melissa Cuevos.
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.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
8/12/2024
Violation
A medical examination report included either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) which was completed more than 12 months before beginning work in the facility for the following staff: Kiana Dowdell.
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.

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
Not Observed
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Cecelia Hackler, Yanet Garcia, Valentina Pereyra, Ana Pereyra, Yanira Salazar, Doug Botham, and Sranciaco Alvarado.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (1) states: Prior to the employment or presence of a child care staff member in a licensed, regulated, or registered child care facility not exempted by section 210.1080.13, RSMo, the child care provider shall request the results of a criminal background check for such child care staff member from the department.
Correction Required
Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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