DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

BRIGHTON LEARNING CENTER INC

003080955

(816) 585-8011

300 NE 58TH TER
GLADSTONE
MO  64118-4221

BRIGHTON LEARNING CENTER INC



 

JONES, DARRON

MCHRISTESONBLCKC@GMAIL.COM

Incorporated

BIONICA D SMITHJACKSON

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

76

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

16 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

04/24/2025

11:30 AM

12:56 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2491938036


DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 08/06/2024
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 08/06/2024
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 08/06/2024
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 08/19/2024
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 08/19/2024
POLICIES 08/19/2024
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 08/19/2024
DAILY SCHEDULE 08/19/2024
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 08/15/2024
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 08/15/2024
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 08/15/2024
EQUIPMENT LIST 08/19/2024
LICENSING ORIENTATION 08/22/2022
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 08/19/2024
SAMPLE FORMS 12/31/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 12/31/2024
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 01/14/2025
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 01/09/2025
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 01/09/2025
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 08/19/2024
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 01/15/2025
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 01/15/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION 01/02/2025




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 8
Total Children 37
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS caregivers Erica Bryant and Kamryee Gordon with eight children under 24-months-old
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS caregiver Mariah Bobo with with four children under 24-months-old
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE additional staff on the premises was director Michelle Christenson
2 17 PRESCHOOL caregivers Donisha Colbert and Leonor Fernandez with seventeen children; 3-to-4-years-old
2 8 TWO YEAR OLDS caregivers Melinda Morales and Brisa Cordero with eight 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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
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 cover.
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.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
4/24/2025
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: bleach spray. The item(s) was/were located on a low shelf.
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
4/24/2025
Violation
The walls located in the toddler room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping 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

Violation
The observed surface area under two climbers, from which a child might fall consists of grass.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 8. states: Concrete, asphalt, carpet, grass or bare soil is not an acceptable surface under outdoor equipment from which children might fall and be injured.
Correction Required
The facility shall not use concrete, asphalt, carpet, grass or bare soil under equipment from which a child might fall.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
4/24/2025
Violation
The floors located in 2-year-old room was/were not clean as evidenced by stained area rug.
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
Outdoor equipment, ball, in preschool playground was not in good condition as evidenced by flat.
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
4/24/2025
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Compliance
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The requirements for administering medication were not met as follows: medication was given to a child without the length of time the medication may be given specified.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care (3) (B) states: All medication shall be given to a child only with the dated, written permission of the parent(s) stating the length of time medication may be given.
Correction Required
All medication shall be administered and recorded as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports
Compliance
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Prospective child care staff member(s), Melinda Morales, had/have a temporary eligible letter, however was/were not supervised at all times by another child care staff member who received a qualifying result on the criminal background check within the past 5 years.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (2) (B) states: The prospective child care staff member has received notice from the department that the individual is temporarily eligible for employment or presence in a child care setting based on the qualifying results of either a Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprint check or a search of the Missouri criminal registry or repository with the use of fingerprints. Pending completion of the criminal background check, an individual working with a temporary eligibility notice shall be supervised at all times by a child care staff member who received a qualifying result on the criminal background check within the past five (5) years.
Correction Required
All prospective child care staff member(s) who have a temporary eligible letter shall be supervised at all times by another child care staff member who has received a qualifying result.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
4/24/2025
Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Brisa Cordero.
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