DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

BRIGHTON LEARNING CENTER INC

002786892

(816) 437-7404

111 NW BARRY RD
KANSAS CITY
MO  64155-2727

BRIGHTON LEARNING CENTER INC



 

WINCHESTER, SAMANTHA MARGARET

SWINCHESTERBLCKC@GMAIL.COM

Incorporated

BIONICA D SMITHJACKSON

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

42

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

 
Inspection Information

05/29/2025

9:00 AM

10:00 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2494189768


DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 06/10/2019
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 06/26/2019
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 07/01/2019
DAILY SCHEDULE 09/12/2019
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 09/12/2019
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 09/12/2019
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 09/12/2019
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 07/08/2019
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 07/01/2019
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 09/12/2019
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 09/12/2019
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 09/12/2019
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 09/12/2019
POLICIES 07/01/2019
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 07/18/2019
SAMPLE FORMS 09/12/2019
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 07/01/2019
STAFF SHEET 07/12/2019
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 09/18/2019
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 09/21/2023
ANNUAL DECLARATION 09/16/2024
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 07/15/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 09/16/2024
SANITATION INSPECTION 07/30/2024
EQUIPMENT LIST 10/08/2024




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 27
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS caregivers Haley Grohs and Lashiwe Daka with eight children , 3-to-12-months-old
1 2 INFANTS AND TODDLERS caregiver Kelli Weaver with two children under 24-months-old
1 7 MIXED caregiver Naomi Kassahun with seven children, one 2-years-old and six 3-to-4-years-old
3 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE additional staff on the premises were director Samm Winchester and staff Alecia Jones and Nasaro Hassan
1 4 PRESCHOOL caregiver Edith Morello with four children 4-to-5-years-old
1 6 TWO YEAR OLDS caregiver Tarie Bowman with six 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
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by furnace room door not locked.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (C) states: Children shall have no access to areas not approved for child care.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Lysol spray, Clorox wipes, EOS lotion, Febreze air freshener, and Degree deodorant. The item(s) was/were located on low shelf in bathroom.
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
5/29/2025
Violation
The floors located in pre-k and preschool room was/were not clean as evidenced by soiled area rugs.
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
5/29/2025
Violation
The walls located in play 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 ceilings located in pre-k room was/were not clean as evidenced by 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

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, shelf, in preschool room was not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Furniture/equipment, shelf, in in pre-k room was not in good condition as evidenced by wobbly and broken.
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
5/29/2025
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Not Observed
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
Not Observed
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