DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

BRIGHTON ACADEMY EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION LLP

002816493

(816) 734-1399

4008 NE BARRY RD
KANSAS CITY
MO  64156-1208

BRIGHTON ACADEMY EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION LLP



 

WOODS, AMANDA LANETTE

BRIGHTONACADEMYKC@GMAIL.COM


BIONICA D SMITHJACKSON

6 WEEKS - 10 YEARS

70

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

12 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 12 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

06/26/2025

8:15 AM

9:30 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2495892271


DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 01/30/2020
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 03/17/2020
DAILY SCHEDULE 03/17/2020
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 03/17/2020
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 06/15/2020
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 03/17/2020
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 03/17/2020
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 03/17/2020
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 03/17/2020
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 06/15/2020
POLICIES 03/17/2020
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 03/17/2020
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 03/17/2020
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 06/15/2020
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 03/17/2020
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 03/17/2020
STAFF SHEET 05/03/2021
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 05/03/2023
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 04/04/2024
EQUIPMENT LIST 05/20/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION 04/04/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION 05/20/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 05/19/2025

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  10:00AM   11:00AM   6/29/2020
  3:00PM   4:00PM   6/29/2020



Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 1
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 10
Total Children 36
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 2 INFANTS AND TODDLERS caregiver Melissa Hernandez with two children under 12-months-old
2 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS caregivers Brooke Porter and Megan Unterreiner with four children under 24-months-old
1 7 MIXED caregiver Nicole Hansen with seven children, five 2-years-old and two 3-years-old
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE additional staff on the premises were Amanda Woods and volunteer McKinnley Zismer
2 13 PRESCHOOL caregivers Ahley Drath and Izzabella Maken with thirteen children, 4-to-5-years-old
2 10 PRESCHOOL caregivers Kennedy Butler and Courtni Durden with ten children, 3-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 space for infants and toddlers is not separated by floor-to-ceiling walls.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (B) 2. B. (III) states: If a unit for infants and toddlers is auxiliary to a facility for older children, centers initially licensed for infant/toddler care after the effective date of these rules or facilities adding new infant/toddler space, shall have play, sleeping and bathroom space in the infant and toddler unit. This space shall be separated from the space used for older children by floor-to-ceiling walls;
Correction Required
Infant/toddler space shall be separated from other child care space by floor-to-ceiling walls. (GF)

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
6/26/2025
Violation
The walls located in early preschool and early learners 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 walls located infant and early learner-tots was/were not clean as evidenced by sticky residue.
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
6/26/2025
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, table , in early learners was not in good condition as evidenced by laminate peeling.
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
6/26/2025
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
Not Observed
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
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