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

08/12/2025

4:00 PM

5:15 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2498467571


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: 2
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 37
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 1 INFANTS AND TODDLERS caregiver Dyhia Achili with one child under 24-months-old
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS caregiver Monica Figueroa with four children under 18-months-old
1 10 MIXED caregiver Leonara Fernandez with ten children, two 2-years-old and eight 3-to-4-years-old
3 14 MIXED caregivers Triana Robinson, Cherish Turner, and Donisha Colbert with fourteen children, twelve 4-to-5-years-old and two school-age children 6-to-7-years-old
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE additional staff on the premises was director Michelle Christeson
2 8 TWO YEAR OLDS caregivers Melinda Morales and Sierra Norman 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 one outlet was missing a 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
8/12/2025
Violation
The floors located in Pre-k 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

Violation
Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by there were no paper towels.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 4. states: Paper towels, soap and toilet paper shall be provided and easily accessible so the children can reach them without assistance.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide paper towels, soap and toilet paper, accessible for children's use.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
8/12/2025
Violation
The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by resilient material was not uniformly spread over the fall-zone area.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 7. states: Areas under and around outdoor equipment shall have continuous maintenance to ensure that the material remains in place and retains its cushioning properties. The resilient material shall be supplemented immediately or replaced as needed.
Correction Required
The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.

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
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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips
Not Observed
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