DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

BRIGHT BEGINNINGS LEARNING CENTER LLC

002611310

(660) 665-2504

1123 N OSTEOPATHY STE A
KIRKSVILLE
MO  63501-1273

BRIGHT BEGINNINGS LEARNING CENTER LLC



 

ORWIG, ANDREA JEAN

bbitcandrea@yahoo.com


BETHANY DUCKWORTH

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

54

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

16 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

08/25/2025

9:08 AM

9:42 AM

UNANNOUNCED

REINSPECTION

2499166092


DocumentDocument-Date
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 09/23/2016
DAILY SCHEDULE 09/23/2016
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 09/23/2016
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 09/23/2016
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 09/23/2016
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 08/22/2016
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 10/26/2016
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 10/26/2016
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 10/26/2016
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 09/21/2016
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 08/10/2016
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 08/10/2016
POLICIES 09/23/2016
SAMPLE FORMS 09/23/2016
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 09/23/2016
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 08/05/2016
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 08/05/2016
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 09/28/2016
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 09/23/2016
APPLICATION 09/10/2020
STAFF SHEET 09/08/2020
EQUIPMENT LIST 09/30/2024
SANITATION INSPECTION 08/07/2024
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 08/01/2024
ANNUAL DECLARATION 09/30/2024
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 09/30/2024




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: NA
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 18
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Staff: Sophia Moots. Age range 13 months through 2 years old. One 2 year old child.
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Staff: Thelma Barker. Age range 5 months through 11 months.
1 7 MIXED Staff: Miranda Walker. Age range 2 years through 5 years. One 2 year old child.
5 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Staff: Andrea Orwig, Pam Belt, Cheryl Turner, Rose Behymer, and Kelly Burks. Not counted in staff/child ratio at time of inspection.
1 3 TWO YEAR OLDS Staff: Ashley Yearns. All children 2 years old.

Compliance List
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Not Observed
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 walls located on the west green wall in Toddler 2 and on the purple south wall in the lunch area of Toddler 1 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by there were holes in the drywall.
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
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Compliance Date
8/25/2025
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The director is not routinely on duty, as evidenced by timesheets from director Andrea Orwig show the following hours worked: April 21 thru April 25 - 33 hours, April 28 thru May 2 - 29.13 hours, May 12 thru May 16 - 24.41 hours.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (2) (A) 2. states: Center directors and group child care home providers routinely shall be on duty during the hours of highest attendance a minimum of forty (40) hours per week. If the facility operates less than forty (40) hours per week, the center director or group child care home provider shall be on duty at least fifty percent (50%) of the operating hours.
Correction Required
The director/group home provider shall be routinely on duty, as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
8/25/2025
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.142 Nighttime Care
Not Observed
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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care
Not Observed
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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-600.040 Background Screening Findings
Not Observed
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. —
Not Observed
RSMo 210.211.  License required - exceptions - written notice of licensure status, when.
Not Observed