DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

BRIGHTON MONTESSORI, LLC

002636599

(816) 455-1175

5026 N BRIGHTON AVE
KANSAS CITY
MO  64119-3742

BRIGHTON MONTESSORI, LLC

30002 38TH ST
GRAIN VALLEY
MO  64029-8384

GRIFFIN, MEGAN RAE

MEGAN.MONTESSORI3@GMAIL.COM


BIONICA D SMITHJACKSON

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

156

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

20 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT
 
Inspection Information

09/04/2025

10:30 AM

12:22 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2499785357


DocumentDocument-Date
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 12/23/2016
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 12/23/2016
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 12/23/2016
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 04/06/2017
DAILY SCHEDULE 03/16/2017
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 04/06/2017
SAMPLE FORMS 03/16/2017
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 03/10/2017
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 03/10/2017
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 01/27/2017
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 03/02/2017
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 04/27/2017
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 03/10/2017
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 03/10/2017
APPLICATION 11/20/2018
STAFF SHEET 02/13/2019
POLICIES 02/13/2019
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 02/23/2023
ANNUAL DECLARATION 02/06/2025
EQUIPMENT LIST 02/06/2025
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 12/16/2024
SANITATION INSPECTION 03/24/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 03/05/2024




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 5
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 13
Total Children 63
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS caregivers Lacy Dorman with six children under 12-months-old
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS caregivers Shawnice Smith and Shawnchell Johnson with six children under 24-months-old
1 3 INFANTS AND TODDLERS caregiver Ella Latier with three children under 24-months-old
1 10 MIXED caregiver Rachel Gasca-Peterson with ten children, two 2-years-old and eight 3-years-old
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE additional staff on the premises were Amie Stickley and Melissa Divi
1 8 PRESCHOOL caregiver Minoo Saroush with eight children, 4-to-5-years-old
1 8 PRESCHOOL caregiver Donna Ackerman with eight children, 3-to-4-years-old
1 6 PRESCHOOL caregiver Rachelle Eddins with six children, 3-to-4-years-old
2 16 TWO YEAR OLDS caregivers Jaselyn Villazon and Chasidy Ranney with sixteen 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
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: scissors, saran wrap box, disinfectant wipes. The item(s) was/were located in an unlocked drawer and on 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
9/4/2025
Violation
The floors located in preschool room, transition room, and basement hallway was/were not clean as evidenced by stained carpet/area rugs, rust stain on tile.
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 facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by black ground covering exposed, creating a tripping hazard.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 4. states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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

Violation
The ceilings located in both preschool rooms was/were not clean as evidenced by dusty vents.
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, changing table, in toddler room was not in good condition as evidenced by paint chipping.
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
An infant was observed sleeping in a/an swing.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. I states: Sitting devices such as car safety seats, strollers, swings, infant carriers, infant slings, and other sitting devices shall not be used for sleep/nap time. Infants who fall asleep anywhere other than a crib, portable crib, or playpen shall be placed in the crib or playpen for the remainder of their sleep or nap time.
Correction Required
Infants shall only sleep in a crib, portable crib, or playpen.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
9/4/2025
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
Not Observed
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