DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

BRIGHT ADVENTURES LEARNING CENTER LLC

003119495

(417) 274-8589

1687 W US HIGHWAY 160
WEST PLAINS
MO  65775-7668

BRIGHT ADVENTURES LEARNING CENTER LLC



 

FISHER, EMILY NICOLE

hollyandthegang2@yahoo.com


ELAINE S COX

BIRTH - 10 YEARS

20

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

UP TO 4 CHILDREN CAN BE UNDER 24 MONTHS OF AGE
 
Inspection Information

12/22/2025

10:58 AM

12:02 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2505785149


DocumentDocument-Date
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 06/03/2025
LICENSING ORIENTATION 04/15/2025
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 03/30/2025
APPLICATION 04/30/2025
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 05/06/2025
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 05/06/2025
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 05/04/2025
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 05/04/2025
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 05/01/2025
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 05/01/2025
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 05/07/2025
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 05/07/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 05/14/2025
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 06/12/2025
POLICIES 06/09/2025
DAILY SCHEDULE 06/11/2025
EQUIPMENT LIST 06/11/2025
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 06/09/2025
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 06/09/2025
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 06/09/2025
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 06/17/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION 06/23/2025

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  3:45PM   5:30PM   8/20/2025



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 3
Total Children 13
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 3 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Kady Sterner with 3 children ages 6 months to 18 months.
2 10 MIXED Emily Fisher and Holly Turner with 10 children ages 2-years-old to 4-years-old. This included 4- 2-year-old children.

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 bathroom was not clean and odor free as evidenced by the toilet was soiled.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 7. states: Bathrooms shall be clean and odor free.
Correction Required
Bathrooms shall be clean and odor free.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
12/22/2025
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by an embedded sharp rock was observed protruding in the fall zone of the littlest Little Tykes climber/silde.
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
12/22/2025
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
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
Compliance
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Daily attendance records were not maintained on file as evidenced by there were no staff/volunteer attendance records.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (6) states: Daily staff and volunteer attendance records shall be maintained and kept on file a minimum of one (1) year.
Correction Required
Staff/volunteer attendance records shall be maintained and retained as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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