DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

BRIGHT HORIZONS AT RESEARCH MEDICAL CENTER

001767780

(816) 276-4888

2316 E MEYER BLVD
KANSAS CITY
MO  64132-1136

BRIGHT HORIZONS CHILDREN'S CENTERS LLC



 

DODD, JENNIFER DYAN

researchmedical@brighthorizons.com


BIONICA D SMITHJACKSON

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

132

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

48 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 24 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 84 FULL DAY PRESCHOOL CHILDREN
 
Inspection Information

12/30/2025

10:15 AM

11:52 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2505950965


DocumentDocument-Date
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 06/25/2003
SAMPLE FORMS 06/18/2003
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 04/22/2011
POLICIES 06/18/2003
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 06/18/2003
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 06/18/2003
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 04/09/2010
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 04/09/2010
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 03/28/2003
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 06/18/2003
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 06/18/2003
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 09/30/1997
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 09/30/1997
DAILY SCHEDULE 06/18/2003
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 06/18/2003
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 10/18/2013
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 04/27/2018
APPLICATION 04/08/2019
STAFF SHEET 04/08/2019
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 06/27/2023
EQUIPMENT LIST 05/13/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 05/12/2025
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 03/26/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION 04/01/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION 05/12/2025




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 3
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 21
Total Children 72
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 5 INFANTS AND TODDLERS caregivers Emilie Njoroge and Katie Little with five children 5-to-12-months-old
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS caregiver Latasha Fuque with four children, three under 24-months-old and one 2-years-old
2 5 INFANTS AND TODDLERS caregivers Raven Comas and Katherine Kershaw with five children 4-to-13-months-old
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS caregivers Jamelia Smith and Clester Lovelace with seven children under 24-months-old
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS caregivers Kim Rice and Gabriella Gutierrez with six children 6-to-12-months-old
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS caregiver Taylor McSwain with four children under 24-months-old
1 9 MIXED caregiver Misty Washburn with nine children, one 2-years-old and eight 3-years-old
5 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE additional staff on the premises was director Jennifer Dodd and staff Mya Smith, Monette Smith, Penny Wilson, and Asti Cooper
2 9 PRESCHOOL caregiver Veronica Stockton and Regina Lucas with nine children, 4-to-5-years-old
2 15 PRESCHOOL caregivers Michelle Goetz and Vanessa Langford with fifteen children, 3-to-4-years-old
1 8 TWO YEAR OLDS caregiver Cynthia Foss 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 ceilings located in rooms 7, 8, and 9 was/were not clean as evidenced by dusty vents and stained ceiling 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 walls located in room 6 was/were not clean as evidenced by dusty fan.
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 floors located in room 1 was/were not clean as evidenced by sticky/tape 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
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
The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by broken drum in room 1.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (2) (A) 1. states: Play equipment and materials shall be clean, in good condition with all parts intact and accessible to children.
Correction Required
Indoor play equipment, clean and in good repair, shall be accessible to children.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
12/30/2025
Violation
Outdoor equipment, pan, in toddler playground was not in good condition as evidenced by rusted.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (A) states: All outdoor 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
Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
12/30/2025
Violation
Outdoor equipment, trike, in preschool playground was not in good condition as evidenced by missing handle bar cover.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (A) states: All outdoor 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
Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
12/30/2025
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
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
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