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

01/20/2026

9:00 AM

10:13 AM

UNANNOUNCED

CLOSE SUPERVISION

2506907279


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 11/13/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION 08/20/2025
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 07/15/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION 10/07/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 11/13/2025




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 13
Total Children 20
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 3 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Staff: Kellie Sherrill. Age range 4 months through 11 months.
2 8 MIXED Staff: Heather Sayre and Kayla Zesch. Age range 2 years through 5 years. One 2 year old child.
2 5 MIXED Staff: Sophia Moots and Rose Behmaier. Age range 15 months through 2 years. Two 2 year old child.
7 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Staff: Andrea Orwig, Thelma Barker, Meranda Walker, Breanna (Max) Sumerix, Cheryl Turner, Pam Belt and Jeannie Stanek.
1 4 TWO YEAR OLDS Staff: Ashley Yearns. All 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
Compliance
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: spray air freshener and spray sanitizer (from 3 step cleaning process). The item(s) was/were located at the end of the diaper changing table within reach of the children.
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
1/20/2026
Violation
The walls located in the preschool lunch room on the left was was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by there was an approximately 12 X 12 area that had been puttied but not sanded or painted.
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 the preschool class room on the wall opposite of the kitchen was/were not in good condition as evidenced by pealing paint and dips in 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
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, sink, in the Infant/Toddler room was not in good condition as evidenced by at the bottom of the sink doors, where the infants crawl and within reach of the children, was peeling paint and wood particle board coming apart.
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

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
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
Compliance
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. —
Compliance
RSMo 210.211.  License required - exceptions - written notice of licensure status, when.
Compliance