DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

THE BRAIN STATION

002324818

(636) 933-7355

450 BAILEY RD
CRYSTAL CITY
MO  63019-1820

BRAIN TRACKS, L.L.C.

PO BOX 161
CRYSTAL CITY
MO  63019

JONES, BRENTON DALE

braintracksllc@gmail.com


BRITTANY HECHT

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

90

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

16 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT
 
Inspection Information

02/11/2026

11:00 AM

1:46 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2508674603


DocumentDocument-Date
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 07/31/2012
SAMPLE FORMS 08/15/2012
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 07/23/2012
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 07/31/2012
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 07/31/2012
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 05/22/2012
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 05/22/2012
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 05/22/2012
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 05/22/2012
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 06/27/2016
APPLICATION 06/05/2018
STAFF SHEET 06/20/2018
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 12/20/2018
SANITATION INSPECTION 07/15/2025
POLICIES 11/01/2022
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 11/01/2022
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 03/15/2023
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 03/14/2022
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 03/14/2022
DAILY SCHEDULE 08/04/2022
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 11/01/2022
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 11/01/2022
EQUIPMENT LIST 08/13/2025
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 07/15/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION 08/13/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 08/13/2025




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 11
Total Children 49
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Jade Nash & Monica West, Caregivers 7 - 3-18 Month Olds
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Rheanne Kuchera & Aly Earls, Caregivers 6 - 12-23 Month Olds
3 16 MIXED Berrie Hughes, Brittany Trierweiler & Lacey Scott, Caregivers 11 - 2 Year Olds 5 - 3 Year Olds
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Brent Jones, Director
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Angela Thompson, Cook
1 10 PRESCHOOL Kayla Swaringim, Caregiver 10 - 3-5 Year Olds
1 10 PRESCHOOL Jamie McEntire, Caregiver 10 - 4 & 5 Year Olds

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Kaylee Horton, Brent Jones, Christina Nordman & Angela Thompson (As of 2/11/2026 Kaylee Horton is no longer employed.) within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (C) states: The child care provider shall conduct a Family Care Safety Registry check for all child care staff members within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date as printed on the license.
Correction Required
Required Family Care Safety Registry checks shall be conducted for all child care staff member(s) within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
There was evidence of dirt/debris in under the sink , specifically in the Back Preschool Room.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 9. states: The facility shall be clean at all times and free of dirt, insects, spiders, rodents or other pests.
Correction Required
The facility shall be clean and pest free.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
2/11/2026
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
2/11/2026
Violation
The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the height of the fence was less than 42 inches high - the measured height was 40 inches, specifically on the right run of the fence in the back right corner.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 1. states: A fenced outdoor play area shall be available on or adjoining the day care property. The play area shall be located so it is convenient and the children can gain access to it without hazard. For facilities initially licensed after the effective date of these rules or for the installation of new fences in existing facilities, the fence shall be at least forty-two inches (42") high. An outdoor play area used exclusively for school-age children shall not be required to have a fence. Fences shall be constructed to prevent children from crawling or falling through or becoming entrapped.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
2/11/2026
Violation
There was evidence of dirt/debris in the Hallway Area of the Back Preschool Room near the emergency exit door to the dock.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 9. states: The facility shall be clean at all times and free of dirt, insects, spiders, rodents or other pests.
Correction Required
The facility shall be clean and pest free.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
2/11/2026
Violation
The facility did not provide at least 35 square feet of usable floor space for each preschool and school-age child coming into the facility for day care as evidenced by space was reduced by it is currently being used more so for a Storage Area. The space is located at the back of the building and is the Back Preschool Room with access to the Preschool/School-Age Playground.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (B) 1. A. states: At least thirty-five (35) square feet of usable floor space shall be provided for each preschool and school-age child coming into the facility for day care.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide thirty-five square feet of usable space per child.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
2/11/2026
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Sunscreen. The item(s) was/were located in the cabinet on the back Dock Area.
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
2/11/2026
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by fire drills were not held at least one time each month.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (2) (F) states: Child care staff shall conduct at least one (1) fire drill each month and a disaster drill at least every three (3) months. The disaster drills shall include tornado drills. The provider shall maintain a written record at the facility of the date, type of drill, time required to evacuate the building, and number of children present during the drill.
Correction Required
Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by the disaster and tornado drill was not held at least one time every three months.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety (2) (F) states: Child care staff shall conduct at least one (1) fire drill each month and a disaster drill at least every three (3) months. The disaster drills shall include tornado drills. The provider shall maintain a written record at the facility of the date, type of drill, time required to evacuate the building, and number of children present during the drill.
Correction Required
Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
2/11/2026
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: Patty Courtois, Kaylee Horton, Jaden Nash, Lacey Scott, Alexandria Thias & Alexis Collier.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (K) . states: The child care provider shall ensure that within seven (7) days of employment or volunteering, and before being left alone with children, that caregivers employed on or after August 30, 2019, receive a facility orientation. The facility orientation shall include--
Correction Required
The facility shall ensure that a facility orientation occurs within 7 days of employment or volunteering and before caregivers are left alone with children.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
2/11/2026
Violation
A caregiver did not obtain a Missouri Professional Development Identification (MOPD ID) number. The staff listed need a MOPD ID: Denis Sticklan and Alexis Collier.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (F) 1. states: Caregivers shall obtain a Missouri Professional Development Identification (MOPD ID) number from the department.
Correction Required
All caregivers shall obtain a MOPD ID.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
2/11/2026
Violation
The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2024, the staff listed need the following information: Patty Courtois - 1.5 Clock Hours, Berrie Hughes - 4 Clock Hours, Nita Jones - 12 Clock Hours, Rheanne Kuchera - 3.5 Clock Hours, Jamie McEntire - 12 Clock Hours, Katelyn Rundel - 3 Clock Hours, Kayla Swaringham - 6 Clock Hours & Angela Thompson - 6.75 Clock Hours. As of 2/11/2026 the following is still needed: Nita Jones - 5.5 Clock Hours.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (A) states: The center director, group child care home provider, all other caregivers, and those volunteers who are counted in staff/child ratios shall obtain at least twelve (12) clock hours of child-care related training during each calendar year. Clock hour training shall be approved by the department.
Correction Required
Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
Lacey Scott and Denis Sticklan did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (4) (A) 3. states: The child care provider, group child care home provider, child care staff members, and volunteers shall complete safe sleep training described in subsection (4)(A) of this rule within thirty (30) days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
Correction Required
The department-approved safe sleep training must be completed within 30 days of employment or volunteering.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
2/11/2026
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Kaylee Horton, Nita Jones, Jaden Nash & Alexandria Thias as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (A) states: All persons working in a child care facility in any capacity during child care hours, including volunteers counted in staff/child ratios, shall be in good physical and emotional health with no physical or mental conditions which would interfere with child care responsibilities. These persons shall have a medical examination report, signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of a licensed physician, on file at the facility at the time of initial licensure or within thirty (30) days following employment.
Correction Required
Medical reports shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
2/11/2026
Violation
A medical examination report did not include either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) for the following staff: Kaylee Horton, Nita Jones, Jaden Nash, Lacey Scott & Alexandria Thias. As of 2/11/2026 this is still needed for Lacey Scott.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) . states: Medical examination reports shall include either a Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form, completed and signed by a health care professional, or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) completed not more than twelve (12) months before beginning work in the facility. The Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment form, revised March 2014, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, PO Box 570, Jefferson City, MO 65102 and available by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services at https://health.mo.gov/living/healthcondiseases/communicable/tuberculosis/tbmanual/pdf/RiskAssessmentform.pdf. If the person has signs or symptoms of tuberculosis, or risk factors for tuberculosis, then testing for tuberculosis shall occur.
Correction Required
Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberculin skin test (TST) as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
An individualized plan for specialized care for a child with special physical, developmental or behavioral needs was not on file.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (6) states: A child who has a special physical, developmental or behavioral need shall have on file an individualized plan for specialized care from a professionally qualified source.
Correction Required
An individualized plan from a professional source shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
2/11/2026
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements for infant's feeding schedule were not followed as stated by the parent(s).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program (2) (C) 2. states: Regular snack and meal times according to each infant's individual feeding schedule as stated by the parent(s);
Correction Required
Caregivers shall follow each infant's feeding instructions as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The requirements for prescription medications were not met as evidenced by a medication was not labeled with the child's name.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care (3) (C) states: Prescription medication shall be in the original container and labeled with the child's name, instructions for administration, including the times and amounts for dosages and the physician's name. This may include sample medication provided by a physician.
Correction Required
Medications shall be stored and labeled as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
2/11/2026
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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Kaylee Horton & Jamie McEntire.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements (1) states: Prior to the employment or presence of a child care staff member in a licensed, regulated, or registered child care facility not exempted by section 210.1080.13, RSMo, the child care provider shall request the results of a criminal background check for such child care staff member from the department.
Correction Required
Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
2/11/2026
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