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

CURTIS, CARLA

CARLA.MONTESSORI3@GMAIL.COM


BIONICA D SMITHJACKSON

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

156

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

20 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT
 
Inspection Information

04/15/2026

8:00 AM

9:52 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2511625250


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
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 04/01/2026
ANNUAL DECLARATION 04/01/2026
EQUIPMENT LIST 04/01/2026
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 12/16/2024
SANITATION INSPECTION 02/13/2026




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Compliance Licensing Rules
Open Violations: 2
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 10
Total Children 38
StaffChildClass AgeNote
3 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS caregivers Lacey Dorman, Sheyenne Curtis, and Melissa Divi with seven children 6-to-23-months-old
2 14 MIXED caregivers Peyton Drescher and Luna Pic Chapaz with fourteen children, five 2-years-old and nine 3-years-old
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE additional staff on the premises was staff Carla Curtis and cook Ana Ducoulombier
1 5 PRESCHOOL caregiver Minoo Soroush with five children, 4-to-5-years-old
1 7 PRESCHOOL caregiver Donna Ackerman with seven children, 4-to-5-years-old
1 5 TWO YEAR OLDS caregiver Dana Sciortino with five 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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (A) states: Evidence of compliance with a fire and safety inspection as conducted by the State Fire Marshal or his/her designee.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual fire safety requirements.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The floors located in toddler-2 room and by back, basement door was/were not clean as evidenced by drywall, dirt and debris present.
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
4/15/2026
Violation
There was evidence of dirt/debris in sticky/tape residue on drawers in infant and 2-year-old rooms.
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
4/15/2026
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by trash on playground (trash can was blown over) and black ground covering exposed.
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
4/15/2026
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by railing for emergency exit stairs broken/splintering.
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

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, blinds, in toddler-2 was not in good condition as evidenced by broken and tangled.
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
4/15/2026
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
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
Compliance
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