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

04/27/2026

12:15 PM

1:24 PM

UNANNOUNCED

CLOSE SUPERVISION

2512203722


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 10
Total Children 20
StaffChildClass AgeNote
3 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Staff: Thelma Barker, Brena (Max) Sumeix,and Julia Vasquez. Age range 4 months through 12 months.
2 5 MIXED Staff: Jeannie Stanek, and Rose Behymer. Age range 14 months through 2 years. One 2 year old child.
2 7 MIXED Staff: Heather Sayre and Meranda Walker. Age range 3 years through 5 years.
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Staff: Andrea Orwig and Sophia Moots. Not counted in staff/child ratio at the time of inspection.
1 4 TWO YEAR OLDS Staff: Cheryl Turner. 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
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the play yard needed to be mowed and was not well-maintained due to the height of the grass.
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
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: Jaidyn Richmond
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Julia Vasquez and Jaidyn Richmond 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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.142 Nighttime Care
Compliance
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
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care
Compliance
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
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