DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

BRIGHTSTAR PRESCHOOL ACADEMY

002674968

(314) 733-5250

8525 NATURAL BRIDGE RD
ST LOUIS
MO  63121-4545

L.D.R. EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, INC.



 

RICE, DAPHNE MICHELLE

victoryLDR@yahoo.com

Incorporated

DENISE ELAYNE KOCH

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

60

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

6 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

04/07/2026

11:18 AM

12:42 PM

UNANNOUNCED

CLOSE SUPERVISION

2512309988


DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 03/05/2018
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 05/02/2018
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 05/02/2018
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 05/02/2018
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 05/02/2018
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 05/02/2018
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 05/02/2018
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 05/02/2018
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 05/02/2018
DAILY SCHEDULE 05/10/2018
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 05/25/2018
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 05/31/2018
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 05/25/2018
POLICIES 05/25/2018
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 12/18/2020
STAFF SHEET 08/09/2022
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 04/29/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION 03/04/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION 08/25/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 06/23/2025
EQUIPMENT LIST 08/25/2025
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 06/23/2025
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 01/14/2025

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  4:00PM   5:00PM   6/1/2018
  7:00AM   8:00AM   6/1/2018



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 4
Total Children 33
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 9 MIXED Dianne Elliott, teacher, present with nine children age 2-years-old to 3-years-old with three children age 2-years-old.
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Daphne RIce, director showed during the inspection with no children present.
2 24 PRESCHOOL Teyonna Simmons, teacher, Deanna Johnson, teacher, present with twenty-four children age 3-years-old to 5-years-old. Baily Williams, teacher, showed during the inspection correcting the ratio.

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 facility is owned by a legal entity that currently shows as dissolved on Missouri Secretary of State's website.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (D) states: Documentation as required by the Missouri Secretary of State and state law to verify the legal entity is in good standing, if a group child care home or child care center is owned by a legal entity.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit evidence that the legal entity is in good standing with the Missouri Secretary of State and state law.

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 walls located the yellow room (classroom on the left upon entering facility) was/were not in good condition as evidenced by behind the entrance door from the front lobby, in the corner there was a patch of wall that has paint/sheet rock chipping off measuring approximately 4 inches.
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
4/7/2026
Violation
The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that outlet cover were missing in two preschool classrooms at two separate outlets.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (G) states: Protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets shall be used in areas accessible to the children.
Correction Required
The facility shall use outlet covers or twist-lock outlets as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
4/7/2026
Violation
The requirements for toilet and handwashing facilities were not met as evidenced by the toilet would not flush.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 3. states: Toilet and hand washing facilities shall be in working order and convenient for the children's use.
Correction Required
Bathroom fixtures shall be functional and convenient.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
4/7/2026
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 fence had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured five inches between the chain link fence and the parking lot gate to the playground.
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
4/7/2026
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 fence had openings large enough for a child to crawl or fall through - the openings measured twelve inches at the bottom of the chain link fence along the blacktop portion of the playground where the bracket has become detached.
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
4/7/2026
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
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: Daphne Rice needs 12 hours. Bailey Williams need 6 hours. (12/12/25, the following staff still need clock hours: Daphne Rice needs 6.75 hours, Bailey Williams needs 1 hour).
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
4/7/2026
Violation
The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2025, the staff listed need the following information: Daphne Rice needs 5.25 hours, Bailey Williams needs 11 hours, and Jesse Bruce needs 8.50 hours. As of April 7, 2026, Daphne Rice needs 3.25 hours and Jesse Bruce needs 6.50 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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by 24 children , ages 3-years-old through 5-years-old, were cared for by 2 adult caregiver(s).
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios (1) (A) states: The staff/child ratio and group size shall be followed as outlined in the below chart unless it meets an exception in subparagraphs (1)(B)-(G) below: Infants, toddlers, and 2-year-olds shall have one caregiver for every four children with no more than eight children per group; Groups composed solely of children 24 to 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 3 to 4 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 5 years or older shall have one caregiver for every 16 children with no more than 32 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of no more than four children age 2 years, and at least one child older than 3 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of more than four children ages 24 to 36 months, and at least one child older than 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group.
Correction Required
Staff/child ratios and group sizes shall be maintained at all times.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
4/7/2026
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
Compliance
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Compliance
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. —
Not Observed
RSMo 210.211.  License required - exceptions - written notice of licensure status, when.
Compliance