MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT

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Facility Information

Facility Name
BRIGHT BEGINNINGS

Facility DVN
002681834

Phone
(573) 221-0586

Physical Address
1 YMCA DR
HANNIBAL
MO 63401

Owner
YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF HANNIBAL, MISSOURI

Mailing Address

Provider/Director

E-mail Address
lanee.morgan@ymcaofhannibal.com

Incorporated
Incorporated

Child Care Specialist
AMY MITCHELL

Age Range
BIRTH - 6 YEARS

Capacity
52

Facility Type
GROUP HOME AND CENTER

Limitations
14 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 8 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 14 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS

Inspection Information

Date
05/14/2026

Arrival Time
11:08 AM

Departure Time
12:03 PM

Notice
UNANNOUNCED

Inspection Type
COMPLIANCE MONITORING

Inspection ID
2513273528

Document	Document-Date
APPLICATION	07/09/2020
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU	07/08/2020
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY	06/13/2020
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION	03/04/2019
DAILY SCHEDULE	07/17/2020
DIAGRAM/INDOOR	07/17/2020
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR	07/17/2020
CHILD CARE PRACTICES	08/31/2020
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN	08/31/2020
DISCIPLINE POLICIES	09/03/2020
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES	09/03/2020
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL	09/03/2020
POLICIES	08/31/2020
SAFE SLEEP POLICY	09/03/2020
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES	03/04/2019
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING	09/04/2020
LICENSING ORIENTATION	10/12/2017
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS	08/24/2022
STAFF SHEET	11/16/2022
EQUIPMENT LIST	11/10/2025
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION	09/03/2025
SANITATION INSPECTION	07/03/2025
ANNUAL DECLARATION	11/10/2025
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS	11/10/2025

Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.

Open Violations: NA

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 8

Total Children 36

Staff	Child	Class Age	Note
2	6	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Kamarah Sharkey and Carrie Higdon were in attendance with six children ages 14-months-old through 22-months-old.
1	4	INFANTS AND TODDLERS	Abigail Smith was in attendance with four children ages 6-months-old through 12-months-old.
1	0	NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE	Amanda Gibbs (Youth Development director) was present during the inspection.
2	17	PRESCHOOL	Rieley Peak and Kaydence Veach were in attendance with 17 children ages 3-years-old through 5-years-old.
2	9	TWO YEAR OLDS	Summer Clark and Brittaney Hjelm were in attendance with nine children age 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

Not Observed

5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

Compliance

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 facility does not have an approved director on staff. Licensing Rule Reference 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (2) (A) 3. states: The licensee is required to maintain an approved certificated group child care home provider or center director on staff. Correction Required The facility shall have an approved director/group home provider. Correction Verification Submit Documentation Compliance Date 5/14/2026

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

Compliance

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

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

Not Observed

5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

Compliance

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. —

Not Observed

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

Not Observed