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MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD - CHILD CARE COMPLIANCE

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION OF SUBSTANTIATED STATUTE OR RULE VIOLATIONS
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Facility Information
Date of Report
8/16/2023 12:00:00 AM
DVN
002960041
Facility Name
BRIGHTON LEARNING CENTER INC
Facility Address
7260 NE ANTIOCH RD
City
KANSAS CITY
Zip Code
64119-1426
Phone
(816) 436-2290
County
CLAY
Assigned Specialist
IBBOTSON, JESSICA
Rule/Statute Violation(s)
ViolationViolation Description
5 CSR 25-500.192(5)(A) In case of accident or injury to a child, the provider shall notify the parent(s) immediately. If the child requires emergency medical care, the provider shall follow the parent's(s') written instructions.
5 CSR 25-500.192(5)(B) Information regarding the date and circumstance of any accident or injury shall be noted in the child's record.
5 CSR 25-500.192(5)(A) In case of accident or injury to a child, the provider shall notify the parent(s) immediately. If the child requires emergency medical care, the provider shall follow the parent's(s') written instructions.
5 CSR 25-500.192(5)(B) Information regarding the date and circumstance of any accident or injury shall be noted in the child's record.
Conclusion Summary
Compliance Inspector (CI) Jessica Ibbotson conducted an investigation regarding the allegation that Child A had bruising after attending the daycare and Parent A did not receive any documentation regarding the accident. After conducting the investigation, CI Ibbotson finds this allegation is substantiated. This conclusion is based on the following evidence of licensing rule violations which occurred at the facility: 5 CSR 25-500.192(5)(A) which states: "In case of accident or injury to a child, the provider shall notify the parent(s) immediately. If the child requires emergency medical care, the provider shall follow the parent's(s') written instructions." AND 5 CSR 25-500.192(5)(B) which states: "Information regarding the date and circumstance of any accident or injury shall be noted in the child's record." On August 16, 2023, CI Ibbotson interviewed Parent A, Caregiver Sheffield, Assistant Director Walker, Caregiver Clezki and Caregiver Bauman. Parent A stated that staff did not inform her of any bruising on Child A's stomach until the following day. Caregiver Clezki and Caregiver Bauman both stated that they observed the bruises but did not complete an accident/injury report or notify Parent A immediately. Caregiver Bauman stated she did not complete accident/injury reports unless she was aware of how the child got injured and because she was unsure of where the bruises on Child A's stomach came from, she did not complete one. Caregiver Bauman also stated she did not communicate with Parent A regarding the bruises until the following day but had observed the marks on Child A's abdominal area the day prior after coming in from playing outside. Caregiver Bauman stated she believed the bruise marks came from the jungle gym that Child A was playing on but was unsure. Caregiver Sheffield and Assistant Director Walker stated that staff were trained to complete accident/injury reports and to notify the parents immediately afterwards but confirmed that there was no documentation for Child A's bruises on his stomach. CI Ibbotson observed Child A and documented three round bruises on the left side of Child A 's abdominal area. All three bruises appeared to be brown and yellow in color, with one being approximately one inch, located above the other two smaller bruises. The second bruise was approximately half of one inch while the third bruise was approximately a quarter of one inch. CI Ibbotson reviewed video footage of Child A playing on the jungle gym outside. Child A was observed flipping over one of the bars, which was touching his abdominal area. Child A did not seem injured as he continued to flip over the bar repeatedly. CI Ibbotson attempted to interview Child A but was unsuccessful.
Corrective Measures
Corrective MeasureCompleted (Y/N)Completed Date
The facility shall notify all staff members of the violations which were substantiated, and specify the actions to be taken by all staff in order to comply with all licensing violations cited. A copy of the memo, letter, or staff meeting agenda(s) shall be submitted to the Office of Childhood. Y 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM
Disposition
SUBSTANTIATED
Disposition Date
11/20/2023 12:00:00 AM
Approving Supervisor
FOX, ROMENA