Kansas City · Licensed center

Brighton Learning Center Inc

A center in Kansas City, licensed for 42 children. The state cited something at 15 of 15 routine visits (Kansas City-area centers: about 8 in 9).

How they teach

Not published

Who cares for your child

Ratio not published

Samm (Director) three years there.

Of 353 Kansas City-area providers, 15 publish how long a named staff member has been there; the longest tenure at each of those has a median of nineteen years.

What it costs

Not published

Shortlist can ask Brighton Learning Center Inc for what it has not published: how they teach, what it costs, hours and late pickup and sick and biting policies. The answer will go on this page.

What the state has found

Routine visits: 15 of 15 cited something

Across Kansas City-area centers, the state cites something at about 8 in 9 routine visits (2,101 visits).

From Missouri DESE Office of Childhood’s published reports, last checked September 25, 2026.

Read every record and the state’s reports

State record — Missouri DESE Office of Childhood

Last visit
August 4, 2026
On file
15 visits since October 2023 — all of them cited findings
Fixed?
The latest correction deadline was August 4, 2026. Missouri DESE Office of Childhood does not publish whether it was made.
Most serious
Missouri DESE Office of Childhood does not publish a severity level for a citation, so there is no most-serious to name.

Missouri DESE marks every rule section of an inspection Compliance, Violation or Not Observed, and for each violation publishes the inspector’s observation, the rule quoted in full, the correction required and a deadline. A complaint investigation is published where the state substantiated a rule violation, with its disposition.

Aug 2026 Supplemental visit 1 finding

Supplemental visit · August 4, 2026

5 CSR 25-500.112 (1) (A) · Staff/Child Ratios · Correction due August 4, 2026

Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by five children , ages 15 months old to 2 years old, were cared for by one adult caregiver(s).

Required correction: Staff/child ratios and group sizes shall be maintained at all times.

State licensing record

May 2026 Compliance verification visit 2 findings

Compliance verification visit · May 28, 2026

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due May 28, 2026

The ceilings located in infant and 2nd bathroom was/were not clean as evidenced by stained tiles and dusty vent (4/20/2026).

Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due May 28, 2026

The floors located in pre-k was/were not in good condition as evidenced by tape peeling off floor and chipping paint above baseboard (4/20/2026).

Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

State licensing record

Apr 2026 Reinspection visit 4 findings

Reinspection visit · April 20, 2026

5 CSR 25-500.082 (III) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (B) 2. B. · Correction due April 20, 2026

The space for infants and toddlers is not separated by floor-to-ceiling walls.

Required correction: Infant/toddler space shall be separated from other child care space by floor-to-ceiling walls. (GF)

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

The ceilings located in infant and 2nd bathroom was/were not clean as evidenced by stained tiles and dusty vent (4/20/2026).

Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

The floors located in pre-k was/were not in good condition as evidenced by tape peeling off floor and chipping paint above baseboard (4/20/2026).

Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

5 CSR 25-500.112 (1) (A) · Staff/Child Ratios · Correction due April 20, 2026

Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by seven children , ages 23-months-2-years-old, were cared for by 1 adult caregiver(s).

Required correction: Staff/child ratios and group sizes shall be maintained at all times.

State licensing record

Apr 2026 Compliance monitoring visit 6 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · April 8, 2026

5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (C) 2. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due April 8, 2026

The use of potty chairs/junior commode/adaptor seat did not meet requirements as evidenced by the potty chair was not cleaned.

Required correction: The facility shall provide, clean, and disinfect potty training equipment as required.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due April 8, 2026

Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by upon CI Smith-Jackson's arrival, caregiver ,Miranda Thompson, was in the grassy area in front of the building, in between two parking lots lot with a group of eight children, 4-5-years-old.

Required correction: Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (III) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (B) 2. B.

The space for infants and toddlers is not separated by floor-to-ceiling walls.

Required correction: Infant/toddler space shall be separated from other child care space by floor-to-ceiling walls. (GF)

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

The floors located in pre-k was/were not in good condition as evidenced by tape peeling off floor and chipping paint above baseboard.

Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

The ceilings located in infant and 2nd bathroom was/were not clean as evidenced by stained tiles and dusty vent.

Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

5 CSR 25-500.112 (1) (A) · Staff/Child Ratios

Staff/child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by seven children , ages 23-months-2-years-old, were cared for by 1 adult caregiver(s).

Required correction: Staff/child ratios and group sizes shall be maintained at all times.

State licensing record

Mar 2026 Compliance verification visit 6 findings

Compliance verification visit · March 2, 2026

5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A) · Annual Requirements · Correction due February 23, 2026

The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.

Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual fire safety requirements.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due February 10, 2026

Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by lock on kitchen door broken.

Required correction: Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due December 22, 2025

The walls located in play room and two's room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by holes/exposed sheet rock and tape loose over phone jack cover.

Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due December 22, 2025

The walls located in play room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint.

Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (4) (A) . · Correction due November 12, 2025

Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff A.J. & Darron Jones.

Required correction: The director, group home provider, other caregivers, and those volunteers counted in staff/child ratio, shall complete department-approved safe sleep training as required.

5 CSR 25-500.122 · Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) . · Correction due December 22, 2025

A medical examination report did not include either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) for the following staff: A.H. and N.K.

Required correction: Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberculin skin test (TST) as required.

Individual employees are shown by initials. The state’s report, linked above, names them in full.

State licensing record

Oct 2025 Reinspection visit 13 findings

Reinspection visit · October 21, 2025

5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A) · Annual Requirements

The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.

Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual fire safety requirements.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by lock on kitchen door broken.

Required correction: Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due October 17, 2025

The floors located in twos room and preschool was/were not clean as evidenced by soiled area rug and stickers peeling off floor.

Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

The walls located in play room and two's room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by holes/exposed sheet rock and tape loose over phone jack cover.

Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

The walls located in play room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint.

Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 9. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due October 21, 2025

There was evidence of dirt/debris in that there was sticky residue on shelf and soiled shape pillow covers (yellow & pink) in infant room .

Required correction: The facility shall be clean and pest free.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 7. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due October 20, 2025

The bathroom was not clean and odor free as evidenced by the toilet was soiled.

Required correction: Bathrooms shall be clean and odor free.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due October 17, 2025

The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by ground covering exposed, creating a tripping hazard.

Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

5 CSR 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. C. · Correction due October 21, 2025

The facility does not have evidence that the crib meets the Consumer Product Safety Commission and ASTM International safety standards.

Required correction: Sleeping equipment shall meet safety requirements.

5 CSR 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. D. · Correction due October 21, 2025

Requirements for the crib mattress/playpen padding/bedding were not met as evidenced by a fitted sheet was not used.

Required correction: Sleeping equipment shall meet safety and sanitation requirements.

5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (4) (A) .

Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff A.J. & Darron Jones.

Required correction: The director, group home provider, other caregivers, and those volunteers counted in staff/child ratio, shall complete department-approved safe sleep training as required.

5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A) · Medical Examination Reports · Correction due October 17, 2025

Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for M.A. and A.H. as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.

Required correction: Medical reports shall be on file as required.

5 CSR 25-500.122 · Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) .

A medical examination report did not include either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) for the following staff: A.H. and N.K.

Required correction: Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberculin skin test (TST) as required.

Individual employees are shown by initials. The state’s report, linked above, names them in full.

State licensing record

Oct 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 17 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · October 6, 2025

5 CSR 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. D.

Requirements for the crib mattress/playpen padding/bedding were not met as evidenced by a fitted sheet was not used.

Required correction: Sleeping equipment shall meet safety and sanitation requirements.

5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A) · Annual Requirements

The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.

Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual fire safety requirements.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due August 13, 2025

Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by furnace room door not locked.

Required correction: Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (II) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (B) 2. A. · Correction due October 6, 2025

Requirements for a protected crawl area were not met in that a washable area rug was not laundered daily.

Required correction: A protected crawl area shall be provided as required.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (III) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (B) 2. B. · Correction due October 6, 2025

The space for infants and toddlers is not separated by floor-to-ceiling walls.

Required correction: Infant/toddler space shall be separated from other child care space by floor-to-ceiling walls. (GF)

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

The walls located in play room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint.

Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due August 21, 2025

The ceilings located in pre-k room was/were not clean as evidenced by stained tiles.

Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 9. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

There was evidence of dirt/debris in that there was sticky residue on shelf and soiled shape pillow covers (yellow & pink) in infant room .

Required correction: The facility shall be clean and pest free.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 7. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

The bathroom was not clean and odor free as evidenced by the toilet was soiled.

Required correction: Bathrooms shall be clean and odor free.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by ground covering exposed, creating a tripping hazard.

Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

The walls located in play room and two's room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by holes/exposed sheet rock and tape loose over phone jack cover.

Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

The floors located in twos room and preschool was/were not clean as evidenced by soiled area rug and stickers peeling off floor.

Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due July 17, 2025

Furniture/equipment, shelf, in preschool room was not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint.

Required correction: The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.

5 CSR 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. C.

The facility does not have evidence that the crib meets the Consumer Product Safety Commission and ASTM International safety standards.

Required correction: Sleeping equipment shall meet safety requirements.

5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (4) (A) .

Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff A.J. & Darron Jones.

Required correction: The director, group home provider, other caregivers, and those volunteers counted in staff/child ratio, shall complete department-approved safe sleep training as required.

5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A) · Medical Examination Reports

Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for M.A. and A.H. as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.

Required correction: Medical reports shall be on file as required.

5 CSR 25-500.122 · Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) .

A medical examination report did not include either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) for the following staff: A.H. and N.K.

Required correction: Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberculin skin test (TST) as required.

Individual employees are shown by initials. The state’s report, linked above, names them in full.

State licensing record

May 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 7 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · May 29, 2025

5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due May 29, 2025

Furniture/equipment, shelf, in in pre-k room was not in good condition as evidenced by wobbly and broken.

Required correction: The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

The ceilings located in pre-k room was/were not clean as evidenced by stained tiles.

Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

The walls located in play room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint.

Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due May 29, 2025

The floors located in pre-k and preschool room was/were not clean as evidenced by soiled area rugs.

Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due May 29, 2025

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Lysol spray, Clorox wipes, EOS lotion, Febreze air freshener, and Degree deodorant. The item(s) was/were located on low shelf in bathroom.

Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by furnace room door not locked.

Required correction: Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.

5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Furniture/equipment, shelf, in preschool room was not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint.

Required correction: The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.

State licensing record

Nov 2024 Compliance verification visit 4 findings

Compliance verification visit · November 19, 2024

5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due November 12, 2024

Furniture/equipment, bouncer, in infant room was not in good condition as evidenced by stained cover.

Required correction: The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.

5 CSR 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. C. · Correction due October 22, 2024

The facility does not have evidence that the crib meets the Consumer Product Safety Commission and ASTM International safety standards.

Required correction: Sleeping equipment shall meet safety requirements.

5 CSR 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. D. · Correction due October 22, 2024

Requirements for the crib mattress/playpen padding/bedding were not met as evidenced by a fitted sheet was not used.

Required correction: Sleeping equipment shall meet safety and sanitation requirements.

5 CSR 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (2) (C) 1. D. · Correction due October 15, 2024

The facility did not meet requirements for cloth or plastic coated books. The facility needed an additional 9 items in this category.

Required correction: The facility shall provide approved equipment as required.

State licensing record

Oct 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 5 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · October 8, 2024

5 CSR 25-500.082 (VI) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (B) 2. B. · Correction due October 8, 2024

Flooring did not meet requirements as evidenced by flooring was not made of tile, linoleum or wood. The flooring material is carpet .

Required correction: Floors shall be made of approved materials; floor coverings and rugs cleaned and sanitized as required.

5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Furniture/equipment, bouncer, in infant room was not in good condition as evidenced by stained cover.

Required correction: The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.

5 CSR 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. C.

The facility does not have evidence that the crib meets the Consumer Product Safety Commission and ASTM International safety standards.

Required correction: Sleeping equipment shall meet safety requirements.

5 CSR 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. D.

Requirements for the crib mattress/playpen padding/bedding were not met as evidenced by a fitted sheet was not used.

Required correction: Sleeping equipment shall meet safety and sanitation requirements.

5 CSR 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (2) (C) 1. D.

The facility did not meet requirements for cloth or plastic coated books. The facility needed an additional 9 items in this category.

Required correction: The facility shall provide approved equipment as required.

State licensing record

Jun 2024 Compliance verification visit 10 findings

Compliance verification visit · June 3, 2024

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (G) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due April 1, 2024

The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by an electrical plate was broken in that broken electrical plate in toddler room.

Required correction: The facility shall use outlet covers or twist-lock outlets as required.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due June 3, 2024

The ceilings located in infant room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by stained and broken tiles.

Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due March 28, 2024

The floors located in two's room was/were not clean as evidenced by overly soiled carpet.

Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due June 3, 2024

The walls located in pre-k room and two's room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by sticky residue and bottom of door broken.

Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

5 CSR 25-500.090 (2) (A) · Disaster and Emergency Preparedness · Correction due March 28, 2024

The facility's disaster and emergency plan was not available in each room used for childcare as evidenced by no emergency plan in 2 year old room, playroom and preschool room.

Required correction: The facilities disaster and emergency plan must be available in required locations.

5 CSR 25-500.090 (2) (B) 2. · Disaster and Emergency Preparedness · Correction due March 28, 2024

The facility's evacuation route diagram was not posted in each room.

Required correction: Facility must post information as required.

5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due June 3, 2024

Furniture/equipment, rocking chair and ottoman, in infant room was not in good condition as evidenced by stained.

Required correction: The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.

5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due June 3, 2024

Furniture/equipment, shelf, in in hallway, by bathroom was not in good condition as evidenced by section of the top chipped off.

Required correction: The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.

5 CSR 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. C. · Correction due May 1, 2024

The facility does not have evidence that the crib meets the Consumer Product Safety Commission and ASTM International safety standards.

Required correction: Sleeping equipment shall meet safety requirements.

5 CSR 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. D. · Correction due May 1, 2024

Requirements for the crib mattress/playpen padding/bedding were not met as evidenced by a fitted sheet was not used.

Required correction: Sleeping equipment shall meet safety and sanitation requirements.

State licensing record

Mar 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 14 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · March 27, 2024

5 CSR 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. C.

The facility does not have evidence that the crib meets the Consumer Product Safety Commission and ASTM International safety standards.

Required correction: Sleeping equipment shall meet safety requirements.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (G) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by an electrical plate was broken in that broken electrical plate in toddler room.

Required correction: The facility shall use outlet covers or twist-lock outlets as required.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due March 27, 2024

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: staff purse and Lysol cleaner. The item(s) was/were located on a low table in the toddler room and in second restroom.

Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

The walls located in pre-k room and two's room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by sticky residue and bottom of door broken.

Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

The ceilings located in infant room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by stained and broken tiles.

Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

The floors located in two's room was/were not clean as evidenced by overly soiled carpet.

Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (G) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due March 27, 2024

The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that missing outlet cover.

Required correction: The facility shall use outlet covers or twist-lock outlets as required.

5 CSR 25-500.090 (2) (A) · Disaster and Emergency Preparedness

The facility's disaster and emergency plan was not available in each room used for childcare as evidenced by no emergency plan in 2 year old room, playroom and preschool room.

Required correction: The facilities disaster and emergency plan must be available in required locations.

5 CSR 25-500.090 (2) (B) 2. · Disaster and Emergency Preparedness

The facility's evacuation route diagram was not posted in each room.

Required correction: Facility must post information as required.

5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Furniture/equipment, shelf, in in hallway, by bathroom was not in good condition as evidenced by section of the top chipped off.

Required correction: The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.

5 CSR 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. D.

Requirements for the crib mattress/playpen padding/bedding were not met as evidenced by a fitted sheet was not used.

Required correction: Sleeping equipment shall meet safety and sanitation requirements.

5 CSR 25-500.092 (2) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due March 27, 2024

The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by foam play mats in toddler room torn.

Required correction: Indoor play equipment, clean and in good repair, shall be accessible to children.

5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due March 27, 2024

Furniture/equipment, chairs, in two's room was not in good condition as evidenced by broken.

Required correction: The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.

5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Furniture/equipment, rocking chair and ottoman, in infant room was not in good condition as evidenced by stained.

Required correction: The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.

State licensing record

Feb 2024 Compliance verification visit 2 findings

Compliance verification visit · February 22, 2024

5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due February 22, 2024

Furniture/equipment, changing tables, in bathroom and infant rooms was not in good condition as evidenced by dirty pad and table, chipping paint .

Required correction: The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.

5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due February 22, 2024

Furniture/equipment, shelves, in 2's room, preschool and toddler rooms was not in good condition as evidenced by sticky residue, edging missing and wood wearing.

Required correction: The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.

State licensing record

Jan 2024 Supplemental visit 14 findings

Supplemental visit · January 11, 2024

5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C) · Annual Requirements · Correction due January 11, 2024

The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for All staff within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

Required correction: Required Family Care Safety Registry checks shall be conducted for all child care staff member(s) within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 7. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due October 30, 2023

The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by resilient material was not uniformly spread over the fall-zone area.

Required correction: The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due October 30, 2023

The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by ground covering exposed.

Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due November 20, 2023

The floors located in the 2's, Pre-k and preschool rooms was/were not in good condition as evidenced by stains, carpet peeling up, and tape residue.

Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due January 8, 2024

The walls located in several areas was/were not in good condition as evidenced by dirty (wall and mirror in PreK) and chipping paint.

Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due October 30, 2023

Outdoor equipment, toy cars and house, in both playgrounds was not in good condition as evidenced by broken.

Required correction: Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.

5 CSR 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. D. · Correction due January 8, 2024

Requirements for the crib mattress/playpen padding/bedding were not met as evidenced by the mattress/pad was not waterproof.

Required correction: Sleeping equipment shall meet safety and sanitation requirements.

5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Furniture/equipment, changing tables, in bathroom and infant rooms was not in good condition as evidenced by dirty pad and table, chipping paint .

Required correction: The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.

5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Furniture/equipment, shelves, in 2's room, preschool and toddler rooms was not in good condition as evidenced by sticky residue, edging missing and wood wearing.

Required correction: The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel · Correction due November 28, 2023

The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2022, the staff listed need the following information: A.J. 12 hours, D.C. 12 hours.

Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (4) (A) . · Correction due January 10, 2024

Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff H.G., A.J., D.C., N.H.

Required correction: The director, group home provider, other caregivers, and those volunteers counted in staff/child ratio, shall complete department-approved safe sleep training as required.

5 CSR 25-500.122 · Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) . · Correction due January 10, 2024

A medical examination report did not include either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) for the following staff: N.H. and S.N.

Required correction: Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberculin skin test (TST) as required.

5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A) · Medical Examination Reports · Correction due October 30, 2023

Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for N.H. as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.

Required correction: Medical reports shall be on file as required.

5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements · Correction due January 8, 2024

Criminal background check results were not on file for A.J., D.J., and N.H.

Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

Individual employees are shown by initials. The state’s report, linked above, names them in full.

State licensing record

Oct 2023 Compliance monitoring visit 16 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · October 11, 2023

5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements

Criminal background check results were not on file for A.J., D.J., and N.H.

Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C) · Annual Requirements

The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for All staff within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

Required correction: Required Family Care Safety Registry checks shall be conducted for all child care staff member(s) within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due October 11, 2023

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: purse. The item(s) was/were located on a table.

Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

The floors located in the 2's, Pre-k and preschool rooms was/were not in good condition as evidenced by stains, carpet peeling up, and tape residue.

Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by ground covering exposed.

Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 7. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by resilient material was not uniformly spread over the fall-zone area.

Required correction: The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (C) 2. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due October 11, 2023

The use of potty chairs/junior commode/adaptor seat did not meet requirements as evidenced by the potty chair was not emptied.

Required correction: The facility shall provide, clean, and disinfect potty training equipment as required.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

The walls located in several areas was/were not in good condition as evidenced by dirty (wall and mirror in PreK) and chipping paint.

Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Furniture/equipment, changing tables, in bathroom and infant rooms was not in good condition as evidenced by dirty pad and table, chipping paint .

Required correction: The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.

5 CSR 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. D.

Requirements for the crib mattress/playpen padding/bedding were not met as evidenced by the mattress/pad was not waterproof.

Required correction: Sleeping equipment shall meet safety and sanitation requirements.

5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Outdoor equipment, toy cars and house, in both playgrounds was not in good condition as evidenced by broken.

Required correction: Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.

5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials

Furniture/equipment, shelves, in 2's room, preschool and toddler rooms was not in good condition as evidenced by sticky residue, edging missing and wood wearing.

Required correction: The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.

5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (4) (A) .

Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff H.G., A.J., D.C., N.H.

Required correction: The director, group home provider, other caregivers, and those volunteers counted in staff/child ratio, shall complete department-approved safe sleep training as required.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (A) · Personnel

The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2022, the staff listed need the following information: A.J. 12 hours, D.C. 12 hours.

Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A) · Medical Examination Reports

Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for N.H. as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.

Required correction: Medical reports shall be on file as required.

5 CSR 25-500.122 · Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) .

A medical examination report did not include either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) for the following staff: N.H. and S.N.

Required correction: Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberculin skin test (TST) as required.

Individual employees are shown by initials. The state’s report, linked above, names them in full.

State licensing record

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Breakfast, lunch, and snack served daily, cooked on-site

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Phone
(816) 437-7404
Address
111 NW Barry Rd
License
002786892, active
Ages
6 weeks to 5 years old

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