Kansas City · Licensed center

Brighton Learning Center Inc

A center in Kansas City, licensed for 75 children.

How they teach

Not published

Who cares for your child

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What it costs

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What the state has found

Routine visits: 3 of 3 cited something

Across Kansas City-area centers, the state cites something at about 8 in 9 routine visits (2,101 visits). Three visits are too few to read as a pattern.

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

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State record — Missouri DESE Office of Childhood

Last visit
July 6, 2026
On file
3 visits since March 2026 — all of them cited findings · 1 complaint investigation
Fixed?
The latest correction deadline was July 6, 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 Complaint SUBSTANTIATED

Complaint · August 6, 2026

Violation substantiated · 5 CSR 25-500.082(2)(A)6.

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.

Required correction: The facility shall notify all caregivers (paid employees and paid or unpaid volunteers) of the violations which were substantiated and specify the actions to be taken by all caregivers, in order to comply with all violations cited. A copy of the memo, letter, or meeting agenda shall be submitted to the Office of Childhood.

Violation substantiated · 5 CSR 25-500.082(6)(A)4.

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.

Required correction: The facility shall notify all caregivers (paid employees and paid or unpaid volunteers) of the violations which were substantiated and specify the actions to be taken by all caregivers, in order to comply with all violations cited. A copy of the memo, letter, or meeting agenda shall be submitted to the Office of Childhood.

State licensing record

Jul 2026 Reinspection visit 6 findings

Reinspection visit · July 6, 2026

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due July 6, 2026

Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by kitchen, office and staff room not locked.

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 July 6, 2026

The floors located in infant room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by mat torn.

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 preschool room was/were not clean as evidenced by stained area rug.

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

5 CSR 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. C. · Correction due July 6, 2026

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 July 6, 2026

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 J.O. and A.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.

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

State licensing record

Jun 2026 Compliance monitoring visit 16 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · June 23, 2026

5 CSR 25-500.042 (12) · Licensing Process · Correction due March 18, 2026

Posting requirements were not met as evidenced by the license was not posted near the entrance.

Required correction: The official license shall be posted.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due June 23, 2026

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: various sunscreen and diaper creams. The item(s) was/were located on floor in the hallway and on low shelf in toddler room.

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 · Correction due April 23, 2026

The floors located infant room was/were not clean as evidenced by sticky 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 June 23, 2026

The ceilings located preschool classroom was/were not clean as evidenced by dusty vents.

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

5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 7. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due June 23, 2026

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 (4) (A) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due March 18, 2026

Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table did not have a waterproof washable surface.

Required correction: The facility shall provide a safe and clean diapering table as required.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due June 23, 2026

The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by trash on playground.

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 floors located in infant room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by mat torn.

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

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 25-500.102 (3) (F) 1. · Personnel · Correction due June 23, 2026

A caregiver did not obtain a Missouri Professional Development Identification (MOPD ID) number. The staff listed need a MOPD ID: C.F., R.M., M.H.

Required correction: All caregivers shall obtain a MOPD ID.

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

Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff J.O. and A.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 (4) (A) 3. · Personnel · Correction due June 23, 2026

R.M., M.H. did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.

Required correction: The department-approved safe sleep training must be completed within 30 days of employment or volunteering.

5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A) · Medical Examination Reports · Correction due May 5, 2026

Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for A.P. & Makayla Huggins 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) . · Correction due April 27, 2026

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: Amberlynn Phillips& Makayla Huggins.

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

5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements · Correction due June 23, 2026

Criminal background check results were not on file for A.P. & Makayla Huggins.

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

Mar 2026 Post licensing visit 14 findings

Post licensing visit · March 17, 2026

5 CSR 25-500.042 (12) · Licensing Process

Posting requirements were not met as evidenced by the license was not posted near the entrance.

Required correction: The official license shall be posted.

5 CSR 25-500.042 (13) (B) · Licensing Process · Correction due March 17, 2026

The name, address and telephone number of the owner(s) was not prominently posted near the license.

Required correction: The name, address, and phone number of the owner shall be posted near the license.

5 CSR 25-500.042 (13) (C) · Licensing Process · Correction due March 17, 2026

The name, address and telephone number of the board president was not prominently posted near the license.

Required correction: The name, address, and board president or chairperson shall be posted near the license.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (A) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due March 17, 2026

The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by ladder leaned against the wall in the infant room .

Required correction: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due March 17, 2026

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Aquaphor and various sunscreens. The item(s) was/were located in children's cubbies.

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 ceilings located preschool classroom was/were not clean as evidenced by dusty vents.

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

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

Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table did not have a waterproof washable surface.

Required correction: The facility shall provide a safe and clean diapering table as required.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due March 17, 2026

The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by flattened box (trash) on playhground.

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 floors located infant room was/were not clean as evidenced by sticky residue.

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

5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (F) 1. · Personnel

A caregiver did not obtain a Missouri Professional Development Identification (MOPD ID) number. The staff listed need a MOPD ID: C.F., R.M., M.H.

Required correction: All caregivers shall obtain a MOPD ID.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3. · Personnel

R.M., M.H. did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.

Required correction: The department-approved safe sleep training must be completed within 30 days of employment or volunteering.

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

Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for A.P. & Makayla Huggins 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: Amberlynn Phillips& Makayla Huggins.

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

5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements

Criminal background check results were not on file for A.P. & Makayla Huggins.

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

A day here

Meals
Breakfast, lunch, and snacks prepared on-site
Outdoors
Daily outdoor play in large outdoor play areas

Details

Phone
(816) 436-2290
Address
8560 N Green Hills Rd
License
003134825, active
Ages
children from 6 weeks to 5 years old

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