Raymore · Licensed center

Brightside Children's Center Inc.

A center in Raymore, licensed for 207 children. The state cited something at 11 of 11 routine visits (Kansas City-area centers: about 8 in 9). Shortlist has found no website for it yet.

How they teach

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Who cares for your child

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What it costs

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What the state has found

Routine visits: 11 of 11 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.

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State record — Missouri DESE Office of Childhood

Last visit
August 11, 2026
On file
11 visits since January 2024 — all of them cited findings
Fixed?
The latest correction deadline was August 11, 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 Compliance verification visit 3 findings

Compliance verification visit · August 11, 2026

5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (1) (K) . · Correction due August 11, 2026

A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: A.D., R.J., and A.J.

Required correction: The facility shall ensure that a facility orientation occurs within 7 days of employment or volunteering and before caregivers are left alone with children.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3. · Personnel · Correction due August 11, 2026

R.J., A.J., C.P., and K.P. 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 July 30, 2026

Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for R.J., L.L., I.M., E.R., C.R., and M.S. 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.

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

State licensing record

Jul 2026 Reinspection visit 5 findings

Reinspection visit · July 22, 2026

5 CSR 25-500.082 (4) (A) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due July 22, 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 25-500.102 · Personnel (1) (K) .

A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: A.D., R.J., and A.J.

Required correction: The facility shall ensure that a facility orientation occurs within 7 days of employment or volunteering and before caregivers are left alone with children.

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

R.J., A.J., C.P., and K.P. 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 25-500.112 (1) (A) · Staff/Child Ratios · Correction due July 22, 2026

Group size requirements were not met as evidenced by 14 children, ages 13-to-24-months, were cared for by 4 adult caregiver(s).

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

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

Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for R.J., L.L., I.M., E.R., C.R., and M.S. 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.

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

State licensing record

Jul 2026 Compliance monitoring visit 5 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · July 8, 2026

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 25-500.102 · Personnel (1) (K) .

A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: A.D., R.J., and A.J.

Required correction: The facility shall ensure that a facility orientation occurs within 7 days of employment or volunteering and before caregivers are left alone with children.

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

R.J., A.J., C.P., and K.P. 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 25-500.112 (1) (A) · Staff/Child Ratios

Group size requirements were not met as evidenced by 14 children, ages 13-to-24-months, were cared for by 4 adult caregiver(s).

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

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

Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for R.J., L.L., I.M., E.R., C.R., and M.S. 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.

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

State licensing record

Jan 2026 Compliance verification visit 1 finding

Compliance verification visit · January 9, 2026

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due January 9, 2026

The walls located 4 year old room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint in 2 places.

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

State licensing record

Jan 2026 Compliance monitoring visit 1 finding

Compliance monitoring visit · January 7, 2026

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

The walls located 4 year old room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint in 2 places.

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

State licensing record

Jul 2025 Compliance verification visit 14 findings

Compliance verification visit · July 18, 2025

5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C) · Annual Requirements · Correction due July 10, 2025

The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for A.K. 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) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due July 18, 2025

The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by tall weeds growing on the infant/toddler playground.

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

5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due July 8, 2025

The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by material under the shredded tires is coming up and causing a tripping hazard.

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

5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (P) · Personnel · Correction due July 10, 2025

The facility did not conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening for Ashland Kudron, who was hired on 6/30/25.

Required correction: Required results of the Family Care Safety Registry screening shall be on file.

5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (1) (K) . · Correction due July 10, 2025

A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: C.M. and H.P.

Required correction: The facility shall ensure that a facility orientation occurs within 7 days of employment or volunteering and before caregivers are left alone with children.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (C) · Personnel · Correction due July 10, 2025

A caregiver did not obtain one clock hour of training for each month of employment. The staff listed need the following information: J.S. needs 1 hour and Jordyn Pierce needs 7 hours.

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

5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (4) (A) . · Correction due July 10, 2025

Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff T.R. and B.W.

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 July 18, 2025

T.B., K.G., S.H., C.M., J.P. and Z.R. 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 July 18, 2025

Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for J.S. 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 (2) (A) · Medical Examination Reports · Correction due July 10, 2025

Requirements for infant-toddler/preschool child medical examination reports on file were not met as evidenced by there was no medical examination report on file within 30 days of admission - the admission date(s) was/were 5/27/25.

Required correction: Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required.

5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B) · Records and Reports · Correction due July 10, 2025

Child A and B child(ren) records did not include work telephone number of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.

Required correction: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B) · Records and Reports · Correction due July 10, 2025

Child A, D, and E child(ren) records did not include work schedule of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.

Required correction: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

5 CSR 25-600.020 (5) · General Requirements · Correction due July 10, 2025

Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Jazmine Gallagher.

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

5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements · Correction due July 10, 2025

Criminal background check results were not on file for A.K.

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

Jul 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 14 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · July 2, 2025

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

The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for A.K. 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) 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 material under the shredded tires is coming up and causing a tripping hazard.

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

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 tall weeds growing on the infant/toddler playground.

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

5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (P) · Personnel

The facility did not conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening for Ashland Kudron, who was hired on 6/30/25.

Required correction: Required results of the Family Care Safety Registry screening shall be on file.

5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (1) (K) .

A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: C.M. and H.P.

Required correction: The facility shall ensure that a facility orientation occurs within 7 days of employment or volunteering and before caregivers are left alone with children.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (C) · Personnel

A caregiver did not obtain one clock hour of training for each month of employment. The staff listed need the following information: J.S. needs 1 hour and Jordyn Pierce needs 7 hours.

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

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

Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff T.R. and B.W.

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

T.B., K.G., S.H., C.M., J.P. and Z.R. 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 J.S. 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 (2) (A) · Medical Examination Reports

Requirements for infant-toddler/preschool child medical examination reports on file were not met as evidenced by there was no medical examination report on file within 30 days of admission - the admission date(s) was/were 5/27/25.

Required correction: Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required.

5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B) · Records and Reports

Child A, D, and E child(ren) records did not include work schedule of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.

Required correction: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B) · Records and Reports

Child A and B child(ren) records did not include work telephone number of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.

Required correction: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

5 CSR 25-600.020 (5) · General Requirements

Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Jazmine Gallagher.

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

5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements

Criminal background check results were not on file for A.K.

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

Feb 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 5 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · February 14, 2025

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due February 14, 2025

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: A&D Ointment and Aquaphor . The item(s) was/were located in unlocked changing table.

Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 7. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due February 14, 2025

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

Required correction: Bathrooms shall be clean and odor free.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due February 14, 2025

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: A.V. and Tums. The item(s) was/were located plastic bins by changing table.

Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

5 CSR 25-500.087 (10) (D) · Fire Safety · Correction due February 14, 2025

two mechanical rooms in building 845 was accessible to children as evidenced by unlocked doors.

Required correction: Rooms or areas listed in 19 CSR 30-62.87(10)(C )1.-5. shall be inaccessible to children by use of a locked doorknob or latch.

5 CSR 25-500.087 (10) (D) · Fire Safety · Correction due February 14, 2025

one mechanical room in building 869 was accessible to children as evidenced by unlocked door.

Required correction: Rooms or areas listed in 19 CSR 30-62.87(10)(C )1.-5. shall be inaccessible to children by use of a locked doorknob or latch.

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

State licensing record

Aug 2024 Compliance verification visit 7 findings

Compliance verification visit · August 14, 2024

5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (1) (K) . · Correction due August 2, 2024

A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: P.J., A.R., M.B.

Required correction: The facility shall ensure that a facility orientation occurs within 7 days of employment or volunteering and before caregivers are left alone with children.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3. · Personnel · Correction due August 13, 2024

M.B., A.D., S.D., L.K., C.M., J.P., A.R., 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 August 2, 2024

Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for A.R. 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 August 2, 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: S.F.

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

5 CSR 25-500.212 (2) (A) · Transportation and Field Trips · Correction due August 2, 2024

The driver of a vehicle used to transport children was not qualified as evidenced by Tori Shaffer did not have a valid driver's license (Class E or CDL).

Required correction: The driver of any vehicle used to transport children shall meet age and licensing requirements.

5 CSR 25-600.020 (5) · General Requirements · Correction due August 2, 2024

Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Chelsea Glatz.

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

5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements · Correction due August 2, 2024

Criminal background check results were not on file for M.B.

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

Jul 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 9 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · July 18, 2024

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due July 18, 2024

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: P.H. and lotion. The item(s) was/were located in low drawer in the bathroom in the 2's room in the west building.

Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due July 18, 2024

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: D.L., and 409 cleaner. The item(s) was/were located in a low drawer in the bathroom of the 1A room in the West Building.

Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (1) (K) .

A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: P.J., A.R., M.B.

Required correction: The facility shall ensure that a facility orientation occurs within 7 days of employment or volunteering and before caregivers are left alone with children.

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

M.B., A.D., S.D., L.K., C.M., J.P., A.R., 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.R. 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: S.F.

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

5 CSR 25-500.212 (2) (A) · Transportation and Field Trips

The driver of a vehicle used to transport children was not qualified as evidenced by Tori Shaffer did not have a valid driver's license (Class E or CDL).

Required correction: The driver of any vehicle used to transport children shall meet age and licensing requirements.

5 CSR 25-600.020 (5) · General Requirements

Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for Chelsea Glatz.

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

5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements

Criminal background check results were not on file for M.B.

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

Jan 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 7 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · January 19, 2024

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due January 19, 2024

Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by mechanical room was unlocked.

Required correction: Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due January 19, 2024

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Cleaning supplies including Clorox wipes. The item(s) was/were located two staff bathroom and unlocked.

Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 7. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due January 19, 2024

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

Required correction: Bathrooms shall be clean and odor free.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due January 19, 2024

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Aquaphor and Desitin in the bathroom. The item(s) was/were located 2's room and 3's room.

Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due January 19, 2024

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: W.C., and Clorox. The item(s) was/were located Cabinet in the 4-5's room.

Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due January 19, 2024

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: diaper creams. The item(s) was/were located under changing table in the infant A and B rooms.

Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

5 CSR 25-500.092 (2) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due January 19, 2024

The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by table in 4-5 year old room was peeling paint and contact paper.

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

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

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Phone
(816) 331-5529
Address
861 E Walnut St
License
002048895, active

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