Liberty · Licensed center
Brighton Academy North LLP
- Small Montessori center, licensed for 50 children.
- Run by a for-profit business, which holds the license.
What the state has found
The state lists 10 visits below. Shortlist has not read the reports behind them, so there is no share of visits that cited something to set beside other providers yet.
State record — Missouri DESE Office of Childhood
Missouri DESE Office of Childhood does not currently list this provider in its licensing database as of October 2026, though the record below is one it published. That may mean the license moved, was reissued under a new number, or the program closed — it is not a statement about the record. Check with the provider or the state directly.
- Last visit
- February 23, 2026
- On file
- 10 visits since November 2023
- Fixed?
- The latest correction deadline was February 23, 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.
Feb 2026 Compliance monitoring visit 7 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · February 23, 2026
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) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due February 23, 2026
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: diaper cream and adult scissors. The item(s) was/were located on low shelves.
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 preschool and mini rooms 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 February 23, 2026
There was evidence of dirt/debris in sticky residue on table.
Required correction: The facility shall be clean and pest free.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
The ceilings located in early learner room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by hole in ceiling tile.
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 February 23, 2026
Outdoor equipment, trike, in playground was unsafe as evidenced by missing handle bar covers.
Required correction: Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.
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: K.T. needs 7 hours.
Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each employee.
Sep 2025 Supplemental visit 9 findings
Supplemental visit · September 4, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A) · Annual Requirements · Correction due August 6, 2025
The annual fire safety inspection was not conducted.
Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual fire safety requirements.
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C) · Annual Requirements · Correction due August 7, 2025
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for J.W. 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 25-500.052 (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 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due August 7, 2025
The floors located in girls bathroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by adhesive 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 · Correction due August 7, 2025
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by there a was a chip in the siding of the building with a jagged edge..
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 August 7, 2025
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by weeds growing up through turf tiles.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due August 7, 2025
Furniture/equipment, cot, in twos room was not in good condition as evidenced by there was a large stain on the cot.
Required correction: The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.
5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (1) (K) . · Correction due August 7, 2025
A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: K.T. and B.G.
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 25-500.122 (1) (A) · Medical Examination Reports · Correction due September 4, 2025
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for J.M. 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.
Aug 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 12 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · August 6, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C) · Annual Requirements
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for J.W. 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 25-500.052 (2) (A) · Annual Requirements
The annual fire safety inspection was not conducted.
Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual fire safety requirements.
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 there a was a chip in the siding of the building with a jagged edge..
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 weeds growing up through turf tiles.
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 girls bathroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by adhesive residue.
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 August 6, 2025
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: teacher scissors. The item(s) was/were located Pre K and Preschool.
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 August 6, 2025
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: hand sanitizer. The item(s) was/were located on top of shelves in the Preschool/PreK room and Threes room.
Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (G) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due August 6, 2025
The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that three rooms had one outlet with no cover.
Required correction: The facility shall use outlet covers or twist-lock outlets as required.
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Furniture/equipment, cot, in twos room was not in good condition as evidenced by there was a large stain on the cot.
Required correction: The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment 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: K.T. and B.G.
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 25-500.122 (1) (A) · Medical Examination Reports
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for J.M. 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 25-500.222 (2) (B) · Records and Reports · Correction due August 6, 2025
Two 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.
Feb 2025 Reinspection visit 4 findings
Reinspection visit · February 21, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.042 (18) · Licensing Process · Correction due February 21, 2025
The ages of children was/were exceeded as evidenced by an eight year old was in attendance.
Required correction: The facility shall maintain compliance with the specifications on the license.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due February 21, 2025
The floors located in the bathroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by adhesive residue.
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 February 21, 2025
Furniture/equipment, shelf, in Preschool room was not in good condition as evidenced by torn back of shelf.
Required correction: The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.
5 CSR 25-500.202 (1) (A) · Nutrition and Food Service · Correction due February 21, 2025
The provider did not supply and serve food according to the Meal and Snack Food Chart as evidenced by lunch was a sandwich, sun chips and carrots. There was not an additional vegetable or fruit served.
Required correction: Nourishing food shall be provided as required.
Feb 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 7 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · February 14, 2025
5 CSR 25-500.042 (18) · Licensing Process
The ages of children was/were exceeded as evidenced by an eight year old was in attendance.
Required correction: The facility shall maintain compliance with the specifications on the license.
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: Butt Paste, and Aquaphor . The item(s) was/were located in the bathroom in an unlocked drawer.
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 bathroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by adhesive residue.
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 February 14, 2025
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Lysol, Germ x, and a teacher's backpack. The item(s) was/were located in unlocked drawers and on a chair in the twos classroom.
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 February 14, 2025
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes. The item(s) was/were located on a shelf in the Pre K 2 room.
Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
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 torn back of shelf.
Required correction: The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.
5 CSR 25-500.202 (1) (A) · Nutrition and Food Service
The provider did not supply and serve food according to the Meal and Snack Food Chart as evidenced by lunch was a sandwich, sun chips and carrots. There was not an additional vegetable or fruit served.
Required correction: Nourishing food shall be provided as required.
Aug 2024 Compliance verification visit 4 findings
Compliance verification visit · August 23, 2024
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due August 23, 2024
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: sunscreen. The item(s) was/were located on top of cubbies downstairs.
Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due August 23, 2024
Outdoor equipment, scooters, in playground was not in good condition as evidenced by covers on handlebars have holes on end leaving jagging edges.
Required correction: Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.
5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A) · Medical Examination Reports · Correction due August 23, 2024
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for L.A. 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 23, 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: L.A.
Required correction: Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberculin skin test (TST) as required.
Aug 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 11 findings
Compliance monitoring visit · August 20, 2024
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B) · Records and Reports · Correction due August 20, 2024
Three child(ren) records did not include home telephone number of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
Required correction: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due August 20, 2024
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Hand Sanitizer. The item(s) was/were located in threes and fours room on teacher's desk.
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 August 20, 2024
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: adult scissors. The item(s) was/were located in twos and threes room in unlocked drawer.
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
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: sunscreen. The item(s) was/were located on top of cubbies downstairs.
Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Outdoor equipment, scooters, in playground was not in good condition as evidenced by covers on handlebars have holes on end leaving jagging edges.
Required correction: Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.
5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A) · Medical Examination Reports
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for L.A. 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: L.A.
Required correction: Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberculin skin test (TST) as required.
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (A) · Records and Reports · Correction due August 20, 2024
One child(ren) records did not include date care begins and ends.
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 August 20, 2024
One 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 August 20, 2024
One 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 · Correction due August 20, 2024
One child(ren) records did not include employers' address of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
Required correction: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.
Feb 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 1 finding
Compliance monitoring visit · February 9, 2024
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due February 9, 2024
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: hand sanitizer. The item(s) was/were located on cart in twos room.
Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
Feb 2024 Compliance verification visit 3 findings
Compliance verification visit · February 8, 2024
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due November 17, 2023
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by torn screens in windows on playground.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 8. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due November 17, 2023
The observed surface area under swings, from which a child might fall consists of bare soil.
Required correction: The facility shall not use concrete, asphalt, carpet, grass or bare soil under equipment from which a child might fall.
5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (D) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due November 17, 2023
Stationary equipment, swing set, was unsafe as evidenced by the equipment was not securely anchored.
Required correction: Stationary equipment shall be safely installed, stable and securely anchored.
Nov 2023 Post licensing visit 4 findings
Post licensing visit · November 9, 2023
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 torn screens in windows on playground.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 8. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
The observed surface area under swings, from which a child might fall consists of bare soil.
Required correction: The facility shall not use concrete, asphalt, carpet, grass or bare soil under equipment from which a child might fall.
5 CSR 25-500.087 (2) (F) · Fire Safety · Correction due November 9, 2023
Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by the date of the drill was not recorded.
Required correction: Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required.
5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (D) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Stationary equipment, swing set, was unsafe as evidenced by the equipment was not securely anchored.
Required correction: Stationary equipment shall be safely installed, stable and securely anchored.
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Openings, child care subsidies, ratios and staff, a typical day, and sick and biting policies aren’t on this page.
How they teach
Montessori and developmental
“We use developmentally appropriate practices (DAP) as we strive to meet each child at his/her developmental level.”
What it costs
$1,083 a month for a toddler
Kansas City-area comparison hidden until they say whether these are full-time prices.
- Application fee
- $45
- Siblings
- $35 sibling discount for families enrolled with multiple children
A day here
- Hours
- 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, 5 days a week
Details
- Website
- brightonacademykc.com
- Address
- 2800 N Church Rd
- License
- 002993220
- Ages they serve
- 24 months to 6 years
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How they teach
- Approach — Checked July 2026 brightonacademykc.com
What it costs
- Toddler, Preschool, Application fee, Sibling discount — Checked July 2026 brightonacademykc.com
A day here
- Hours — Checked July 2026 brightonacademykc.com
Details
- Phone, Address — Checked July 2026 healthapps.dhss.mo.gov/…/Facility.aspx
- Website — Checked July 2026 brightonacademykc.com
- Ages they serve — Checked July 2026 brightonacademykc.com
- Who runs it — Checked October 2026 healthapps.dhss.mo.gov/…/Facility.aspx
Small means the smallest quarter of Kansas City-area’s 187 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 8 to 55 children. Medium is 56 to 134; large is 135 to 729.