Gladstone · Licensed center

Brighton Learning Center Inc

Medium bilingual center, licensed for 76 children.

What the state has found

The state cited rules at all 9 of its licensing inspections since February 2025.

Fewer than 20 Kansas City-area centers have had 9 licensing inspections, so there is no comparison yet.

Licensing inspections

Aug 20, 202610 citations

“The walls located in toddler, 2-years-old, preschool, and pre-K rooms was/were not in good condition as evidenced by wooden vent covers splintering, had chipping paint and tape peeling off.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The floors located toddler room, 2-year-old room, pre-k was/were not clean as evidenced by sticky residue, soiled area rugs and dirty tiles.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The walls located in infant room, hallway, and basement was/were not in good condition as evidenced by dusty vents, handle broken off laundry room door (8/20/2026) and broken furnace room door.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The concrete floors located 2-year-old bathroom was/were not covered with approved materials as evidenced by broken floor tile.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 7.

6 more from this inspection

“There was evidence of insects in gnats flying around in kitchen.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 9.
“The bathroom was not clean and odor free as evidenced by the toilet was soiled.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 7.
“The use of potty chairs/junior commode/adaptor seat did not meet requirements as evidenced by the potty chair was not emptied.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (C) 2.
“Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table did not have a waterproof washable surface.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (4) (A)
“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.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 7.
“The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by torn books in preschool classroom.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (2) (A) 1.

Jul 30, 202610 citations

“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 in toddler room.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (G)
“The walls located in infant room, hallway, and basement was/were not in good condition as evidenced by dusty vents, handle broken off laundry room doo, and broken furnace room door.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The floors located toddler room, 2-year-old room, pre-k was/were not clean as evidenced by sticky residue, soiled area rugs and dirty tiles.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by torn books in preschool classroom.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (2) (A) 1.

6 more from this inspection

“Requirements for handwashing were not met as evidenced by caregiver, B.S., did not wash hands after changing a child's diaper.”
5 CSR 25-500.192 (6) (A)
“The walls located in toddler, 2-years-old, preschool, and pre-K rooms was/were not in good condition as evidenced by wooden vent covers splintering, had chipping paint and tape peeling off.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“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.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 7.
“The bathroom was not clean and odor free as evidenced by the toilet was soiled.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 7.
“There was evidence of insects in gnats flying around in kitchen.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 9.
“The concrete floors located 2-year-old bathroom was/were not covered with approved materials as evidenced by broken floor tile.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 7.

Mar 2, 202613 citations

“The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)
“The floors located in preschool bathrooms was/were not clean as evidenced by dirty.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The walls located in young twos room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The requirements for toilet and handwashing facilities were not met as evidenced by the toilet was not convenient for children's use.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 3.

9 more from this inspection

“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by vent on wall rusting.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
“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.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 7.
“Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by the disaster and tornado drill was not held at least one time every three months.”
5 CSR 25-500.087 (2) (F)
“A child was on a cot; no parental permission was on file.”
5 CSR 25-500.092
“R.V. did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3.
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for I.J. & R.V. as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.”
5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A)
“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: I.J. & R.V.”
5 CSR 25-500.122
“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 4/2/2025 & 6/16/2025.”
5 CSR 25-500.122 (2) (A)
“Criminal background check results were not on file for I.J.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)

Jan 15, 202613 citations

“The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A)
“The walls located in young twos room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The requirements for toilet and handwashing facilities were not met as evidenced by the toilet was not convenient for children's use.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 3.
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by vent on wall rusting.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.

9 more from this inspection

“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.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 7.
“The floors located in preschool bathrooms was/were not clean as evidenced by dirty.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by the disaster and tornado drill was not held at least one time every three months.”
5 CSR 25-500.087 (2) (F)
“A child was on a cot; no parental permission was on file.”
5 CSR 25-500.092
“R.V. did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3.
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for I.J. & R.V. as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.”
5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A)
“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: I.J. & R.V.”
5 CSR 25-500.122
“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 4/2/2025 & 6/16/2025.”
5 CSR 25-500.122 (2) (A)
“Criminal background check results were not on file for I.J.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)

Sep 2, 20252 citations

“The floors located in Pre-k room was/were not clean as evidenced by stained area rug.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“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.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 7.

Aug 12, 20254 citations

“The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that one outlet was missing a cover.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (G)
“The floors located in Pre-k room was/were not clean as evidenced by stained area rug.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by there were no paper towels.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 4.
“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.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 7.

May 21, 20254 citations

“The floors located in 2-year-old room was/were not clean as evidenced by stained area rug.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The walls located in the toddler room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The requirements for administering medication were not met as follows: medication was given to a child without the length of time the medication may be given specified.”
5 CSR 25-500.192 (3) (B)
“Criminal background check results were not on file for B.C.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)

Apr 24, 20259 citations

“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.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (G)
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: bleach spray. The item(s) was/were located on a low shelf.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)
“The walls located in the toddler room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“The observed surface area under two climbers, from which a child might fall consists of grass.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 8.

5 more from this inspection

“The floors located in 2-year-old room was/were not clean as evidenced by stained area rug.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.
“Outdoor equipment, ball, in preschool playground was not in good condition as evidenced by flat.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (3) (A)
“The requirements for administering medication were not met as follows: medication was given to a child without the length of time the medication may be given specified.”
5 CSR 25-500.192 (3) (B)
“Prospective child care staff member(s), M.M., had/have a temporary eligible letter, however was/were not supervised at all times by another child care staff member who received a qualifying result on the criminal background check within the past 5 years.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (2) (B)
“Criminal background check results were not on file for B.C.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)

Feb 5, 202525 citations

“The lines of administrative authority did not include the required information as evidenced by no Board president listed.”
5 CSR 25-500.042 (4) (I)
“The sanitation inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.042 (4) (K)
“The facility had no evidence of compliance with local building and zoning requirements.”
5 CSR 25-500.042 (4) (L)
“The fire safety inspection was not approved.”
5 CSR 25-500.042 (5)

21 more from this inspection

“The facility has not met the requirements for state or local zoning as evidenced by no zoning certificate.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (B)
“The facility has not met the requirements for fire and safety as evidenced by did not pass fire inspection.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (B)
“The facility has not met the requirements for state or local sanitation as evidenced by did not pass sanitation inspection .”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (B)
“Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by laundry room, furnace rooms, closets with paint, and kitchen not locked.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C)
“The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by an electrical plate was missing in that electrical plate missing in infant room.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (G)
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: paint, bleach, oven cleaner. The item(s) was/were located in unlocked closet and kitchen.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)
“Emergency numbers for the police, fire department, and ambulance were not posted.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 11.
“The infant/toddler unit did not have a method for heating bottles.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (VII)
“The infant/toddler unit did not have refrigeration provided.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (VII)
“The facility did not have the required number of diapering tables. There was an insufficient number of diapering tables as evidenced by there were zero changing tables diapering table(s) for 13 two year olds.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (4) (B)
“The facility's disaster and emergency plan was not available in the office.”
5 CSR 25-500.090 (2) (A)
“The facility's disaster and emergency plan was not available in each room used for childcare as evidenced by no disaster plans posted in the facility.”
5 CSR 25-500.090 (2) (A)
“The facility’s name, address and telephone number was not posted in each room.”
5 CSR 25-500.090
“The facility's list of emergency numbers are not posted in each room used for child care, specifically no list was posted.”
5 CSR 25-500.090
“The facility's evacuation route diagram was not posted in each room.”
5 CSR 25-500.090 (2) (B) 2.
“Furniture/equipment, heater covers, in all rooms and hallways was unsafe as evidenced by needs more stabilization .”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1.
“Furniture/equipment, shelves , in preschool was not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (1) (A) 1.
“The director was not approved as evidenced by requested director only certified for 60 children.”
5 CSR 25-500.102
“D.J., M.C., D.C., S.N., and A.J. did not complete safe sleep training prior to licensure.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 2.
“The requirements for first aid/CPR were not met as evidenced by there was no documentation on file showing completion of age-appropriate CPR certification for the requested/licensed capacity.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (T)
“The requirements for first aid/CPR were not met as evidenced by there was no documentation on file showing completion of age-appropriate first aid certification for the requested/licensed capacity.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (T)

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State record — Missouri DESE Office of Childhood

Last visit: August 20, 2026
On file: 9 visits since February 2025 — all of them cited findings · 1 complaint investigation
Fixed?: The latest correction deadline was August 20, 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 Close supervision visit 10 findings

Close supervision visit · August 20, 2026

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

The walls located in toddler, 2-years-old, preschool, and pre-K rooms was/were not in good condition as evidenced by wooden vent covers splintering, had chipping paint and tape peeling off.

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 toddler room, 2-year-old room, pre-k was/were not clean as evidenced by sticky residue, soiled area rugs and dirty 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 infant room, hallway, and basement was/were not in good condition as evidenced by dusty vents, handle broken off laundry room door (8/20/2026) and broken furnace room door.

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) 7. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due August 20, 2026

The concrete floors located 2-year-old bathroom was/were not covered with approved materials as evidenced by broken floor tile.

Required correction: Floors shall be made of approved materials.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 9. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due August 20, 2026

There was evidence of insects in gnats flying around in kitchen.

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 August 5, 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 (3) (C) 2. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due August 20, 2026

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 (4) (A) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due August 20, 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) 7. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due August 10, 2026

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 25-500.092 (2) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due August 20, 2026

The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by torn books in preschool classroom.

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

State licensing record

Jul 2026 Close supervision visit 10 findings

Close supervision visit · July 30, 2026

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (G) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due July 30, 2026

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 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

The walls located in infant room, hallway, and basement was/were not in good condition as evidenced by dusty vents, handle broken off laundry room doo, and broken furnace room door.

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 toddler room, 2-year-old room, pre-k was/were not clean as evidenced by sticky residue, soiled area rugs and dirty tiles.

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

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

The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by torn books in preschool classroom.

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

5 CSR 25-500.192 (6) (A) · Health Care · Correction due July 30, 2026

Requirements for handwashing were not met as evidenced by caregiver, B.S., did not wash hands after changing a child's diaper.

Required correction: Staff/children shall wash hands 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 toddler, 2-years-old, preschool, and pre-K rooms was/were not in good condition as evidenced by wooden vent covers splintering, had chipping paint and tape peeling off.

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) 7. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

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

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 (2) (A) 9. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

There was evidence of insects in gnats flying around in kitchen.

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

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 7. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

The concrete floors located 2-year-old bathroom was/were not covered with approved materials as evidenced by broken floor tile.

Required correction: Floors shall be made of approved materials.

State licensing record

Jul 2026 Complaint Violation substantiated

Complaint · July 28, 2026

Violation substantiated · 5 CSR 25-500.182(1)(C)3. · Child Care Program

Only constructive, age-appropriate methods of discipline shall be used to help children develop self-control and assume responsibility for their own actions.

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. The facility is placed on close supervision and will receive additional inspections to monitor compliance with discipline.

Violation substantiated · 5 CSR 25-500.182(1)(C)7. · Child Care Program

Physical punishment including, but not limited to, spanking, slapping, shaking, biting, or pulling hair shall be prohibited.

State licensing record

Mar 2026 Compliance verification visit 13 findings

Compliance verification visit · March 2, 2026

5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (A) · Annual Requirements · Correction due January 16, 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 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due January 20, 2026

The floors located in preschool bathrooms was/were not clean as evidenced by dirty.

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 27, 2026

The walls located in young twos 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 (3) (A) 3. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due February 26, 2026

The requirements for toilet and handwashing facilities were not met as evidenced by the toilet was not convenient for children's use.

Required correction: Bathroom fixtures shall be functional and convenient.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due March 2, 2026

The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by vent on wall rusting.

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 · Correction due February 26, 2026

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

5 CSR 25-500.087 (2) (F) · Fire Safety · Correction due January 27, 2026

Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by the disaster and tornado drill was not held at least one time every three months.

Required correction: Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required.

5 CSR 25-500.092 · Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. B. · Correction due January 20, 2026

A child was on a cot; no parental permission was on file.

Required correction: The facility shall use cots for toddlers only with written parental permission.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3. · Personnel · Correction due January 22, 2026

R.V. 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 February 5, 2026

Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for I.J. & R.V. 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 February 5, 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: I.J. & R.V.

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 (2) (A) · Medical Examination Reports · Correction due January 20, 2026

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 4/2/2025 & 6/16/2025.

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

5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements · Correction due January 22, 2026

Criminal background check results were not on file for I.J.

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

State licensing record

Jan 2026 Compliance monitoring visit 13 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · January 15, 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 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

The walls located in young twos 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 (3) (A) 3. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

The requirements for toilet and handwashing facilities were not met as evidenced by the toilet was not convenient for children's use.

Required correction: Bathroom fixtures shall be functional and convenient.

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 vent on wall rusting.

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

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

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

The floors located in preschool bathrooms was/were not clean as evidenced by dirty.

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

5 CSR 25-500.087 (2) (F) · Fire Safety

Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by the disaster and tornado drill was not held at least one time every three months.

Required correction: Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required.

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

A child was on a cot; no parental permission was on file.

Required correction: The facility shall use cots for toddlers only with written parental permission.

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

R.V. 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 I.J. & R.V. 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: I.J. & R.V.

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 (2) (A) · Medical Examination Reports

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

5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements

Criminal background check results were not on file for I.J.

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

State licensing record

Sep 2025 Compliance verification visit 2 findings

Compliance verification visit · September 2, 2025

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 floors located in Pre-k 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 25-500.082 (6) (A) 7. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due September 2, 2025

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

State licensing record

Aug 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 4 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · August 12, 2025

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (G) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due August 12, 2025

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

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

The floors located in Pre-k 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 25-500.082 (3) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due August 12, 2025

Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by there were no paper towels.

Required correction: The facility shall provide paper towels, soap and toilet paper, accessible for children's use.

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

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

State licensing record

May 2025 Compliance verification visit 4 findings

Compliance verification visit · May 21, 2025

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due April 28, 2025

The floors located in 2-year-old 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 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due May 19, 2025

The walls located in the toddler 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 25-500.192 (3) (B) · Health Care · Correction due May 5, 2025

The requirements for administering medication were not met as follows: medication was given to a child without the length of time the medication may be given specified.

Required correction: All medication shall be administered and recorded as required.

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

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

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

State licensing record

Apr 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 9 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · April 24, 2025

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (G) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due April 24, 2025

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 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due April 24, 2025

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: bleach spray. The item(s) was/were located on a low shelf.

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 the toddler 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 (6) (A) 8. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due April 24, 2025

The observed surface area under two climbers, from which a child might fall consists of grass.

Required correction: The facility shall not use concrete, asphalt, carpet, grass or bare soil under equipment from which a child might fall.

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

The floors located in 2-year-old 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 (3) (A) · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due April 24, 2025

Outdoor equipment, ball, in preschool playground was not in good condition as evidenced by flat.

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

5 CSR 25-500.192 (3) (B) · Health Care

The requirements for administering medication were not met as follows: medication was given to a child without the length of time the medication may be given specified.

Required correction: All medication shall be administered and recorded as required.

5 CSR 25-600.020 (2) (B) · General Requirements · Correction due April 24, 2025

Prospective child care staff member(s), M.M., had/have a temporary eligible letter, however was/were not supervised at all times by another child care staff member who received a qualifying result on the criminal background check within the past 5 years.

Required correction: All prospective child care staff member(s) who have a temporary eligible letter shall be supervised at all times by another child care staff member who has received a qualifying result.

5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements

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

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

State licensing record

Feb 2025 Compliance verification visit 25 findings

Compliance verification visit · February 5, 2025

5 CSR 25-500.042 (4) (I) · Licensing Process · Correction due January 15, 2025

The lines of administrative authority did not include the required information as evidenced by no Board president listed.

Required correction: The facility shall submit lines of administrative authority.

5 CSR 25-500.042 (4) (K) · Licensing Process · Correction due January 2, 2025

The sanitation inspection was not approved.

Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with sanitation requirements.

5 CSR 25-500.042 (4) (L) · Licensing Process · Correction due January 9, 2025

The facility had no evidence of compliance with local building and zoning requirements.

Required correction: The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with local building and zoning.

5 CSR 25-500.042 (5) · Licensing Process · Correction due January 15, 2025

The fire safety inspection was not approved.

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

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (B) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due January 9, 2025

The facility has not met the requirements for state or local zoning as evidenced by no zoning certificate.

Required correction: The facility shall comply with fire and safety/zoning/sanitation requirements.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (B) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due January 15, 2025

The facility has not met the requirements for fire and safety as evidenced by did not pass fire inspection.

Required correction: The facility shall comply with fire and safety/zoning/sanitation requirements.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (B) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due January 2, 2025

The facility has not met the requirements for state or local sanitation as evidenced by did not pass sanitation inspection .

Required correction: The facility shall comply with fire and safety/zoning/sanitation requirements.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due January 9, 2025

Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by laundry room, furnace rooms, closets with paint, and kitchen not locked.

Required correction: Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (G) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due January 9, 2025

The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by an electrical plate was missing in that electrical plate missing in infant 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 January 9, 2025

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: paint, bleach, oven cleaner. The item(s) was/were located in unlocked closet and kitchen.

Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 11. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due January 15, 2025

Emergency numbers for the police, fire department, and ambulance were not posted.

Required correction: Emergency numbers shall be posted near the telephone.

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

The infant/toddler unit did not have a method for heating bottles.

Required correction: The facility shall provide refrigeration and a method for heating bottles in the I/T unit. (GF)

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

The infant/toddler unit did not have refrigeration provided.

Required correction: The facility shall provide refrigeration and a method for heating bottles in the I/T unit. (GF)

5 CSR 25-500.082 (4) (B) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due January 14, 2025

The facility did not have the required number of diapering tables. There was an insufficient number of diapering tables as evidenced by there were zero changing tables diapering table(s) for 13 two year olds.

Required correction: The facility shall provide one diaper change table for every group of 8 I/Ts and one diaper change table for every 16 two-year olds. (GF)

5 CSR 25-500.090 (2) (A) · Disaster and Emergency Preparedness · Correction due January 9, 2025

The facility's disaster and emergency plan was not available in the office.

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

5 CSR 25-500.090 (2) (A) · Disaster and Emergency Preparedness · Correction due January 15, 2025

The facility's disaster and emergency plan was not available in each room used for childcare as evidenced by no disaster plans posted in the facility.

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

5 CSR 25-500.090 · Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 1. A. · Correction due January 15, 2025

The facility’s name, address and telephone number was not posted in each room.

Required correction: Facility must post information as required.

5 CSR 25-500.090 · Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 1. B. · Correction due January 15, 2025

The facility's list of emergency numbers are not posted in each room used for child care, specifically no list was posted.

Required correction: The facility must post all emergency numbers as required.

5 CSR 25-500.090 (2) (B) 2. · Disaster and Emergency Preparedness · Correction due January 15, 2025

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 January 9, 2025

Furniture/equipment, heater covers, in all rooms and hallways was unsafe as evidenced by needs more stabilization .

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 January 9, 2025

Furniture/equipment, shelves , in preschool 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 25-500.102 · Personnel (2) (A) 1. . · Correction due January 14, 2025

The director was not approved as evidenced by requested director only certified for 60 children.

Required correction: The director or group home provider shall be an approved, certificated adult who is responsible for the daily program.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 2. · Personnel · Correction due January 22, 2025

D.J., M.C., D.C., S.N., and A.J. did not complete safe sleep training prior to licensure.

Required correction: Prior to receiving a license, department-approved safe sleep training shall be completed.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (T) · Personnel · Correction due January 22, 2025

The requirements for first aid/CPR were not met as evidenced by there was no documentation on file showing completion of age-appropriate CPR certification for the requested/licensed capacity.

Required correction: Required age-appropriate certification in first aid/CPR shall be on file, with at least one caregiver with certification on site.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (T) · Personnel · Correction due January 22, 2025

The requirements for first aid/CPR were not met as evidenced by there was no documentation on file showing completion of age-appropriate first aid certification for the requested/licensed capacity.

Required correction: Required age-appropriate certification in first aid/CPR shall be on file, with at least one caregiver with certification on site.

State licensing record

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How they teach

Bilingual

“Our Preschool and Pre-K classrooms offers an exclusive Spanish Language Immersion Program where children learn and engage in Spanish throughout the entire day.”

Who cares for your child

Michelle (Director) since 2011 and Donisha (Assistant Director) since 2011.

Of 360 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.

A day here

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and snacks prepared on-site
Outdoors: Daily outdoor time included in the toddler room schedule
Updates for parents: Child Pilot app for lesson updates, photos, notifications, and direct messaging with teachers
Schedule: full-time and part-time

Details

(816) 436-2290

Website: northoak.mybrightonlearning.com
Address: 300 NE 58th Ter
License: 003080955, active
Ages they serve: 6 weeks to 12 years old

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How they teach

Approach — Checked July 2026 northoak.mybrightonlearning.com

Who cares for your child

Staff northoak.mybrightonlearning.com

State record

From Missouri DESE Office of Childhood’s published reports, last checked October 10, 2026.

A day here

Meals, Updates for parents — Checked July 2026 northoak.mybrightonlearning.com
Outdoors, Schedule — Checked July 2026 northoak.mybrightonlearning.com

Details

Phone, Address, License — Checked July 2026 healthapps.dhss.mo.gov/…/Facility.aspx
Website — Checked July 2026 northoak.mybrightonlearning.com
Ages they serve — Checked July 2026 northoak.mybrightonlearning.com

Medium means the middle half of Kansas City-area’s 187 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 56 to 134 children. Small is 8 to 55; large is 135 to 729.